Bills About Health Sponsored by Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)

Rep. Schakowsky sponsored 104 bills about health in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
June 22, 2020	H.R.7296	To require any COVID-19 drug developed in whole or in part with Federal support to be affordable and accessible by prohibiting monopolies and price gouging, and for other purposes.	34	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, and Armed Services, 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.
June 4, 2020	H.R.7113	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an Emergency Office of Manufacturing for Public Health, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 5, 2020	H.R.6698	To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and nursing facilities under the Medicare program during the COVID-19 emergency period, and for other purposes.	52	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.
May 1, 2020	H.R.6649	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for cost-spreading for certain fills and refills of drugs under part D of the Medicare program during the COVID-19 emergency.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
May 1, 2020	H.R.6650	To address health workforce shortages and disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic through additional funding for the National Health Service Corps and Nurse Corps.	0		Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
April 10, 2020	H.R.6487	To increase the ability of nursing facilities to access telehealth services and obtain technologies to allow virtual visits during the public health emergency relating to an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and for other purposes.	87	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 31, 2020	H.R.6417	To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from withholding funds for certain research using human fetal tissue, and for other purposes.	22	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 12, 2020	H.R.6222	To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for coverage of items, services, and immunizations relating to the diagnosis or treatment of COVID-19 under group health plans and health insurance coverage within 15 days of the issuance of a recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force or the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 9, 2020	H.R.6137	To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and implement a Perinatal Care Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project, and for other purposes.	13	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 9, 2020	H.R.6136	To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 9, 2020	H.R.6135	To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require Exchanges to establish network adequacy standards for qualified health plans.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan. 24, 2020	H.RES.807	Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing quality health care for the public.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec. 19, 2019	H.R.5501	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Drug Manufacturing.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 21, 2019	H.R.5216	To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.	40	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 16, 2019	H.R.2781	To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to the health professions workforce, and for other purposes.	15	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 21, 2019	H.R.4769	To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare program.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 8, 2019	H.R.4619	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to pay a Medicare part D rebate for certain drugs if the price of such drugs increases faster than inflation.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 12, 2019	H.R.2296	To require reporting regarding certain drug price increases, and for other purposes.	8	Bipartisan	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170.
Sept. 12, 2019	H.R.4296	To amend title VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safe use of cosmetics, and for other purposes.	41	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 24, 2019	H.R.3929	To direct the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to develop a minimum nonvisual access standard for home use medical devices, exercise equipment, and home appliances, and for other purposes.	29	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
June 20, 2019	H.R.3379	To amend the Public Health Service Act to shorten the exclusivity period for brand name biological products from 12 to 5 years.	22	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 8, 2019	H.R.2581	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.	56	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 9, 2019	H.R.2150	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health services for Medicare beneficiaries under the Medicare program.	144	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 4, 2019	H.R.2085	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a public health insurance option, and for other purposes.	20	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 28, 2019	H.R.1948	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment.	386	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 23, 2019	H.RES.70	Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing quality health care for the public.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 24, 2019	H.RES.76	Expressing support for the designation of a "Women's Health Research Day".	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec. 19, 2018	H.R.7348	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Drug Manufacturing.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
July 26, 2018	H.R.6574	To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to determine, on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries, covered part D drug prices for certain covered part D drugs, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 26, 2018	H.R.6575	To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 26, 2018	H.R.6577	To amend the Public Health Service Act to shorten the exclusivity period for brand name biological products from 12 to 7 years.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 26, 2018	H.R.6576	To require drug manufacturers to disclose the prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 5, 2018	H.R.5998	To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a loan repayment program under which health professionals agree to conduct prevention activities, as employees of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, in consideration of the Federal Government agreeing to make payments on the principal and interest of the educational loans of such health professionals, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan. 19, 2018	H.RES.706	Expressing support for the designation of a "Women's Health Research Day".	9	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 18, 2018	H.RES.702	Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing quality healthcare for the public.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 8, 2017	H.R.3713	To amend the Public Health Service Act to support geriatrics education and training to address the elder care workforce shortage, promote interdisciplinary team-based care, educate and engage family caregivers, and improve the quality of care delivered to older adults, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 27, 2017	H.R.3450	To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates.	5	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 26, 2017	H.R.3417	To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a pilot program to improve community-based care infrastructure.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 16, 2017	H.R.2439	To require reporting regarding certain drug price increases, and for other purposes.	24	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 4, 2017	H.R.2392	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.	57	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 29, 2017	H.R.1776	To improve access to affordable prescription drugs.	23	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 27, 2017	H.RES.64	Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing quality healthcare for the public.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 24, 2017	H.R.635	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a public health insurance option, and for other purposes.	40	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sept. 22, 2016	H.RES.883	Supporting the designation of a week as National Federal Nurse Recognition Week.	4	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sept. 15, 2016	H.R.6043	To require reporting regarding certain drug price increases, and for other purposes.	18	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
June 23, 2016	H.R.5573	To amend the Public Health Service Act to shorten the exclusivity period for brand name biological products from 12 to 7 years.	8	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan. 12, 2016	H.R.4374	To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral health services on college and university campuses.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Dec. 9, 2015	H.R.4207	To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to determine, on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries, covered part D drug prices for certain covered part D drugs, and for other purposes.	10	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 8, 2015	H.R.3727	To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates.	14	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 24, 2015	H.RES.438	Supporting the designation of a week as National Federal Nurse Recognition Week.	10	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 24, 2015	H.RES.439	Expressing support for designation of October 2, 2015, as "World MRSA Day".	0		Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
July 28, 2015	H.R.3261	To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program.	10	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 25, 2015	H.R.1602	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.	42	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 25, 2015	H.R.1638	To assure that the services of a nonemergency department physician are available to hospital patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week in all non-Federal hospitals with at least 100 licensed beds.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 12, 2015	H.R.952	To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a minimum direct care registered nurse staffing requirement at nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities under Medicare and Medicaid and for other purposes.	14	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 9, 2015	H.R.265	To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insurance option.	37	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec. 10, 2014	H.RES.778	Supporting the designation of a week as National Federal Nurse Recognition Week.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 19, 2014	H.RES.760	Expressing support for designation of October 2, 2014, as World MRSA Day.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
July 31, 2014	H.R.5373	To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a minimum direct care registered nurse staffing requirement at nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities under Medicare and Medicaid and for other purposes.	7	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 15, 2013	H.R.3504	To provide improved consumer protection and rate review for health insurance coverage in the individual market, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 9, 2013	H.R.1907	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.	38	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 6, 2013	H.RES.197	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities is an important responsibility of the United States, and that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the United States to a dignified quality of life.	7	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 12, 2013	H.R.1100	To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral health services on college campuses.	14	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
March 6, 2013	H.R.1019	To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates.	25	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 28, 2013	H.R.928	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program.	8	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 28, 2013	H.RES.94	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding women's health and economic security.	20	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 15, 2013	H.R.794	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program.	58	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 14, 2013	H.R.244	To assure that the services of a nonemergency department physician are available to hospital patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week in all non-Federal hospitals with at least 100 licensed beds.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 15, 2013	H.R.261	To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insurance option.	50	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug. 2, 2012	H.RES.759	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities is an important responsibility of the United States, and that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the United States to a dignified quality of life.	7	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 13, 2011	H.R.2523	To assure that the services of a nonemergency department physician are available to hospital patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week in all non-Federal hospitals with at least 100 licensed beds.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 15, 2011	H.R.2187	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.	27	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 11, 2011	H.R.1833	To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral health services on college campuses.	7	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
March 10, 2011	H.R.999	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program.	31	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 28, 2011	H.R.831	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program.	49	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 25, 2011	H.R.416	To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates.	39	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 29, 2010	H.R.6290	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of optometrists.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sept. 16, 2010	H.R.6147	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program.	12	Bipartisan	Referred to House Ways and Means
May 27, 2010	H.RES.1410	Expressing support for designation of May 2010 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.	19	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 4, 2010	H.R.4757	To provide for the establishment of a Health Insurance Rate Authority to establish limits on premium rating, and for other purposes.	28	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
June 26, 2009	H.R.3065	To establish a chronic care improvement demonstration program for Medicaid beneficiaries with severe mental illnesses.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 4, 2009	H.R.2697	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician.	53	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 25, 2009	H.R.1704	To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral health services on college campuses.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
May 13, 2009	H.R.2388	To assure that the services of a nonemergency department physician are available to hospital patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week in all non-Federal hospitals with at least 100 licensed beds.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 12, 2009	H.R.2354	To provide for increased research, coordination, and expansion of health promotion programs through the Department of Health and Human Services.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 6, 2009	H.R.2273	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.	23	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 18, 2009	H.R.1581	To optimize the delivery of critical care medicine and expand the critical care workforce.	11	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Biotechnology, Specialty Crops, and Foreign Agriculture.
Feb. 11, 2009	H.CON.RES.48	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.	41	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 13, 2009	H.R.468	To expand, train, and support all sectors of the health care workforce to care for the growing population of older individuals in the United States.	11	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 18, 2008	H.R.6948	To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral health services on college campuses.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 31, 2008	H.CON.RES.400	Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to ensure health care for women and health care for all in national health care reform.	34	All Democrats	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1697)
Oct. 18, 2007	H.R.3886	To optimize the delivery of critical care medicine and expand the critical care workforce.	7	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture.
April 17, 2008	H.R.5835	To provide for increased planning and funding for health promotion programs of the Department of Health and Human Services.	15	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 9, 2008	H.R.5739	To assure that the services of a nonemergency department physician are available to hospital patients 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week in all non-Federal hospitals with at least 100 licensed beds.	3	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
May 16, 2007	H.R.2353	To amend the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to improve screening and treatment of cancers, provide for survivorship services, and for other purposes.	100	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 3, 2007	H.R.2123	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.	56	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 20, 2007	H.R.1983	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician.	57	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 8, 2007	H.R.1420	To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to facilitating the development of microbicides for preventing transmission of HIV/AIDS and other diseases, and for other purposes.	80	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E545-546)
May 19, 2006	H.CON.RES.410	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the enactment of legislation that provides access to comprehensive health care for all Americans.	60	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 10, 2005	H.R.1222	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.	44	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 6, 2004	H.R.4316	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.	31	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 10, 2003	H.R.1757	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the personal needs allowance applied to institutionalized individuals under the Medicaid Program.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 16, 2001	H.R.3331	To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to impose requirements with respect to staffing in nursing facilities receiving payments under the Medicare or Medicaid Program.	17	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
May 8, 2001	H.R.1763	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the personal needs allowance applied to institutionalized individuals under the Medicaid Program.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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