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Mental Health Care for Children Inhumanely Separated from Parents by the Federal Government Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1336
Sponsor: Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Child health
Detention of persons
Family relationships
Health care costs and insurance
Immigration status and procedures
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 

Mental Health Care for Children Inhumanely Separated from Parents by the Federal Government Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the federal government to ensure that children who are separated from their parents at the border by the Department of Homeland Security receive mental health services for free, including a mental health assessment within 24 hours of such separation and annually thereafter, as needed. Children who have already been separated (since April 6, 2018) must receive a mental health assessment within 24 hours after enactment of this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Saving America’s Pollinators Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1337
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Animal and plant health
Birds
Ecology
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Horticulture and plants
Insects
Licensing and registrations
Mammals
Pest management
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 

Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a Pollinator Protection Board to develop an independent review process for pesticides that pose a threat to pollinators and their habitats.
 
The bill also requires the EPA to cancel the registrations of any pesticides containing imidacloprid, clothianidin, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, acetamiprid, sulfoxaflor, flupyradifurone, or fipronil until the board has made a determination that such insecticide will not cause unreasonable adverse effects on pollinators based on findings that include results of studies of neonicotinoids and the effects of residues, repeated applications, and multiple chemical exposures.
 
Under the bill, the EPA shall not issue any new registrations for any seed treatment, soil application, and foliar treatment on bee-attractive plants, trees, and cereals until the board has made determinations on such insecticides.
 
The bill requires the Department of the Interior, the EPA, and the Department of Agriculture to coordinate monitoring activities and report on the health and population status of native bees and other pollinators.
 
The bill prohibits unregistered uses of pesticides by a federal or state agency to address emergency conditions except (1) to avert significant risk to threatened or endangered species, (2) to quarantine invasive species, or (3) to protect public health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E206)
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
End Federal Shutdowns Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1338
Sponsor: Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Executive agency funding and structure
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 

End Federal Shutdowns Act of 201

9

 
This bill provides specified continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any regular appropriations bill for a fiscal year has not been enacted or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect after the fiscal year begins. The appropriations are provided to continue to fund authorized projects and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
MVP Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1339
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime victims
Crimes against property
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Federal officials
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Law enforcement administration and funding
Licensing and registrations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 

The Mass Violence Prevention Act of 2019 or the MVP Act of 2019

 
This bill modifies criminal penalties for an offense involving the theft of a firearm from a federal firearms licensee. It also directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take specified actions to prevent gun violence.
 
First, the bill modifies criminal penalties for an offense involving the theft of a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises. Specifically, the bill (1) increases from 10 to 20 years the maximum prison term, and (2) creates a 3- or 5-year mandatory minimum prison term for an offense that occurs during the commission of a burglary or robbery. Further, an attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense.
 
Next, the bill establishes a Mass Violence Prevention Center in DOJ to, among other things, serve as the primary government organization for analyzing and integrating all government intelligence pertaining to threats of mass violence.
 
Finally, the bill authorizes DOJ to appoint no fewer than 50 Assistant U.S. Attorneys to implement Project Safe Neighborhoods, which is a national initiative to reduce gun violence in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act

Bill: 116-hr-1340
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Archaeology and anthropology
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Kansas

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 

Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act

 
This bill designates the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, which is associated with the the Bleeding Kansas conflict of 1854-1861 and the Underground Railroad, as the Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the "Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility".

Bill: 116-hr-1341
Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health facilities and institutions
Mental health
Tennessee
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 
This bill designates the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
EMPOWER Care Act

Bill: 116-hr-1342
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicaid
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 

Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act or the EMPOWER Care Act

 
This bill extends funding through FY2023 for the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program and otherwise revises the program. (Under this program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may award grants to state Medicaid programs to assist states in increasing the use of home and community care for long-term care and decreasing the use of institutional care.) 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act

Bill: 116-hr-1343
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Health care costs and insurance
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Marriage and family status
Medicaid

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 

Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act

 
This bill makes permanent certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services. Under current law, these provisions expire on March 31, 2019. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Competitive DRUGS Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1344
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Business expenses
Civil actions and liability
Competition and antitrust
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Income tax deductions
Intellectual property
Judicial review and appeals
Marketing and advertising
Prescription drugs
Research and development
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 

Competitive Deals Resulting in Unleashed Generics and Savings Act of 2019 or the
 
Competitive DRUGS Act of 2019

 
This bill authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to initiate a proceeding against parties to an agreement resolving or settling a patent infringement claim in connection with the sale of a drug.Such an agreement is generally presumed to be an unfair method of competition and is a violation of this bill if the filer of the generic drug application receives something of value and agrees to limit or forgo research, development, manufacturing, marketing, or sales of the generic drug.
 
However, an agreement is exempted if the only consideration granted to the generic manufacturer is (1) the right to market the generic drug prior to the expiration of any statutory exclusivity, (2) a payment for reasonable litigation expenses, or (3) a covenant not to sue on a claim that the generic drug infringes a patent. An agreement if also exempt if the agreement's pro-competitive benefits outweigh its anticompetitive effects.

 
The bill establishes penalties for violations of the bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Restoring the Partnership for County Health Care Costs Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1345
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medicaid
Medicare
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 

Restoring the Partnership for County Health Care Costs Act of 

2019

 
This bill allows an otherwise eligible individual who is in custody pending disposition of charges (i.e., pretrial detainees) to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicaid, or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits.
 
Any SSI benefits payable to such an individual (1) must be withheld until the individual is no longer in custody; and (2) if the individual dies while in custody, shall be paid to the individual's estate. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-25
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: 2019-02-25
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: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E203-204)
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1346
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax credits
Inflation and prices
Insurance industry and regulation
Medicare
Prescription drugs
Public contracts and procurement
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 

Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes a Medicare buy-in option for certain qualifying individuals and makes a series of other changes relating to health care costs. 
 
Specifically, the bill allows individuals aged 50 to 64 to enroll in Medicare if such individuals would otherwise qualify for Medicare at the age of 65. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must determine enrollment periods and set premiums for the buy-in option established under the bill, in accordance with specified requirements. The CMS must also award grants to states and nonprofit organizations for outreach and enrollment activities relating to the buy-in option.
 
The bill also (1) establishes a supplemental option under Medicare to cover cost-sharing for beneficiaries; (2) repeals provisions that prohibit the CMS from negotiating the prices of prescription drugs; and (3) establishes an individual market reinsurance program relating to coverage of high-cost individuals, as specified. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-25
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: 2019-02-25
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: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act

Bill: 116-hr-1347
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Birds
Government trust funds
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 

Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act

 
This bill reauthorizes the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act program through FY2025.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1348
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 

Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2019

 
This bill requires certain information about presidential pardons and reprieves to be made public.
 
Specifically, the President must publish the issue date, recipient, and full text of each pardon or reprieve granted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act

Bill: 116-hr-1349
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-18]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business records
Cosmetics and personal care
Employment and training programs
Employment taxes
Income tax credits
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 
 
Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act 

 
This bill expands the tax credit for a portion of the employer-paid Social Security taxes for employee cash tips to include beauty service establishments. (Under current law, the credit is limited to tips received for providing, serving, or delivering food or beverages.)
 
The credit applies to tips received in connection with providing beauty services to a customer or client if tipping employees who provide the service is customary. &quot;Beauty services&quot; include barbering and hair care, nail care, esthetics, and body and spa treatments.
 
The bill also (1) establishes an employer tip reporting safe harbor for beauty service establishments, and (2) specifies reporting requirements for income received from renting space to individuals who provide beauty services. 
 
The employer tip reporting safe harbor for beauty service establishments provides an exemption from certain Internal Revenue Service tip examinations for employers who meet certain requirements for educational programs, reporting procedures, compliance with tax law, and recordkeeping. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House