Bills About Health Sponsored by Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.)

Rep. Slaughter sponsored 46 bills about health in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
March 16, 2017	H.R.1587	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in the treatment of human and animal diseases.	50	All Democrats	ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. DeLauro asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1587 a bill originally introduced by former Representative Slaughter, for purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
April 12, 2016	H.R.4918	To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance for the safe prescribing of opioids for the treatment of acute pain.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 19, 2015	H.R.2459	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to enhance the reporting requirements pertaining to use of antimicrobial drugs in food animals.	5	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 23, 2015	H.R.1552	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in the treatment of human and animal diseases.	77	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 9, 2014	H.R.5051	To ensure that employers cannot interfere in their employees' birth control and other health care decisions.	162	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
April 25, 2013	H.RES.180	Recognizing the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past 100 years and expressing support for the designation of April 25, 2013, as "DNA Day".	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 14, 2013	H.R.1150	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in the treatment of human and animal diseases.	78	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 15, 2011	H.R.1578	To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health care system's assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and for other purposes.	37	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 9, 2011	H.R.965	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases.	92	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec. 2, 2010	H.RES.1750	Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the National Institutes of Health Office of Research on Women's Health and its continuing leadership and achievements in conducting and supporting biomedical research to improve women's health.	13	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
June 17, 2010	H.R.5561	To establish a public education and awareness program relating to emergency contraception.	31	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec. 1, 2009	H.R.4160	To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption, and for other purposes.	18	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec. 1, 2009	H.R.4161	To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop multidisciplinary research centers regarding women's health and disease prevention, and for other purposes.	15	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 17, 2009	H.R.1549	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases.	128	All Democrats	Committee Hearings Held.
Jan. 13, 2009	H.R.463	To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care.	145	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 15, 2008	H.R.5808	To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop multidisciplinary research centers regarding women's health and disease prevention, and for other purposes.	19	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 15, 2008	H.R.5809	To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption, and for other purposes.	21	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug. 3, 2007	H.R.3372	To establish a public education and awareness program relating to emergency contraception.	84	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 5, 2007	H.R.819	To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care.	164	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 8, 2007	H.R.962	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases.	40	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 14, 2005	H.R.3313	To authorize the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop multidisciplinary research centers regarding women's health and disease prevention and to conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption, and for other purposes.	63	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 18, 2005	H.R.3326	To establish a public education and awareness program relating to emergency contraception.	95	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 19, 2005	H.R.1709	To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce the number of abortions, and improve access to women's health care.	136	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 21, 2004	H.R.4192	To expand access to preventive health care services and education programs that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce infection with sexually transmitted disease, and reduce the number of abortions.	130	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
March 31, 2004	H.R.4097	To require group and individual health plans to provide coverage for colorectal cancer screenings.	17	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Feb. 25, 2004	H.R.3842	To amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the operation of the Medicare comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program in New York.	18	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 11, 2003	H.R.1812	To establish a public education and awareness program relating to emergency contraception.	97	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 13, 2003	H.R.852	To authorize the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop multidisciplinary research centers regarding women's health and disease prevention and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption, and for other purposes.	80	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 9, 2002	H.R.4709	To amend the Public Health Services Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption.	14	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 6, 2002	H.R.3887	To establish a public education and awareness program relating to emergency contraception.	90	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 4, 2001	H.R.1520	To amend the Public Health Service Act and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require coverage for colorectal cancer screenings for group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage.	169	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Jan. 3, 2001	H.R.183	To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for awards by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop and operate multidisciplinary research centers regarding the impact of environmental factors on women's health and disease prevention.	67	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 3, 2001	H.R.186	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require universal product numbers on claims forms submitted for reimbursement for durable medical equipment and other items under the Medicare Program.	1	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 13, 1999	H.R.1816	To require coverage for colorectal cancer screenings.	67	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Jan. 7, 1997	H.R.306	To prohibit discrimination against individuals and their family members on the basis of genetic information, or a request for genetic services.	213	Bipartisan	Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Slaughter. Petition No: 105-4.
Feb. 11, 1998	H.RES.359	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should carry out a national public awareness campaign to educate American men and women with respect to colorectal cancer.	29	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Feb. 24, 1998	H.R.3255	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require universal product numbers on claims forms submitted for reimbursement of durable medical equipment and other items under the Medicare Program.	11	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Feb. 11, 1997	H.R.689	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue full-time-equivalent resident reimbursement for an additional one year under Medicare for direct graduate medical education for residents enrolled in combined approved primary care medical residency training programs.	15	All Democrats	See H.R.2015.
June 20, 1997	H.R.2006	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of providing information and education to the public on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.	30	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
June 4, 1997	H.R.1788	To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure adequate research and education regarding the drug DES.	60	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Feb. 4, 1997	H.R.556	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of providing information and education to the public on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.	11	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 4, 1997	H.R.557	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program for postreproductive health care.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Sept. 27, 1996	H.R.4271	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue full-time-equivalent resident reimbursement for an additional one year under Medicare for direct graduate medical education for residents enrolled in combined approved primary care medical residency training programs.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
March 27, 1996	H.R.3178	To promote greater equity in the delivery of health care services to American women through expanded research on women's health issues and through improved access to health care services, including preventive health services.	43	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Dec. 7, 1995	H.R.2748	To prohibit insurance providers from denying or canceling health insurance coverage, or varying the premiums, terms, or conditions for health insurance coverage on the basis of genetic information or a request for genetic services, and for other purposes.	76	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Nov. 8, 1993	H.R.3468	To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to employment opportunities at the National Institutes of Health for women who are scientists, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	See H.R.3869.

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