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Affordable Insulin for All Act

Bill: 116-hr-5749
Sponsor: Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13]
Introduced: 2020-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Employee benefits and pensions
Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Inflation and prices
Medicaid
Prescription drugs
Public contracts and procurement
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: 

Affordable Insulin for All Act

 
This bill addresses insulin affordability.
 
For example, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enter into agreements with insulin manufacturers to enable individuals with diagnosed diabetes to access Medicaid prices for insulin drugs. 
 
Additionally, Medicare and private insurance plans must cap cost-sharing at $10 per month for insulin drugs, and HHS must revise regulations to exclude payments made for insulin drugs from the denominator of the medical loss ratio.
 
The bill also (1) eliminates a safe harbor for certain rebates, discounts, or price concessions for insulin drugs paid by a drug manufacturer to a pharmacy benefit manager for purposes of federal health care fraud and abuse laws; and (2) prohibits certain drug pricing activities related to supplemental rebates and spread pricing in Medicaid.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the feasibility and affordability of direct manufacturing by the federal government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2020-02-04
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: 2020-02-04
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: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Streamlining GI Bill Processing Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-5750
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2020-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Military personnel and dependents
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: 

Streamlining GI Bill Processing Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under specified VA programs are able to access an electronic version of the certificate of eligibility showing their entitlement to such assistance. 
 
Specifically, the VA must provide electronic certificates to those who are entitled to educational assistance under the (1) Post 9/11 GI Bill, (2) Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty and Selected Reserve), and (3) Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-5751
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2020-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Infrastructure development
State and local government operations
Urban and suburban affairs and development
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: 

Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to assess the state of, challenges to, and opportunities for the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in urban areas, particularly in underserved or disadvantaged communities. If practicable, DOE must ensure that relevant programs provide access to electric vehicle infrastructure, address clean transportation needs, and provide improved air quality in such communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Conveyance Capacity Correction Act

Bill: 116-hr-5752
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2020-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Water quality
Water resources funding
Water storage
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: 

Conveyance Capacity Correction Act

 
This bill allows the Bureau of Reclamation to provide funding to repair certain water conveyance facilities that (1) need nonrecurring repairs because of damage caused by land subsidence; (2) have lost a specified portion of their designed carrying capacity; or (3) would, with restored carrying capacity, assist in meeting groundwater sustainability goals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1114; CR H1116-1117)
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
To modify the authorization for a project for navigation, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-5753
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2020-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Michigan
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Water resources funding
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: 
This bill modifies the authorization for a navigation project in Menominee Harbor in Michigan and Wisconsin.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Rural ER Access Act

Bill: 116-hr-5754
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2020-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Health and Human Services
Health facilities and institutions
Home and outpatient care
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: 

Rural ER Access Act

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to repeal regulations that require off-campus facilities to be located within 35 miles of the main hospital or critical access hospital in order to receive provider-based status under Medicare (i.e., to be considered as hospital outpatient departments for purposes of Medicare payment).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2020-02-04
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: 2020-02-04
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: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
No Pensions for Corrupt Politicians Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-5755
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2020-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: 

No Pensions for Corrupt Politicians Act of 2020

 
This bill excludes Members of Congress from receiving benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System if the member is convicted of specified campaign finance violations relating to the use of campaign funds for personal use, including conspiracy to commit such an offense.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-5756
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Caribbean area
Disaster relief and insurance
Floods and storm protection
Health programs administration and funding
Housing and community development funding
Infrastructure development
Natural disasters
Public housing
Puerto Rico
Solid waste and recycling
Transportation programs funding
U.S. territories and protectorates
Virgin Islands

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 

Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020

 
This bill extends the provision of disaster assistance for critical services to solid waste management, stormwater management, public housing, transportation infrastructure, and medical care.
 
Such assistance is also extended to any major disaster in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands subsequent to Hurricane Irma or Hurricane Maria on or before September 30, 2022.

action_date: 2020-12-09
text: 

Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020

 
This bill extends the provision of disaster assistance for critical services to solid waste management, stormwater management, public housing, transportation infrastructure, and medical care.
 
Such assistance is also extended to any major disaster in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands subsequent to Hurricane Irma or Hurricane Maria on or before September 30, 2022.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 522.
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-637.
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-637.
action_date: 2020-02-26
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-02-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-26
text: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Military SAVE Act

Bill: 116-hr-5757
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Introduced: 2020-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Hospital care
Mental health
Sex offenses
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 

Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act or the Military SAVE Act

 
This bill addresses care for covered veterans who are seeking counseling, care, or services related to sexual trauma determined by a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care professional to have occurred while the veteran was on active duty or in active or inactive training. A
 covered veteran
 is a veteran who is (1) enrolled in the VA health care system; or (2) not enrolled in the VA health care system but is otherwise entitled to hospital care, medical services, or extended care services due to a specified disability.
 
The bill requires the VA to provide hospital care, medical services, and extended care services to a covered veteran at a non-VA provider under the Veterans Community Care Program if such veteran is seeking counseling, care, or services related to such sexual trauma. The decision to receive such care from a non-VA provider shall be at the election of the veteran. 
 
The VA must provide information regarding the counseling, care, and services available through the VA to the covered veteran who is seeking counseling, care, or services related to sexual trauma.
 
The bill also authorizes the VA to provide counseling and treatment for any condition determined to have resulted from a sexual trauma that occurred while the covered veteran was on active duty or in active or inactive training (previously only psychological trauma was eligible).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Gateway to Careers Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-5759
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2020-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Child care and development
Congressional oversight
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education programs funding
Employment and training programs
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Higher education
Mental health
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 

Gateway to Careers Act of 2020

 
This bill establishes a career pathway grant program through which the Department of Education shall award grants to certain public institutions of higher education and postsecondary technical education schools (eligible institutions) to carry out activities such as (1) the planning and implementation of agreements between eligible institutions and other partners; (2) providing emergency grants to help students facing financial hardships that may impact enrollment or completion of the program; and (3) offering career pathways navigation and case management services, including providing information and outreach to target populations to encourage individuals to take part in programs and service offerings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
AUTO for Veterans Act

Bill: 116-hr-5761
Sponsor: Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
Introduced: 2020-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Motor vehicles
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 

Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act or the AUTO for Veterans Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide (or assist in providing) an eligible veteran or service member with an additional automobile or other conveyance under the VA automobile allowance and adaptive equipment program. Currently, a veteran or service member with a specified service-connected disability or impairment may not receive more than one automobile or other conveyance under the program.
 
The bill authorizes the additional benefit for such veterans and service members if 10 years have passed since the person last received such benefit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Transforming Hiring in Rural Industries and Vital Economies Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-5762
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2020-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Economic development
Intergovernmental relations
Research administration and funding
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 

Transforming Hiring in Rural Industries and Vital Economies Act of 2020

 
This bill establishes the White House Rural Council within the Executive Office of the President to make recommendations and coordinate the efforts of the executive branch regarding economic development in rural areas. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
National Telehealth Strategy and Data Advancement Act

Bill: 116-hr-5763
Sponsor: Rep. Gianforte, Greg [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Government information and archives
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 

National Telehealth Strategy and Data Advancement Act

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 grants administered by the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth for telehealth networks and telehealth resource centers. It also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to advance and coordinate federal telehealth efforts by, among other activities, developing a plan to align telehealth initiatives across federal agencies and standardizing certain telehealth grant processes and reporting measures. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H767)
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
SYLLABLE Act

Bill: 116-hr-5764
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2020-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Language arts
Minority education
Preschool education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 

Supporting Young Language Learners' Access to Bilingual Education Act of 2020 or the SYLLABLE Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Education to award up to five grants to partnerships of local educational agencies, early childhood education programs, and technical assistance entities for the implementation of dual language immersion programs designed to enhance and assess the biliteracy and bilingualism skills of low-income children, including English learners and minority children, in high-need schools from preschool through grade five.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
School Safety Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-5765
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2020-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency communications systems
Law enforcement administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 

School Safety Act of 2020

 
This bill address the reauthorization of the Secure Our Schools grant program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
VET TEC Expansion Act

Bill: 116-hr-5766
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2020-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Higher education
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
Science and engineering education
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 

Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses Expansion Act or the VET TEC Expansion Act

 
This bill updates the Department of Veterans Affairs High Technology Pilot Program by expanding eligibility to certain veterans and expanding the types of providers who are qualified under the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House