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Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act

Bill: 117-hr-2594
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health care costs and insurance
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act

 
This bill eliminates Medicare coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure, beginning in 2023 (rather than 2030).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
ROUTES Act

Bill: 117-hr-2595
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Department of Transportation
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Infrastructure development
Marine and inland water transportation
Public transit
Railroads
Roads and highways
Rural conditions and development
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success Act or the
 
ROUTES Act 

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative at the Department of Transportation (DOT).
 
The purpose of the initiative is to (1) improve analysis of rural projects applying for DOT discretionary grants, including ensuring that project costs, local resources, and the larger benefits to the American people and economy are appropriately considered; and (2) provide rural communities with technical assistance for meeting transportation infrastructure investment needs in a financially sustainable manner.
 
To carry out the mission of the initiative, DOT must establish the ROUTES Council.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act

Bill: 117-hr-2596
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Meat

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act

 
This bill prohibits the sale of food that contains water buffalo and is labeled as 
buffalo
 unless the specific term used in the labeling is 
water buffalo
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
To designate the United States courthouse located at 1501 North 6th Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the "Judge Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse", and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-2597
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Judges
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This bill designates the U.S. courthouse at 1501 North 6th Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the Judge Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
COVID–19 Safe Birthing Act

Bill: 117-hr-2598
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Hospital care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Poverty and welfare assistance
Sex and reproductive health
Telephone and wireless communication
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

COVID-19 Safe Birthing Act

 
This bill expands coverage of maternal health care under Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and private health insurance.
 
The bill specifically provides for Medicare and Medicaid coverage of maternal health services that are furnished via telehealth. It also requires Medicaid, CHIP, and private health insurance to cover prenatal services and one year of postpartum care without cost-sharing.
 
The bill also requires short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans, association health plans, and health care sharing ministries to cover COVID-19 testing without cost-sharing. It also requires state Medicaid programs to provide coverage of COVID-19 testing for pregnant individuals who are uninsured.
 
Additionally, as a condition of Medicare participation, hospitals must permit pregnant individuals to be accompanied by someone of their choosing (in addition to a doula or other health care worker) during labor, delivery, and recovery, and may not implement any discriminatory policies that restrict hospital access or birthing options for pregnant individuals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2021-04-15
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: 2021-04-15
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: 2021-04-15
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: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Sandy Duplication of Benefits Fairness Act

Bill: 117-hr-2599
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Government lending and loan guarantees
Housing and community development funding
Housing finance and home ownership
Natural disasters
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Sandy Duplication of Benefits Fairness Act

 
This bill expands the applicability of the waiver of the prohibition against duplication of benefits for disaster relief recipients following Superstorm Sandy. Under current law, the waiver period extends from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2021. This bill begins that period on October 1, 2012, through December 31, 2021. This change would permit individuals who suffered losses resulting from Superstorm Sandy and who initially applied for and received federal benefits, including Small Business Administration disaster relief loans, to receive additional federal benefits, including funds under the Department of Housing and Urban Development Block Grant for Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR), without having to repay such additional benefits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act

Bill: 117-hr-2600
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Latin America
Mexico
Organized crime
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act

 
This bill directs the Department of State to designate the Reynosa/Los Metros faction of the Gulf Cartel and the Cartel Del Noreste faction of Los Zetas as foreign terrorist organizations and to submit a detailed report on those drug cartels and any other cartels it may identify. Based on this report, the State Department must designate as a foreign terrorist organization any such identified cartel (or faction thereof) that meets certain criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act

Bill: 117-hr-2601
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Air quality
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act

 
This bill implements reporting requirements and policies related to the treatment and documentation of veterans who have been exposed to open burn pits. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.
 
First, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit quarterly reports on veterans' burn pit exposure
 
The bill also requires the VA to collaborate with the Department of Defense to submit an annual report detailing specified information about veterans who have been exposed to open burn pits, such as the number of claims for disability compensation approved and denied (including the rationale for denials).
 
The bill authorizes the survivor of a deceased veteran to report a veteran's exposure to toxic substances from an open burn pit in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, even if the veteran was not included prior to their death.
 
VA medical professionals must inform veterans of the registry if they present at a medical facility for treatment related to exposure to toxic chemicals by open burn pits.
 
Finally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of any memorandum of understanding entered into by the VA with respect to the processing of reported cases of burn pit exposure and the coordination of care and provision of health care related to such cases at VA and non-VA facilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act

Bill: 117-hr-2602
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Economic performance and conditions
Government studies and investigations
Labor standards
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. territories and protectorates
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act

 
This bill delays by 18 months the effective date of an increase in the federal minimum wage with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
 
It also requires the Government Accountability Office to assess the economy of the territory and estimate the proportion of employees in the territory directly affected by an increase in the minimum wage. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E427)
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2021-04-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E402)
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
To establish the policy of the United States regarding the no-first-use of nuclear weapons.

Bill: 117-hr-2603
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This bill establishes that it is U.S. policy to not use nuclear weapons first.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Accessing America’s Critical Minerals Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-2604
Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
Land use and conservation
Licensing and registrations
Mining
State and local government operations
Strategic materials and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Accessing America's Critical Minerals Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes deadlines to complete the environmental review of critical mineral projects on federal land and sets forth related requirements to expedite the review of such projects under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).
 
If an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement is required for such project, then all necessary federal review and permit considerations must be completed within 18 or 24 months, respectively. However, the review may exceed the time limit if the project sponsor agrees.
 
The lead agency of the environmental review of such project must allow a state or local government, an Indian tribe, a project sponsor, or another appropriate entity to assume certain federal responsibilities regarding the environmental review of the project upon the request of such entity.
 
Further, the bill authorizes a lead agency to determine that the requirements of NEPA have been satisfied if a state or federal agency acting under state or federal law has addressed specified factors, such as the environmental impact of the action to be conducted under the permit. If the lead agency does not make such a determination, then the agency must enter into an agreement with the project sponsor to set time limits for each part of the permitting process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Let It Go Act

Bill: 117-hr-2605
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Congressional elections
Corporate finance and management
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Family relationships
Political parties and affiliation
Public participation and lobbying
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Let It Go Act

 
This bill establishes a time frame for the disposal of campaign contributions or donations. The bill also prohibits the donation of campaign funds to charitable organizations that are owned or controlled by the candidate or the candidate's immediate family members. 
 
An individual must use contributions or donations before the individual becomes a registered lobbyist or within six years following the most recent federal election in which the individual was a candidate, whichever occurs first.
 
The remaining contributions or donations must be disposed of within 30 days following either occurrence, first by paying debts or obligations owed in connection with the campaign for that office. If funds are left over, the funds may only be disbursed in one or more of the following ways: (1) returning funds to donors; (2) making contributions to charitable organizations; and (3) transferring funds to a national, state, or local committee of a political party.
 
The bill prohibits the donation of campaign funds to a charitable organization if the candidate or the candidate's immediate family member (1) is an employee of the organization, (2) is a member of the board of directors, or (3) owns a majority of the voting shares.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
SUSTAINS Act

Bill: 117-hr-2606
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Department of Agriculture
Executive agency funding and structure
Forests, forestry, trees
Public-private cooperation
Water quality
Water resources funding
Water use and supply
Watersheds
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions Act of 2021 or the SUSTAINS Act

 
This bill authorizes the Natural Resources Conservation Service to accept contributions of nonfederal funds to support a broader range of conservation programs.
 
Current law authorizes the service to accept nonfederal contributions of funds to support certain programs, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program. This bill expands the authority to include other conservation programs, including those that address climate change, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat improvement, and protection of drinking water sources.
 
The bill also makes other changes to the administration of contributed funds, such as by allowing the service to match contributions and permitting contributors to designate funds for use in a specific program or geographic area.

action_date: 2022-06-03
text: 

Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions Act of 2021 or the SUSTAINS Act

 
This bill authorizes the Natural Resources Conservation Service to accept contributions of nonfederal funds to support a broader range of conservation programs.
 
Current law authorizes the service to accept nonfederal contributions of funds to support certain programs, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program. This bill expands the authority to include other conservation programs, including those that address climate change, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat improvement, and protection of drinking water sources.
 
The bill also makes other changes to the administration of contributed funds, such as by allowing the service to match contributions and permitting contributors to designate funds for use in a specific program or geographic area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 259.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 117-345.
action_date: 2022-06-03
text: Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 117-345.
action_date: 2022-05-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-05-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House