hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Medicare Opioid Use Disorder Outreach Act

Bill: 117-hr-8884
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 

Medicare Opioid Use Disorder Outreach Act

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to (1) conduct outreach to providers and beneficiaries about the availability of opioid use disorder treatment services through opioid treatment programs under Medicare, and (2) report on the utilization of such services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-09-19
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: 2022-09-19
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: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Better Health Care Directories Act

Bill: 117-hr-8885
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 

Better Health Care Directories Act

 
This bill requires health insurance plans to include additional information in their provider directories, such as whether a provider is accepting new patients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act

Bill: 117-hr-8886
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 

Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act

 
This bill requires health insurance plans to define their coverage of mental health conditions and substance use disorder based on specified external benchmarks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and 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: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and 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: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and 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: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
To direct the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to establish an occupational research program on mental health.

Bill: 117-hr-8887
Sponsor: Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 
This bill requires the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to carry out a research program to develop recommendations for supporting workers who are exposed to and affected by workplace stressors that contribute to adverse mental health outcomes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Food Security for All Veterans Act

Bill: 117-hr-8888
Sponsor: Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Allied health services
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
Food assistance and relief
Government information and archives
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Intergovernmental relations
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 

Food Security for All Veterans Act

 
This bill establishes the Office of Food Security within the Department of Veterans Affairs to, among other duties, provide information to veterans concerning the eligibility requirements for federal nutrition assistance programs and develop policies to identify and treat veterans experiencing food insecurity.

action_date: 2022-09-29
text: 

Food Security for All Veterans Act

 
This bill establishes the Office of Food Security within the Department of Veterans Affairs to, among other duties, provide information to veterans concerning the eligibility requirements for federal nutrition assistance programs and develop policies to identify and treat veterans experiencing food insecurity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 49 (Roll no. 469). (text: CR H8181)
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 49 (Roll no. 469).
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8276-8277)
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8888.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8181-8184)
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
RICE Act

Bill: 117-hr-8889
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 

Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act or the RICE Act

 
This bill requires health insurance plans to annually submit, in a machine-readable file, a summary of benefits and coverage under the plan to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS must publish the summaries online.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8890
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 

Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022

 
This bill exempts wellness programs that provide certain mental or behavioral health services for physicians from restrictions under the Stark law (i.e., the Physician Self-Referral Law) and federal anti-kickback laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-09-19
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: 2022-09-19
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: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-8891
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 

No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022

 
This bill requires health insurance plans to cover, with no cost sharing, medical forensic examinations for sexual assault patients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and 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: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and 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: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and 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: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Access to Mental Health Services Act

Bill: 117-hr-8892
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 

Access to Mental Health Services Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), jointly with other relevant agencies, to conduct outreach about the federal requirements relating to the availability of, and limitations for, coverage of mental health and substance use disorder crisis services under private health insurance plans.
 
HHS also must report about the coverage of such services under private insurance plans, including what services are covered, the types of providers furnishing the services, and common reimbursement approaches.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
To establish a pilot program on research and development of plant-based protein for the Navy, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-8893
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 
This bill requires the Department of the Navy to implement a three-year pilot program to offer plant-based protein options at not fewer than two naval facilities, prioritizing facilities where livestock-based protein options may be costly to obtain or store.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the national security strategy for national technology and industrial base to provide for the research and development of sustainable and secure food sources.

Bill: 117-hr-8894
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 
This bill requires that the Department of Defense's national security strategy for the national technology and industrial base includes objectives to provide for the research and development of sustainable and secure food sources (e.g., alternative protein development).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of Defense to include additional elements in the plan and report on reduction of reliance on services, supplies, or materials from covered countries, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-8895
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 
This bill updates the planning and reporting requirements related to reducing reliance on services, supplies, or materials obtained from covered countries (i.e., North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran). Specifically, the Department of Defense must submit a report describing the plan to reduce such reliance that includes specified elements and must review and update the plan every two years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on congressional increases to the budget of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-8896
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit, at the same time the President submits the budget to Congress, a report containing specified elements on the programs and activities of DOD that received funding through the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2023 or the Defense Appropriations Act, FY2023, in an amount that exceeded the amount requested for the activity or program in the budget submitted by the President for FY2023.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to consult with the congressional defense committees in the preparation of the national defense strategy.

Bill: 117-hr-8897
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 
This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD), in addressing specified elements of the national defense strategy (i.e., priority missions and the assumed strategic environment), to seek the advice and views of the congressional defense committees, through the chair and ranking members of the committees. Any advice and views may be submitted to DOD in writing and must be published as an annex to the national defense strategy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to assess the efforts of the Secretary of Defense with respect to the National Defense Stockpile, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-8898
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on the efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to the National Defense Stockpile. The GAO must also provide a briefing on the findings and recommendations of the report.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a preference for domestically manufactured or produced food for military working dogs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-8899
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 
This bill requires the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense to give preference for the acquisition of food for military working dogs that is manufactured or produced in the United States by an entity that is based in the United States using only ingredients and materials that are grown, mined, manufactured, or produced in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, to authorize certain prizes for the development of non-PFAS-containing turnout gear, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-8900
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 
This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to award cash and other prizes to recognize outstanding achievements in the development of personal protective firefighting equipment (e.g., turnout gear pants) that does not contain an intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance, commonly known as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-8901
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2022-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit a report outlining its plan to provide alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding military installations with levels of perfluoroalkyl substances that have been determined to be above the lifetime health advisory for contamination (as issued by the Environmental Protection Agency on June 21, 2022).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Introduced in House