United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2024
Storing All Firearms Effectively and Safely Act or the SAFES Act This bill allows individual taxpayers a refundable income tax credit for the cost of certain gun safes (devices for denying unauthorized access to a firearm or ammunition). The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report on the types of gun safes that are highly effective in preventing unauthorized access to guns.
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2024
Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2024 This bill establishes programs, grants, and other activities to address substance use disorders. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish a program for purchasing and distributing opioid overdose reversal drugs for states and Indian tribes. HHS must also award grants for and otherwise support addressing substance use, particularly in states, tribes, territories, and localities with disproportionately high drug overdose rates; increasing access to preventive, medical, recovery, and related services; developing innovative models of delivering treatment and harm reduction services; and expanding the treatment capacity of Medicaid providers. In addition, HHS must issue model standards of care for treatment services and recovery residences and may award grants for training health care professionals. The bill also supports prevention and treatment services for workers, addiction and pain management research, and data collection on substance use disorders. Further, dispensers, distributors, and manufacturers of schedule II controlled substances (e.g., oxycodone), with the exception of opioid treatment programs, must certify that they maintain effective drug diversion controls. Violators are subject to specified civil and criminal penalties. Collected penalties shall be used for the grant programs and other substance use disorder activities established under the bill.
United States · United States Congress · 15 April 2024
Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2024 This bill allows qualified family child care providers a refundable tax credit for up to $5,000 of their qualified child care startup expenses. The bill defines qualified family child care provider as a family child care provider that (1) provides child care services for compensation and is licensed or registered under state law and satisfies state and local requirements for providing child care; (2) primarily provides child care at its primary residence; and (3) has provided child care services to not less than two children for a significant portion of a taxable year. The bill defines qualified child care startup expenses as amounts paid to establish and operate a qualified family child care provider. This includes child care licensing fees, liability insurance, and outdoor playground equipment, among other expenditures.
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 2024
Stop Taxes Against Menstrual Products Act of 2024 or the STAMP Act of 2024 This bill makes it unlawful for a state or local government to impose a tax on the retail sale of a menstrual product.
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2024
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month and recognizes the women and organizations that continue to promote the teaching of women's history.
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 2024
Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2024 or the SOAR Act of 2024 This bill establishes certain requirements with respect to the payment and provision of supplemental oxygen and related services under Medicare. For example, the bill provides for separate payments, indexed to inflation, of oxygen and related equipment, supplies, and services under Medicare (rather than under the competitive acquisition program). It also specifically covers services that are provided by respiratory therapists under Medicare and provides for an additional payment adjustment for these services. Additionally, the bill (1) requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop an electronic template for providers to use when prescribing oxygen and related equipment, supplies, and services; and (2) establishes certain rights for beneficiaries receiving these items and services, such as the right to choose their suppliers and to receive clear communications and be informed about the services provided.
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2024
This resolution (1) celebrates the 100th anniversary of Duke University, (2) recognizes the university’s accomplishments over the past century, and (3) encourages North Carolina’s citizens to participate in activities marking this historic occasion.
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2024
Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in recognition and celebration of the women who contributed to the U.S. home front during World War II. All sales of coins issued under this bill must include a surcharge to be paid to the Rosie the Riveter Trust to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park.
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024
This concurrent resolution declares that Congress recognizes the disparity in wages paid to women compared to wages paid to men. The resolution reaffirms Congress's commitment to supporting equal pay and to narrowing the gender wage gap.
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024
Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill permanently extends certain flexibilities that were initially authorized during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19. Among other things, the bill allows (1) rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner); (2) the home of a beneficiary to serve as the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) for all services (rather than for only certain services); and (3) all types of practitioners to furnish telehealth services, as determined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.