Bills About Health Sponsored by Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.)

Rep. Pascrell sponsored 44 bills about health in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Dec. 17, 2020	H.R.9021	To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to modernize Federal nursing home protections and to enhance care quality and transparency for nursing home residents and their families.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct. 9, 2020	H.R.8568	To amend title XVIII and title XIX of the Social Security Act to codify certain infection control and emergency preparedness regulations, to prohibit a reduction in the frequency of surveys of skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities, to prohibit the waiver of certain reporting requirements, and for other purposes.	11	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sept. 18, 2020	H.RES.1127	Supporting the designation of September 18, 2020, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 13, 2020	H.R.6281	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to codify and permanently extend the Medicare hospital wage index imputed rural floor.	14	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb. 27, 2020	H.R.6007	To promote youth athletic safety, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb. 27, 2020	H.R.6008	To direct the Attorney General to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury, another form of acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov. 21, 2019	H.R.5246	To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a Health in All Policies Demonstration Project, and for other purposes.	7	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 19, 2019	H.RES.567	Supporting the designation of September 20, 2019, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".	12	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 15, 2019	H.R.2770	To waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease.	76	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
July 26, 2018	H.R.6615	To reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury program.	5	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 115-377.
March 7, 2018	H.R.5197	To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit the use of opioids in emergency departments.	24	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 29, 2015	H.R.3285	To provide for a study by the Institute of Medicine on health disparities, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop guidelines on reducing health disparities, and for other purposes.	22	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 18, 2015	H.R.1420	To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to establish a surveillance system regarding traumatic brain injury, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 13, 2015	H.R.965	To require the issuance of guidance on the application of the Federal policy for the protection of human subjects with respect to clinical data registries.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 28, 2015	H.R.582	To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment and implementation of guidelines on best practices for diagnosis, treatment, and management of mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBIs) in school-aged children, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 17, 2014	H.R.5507	To provide for a study by the Institute of Medicine on health disparities, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop guidelines on reducing health disparities, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 18, 2014	H.R.5633	To authorize grants for the support of caregivers.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 12, 2013	H.R.1098	To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to traumatic brain injury and to trauma research.	21	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 14, 2014	H.R.4251	To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to establish a surveillance system regarding traumatic brain injury, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 15, 2014	H.R.3884	To amend section 1311(a) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for the recoupment and reallocation of unspent State grant funds, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 17, 2013	H.R.3113	To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment and implementation of guidelines on best practices for diagnosis, treatment, and management of mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBIs) in school-aged children, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 6, 2013	H.R.1015	To require the Commissioner of Social Security to revise the medical and evaluation criteria for determining disability in a person diagnosed with Huntington's Disease and to waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's Disease.	189	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 21, 2012	H.R.4238	To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs for individuals with traumatic brain injury, and for other purposes.	16	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 5, 2009	H.R.1347	To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment and implementation of concussion management guidelines with respect to school-aged children, and for other purposes.	29	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
June 10, 2009	H.R.2813	To establish a national knee and hip replacement registry.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 23, 2009	H.R.2094	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the per resident payment floor for direct graduate medical education payments under the Medicare Program.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 2, 2009	H.R.1946	To amend the Public Health Service Act to address health workforce shortages.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 13, 2009	H.RES.178	Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month.	94	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
March 11, 2009	H.R.1430	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit physical therapy services to be furnished under the Medicare Program to individuals under the care of a dentist.	20	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 4, 2009	H.CON.RES.40	Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month.	80	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 19, 2008	H.R.7274	To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment and implementation of concussion management guidelines with respect to student athletes, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2294)
Sept. 25, 2008	H.R.7065	To amend the Public Health Service Act to address health workforce shortages.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 8, 2007	H.R.1418	To provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.	47	Bipartisan	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 349.
March 11, 2008	H.R.5590	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit physical therapy services to be furnished under the Medicare Program to individuals under the care of a dentist.	17	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 13, 2008	H.R.5426	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the per resident payment floor for direct graduate medical education payments under the Medicare Program.	12	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 13, 2006	H.R.6066	To establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes.	21	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 29, 2006	H.R.5738	To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs, and for other purposes.	71	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 3, 2005	H.R.4223	To prohibit cuts in Federal funding under the Medicaid Program until full consideration is given to recommendations of a Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid.	54	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 10, 2005	H.R.2238	To establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations and necessary follow up treatment to children, and for other purposes.	204	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 20, 2003	H.R.2173	To establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations to children, and for other purposes.	100	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 16, 2002	H.R.5648	To establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations to children, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 3, 2001	H.R.145	To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to assure the financial solvency of Medicare+Choice organizations and Medicaid managed care organizations.	8	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 3, 2001	H.R.148	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent sudden disruption of Medicare beneficiary enrollment in Medicare+Choice plans.	19	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Oct. 10, 1998	H.R.4800	To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a national program of traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury registries.	1	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

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