All Medical tests Legislation - Federal Government
S.3689 - A bill making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 11/19/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10607) Bill Text A bill making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. Comment on Bill S.3611 - A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of rehabilitation services and case management and targeted case management services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill Text A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of rehabilitation services and case management and targeted case management services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. 9/26/2008--Introduced. Medicaid Services Restoration Act of 2008 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to extend medical assistance coverage to therapeutic foster care services.Allows reasonable and efficient payment methodologies, including fee-for-service payments, case rates, daily rates, or other forms of capitated payment, as means of reimbursement for rehabilitative services. Includes medical or remedial services for attainment and retention of functional status among rehabilitative services.Includes among inpatient psychiatric hospital services for children early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services.Allows payment for medical assistance for diagnostic, screening, preventive, and rehabilitative [...] show full description H.R.7052 - To direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to local educational agencies to conduct demonstration projects to screen the blood pressure of children in kindergarten through grade 6.
Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Bill Text To direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to local educational agencies to conduct demonstration projects to screen the blood pressure of children in kindergarten through grade 6. 9/24/2008--Introduced. Kids with Healthy Hearts Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Education to make five grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to conduct demonstration projects to screen children in kindergarten through grade six for high blood pressure. Requires screening programs, subject to parental consent, to screen children every six months during the school year, but to screen children one month after their initial screening if they fall in the 95th percentile or above for students with high blood pressure. Requires grantees to provide parents of children who remain in such range after their second screening with: (1) referrals to health care providers for consultations about high blood pressure; and (2) written information from the Department of Health [...] show full description S.RES.667 - A resolution designating September 2008 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
Latest Action: 09/18/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9164-9165; text as passed Senate: CR S9165; text of measure as introduced: CR S9039-9040) Bill Text A resolution designating September 2008 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month". 9/18/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates September 2008 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Declares that the federal government has a responsibility to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase funding for prostate cancer research; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer. S.CON.RES.98 - A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy.
Latest Action: 09/15/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8533-8534) Bill Text A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy. 9/15/2008--Introduced.
Calls on: (1) the President to develop a national AIDS strategy; (2) the federal government to partner with African-American communities to develop strategies to reduce and reverse the impact of the epidemic; (3) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase education and outreach regarding HIV prevention, testing, and treatment; and (4) the people of the United States to educate themselves about HIV infection and the ways in which they can protect themselves. H.R.6901 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a drug-free workplace information clearinghouse, to support residential methamphetamine treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women, to improve the prevention and treatment of methamphetamine addiction, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Received in the Senate. Bill Text To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a drug-free workplace information clearinghouse, to support residential methamphetamine treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women, to improve the prevention and treatment of methamphetamine addiction, and for other purposes. 9/15/2008--Introduced. Meth Free Families and Communities Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to collaborate with professionals in the addiction field and primary health care providers to raise awareness about how to: (1) recognize the signs of a substance abuse disorder; and (2) apply evidence-based practices for screening and treating individuals with, or at-risk for developing, an addiction.Revises provisions governing a grant program for substance abuse residential treatment for pregnant and parenting women (currently, for postpartum women), to: (1) include treatment for addiction to [...] show full description H.CON.RES.413 - Expressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy.
Latest Action: 09/15/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill Text Expressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy. 9/15/2008--Introduced.
Calls on: (1) the President to develop a national AIDS strategy; (2) the federal government to partner with African-American communities to develop strategies to reduce and reverse the impact of the epidemic; (3) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase education and outreach regarding HIV prevention, testing, and treatment; and (4) the people of the United States to educate themselves about HIV infection and the ways in which they can protect themselves. S.3236 - A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/11/2008 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 874. Bill Text A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes. 7/9/2008--Introduced. Medicare and Medicaid Extension Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend: (1) the physician payment update; (2) the floor on the work geographic adjustment under the Medicare physician fee schedule; (3) the treatment of certain physician pathology services; (4) the exceptions process for therapy caps; (5) the payment rule for brachytherapy and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals; and (6) the accommodation of physicians ordered to active duty in the Armed Services. Delays generally until after 2011 full implementation of the Medicare competitive acquisition program for the purchase of durable medical equipment (DME), prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS).Revises such program, dividing its implementation into two rounds, and specifying covered item [...] show full description H.R.6445 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from veterans who are catastrophically disabled, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Bill Text To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from veterans who are catastrophically disabled, and for other purposes. 7/30/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Veterans' Health Care Policy Enhancement Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Prohibits the collection by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of copayments or other fees for hospital or nursing home care in the case of catastrophically disabled veterans. (Sec. 3) Repeals a current requirement that, in order for a family member of a non-service-connected disabled veteran to be eligible for counseling services, the counseling must be essential to permit the discharge of the veteran from the hospital. (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) develop and implement a comprehensive policy on the management of pain experienced by veterans enrolled for VA health care services; (2) periodically [...] show full description S.RES.606 - A resolution designating June 27, 2008, as National HIV Testing Day.
Latest Action: 06/27/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6330-6331) Bill Text A resolution designating June 27, 2008, as National HIV Testing Day. 6/27/2008--Introduced.
Designates June 27, 2008, as National HIV Testing Day. Encourages: (1) state and local governments to recognize such day, publicize its importance, encourage individuals to undergo counseling and testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, and establish and maintain effective linkages to care and treatment services for individuals testing positive; (2) use of rapid test kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a fast and efficient method of HIV testing; (3) media organizations to carry messages in support of the Day; and (4) the President to emphasize the importance of addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic among all individuals in the United States, especially among minority communities. Expresses support for the development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections, especially among minorities. S.3187 - A bill to establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner.
Latest Action: 06/25/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill Text A bill to establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner. 6/25/2008--Introduced. Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2008 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to implement a comprehensive program to achieve a 50% reduction in the mortality rate of lung cancer by 2015. Includes within such program: (1) a strategic review and prioritization of research grants; (2) an expansion of research programs, such as on predispositions to lung cancer; and (3) the expedited development of computer assisted diagnostic, surgical, treatment, and drug testing innovations.Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Secretary to provide incentives for the development of chemoprevention drugs for precancerous conditions of the lung, drugs for targeted therapeutic treatments and vaccines for lung cancer, and new agents to curtail or prevent nicotine [...] show full description H.R.6331 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Vetoed by President. Bill Text To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes. 7/15/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 24, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 - Title I: Medicare - Subtitle A: Beneficiary Improvements - Part 1: Prevention, Mental Health, and Marketing - (Sec. 101) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA), as amended by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007, to cover additional preventive services. Includes body mass index and end-of-life planning among initial [...] show full description S.3144 - A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.
Latest Action: 06/17/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5699) Bill Text A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. 6/17/2008--Introduced. Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to delay generally until after 2011 full implementation of the Medicare competitive acquisition program for the purchase of durable medical equipment (DME), prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS).Revises such program, dividing its implementation into two rounds, and specifying covered item updates for 2009-2014.Prescribes requirements for application of accreditation in implementing quality standards.Requires suppliers to disclose subcontractors.Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for a competitive acquisition ombudsman within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [...] show full description H.R.6252 - To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.
Latest Action: 06/17/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. 6/12/2008--Introduced. Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to delay generally until after 2011 full implementation of the Medicare competitive acquisition program for the purchase of durable medical equipment (DME), prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). Revises such program, dividing its implementation into two rounds, and specifying covered item updates for 2009-2014. Prescribes requirements for application of accreditation in implementing quality standards. Requires suppliers to disclose subcontractors. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for a competitive acquisition ombudsman within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [...] show full description S.3040 - A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the exposure of children, workers, and consumers to toxic chemical substances.
Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Bill Text A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the exposure of children, workers, and consumers to toxic chemical substances. 5/20/2008--Introduced. Kid-Safe Chemicals Act of 2008 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to require each manufacturer of a chemical substance distributed in commerce to submit to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): (1) a statement certifying that the substance meets required safety standards or that there is insufficient data to make such determination; and (2) all reasonably available information concerning the substance not previously submitted. Requires manufacturers to update such information at least every three years or at any time new information becomes available on a substance's toxicity. Requires manufacturers to provide chemical safety information upon the Administrator's request.Prohibits the manufacture, importation, or distribution in commerce of a chemical substance if the Administrator [...] show full description H.CON.RES.363 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill Text Supporting the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for other purposes. 5/22/2008--Introduced.
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Recognizes the third anniversary of observing that day; and (2) the development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections, especially among communities of color. Encourages: (1) state and local governments to recognize that day, publicize its importance, and encourage Caribbean Americans, Caribbean-born individuals, and all people in the United States and its territories to know their status and undergo HIV testing; and (2) media organizations to carry messages in support of that day. S.CON.RES.83 - A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month.
Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4627) Bill Text A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month. 5/21/2008--Introduced.
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month; and (2) the efforts of speech and hearing professionals to improve the speech and hearing development of children. Urges increased coordination of community-based, comprehensive care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, athletes, and accident victims who have experienced hearing and speech deficiencies as a result of traumatic brain injury. Encourages the people of the United States to have their hearing checked regularly and to avoid environmental noise that can lead to hearing loss. Commends the 46 states that have implemented routine hearing screenings for every newborn. H.R.6100 - To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the exposure of children, workers, and consumers to toxic chemical substances.
Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials. Bill Text To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the exposure of children, workers, and consumers to toxic chemical substances. 5/20/2008--Introduced. Kid-Safe Chemicals Act of 2008 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to require each manufacturer of a chemical substance distributed in commerce to submit to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): (1) a statement certifying that the substance meets required safety standards or that there is insufficient data to make such determination; and (2) all reasonably available information concerning the substance not previously submitted. Requires manufacturers to update such information at least every three years or at any time new information becomes available on a substance's toxicity. Requires manufacturers to provide chemical safety information upon the Administrator's request.Prohibits the manufacture, importation, or distribution in commerce of a chemical substance if the Administrator [...] show full description H.R.6089 - To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric research consortia.
Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric research consortia. 5/20/2008--Introduced. Pediatric Research Consortia Establishment Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, to award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements for planning, establishing, and providing basic operating support for up to 20 national pediatric research consortia. Requires each such consortium to: (1) supplement, but not replace, the establishment of a comprehensive pediatric research portfolio; (2) conduct basic, clinical, behavioral, social, and translational research; and (3) conduct training and demonstration of advanced diagnostic and treatment methods relating to pediatrics.Requires the Director of NIH to provide for the coordination of information and ensure regular communication [...] show full description H.CON.RES.352 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text Supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purposes. 5/15/2008--Introduced.
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month; and (2) the efforts of speech and hearing professionals to improve the speech and hearing development of children. Urges increased coordination of community-based, comprehensive care for soldiers, veterans, athletes, and accident victims who have experienced traumatic brain injury. Encourages the people of the United States to have their hearing checked regularly and to avoid environmental noise that can lead to hearing loss. Commends the 46 states that have implemented routine hearing screenings for every newborn. H.R.5981 - To reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs under the Justice For All Act of 2004, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/03/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill Text To reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs under the Justice For All Act of 2004, and for other purposes. 5/6/2008--Introduced. DNA Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008 - Directs the Attorney General to make grants to states and local governments to purchase or improve forensic DNA technology. Amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to: (1) require grants under the DNA identification program to pay the salaries of employees of DNA criminal laboratories; (2) require grant applications under such program to provide assurances that states and local governments will implement a process for the collection of DNA samples from convicted felons in their prisons; (3) increase and extend through FY2014 the authorization of appropriations for the DNA identification program; and (4) require the Attorney General to give priority to grant applications that will use funds for crime laboratories with demonstrated training and personnel needs.Amends the [...] show full description |
