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Opioid Crisis Accountability Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5782
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2018-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Business ethics
Business expenses
Business records
Child health
Civil actions and liability
Corporate finance and management
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Justice
Department of Labor
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Employment taxes
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax credits
Marketing and advertising
Medical research
Preschool education
Prescription drugs
Research and development
Securities
Small business
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-11
text: 

Opioid Crisis Accountability Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit a drug manufacturer from engaging in illegal marketing and distribution practices, including falsely advertising, promoting, or marketing that an opioid has no addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining qualities or risks, supplying states or communities with a quantity of opioids that is not medically necessary, or failing to report any order or pattern of orders that would cause a reasonable person to believe the opioids were not being dispensed in a medically reasonable manner.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2018-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2018-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2018-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2018-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-11
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicaid coverage protections for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-5789
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional oversight
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Family relationships
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health facilities and institutions
Health promotion and preventive care
Home and outpatient care
Hospital care
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 
This bill allows states to receive federal payment under Medicaid for outside services that are provided to pregnant and postpartum women who are substance use disorder patients at institutions for mental diseases. State Medicaid programs may also cover residential pediatric recovery center services for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop guidance for states on neonatal abstinence syndrome services, including coverage options under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The Government Accountability Office must also study Medicaid coverage gaps for pregnant and postpartum women with substance-use disorders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 565.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-730.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-730.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for clinical psychologist services models to be tested by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-5790
Sponsor: Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Emergency communications systems
Government studies and investigations
Health promotion and preventive care
Medicare
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 
This bill specifies that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation may test models to: (1) help individuals learn about the availability of psychologist services under Medicare, and (2) explore the use of a behavioral health help-line that is available 24-7 to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits through treatment education.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the availability of behavioral health services under Medicare. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 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.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 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.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9609 South University Boulevard in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, as the "Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building".

Bill: 115-hr-5791
Sponsor: Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Colorado
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Law enforcement officers
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9609 South University Boulevard in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, as the "Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building."
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9609 South University Boulevard in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, as the "Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Became Public Law No: 115-359.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Became Public Law No: 115-359.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7528)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7528)
action_date: 2018-10-01
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9357)
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9357)
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9357)
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Mr. Comer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 115-359
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 90 North 4th Avenue in Brighton, Colorado, as the "Detective Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office".

Bill: 115-hr-5792
Sponsor: Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Colorado
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Law enforcement officers
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 90 North 4th Avenue in Brighton, Colorado, as the "Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office."
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 90 North 4th Avenue in Brighton, Colorado, as the "Detective Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Became Public Law No: 115-360.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Became Public Law No: 115-360.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7528)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7528)
action_date: 2018-10-01
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: On passage Passed without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9357; text of measure as introduced: CR H9357)
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Mr. Comer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 115-360
Comprehensive TB Elimination Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5794
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Congressional oversight
Drug therapy
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 

Comprehensive TB Elimination Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize for FY2018-FY2023 and revise the tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment grant program administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Health Resources and Services Administration may also award grants to state and local governments and federally-qualified health centers for TB prevention and treatment efforts. 
 
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on national TB prevention and treatment efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act

Bill: 115-hr-5795
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Health and Human Services
Disability and health-based discrimination
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Evidence and witnesses
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Housing discrimination
Medical education
Prescription drugs
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 

Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act

 
This bill aligns federal privacy standards for substance use disorder patient records more closely with standards under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, including authorized disclosures and penalty structures for violations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-724.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-724.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 17.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act

Bill: 115-hr-5798
Sponsor: Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 

Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act

 
This bill requires the initial examination for new Medicare enrollees to include a review of current opioid prescriptions and an opioid use disorder screening.

action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 

Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act

 
This bill requires the initial examination for new Medicare enrollees to include a review of current opioid prescriptions and an opioid use disorder screening.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 573.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-739, Part I.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-739, Part I.
action_date: 2018-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Ordered to be Reported.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 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.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 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.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Medicaid Drug Review, Utilization, Good Governance Improvement Act

Bill: 115-hr-5799
Sponsor: Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child health
Congressional oversight
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Health care costs and insurance
Health information and medical records
Medicaid
Mental health
Prescription drugs
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 

Medicaid Drug Review, Utilization, Good Governance Improvement Act or the Medicaid DRUG Improvement Act

 
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to establish drug-review and utilization requirements for enrollees, particularly with respect to opioid prescriptions.

action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 

Medicaid Drug Review, Utilization, Good Governance Improvement Act or the Medicaid DRUG Improvement Act

 
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to establish drug-review and utilization requirements for enrollees, particularly with respect to opioid prescriptions. Drug use review programs must also identify prescribing or billing practices by providers that indicate abuse or excessive utilization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 563.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-728.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-728.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Ensuring Complete Coverage of Medication-Assisted Treatment Act

Bill: 115-hr-5802
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug therapy
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medicaid
Prescription drugs
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 

Ensuring Complete Coverage of Medication-Assisted Treatment Act

 
This bill requires coverage of medication-assisted treatment, which is used to treat substance-use disorders, under Medicaid. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
SAFETY Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5803
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 

Saving American Families through Efficacy and Trusted Ways Act of 2018 or the SAFETY Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to refuse or withdraw approval for a new drug application if the drug is unsafe due to the risk of abuse or misuse.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Post-Surgical Injections as an Opioid Alternative Act

Bill: 115-hr-5804
Sponsor: Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Home and outpatient care
Medicare
Surgery and anesthesia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 

Post-Surgical Injections as an Opioid Alternative Act

 
This bill temporarily freezes Medicare payment at 2016 levels for specified spinal surgery outpatient procedures that are conducted in ambulatory surgical centers. 

action_date: 2018-06-13
text: 

Post-Surgical Injections as an Opioid Alternative Act

 
This bill temporarily freezes Medicare payment at 2016 levels for specified spinal surgery outpatient procedures that are conducted in ambulatory surgical centers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 585.
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-752, Part I.
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-752, Part I.
action_date: 2018-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 14.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 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.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 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.
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in House