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ARC Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4261
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2023-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Education programs funding
Employee benefits and pensions
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Home and outpatient care
Hospital care
Insurance industry and regulation
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Surgery and anesthesia

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: 

Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act of 2023 or the ARC Act of 

2023

 
This bill provides for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests without cost-sharing under Medicare and Medicaid for certain at-risk individuals. It also requires the development of certain educational programs, a payment model, and Medicare quality measures to reduce amputations relating to such disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-12-03
text: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4261, a bill originally introduced by Representative Payne, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3129)
action_date: 2023-06-21
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: 2023-06-21
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: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
CHAMPVA Online Act

Bill: 118-hr-4262
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]
Introduced: 2023-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: 

CHAMPVA Online Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a system under which applications for benefits under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA (CHAMPVA) may be submitted electronically through a VA website. The VA must also take other steps to ensure the online administration of the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
ADINA Act

Bill: 118-hr-4263
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2023-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Grain
Nutrition and diet
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: 

Allergen Disclosure In Non-food Articles Act or the ADINA Act

This bill requires the labels of drugs to identify ingredients that contain, or are derived from, major food allergens or gluten-containing grains.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act

Bill: 118-hr-4264
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
Introduced: 2023-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: 

Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act

 
This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment within the Department of Defense to submit a report to Congress on incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment). The report must be submitted not later than 60 days after the President submits the budget for FY2025.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Insider Threat Assessment Act

Bill: 118-hr-4265
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2023-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: 

Insider Threat Assessment Act or ITAA

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the ability of the Department of Defense (DOD) to mitigate insider threats to classified information and classified information storage systems within DOD. GAO must brief and provide a report to Congress on the results of this study.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
FTC Autonomy Act

Bill: 118-hr-4266
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2023-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: 

FTC Autonomy Act

This bill authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to independently bring civil actions to recover penalties for violations of final orders issued by the commission. Under current law, the FTC is required to initially refer these actions to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and may only proceed with such an action if DOJ fails to act. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-06-21
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: 2023-06-21
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: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4268
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
Introduced: 2023-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Congressional oversight
Federal preemption
Intergovernmental relations
Transportation costs
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: 

Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2023

This bill authorizes a grant program to provide assistance with travel-related expenses for those seeking an abortion.

Specifically, the Department of Treasury may award grants to nonprofit or community-based organizations to provide assistance to those seeking abortions with round-trip travel, lodging, meals, and other travel-related expenses. Priority must be given to organizations that serve individuals who are in jurisdictions that have banned or severely restricted abortion access or who travel to another jurisdiction for an abortion, or organizations that have or plan to have programs in place that help individuals access abortion services.

In order to qualify for a grant, organizations must assist individuals seeking abortions through unbiased and medically and factually accurate programs, services, or activities. Organizations may not discourage individuals from seeking abortions. Additionally, federal entities that implement the grant program may not participate in any state, tribal, or local antiabortion proceedings (e.g., prosecutions) in connection with grant services.

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Timothy J. Barber Act

Bill: 118-hr-4269
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2023-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: 

Timothy J. Barber Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Labor to conduct a study on the effectiveness of spending by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for technical assistance and compliance assistance related to heat-related illness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Public School Green Rooftop Program

Bill: 118-hr-4270
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2023-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Animal and plant health
Architecture
Building construction
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental education
Environmental technology
Horticulture and plants
Licensing and registrations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: 

Public School Green Rooftop Program

This bill allows state energy conservation plans established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to include programs that award grants for green roofs on public elementary school and secondary school buildings. Under the bill, a 
green roof
 is a layer of vegetation planted over a waterproofing system or waterproof management practice that is installed on top of a flat or slightly-sloped roof that may support plant growth.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Promoting Rural Exports Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4271
Sponsor: Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Stop Fentanyl Now Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4272
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2023-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Elementary and secondary education
Health promotion and preventive care
Higher education
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Medical research
Smuggling and trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: 

Stop Fentanyl Now Act of 2023

 
This bill establishes several programs and requirements to address the use of fentanyl and related substances.

For example, the bill expands the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program in the Department of Justice (DOJ) to include training and resources for teachers on how to carry and administer opioid overdose reversal drugs (e.g., naloxone). DOJ must also increase resources and establish an interagency task force for law enforcement agencies to combat the trafficking of fentanyl, fentanyl-related, and fentanyl-laced substances.
 
Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must develop a national strategy to prevent the use of these substances, award grants to state and localities for treatment programs for those who are addicted to these substances, and research the health effects of these substances.
 
The bill also increases criminal penalties for adulterating or misbranding drugs if the violation results in serious bodily injury or death (imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine of up to $1 million, or both for violations that result in serious bodily injury, and up to life imprisonment, a fine of up to $5 million, or both for violations that result in death). Penalties are higher for violations that include the intent to defraud or mislead. The bill adds up to 5 years of additional imprisonment if the violation involves drugs that are promoted or sold online.
 
Furthermore, the bill exempts the possession, sale, or purchase of fentanyl drug testing equipment, including test strips, from criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-22
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: 2023-06-22
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: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House
LGBTQI+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4273
Sponsor: Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: 

LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act of 2023

 
This bill directs the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution (NMAH) to carry out activities to support LGBTQI+ (sexual and gender minority populations) history and women's history education programs.
 
Specifically, the NMAH must, among other things, carry out the following activities:
 
 
the development and national dissemination of accurate, relevant, and accessible national resources for classrooms to administer LGBTQI+ and women's history education in an inclusive and intersectional approach;
 
 the development, national dissemination, and implementation of principles of sound pedagogy for administering LGBTQI+ and women's history education;
 
the development, operation, and expansion of a teacher fellowship program to cultivate and support leaders in LGBTQI+ and women's history education; and
 
engagement with state and local education leaders to encourage the adoption of resources supported under this bill into curricula across diverse disciplines.
 
 
In addition to the activities described in this bill, the museum must develop and maintain on its website content designated for educators, students, and families to improve their awareness and understanding of LGBTQI+ and women's history education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House
HERO Act

Bill: 118-hr-4274
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2023-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Census and government statistics
Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
First responders and emergency personnel
Government information and archives
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Tax-exempt organizations
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: 

Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act
 
or the HERO Act

This bill establishes a series of programs relating to the behavioral health of law enforcement officers, first responders, 9-1-1 operators, and other public safety officers and health care providers.

The programs include

a public safety officer suicide-reporting system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

a grant program for peer-support behavioral health and wellness programs within fire departments and emergency medical services agencies, and

a grant program for behavioral health and wellness programs for health care providers.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-22
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: 2023-06-22
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: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4275
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2023-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health information and medical records
Medical education
Medical research
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: 

Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2023

 
This bill requires certain entities that acquire human bodies and sell for profit a whole human body or human body part to register with the Department of Health and Human Services.
 
Registered entities must comply with record-keeping, labeling, packaging, and disposition requirements.
 
The registration and related requirements do not apply to
 
 
the Organ Transplantation Network (a public-private partnership that links the professionals involved in the U.S. donation and transplantation system) or its members;
 
the preparation, transportation, and final disposition of human bodies or body parts by funeral service professionals; and
 
schools of medicine, dentistry, and mortuary science and other research and training entities that do not sell whole human bodies or body parts for profit.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House
American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act

Bill: 118-hr-4276
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2023-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: 

American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act 

 
This bill reauthorizes and revises specified U.S. trade programs and provisions.
 
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and revises the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program, including by expanding program eligibility to additional workers, establishing a child and other dependent care allowance, and increasing the maximum benefit of wage insurance. It also permanently extends the tax credit for health insurance costs and increases the percentage of the credit.
 
The bill extends through December 31, 2026, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), which provides duty-free treatment to products imported from designated beneficiary countries. The bill makes changes to the GSP, including by (1) adding other criteria for designation as a beneficiary developing country, (2) requiring a review of laws relating to worker and gender rights, and (3) requiring a study on rules of origin and GSP utilization rates.
 
Additionally, the bill provides through December 31, 2024, and retroactively applies to 120 days before this bill's enactment, temporary duty suspensions or reductions to eligible imported products. This authorization is commonly known as the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB). The last version of the MTB was enacted in September 2018 and the temporary treatment for those products listed in the MTB expired on December 31, 2020.
 
The bill extends the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 for two future MTB cycles (one in 2023 and one in 2026). This extension allows the U.S. International Trade Commission to conduct the MTB petition, review, and recommendation process for those additional cycles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Saving America’s Pollinators Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4277
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2023-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Animal and plant health
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Biological and life sciences
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Insects
Pest management

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
action_date: 2023-08-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2023-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in House