Bills About Health Sponsored by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

Sen. Schumer sponsored 63 bills about health in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Dec. 3, 2020	S.RES.788	A resolution recognizing the 20th Anniversary for the Jed Foundation.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7216-7217)
Sept. 22, 2020	S.4653	A bill to protect the healthcare of hundreds of millions of people of the United States and prevent efforts of the Department of Justice to advocate courts to strike down the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	0		Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 43. Record Vote Number: 200. (CR S6015)
Sept. 22, 2020	S.4638	A bill to preserve and promote integrity in scientific decision making at the Department of Health and Human Services.	33	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5790)
July 27, 2020	S.4328	A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and report on data quality, sharing, transparency, access, and analysis.	32	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4507-4508)
May 13, 2020	S.RES.572	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the report of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention entitled "Guidance for Implementing the Opening Up America Again Framework" be released immediately.	0		Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2424)
June 27, 2019	S.2047	A bill to provide for a 2-week extension of the Medicaid community mental health services demonstration program, and for other purposes.	0		Became Public Law No: 116-29.
April 27, 2016	S.RES.443	A resolution designating April 2016 as "National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month".	0		Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2496)
March 3, 2016	S.2641	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, in relation to requiring adrenoleukodystrophy screening of newborns.	4	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 3, 2016	S.RES.389	A resolution designating March 6, 2016, as the first annual "World Lymphedema Day".	1	All Republicans	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1296; text as passed Senate: CR S1283-1284)
Dec. 18, 2015	S.RES.341	A resolution designating January 2016 as "National Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Month".	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8888)
Aug. 5, 2015	S.1961	A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make improvements to the treatment of the United States territories under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.	5	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 21, 2015	S.1453	A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply deemed enrollment to residents of Puerto Rico and to provide a special enrollment period and a reduction in the late enrollment penalties for certain residents of Puerto Rico.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 12, 2015	S.728	A bill to provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 12, 2015	S.488	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.	27	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 5, 2015	S.RES.70	A resolution designating February 2015 as "National Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Month".	0		Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S840)
Feb. 4, 2015	S.377	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase access to ambulance services under the Medicare program and to reform payments for such services under such program, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov. 17, 2014	S.2935	A bill to provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 18, 2014	S.RES.568	A resolution designating the month of September 2014 as "National Sepsis Awareness Month".	0		Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5798)
July 31, 2013	S.1405	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of certain ambulance add-on payments under the Medicare program.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 18, 2013	S.1318	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 14, 2013	S.948	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items under the Medicare program.	21	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 25, 2013	S.842	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and the increased payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program.	28	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 26, 2013	S.382	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.	13	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 14, 2013	S.324	A bill to amend part B of the title XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply deemed enrollment to residents of Puerto Rico and to provide a special enrollment period and a reduction in the late enrollment penalties for certain residents of Puerto Rico.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 22, 2012	S.3622	A bill to prohibit prescription drug price-gouging during states of market shortage.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 7, 2012	S.2620	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and the increased payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program.	26	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 1, 2012	S.2057	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.	3	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 30, 2011	S.1309	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care.	7	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 24, 2011	S.1052	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to create a National Childhood Brain Tumor Prevention Network to provide grants and coordinate research with respect to the causes of and risk factors associated with childhood brain tumors, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 1, 2011	S.424	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to ambulance services under the Medicare program.	12	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug. 5, 2010	S.3708	A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify the application of EHR payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals.	13	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov. 6, 2009	S.2750	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to eligible States for the purpose of reducing the student-to-school nurse ratio in public secondary schools, elementary schools, and kindergarten.	7	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 18, 2009	S.1066	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to ambulance services under the Medicare program.	24	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 20, 2009	S.833	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV.	37	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 26, 2009	S.726	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of biosimilar and biogeneric biological products, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 22, 2009	S.305	A bill to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to create a National Childhood Brain Tumor Prevention Network to provide grants and coordinate research with respect to the causes of and risk factors associated with childhood brain tumors, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 30, 2008	S.3656	A bill to preserve access to healthcare under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.	14	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 10, 2008	S.3468	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue the ability of hospitals to supply a needed workforce of nurses and allied health professionals by preserving funding for hospital operated nursing and allied health education programs.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 23, 2008	S.2545	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare Advantage benchmark adjustment for certain local areas with VA medical centers and for certain contiguous areas.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec. 3, 2007	S.2404	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 24, 2007	S.1479	A bill to improve the oversight and regulation of tissue banks and the tissue donation process, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 3, 2007	S.1310	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of increased payments for ground ambulance services under the Medicare program.	25	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5602)
May 2, 2007	S.1275	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a screening and treatment program for prostate cancer in the same manner as is provided for breast and cervical cancer.	4	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 2, 2007	S.755	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to provide diabetes screening tests under the Medicaid program for adult enrollees with diabetes risk factors, to ensure that States offer a comprehensive package of benefits under that program for individuals with diabetes, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 15, 2007	S.623	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of comparable and interchangeable biological products, and for other purposes.	7	Bipartisan	Star Print ordered on S. 623.
Sept. 29, 2006	S.4016	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide the licensing of comparable biological products, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 7, 2006	S.2609	A bill to improve the oversight and regulation of tissue banks and the tissue donation process, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 1, 2006	S.2344	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the employer subsidy payment provisions under the Medicare prescription drug program to State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 25, 2006	S.2184	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide residents of long-term care facilities with assistance with respect to prescription drug coverage under part D of such title for the resident.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S126-130)
Nov. 9, 2005	S.1978	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase criminal penalties for the sale or trade of prescription drugs knowingly caused to be adulterated or misbranded, to modify requirements for maintaining records of the chain-of-custody of prescription drugs, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 25, 2005	S.1126	A bill to provide that no Federal funds may be expended for the payment or reimbursement of a drug that is prescribed to a sex offender for the treatment of sexual or erectile dysfunction.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5933)
June 24, 2004	S.2597	A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and maintain an Internet website that is designed to allow consumers to compare the usual and customary prices for covered outpatient drugs sold by retail pharmacies that participate in the medicaid program for each postal Zip Code, and for other purposes.	7	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 6/25/2004 S7474)
March 11, 2003	S.590	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for equitable reimbursement rates under the medicare program to Medicare+Choice organizations.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 7, 2003	S.54	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals.	21	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S55-58)
May 1, 2001	S.812	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals.	12	Bipartisan	Held at the desk.
Aug. 2, 2001	S.1317	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for equitable reimbursement rates under the medicare program to Medicare+Choice organizations.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 26, 2001	S.788	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Organ and Tissue Donor Registry that works in conjunction with State organ and tissue donor registries, to create a public-private partnership to launch an aggressive outreach and education campaign about organ and tissue donation and the Registry, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 5, 2001	S.705	A bill to establish a health information technology grant program for hospitals and for skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies, and to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and implement a methodology under the medicare program for providing hospitals with reimbursement for costs incurred by such hospitals with respect to information technology systems.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov. 8, 1997	H.R.2967	To amend the title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and other laws to assure the rights of enrollees under managed care plans.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Sept. 28, 1996	H.R.4325	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hospitals extend fair visitor privileges to non-family members.	2	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
March 9, 1995	H.R.1191	To prohibit insurers from denying health insurance coverage or benefits or varying premiums based on the status of an individual as a victim of domestic violence, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
March 6, 1995	H.R.1140	To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the prevention, control, and elimination of tuberculosis.	6	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
May 12, 1993	H.R.2110	To amend the Public Health Service Act and title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for the prevention, control, and elimination of tuberculosis.	25	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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