Bills About Health Sponsored by Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)

Sen. Stabenow sponsored 120 bills about health in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Sept. 30, 2020 S.RES.727 A resolution designating September 2020 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month". 8
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5981)
Sept. 25, 2019 S.RES.341 A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month". 5
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5711)
July 15, 2019 S.RES.276 A resolution designating July 15, 2019, as "National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day" and the month of July 2019 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month". 0 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
June 25, 2019 S.1960 A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under the Medicaid and CHIP programs by developing maternity care quality measures and supporting maternity care quality collaboratives. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 1, 2019 S.1268 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure that hospitals receive adequate payment for the acquisition of hematopoietic stem cells under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. 6
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 10, 2019 S.1137 A bill to prioritize education and training for current and future members of the environmental health workforce. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 3, 2019 S.1013 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize school-based health centers, and for other purposes. 5
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 26, 2019 S.880 A bill to provide outreach and reporting on comprehensive Alzheimer's disease care planning services furnished under the Medicare program. 47
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 14, 2019 S.824 A bill to increase the number of States that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services. 15
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 13, 2019 S.782 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 13, 2019 S.470 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare. 20
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct. 11, 2018 S.3602 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize school-based health centers, and for other purposes. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 14, 2018 S.2553 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding the prices for certain drugs and biologicals. 15
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 115-262.
Sept. 28, 2018 S.CON.RES.49 A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of S. 2553. 0 Without objection, the Chair laid before the House S.Con.Res. 49. The concurrent resolution was agreed to and the motion to reconsider was laid on the table. (consideration: CR H9412; text: CR H9412)
Sept. 27, 2018 S.RES.659 A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month". 6
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6357)
June 28, 2018 S.RES.561 A resolution designating July 15, 2018, as "National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day" and the month of July 2018 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month". 0 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4743)
June 12, 2018 S.3053 A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder services for children and pregnant women under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 22, 2018 S.2922 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to help improve access to care for pregnant and postpartum women receiving substance use disorder treatment, including for opioid use disorders, in an institution for mental diseases. 6
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 10, 2018 S.2637 A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under the Medicaid and CHIP programs by developing maternity care quality measures and supporting maternity care quality collaboratives. 10
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 22, 2018 S.2616 A bill to prioritize education and training for current and future members of the environmental health workforce. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 22, 2018 S.2613 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec. 19, 2017 S.2253 A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure access to mental health services for children under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8165-8166)
Oct. 3, 2017 S.RES.280 A resolution designating the week of October 2 through October 6, 2017, as "National Health Information Technology Week" to recognize the value of health information technology in transforming and improving the healthcare system for all people in the United States. 3
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct. 2, 2017 S.1905 A bill to increase the number of States that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 28, 2017 S.RES.270 A resolution designating September 2017 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month". 6
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6229)
Aug. 3, 2017 S.1742 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 55 to 64 to buy into Medicare. 21
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 28, 2017 S.RES.207 A resolution designating the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017 as "Sarcoma Awareness Week" and designating July 15, 2017 as "Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day". 0 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3834)
April 27, 2017 S.967 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. 12
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 13, 2017 S.356 A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and the delivery of, children's health services through school-based health centers, and for other purposes. 5
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 14, 2016 S.RES.545 A resolution supporting the designation of July 15, 2016, as "Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day". 0 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5193-5194; text as passed Senate: CR S5175-5176)
April 20, 2016 S.RES.434 A resolution supporting the designation of April 2016 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2350)
Feb. 25, 2016 S.2590 A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and the delivery of, children's health services through school-based health centers, and for other purposes. 3
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 9, 2016 S.2525 A bill to increase the number of States that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct. 8, 2015 S.2173 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 3
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct. 7, 2015 S.RES.281 A resolution designating the week of October 5 through October 9, 2015, as "National Health Information Technology Week" to recognize the value of health information technology in transforming and improving the healthcare system for all people in the United States. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7225; text as passed Senate: CR S7222)
Feb. 11, 2015 S.466 A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under the Medicaid and CHIP programs by developing maternity care quality measures and supporting maternity care quality collaboratives. 9
Bipartisan
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.
May 21, 2015 S.1427 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to facilitate increased coordination and alignment between the public and private sector with respect to quality and efficiency measures. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 22, 2015 S.RES.145 A resolution supporting the designation of April 2015, as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2319; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2357)
March 25, 2015 S.857 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of an initial comprehensive care plan for Medicare beneficiaries newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and for other purposes. 57
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 17, 2014 S.RES.555 A resolution designating the week of September 15 through September 19, 2014, as "National Health Information Technology Week" to recognize the value of health information technology in transforming and improving the health care system for all individuals in the United States. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5720; text as passed Senate: CR S5704)
Aug. 1, 2014 S.RES.536 A resolution designating September 2014 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month". 27
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5330; text as passed Senate: CR S5326)
April 1, 2014 S.RES.408 A resolution supporting the designation of April as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". 3
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2041; text as passed Senate: CR S1937)
Sept. 19, 2013 S.RES.247 A resolution designating the week of September 16 through September 20, 2013, as "National Health Information Technology Week" to recognize the value of health information technology in transforming and improving the healthcare system for all people in the United States. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6672; text as passed Senate: CR S6663)
July 30, 2013 S.RES.205 A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2013 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 17
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6082; text as passed Senate: CR S6079-6080)
April 25, 2013 S.RES.118 A resolution supporting the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month. 3
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3047)
April 11, 2013 S.709 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, leading to better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. 32
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 28, 2013 S.425 A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under the Medicaid and CHIP programs by developing maternity care quality measures and supporting maternity care quality collaboratives. 13
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 7, 2013 S.264 A bill to expand access to community mental health centers and improve the quality of mental health care for all Americans. 24
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 19, 2012 S.RES.562 A resolution designating the week beginning on September 10, 2012 and ending on September 14, 2012 as "National Health Information Technology Week" to recognize the value of health information technology in improving health quality. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6469-6472; text as passed Senate: CR S6469-6470; text of measure as introduced: CR S6465)
Aug. 1, 2012 S.RES.537 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 21
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5898-5900; text as passed Senate: CR S5899; text of measure as introduced: CR S5883)
March 29, 2012 S.RES.416 A resolution supporting the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month. 6
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2282; text as passed Senate: CR S2282; text of measure as introduced: CR S2259)
March 29, 2012 S.2257 A bill to increase access to community behavioral health services for all Americans and to improve Medicaid reimbursement for community behavioral health services. 2
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2248-2250)
Dec. 8, 2011 S.1969 A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under the Medicaid and CHIP programs by developing a maternity care quality measurement program, evaluating maternity care home models, and supporting maternity care quality collaboratives. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 13, 2011 S.RES.262 A resolution designating the week beginning on September 12, 2011, and ending on September 16, 2011, as "National Health Information Technology Week" to recognize the value of health information technology in improving health quality. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5584-5585; text as passed Senate: CR S5584; text of measure as introduced: CR S5582)
July 29, 2011 S.RES.242 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 22
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5051-5052; text as passed Senate: CR S5051; text of measure as introduced: CR S5077)
April 6, 2011 S.738 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer's disease and related dementia diagnosis and services in order to improve care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias by improving detection, diagnosis, and care planning. 20
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 6, 2011 S.RES.134 A resolution supporting the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month. 4
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2213-2214; text as passed Senate: CR S2213-2214; text of measure as introduced: CR S2212)
March 17, 2011 S.643 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to direct Medicaid EHR incentive payments to federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics. 6
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 2, 2011 S.438 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve women's health by prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women. 11
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec. 16, 2010 S.4038 A bill to increase access to community behavioral health services for all Americans and to improve Medicaid reimbursement for community behavioral health services. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov. 18, 2010 S.3965 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure continued access to Medicare for seniors and people with disabilities and to TRICARE for America's military families. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 16, 2010 S.RES.555 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 13
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6667)
July 29, 2010 S.3674 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diagnosis and services in order to improve care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 15, 2010 S.RES.553 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should unwaveringly uphold the dignity and independence of older Americans. 3
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4942-4943)
June 10, 2010 S.RES.550 A resolution designating the week beginning on June 14, 2010, and ending on June 18, 2010, as "National Health Information Technology Week" to recognize the value of health information technology to improving health quality. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4866; text as passed Senate: CR S4866; text of measure as introduced: CR S4859)
March 26, 2010 S.RES.474 A resolution supporting the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month. 3
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2164)
Oct. 22, 2009 S.1857 A bill to establish national centers of excellence for the treatment of depressive and bipolar disorders. 7
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 13, 2009 S.1776 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the update under the Medicare physician fee schedule for years beginning with 2010 and to sunset the application of the sustainable growth rate formula, and for other purposes. 4
All Democrats
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 325. (consideration: CR S10613-10614; text: CR S10613-10614)
Sept. 23, 2009 S.RES.284 A resolution expressing support for the designation and goals of "National Health Information Technology Week" for the period beginning on September 21, 2009, and ending on September 25, 2009. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9759; text as passed Senate: CR S9759; text of measure as introduced: CR S9750)
Sept. 15, 2009 S.RES.267 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 8
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9389; text as passed Senate: CR S9389; text of measure as introduced: CR S9380)
Aug. 3, 2009 S.1569 A bill to expand our Nation's Advanced Practice Registered Nurse workforce. 3
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 24, 2009 S.RES.205 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month. 1
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7022-7023; text as passed Senate: CR S7023; text of measure as introduced: CR S7014)
June 9, 2009 S.1217 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve and protect rehabilitative services and case management services provided under Medicaid to improve the health and welfare of the nation's most vulnerable seniors and children. 5
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 21, 2009 S.1136 A bill to establish a chronic care improvement demonstration program for Medicaid beneficiaries with severe mental illnesses. 5
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 21, 2009 S.1158 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases, and for other purposes. 21
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 20, 2009 S.1101 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a Food Protection Training Institute, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 13, 2009 S.1034 A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure payment under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program for covered items and services furnished by school-based health clinics. 11
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 26, 2009 S.716 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve care for ventilator-dependent patients. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 25, 2009 S.468 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to emergency medical services and the quality and efficiency of care furnished in emergency departments of hospitals and critical access hospitals by establishing a bipartisan commission to examine factors that affect the effective delivery of such services, by providing for additional payments for certain physician services furnished in such emergency departments, and by establishing a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Working Group, and for other purposes. 11
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 12, 2009 S.422 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women. 44
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 11, 2009 S.CON.RES.6 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that national health care reform should ensure that the health care needs of women and of all individuals in the United States are met. 5
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2164-2165)
Jan. 15, 2009 S.264 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage the use of certified health information technology by providers in the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 8, 2009 S.179 A bill to improve quality in health care by providing incentives for adoption of modern information technology. 1
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 26, 2008 S.3611 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of rehabilitation services and case management and targeted case management services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 31, 2008 S.RES.638 A resolution supporting legislation promoting improved health care and access to health care for women. 10
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7975)
June 10, 2008 S.RES.589 A resolution designating the week beginning June 9, 2008, as "National Health Information Technology Week". 1
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5457; text as passed Senate: CR S5457; text of measure as introduced: CR S5455)
March 13, 2008 S.2781 A bill 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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 13, 2008 S.2785 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under the Medicare program. 18
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 12, 2007 S.2042 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases, and for other purposes. 21
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
June 20, 2007 S.1669 A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure payment under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) for covered items and services furnished by school-based health clinics. 10
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 16, 2007 S.1408 A bill to improve quality in health care by providing incentives for adoption of modern information technology. 1
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 15, 2007 S.RES.202 A resolution designating the period beginning on May 14, 2007, and ending on May 18, 2007, as "National Health Information Technology Week". 2
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6154-6155; text as passed Senate: CR S6154-6155; text of measure as introduced: CR S6144)
April 11, 2007 S.1088 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to market exclusivity for certain drugs, and for other purposes. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 28, 2007 S.1003 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to emergency medical services and the quality and efficiency of care furnished in emergency departments of hospitals and critical access hospitals by establishing a bipartisan commission to examine factors that affect the effective delivery of such services, by providing for additional payments for certain physician services furnished in such emergency departments, and by establishing a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Working Group, and for other purposes. 23
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 13, 2007 S.573 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women. 47
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 12, 2006 S.3888 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to sunset the sustainable growth rate formula as of January 1, 2009, in order to expedite Congressional action in establishing a new physician payment system that would appropriately reimburse physicians by keeping pace with increases in medical practice costs and providing stable, positive Medicare updates. 0
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 6, 2006 S.2588 A bill to provide for the certification of programs to provide uninsured employees of small businesses access to health coverage, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4883-4884)
May 16, 2006 S.2811 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the annual, coordinated election period under the Medicare part D prescription drug program through all of 2006 and to provide for a refund of excess premiums paid during 2006, and for other purposes. 5
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 1, 2006 S.2687 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize the amount of the Medicare part B premium. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 1, 2006 S.2342 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare program. 9
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 16, 2006 S.2300 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to market exclusivity for certain drugs, and for other purposes. 2
Bipartisan
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Feb. 14, 2006 S.2278 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women. 15
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec. 21, 2005 S.2164 A bill to amend titles IV, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of care under the programs under such titles, and for other purposes. 10
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec. 15, 2005 S.2115 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve provisions relating to Parkinson's disease research. 13
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13680-13681)
Oct. 20, 2005 S.1900 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize the amount of the medicare part B premium. 6
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11667)
July 29, 2005 S.CON.RES.50 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation over the last 40 years. 43
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9544)
June 13, 2005 S.1227 A bill to improve quality in health care by providing incentives for adoption of modern information technology. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6414-6417)
Feb. 17, 2005 S.445 A resolution to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, as added by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, to provide for negotiation of fair prices for Medicare prescription drugs. 11
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1659)
Jan. 31, 2005 S.222 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize the amount of the medicare part B premium. 6
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 8, 2004 S.2780 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize the amount of the medicare part B premium. 11
All Democrats
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9409-9411)
June 24, 2004 S.2587 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act adjust the amount of payment under the physician fee schedule for drug administration services furnished to medicare beneficiaries. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 6/25/2004 S7446)
June 17, 2004 S.2544 A bill to provide for the certification of programs to provide uninsured employees of small businesses access to health coverage, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7015-7016)
Feb. 25, 2004 S.2113 A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of Michigan. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov. 21, 2003 S.1926 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore the medicare program and for other purposes. 16
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15420-15470)
May 22, 2003 S.1127 A bill to establish administrative law judges involved in the appeals process provided for under the medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act within the Department of Health and Human Services, to ensure the independence of, and preserve the role of, such administrative law judges, and for other purposes. 13
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7017)
April 11, 2003 S.906 A bill to provide for the certification of programs to provide uninsured employees of small business access to health coverage, and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5361-5363)
March 5, 2003 S.542 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify that section 1927 of that Act does not prohibit a State from entering into drug rebate agreements in order to make outpatient prescription drugs accessible and affordable for residents of the State who are not otherwise eligible for medical assistance under the medicaid program. 7
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 7, 2003 S.105 A bill to repeal certain provisions of the Homeland Security Act (Public Law 107-296) relating to liability with respect to certain vaccines. 16
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S81)
May 21, 2002 S.2536 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify that section 1927 of that Act does not prohibit a State from entering into drug rebate agreements in order to make outpatient prescription drugs accessible and affordable for residents of the State who are not otherwise eligible for medical assistance under the medicaid program. 10
Bipartisan
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
July 1, 1999 H.CON.RES.149 Expressing the sense of Congress that access to affordable prescription drugs is critical to the quality of life of older Americans and that coverage for prescription drugs should be included in the Medicare Program as soon as possible, and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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