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Rural Hospital Sustainability Act

Bill: 116-hr-6962
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Home and outpatient care
Hospital care
Medicaid
Medicare
Public participation and lobbying
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 

Rural Hospital Sustainability Act

 
This bill specifically allows the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model for global payments to hospitals in rural areas. 
 
Under the model, rural hospitals receive fixed, monthly payments from all participating payers (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, and private payers) for inpatient and outpatient services (rather than on a fee-for-service basis). In order to participate, hospitals must conduct a community health needs assessment survey and submit a transformation plan that incorporates the survey results and includes other specified information relating to the global payment model, including targeted populations, types of services, and anticipated Medicare savings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-22
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: 2020-05-22
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: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Right to Timely Rehearings at FERC Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6963
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Electric power generation and transmission
Judicial review and appeals
Land use and conservation
Property rights
Public participation and lobbying
Public utilities and utility rates
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 

Right to Timely Rehearings at FERC Act of 2020

 
This bill revises the rehearing process for petitioners aggrieved by an order issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with respect to licensing for projects under the Federal Power Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
To establish a lower Missouri River flood prevention program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-6964
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Floods and storm protection
Iowa
Missouri
Missouri River
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Water resources funding

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 
This bill requires the Army Corps of Engineers to study and construct water resources development projects to provide flood protection to communities that are located in the Lower Missouri River Basin and have experienced multiple flooding events over a 10-year period.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6965
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Consumer affairs
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 

Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020

 
This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for all cancelled tickets during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period, regardless of whether the air carrier cancelled an entire flight or the passengers cancelled their individual tickets.
 
The bill permits air carriers and tickets agents to offer alternative forms of compensation, including credit, or vouchers, provided that such offer is valid indefinitely and the offer includes a clear and conspicuous notice of the passenger's right to a cash refund.
 
Additionally, the bill provides that passengers who received an alternative form of compensation prior to the enactment of this bill, but have not used it, may request a cash refund to replace the alternative compensation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
RASPP Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6966
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Chemical and biological weapons
Congressional oversight
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 

Responsibility and Accountability in Strategic Pandemic/Biodefense Planning Act of 2020 or the RASPP Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take certain actions related to the national biodefense strategy and its implementation plan. Among other activities, HHS must work with agencies that participate in the Biodefense Steering Committee to describe roles and responsibilities with respect to identifying and sharing information and must prepare an assessment of plans, interagency agreements, and other policies concerning biodefense. 
 
In addition, HHS must report to Congress within 90 days on implementation strategies for information sharing and data integration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of Defense to provide to certain members of the National Guard serving on active service in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) the transitional health benefits provided to members of the reserve components separating from active duty.

Bill: 116-hr-6967
Sponsor: Rep. Cunningham, Joe [D-SC-1]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Military medicine
National Guard and reserves
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide a National Guard member separating from active service after full-time duty in support of the government response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) with the transitional health benefits provided to a separating active-duty reservist.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Meals on Wheels for Kids Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6968
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
Public contracts and procurement
Rural conditions and development
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 

Meals on Wheels for Kids Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make available an option to states to provide program meals to children through service institutions that provide off-site consumption. USDA must ensure that off-site consumption is only available to a child if they qualify for free or reduced price lunch and breakfast and present certain conditions, including not being able to travel to congregate feeding sites because of distance or concerns for safety.
 
Additionally, USDA must establish a three-year pilot program to award competitive grants for states to enter into contracts with eligible service institutions to deliver meals during non-school summer months to these children and those who qualify for the summer meals program and live in a rural or hard-to-reach area.
 
USDA must prioritize applications submitted by eligible service institutions (1) from states with high low-income child populations, or high child populations in rural areas or hard-to-reach areas; or (2) that plan to provide educational enrichment opportunities to children who receive meals under the pilot program.
 
USDA must provide for an independent study on the impact of such grants on the reduction of hunger and access to meals for children residing in rural or hard-to-reach areas and low-income areas during summer months.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
TELL Act

Bill: 116-hr-6969
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Asia
China
Civil actions and liability
Computers and information technology
Consumer affairs
Foreign and international corporations
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 

Telling Everyone the Location of data Leaving the U.S. Act or the TELL Act

This bill requires online sellers or distributors of mobile applications that maintain and store information in China to conspicuously disclose to users that such information is stored in China and whether the information is accessible by the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese state-owned entity. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
PROVIDE Act

Bill: 116-hr-6970
Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Intergovernmental relations
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local finance
State and local government operations
State and local taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 

Prevent Restrictions On Volunteers' Incomes During Emergencies Act or the PROVIDE Act

 
This bill provides that, beginning with FY2020, any state or local government that taxes the income of an out-of-state individual who has traveled to such state for the purpose of volunteering or otherwise providing assistance in response to a federally declared disaster or emergency shall be ineligible to receive federal financial assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6971
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Digestive and metabolic diseases
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Medicare
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020

 
This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services. 
 
Currently, Medicare covers such services for individuals with diabetes or kidney disease under certain circumstances; such services must also be provided by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional pursuant to a physician referral. The bill extends coverage to individuals with other diseases and conditions, including obesity, eating disorders, cancer, and HIV/AIDS; such services may also be referred by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or (for eating disorders) a clinical psychologist.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-22
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: 2020-05-22
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: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Nursing Home COVID–19 Protection and Prevention Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6972
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Disability and paralysis
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Home and outpatient care
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Mental health
Nursing
State and local government operations
Wages and earnings
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 

Nursing Home COVID-19 Protection and Prevention Act of 2020

 
This bill establishes several programs and requirements to address the outbreak of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and psychiatric hospitals. 
 
Specifically, the bill provides specified funds for states to support cohorting (i.e., separating and grouping) individuals in such facilities based on COVID-19 status. States may use funds for specified items and activities, including testing kits, staffing, and facility development. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must issue related guidance that includes, among other things, which facilities are permitted to cohort individuals and strategies for effective implementation; such guidance must account for certain factors, including a facility's compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements regarding infection control and emergency preparedness.
 
The CMS must also provide monthly congressional briefings on the outbreak in these facilities and related agency actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
PPE Act

Bill: 116-hr-6973
Sponsor: Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business expenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government lending and loan guarantees
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Small business
Wages and earnings
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 

Protecting Paychecks and Employees Act of 2020 or the PPE Act

 
This bill modifies allowable and forgivable uses of amounts received under the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to encompass costs related to the provision of personal protective equipment or other equipment or supplies necessary to protect the health and safety of employees.
 
The bill also prohibits the Small Business Administration from limiting the non-payroll portion of a forgivable loan amount. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6974
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Anthony [R-OH-16]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional oversight
International monetary system and foreign exchange
International organizations and cooperation
Multilateral development programs
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 

Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2020

 
This bill requires actions to improve Taiwan's standing in international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
 
The U.S. Governor of the IMF shall oppose any increase in China's IMF quota unless certain conditions are met. (A country's quota generally reflects its economic strength and affects factors such as that country's voting power within the IMF.)
 
Specifically, the governor shall oppose such a quota increase unless the Department of the Treasury reports to Congress that (1) the IMF is considering admitting Taiwan as a member, (2) Taiwan enjoys meaningful participation in the IMF, or (3) not opposing a quota increase will substantially support the objective of securing Taiwan's more equitable treatment in international financial institutions. (Taiwan is not a member of the IMF due to China's opposition, based on its position that Taiwan is part of China and not a separate country.)
 
Treasury shall instruct U.S. representatives at international financial institutions to oppose travel policies that impose conditions on Taiwan as a destination or transit point, if such conditions do not generally apply to a member of the institution as a destination or transit point. Treasury may waive this instruction if such a waiver (1) substantially supports the goal of improving Taiwan's position within that institution, or (2) is in U.S. national interest. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Amendments to PROMESA Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6975
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Bankruptcy
Budget deficits and national debt
Caribbean area
Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Public contracts and procurement
Puerto Rico
State and local finance
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 

Amendments to PROMESA Act of 2020

 
This bill makes changes to the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), including with respect to conflicts of interest by the Puerto Rico Oversight Board, funding, and public access to information regarding public debt of Puerto Rico.
 
Specifically, the bill, among other things
 
 
establishes provisions to prevent conflicts of interest by the oversight board, including the designation by the board of an ethics board comprised of three non-executive board members;
 
 requires the submission of an annual ethics report;
 
 includes public education, public safety, health care, and pensions as essential public services for funding purposes;
 
 provides funding to promote economic growth and funding for the operation of the University of Puerto Rico;
 
 provides for certain disclosures by professional persons employed by court order and by professional persons employed by the debtor; and
 
establishes a Puerto Rico Public Credit Comprehensive Audit Commission.
 
 
The Government Accountability Office shall report on expenditures and operation of the oversight board.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Service Assurance Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6976
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Introduced: 2020-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal preemption
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: 

Service Assurance Act of 2020

 
This bill exempts nonprofit organizations from liability for any act or omission relating to harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) during the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, this exemption does not apply with respect to acts or omissions that constitute willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or conscious and flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-22
text: Introduced in House