Bills About Health Sponsored by Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.)

Sen. Manchin sponsored 30 bills about health in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Nov. 12, 2020	S.4894	A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 1, 2020	S.RES.742	A resolution designating September 2020 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".	5	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6030-6031; text: CR S6028-6029)
July 22, 2020	S.4282	A bill to amend the Community Mental Health Service Block Grant to authorize a set-aside for crisis care services, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 21, 2020	S.3823	A bill to ensure that a portion of funds appropriated to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund for payments to eligible health care providers is reserved for such providers located in rural areas, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 3, 2020	S.3374	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.	15	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 26, 2019	S.RES.350	A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".	3	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5760; text: CR S5755)
July 11, 2019	S.2089	A bill to prohibit the labeling of certain opioid drugs recommending use for long-term chronic pain.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 3, 2019	S.1012	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.	14	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 7, 2019	S.417	A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to amend the mission statement of the Food and Drug Administration.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 7, 2019	S.418	A bill to establish procedures regarding the approval of opioid drugs by the Food and Drug Administration.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 7, 2019	S.419	A bill to require the Food and Drug Administration to revoke the approval of one opioid pain medication for each new opioid pain medication approved.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 7, 2019	S.425	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a stewardship fee on the production and importation of opioid pain relievers, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 11, 2018	S.3048	A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to evaluate and report on the in-patient and outpatient treatment capacity, availability, and needs of the United States.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 25, 2017	S.1850	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.	10	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 8, 2017	S.581	A bill to include information concerning a patient's opioid addiction in certain medical records.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 9, 2017	S.1079	A bill to require the Food and Drug Administration to revoke the approval of one opioid pain medication for each new opioid pain medication approved.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 9, 2017	S.1078	A bill to establish procedures regarding the approval of opioid drugs by the Food and Drug Administration.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 9, 2017	S.1077	A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to amend the mission statement of the Food and Drug Administration.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 2, 2017	S.523	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a stewardship fee on the production and importation of opioid pain relievers, and for other purposes.	12	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 24, 2016	S.2977	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an excise tax on the production and importation of opioid pain relievers, and for other purposes.	11	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 27, 2016	S.2866	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the sharing of health information concerning an individual's substance abuse treatment by certain entities.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 11, 2016	S.2543	A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to amend the mission statement of the Food and Drug Administration.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 21, 2015	S.1431	A bill to provide for increased Federal oversight of prescription opioid treatment and assistance to States in reducing opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 15, 2015	S.954	A bill to establish procedures regarding the approval of opioid drugs by the Food and Drug Administration.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 10, 2015	S.688	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the Medicare hospital readmission reduction program to respond to patient disparities, and for other purposes.	11	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 19, 2014	S.2501	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make improvements to the Medicare Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program.	10	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 13, 2014	S.2134	A bill to withdraw approval for the drug Zohydro ER and prohibit the Food and Drug Administration from approving such drug unless it is reformulated to prevent abuse.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov. 7, 2013	S.1671	A bill to delay the implementation of the individual health coverage mandate under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 9, 2012	S.2092	A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide conscience protections for individuals and organizations.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 13, 2011	S.814	A bill to require the public disclosure of audits conducted with respect to entities receiving funds under title X of the Public Health Service Act.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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