Bill· HRH.R. 7329 (115th)open
United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2018
This bill modifies member representation requirements of the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee, including to require that one member must represent entities engaged in offshore oil exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf adjacent to Alaska. (The committee advises the U.S. Coast Guard on matters relating to the exploration of offshore mineral and energy resources.)
Bill· HRH.R. 7352 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2018
Performance-Based Building Act of 2018 This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a pilot program under which the GSA may enter into agreements with non-government entities to ground-lease, finance, and execute improvements to identified VA facilities. Under the program, the GSA will leaseback the facility from the non-government entity for use by the VA, and the facility shall be operated and maintained by the non-government entity.
Bill· HRH.R. 7316 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 December 2018
This bill modifies member representation requirements of the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee, including to require that one member must represent entities engaged in offshore oil exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf adjacent to Alaska. (The committee advises the U.S. Coast Guard on matters relating to the exploration of offshore mineral and energy resources.) The bill renews for 2019 temporary early retirement authority for certain Coast Guard personnel.
Bill· HRH.R. 7317 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 December 2018
Performance-Based Building Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to develop a pilot program under which the VA may enter into agreements with non-government entities to ground-lease, finance, and execute improvements to identified VA facilities. Under the program, the VA shall lease the facility from the non-government entity, and the facility shall be operated and maintained by the non-government entity.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1172 (115th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2018
Expresses: (1) appreciation for the profound public service of former President George H.W. Bush, and (2) deep sympathy to the entire family of the former President.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1082 (115th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2018
Concurs in the Senate amendment to H.R. 302 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017) with an amendment.
Law· HRH.R. 6897 (115th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2018
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2018, Part II This bill extends: (1) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs at increased levels until October 7, 2018; (2) various expiring aviation authorities, including those under the Vision 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, through such date;(3) the expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund through October 8, 2018, and (4) excise taxes for such fund through such date.
Bill· HRH.R. 6635 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2018
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 100,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the centennial of the establishment of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. All sales of such coins shall include a surcharge of $10 for each coin. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to the National World War I Museum and Memorial to assist in the commemoration of the centennial.
Bill· HRH.R. 6606 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2018
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 445 Main Street in Laceyville, Pennsylvania, as the "Melinda 'Mindy' Gene Piccotti Post Office."
Bill· HRH.R. 6507 (115th)open
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2018
Oil Region National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the Oil Region National Heritage Area Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6469 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 July 2018
Integration of Baseball Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins in recognition and celebration of the 75th anniversary of the integration of the game of baseball. All sales of such coins shall include specified surcharges. All surcharges received by Treasury shall be distributed to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, with the understanding that the Hall of Fame shall work with the Jackie Robinson Foundation to develop and operate education programs about the integration of the game of baseball and to preserve artifacts related to the integration of the game.
Law· HRH.R. 6287 (115th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2018
9/11 Memorial Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to award competitive grants for the continued operation, security, and maintenance of the on-site memorials to the events and victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 967 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2018
Expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance for members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983.
Law· HRH.R. 6 (115th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2018
Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act or the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act This bill makes several changes to state Medicaid programs to address opioid and substance use disorders. Specifically, the bill: modifies provisions related to coverage for juvenile inmates and former foster care youth, establishes a demonstration project to increase provider treatment capacity for substance use disorders, requires the establishment of drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, establishes drug review and utilization requirements, extends the enhanced federal matching rate for expenditures regarding substance use disorder health home services, and temporarily requires coverage of medication-assisted treatment. The bill also alters Medicare requirements to address opioid use. Specifically, the bill: exempts substance use disorder telehealth services from specified requirements, requires the initial examination for new enrollees to include an opioid use disorder screening, modifies provisions regarding electronic prescriptions and post-surgical pain management, requires prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, and requires coverage for services provided by certified opioid treatment programs. The bill also addresses other opioid-related issues. Specifically, the bill: establishes and expands programs to support increased detection and monitoring of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, and increases the maximum number of patients that health care practitioners may initially treat with medication-assisted treatment (i.e., under a buprenorphine waiver). Additionally, the bill temporarily eliminates the enhanced federal matching rate for Medicaid expenditures regarding specified medical services provided by certain managed care organizations.
Bill· HRH.R. 5879 (115th)open
United States · United States Congress · 18 May 2018
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2018 This bill requires the House of Representatives and the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. merchant mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II.
Bill· HRH.R. 8 (115th)open
United States · United States Congress · 18 May 2018
Water Resources Development Act of 2018 This bill reauthorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various projects under the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 and the National Dam Safety Program Act and provides for specified studies. The bill extends the National Levee Safety Program and the National Dam Safety Program through FY2023. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shall issue guidance on the use of mitigation banks (sites where resources such as wetlands or streams are restored, established, enhanced, or preserved to compensate for the impact of authorized activity) to meet specified goals. Before developing implementation guidance for certain water resources development laws, the Corps of Engineers shall: (1) inform nonfederal stakeholders of the intent to develop guidance, and (2) provide an opportunity for such stakeholders to provide input and recommendations. The Corps of Engineers shall enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to study: (1) the ability of the Corps to carry out its statutory missions and responsibilities, and (2) improving the Corps's project delivery processes. The bill extends the nonfederal implementation pilot program through FY2023. The Corps of Engineers must develop a list of water resources development projects to deauthorize. A water resources development project, or separable element thereof, authorized by this bill is deauthorized after 10 years unless: (1) funds have been obligated for construction or a postauthorization study, or (2) the authorization has been modified by a subsequent Act of Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 5671 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2018
Burn Pits Accountability Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the military departments to evaluate whether each member of the Armed Forces has been (1) based or stationed where an open air burn pit was used to dispose of waste, or (2) exposed to toxic airborne chemicals. Members located where an open burn pit was used or exposed to toxic airborne chemicals must be enrolled in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, unless the member elects not to enroll. The evaluations must be included in periodic health assessments, physical exams conducted immediately prior to separation from active duty, and deployment assessments. DOD must share the results of the evaluations with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 864 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2018
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. (PCOS is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.) Recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS. Acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS.
Bill· HRH.R. 5640 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2018
Wholesome Healthy Original Lactic Excellence Making Intelligent Literate Kids Act or the WHOLE MILK Act This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to serve unflavored whole milk.
Bill· HRH.R. 5507 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 April 2018
Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2018 This bill repeals the 96-hour physician-certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services under Medicare. Under current law, as a condition for Medicare payment for such services, a physician must certify that a patient may reasonably be expected to be discharged or transferred to a hospital within 96 hours after admission to the critical access hospital.
Bill· HRH.R. 4 (115th)open
United States · United States Congress · 13 April 2018
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill reauthorizes and extends the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and associated programs through FY2023 at increased levels. The Department of Transportation's (DOT's) State block grant program is expanded. The Air Traffic Control Contract Program is modified. Grant authority for competitive land use planning and projects by state and local governments is extended. Various requirements are imposed on the FAA, including those for: (1) conducting a review of the relationship between aircraft noise exposure and its effects on communities around airports; (2) establishing a Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee; and (3) convening a multidisciplinary expert review panel to conduct a survey of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders and ODA program applicants to document and assess FAA certification and oversight activities. The General Accountability Office shall conduct a review to assess the workforce and training needs of the FAA Office of Aviation Safety in the anticipated budgetary environment. Safety provisions are outlined, which include safety critical staffing provisions, as well as air service improvement provisions, which include a cell phone voice communication ban. Provisions with regard to aviation consumers with disabilities are also outlined. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act is amended with respect to wild fire prevention, eligibility for code implementation and enforcement, and program improvements. FAA Leadership in Groundbreaking High-Tech Research and Development Act or the FLIGHT R&D Act Appropriations are authorized with respect to various research and development (R&D) related matters including Safety Research and Development programs. FAA shall appoint an Associate Administrator for Research and Development. Provisions are set forth regarding unmanned aircraft systems, cybersecurity, and FAA R&D activities. The Internal Revenue Code is amended with regard to: (1) expenditure authority from the airport and airway trust fund; and (2) extension of taxes funding such trust fund.
Bill· HRH.R. 5499 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 2018
Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Stephen Michael Gleason.
Bill· HRH.R. 5306 (115th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2018
Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act or the EMPOWER Care Act This bill amends the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to extend funding through FY2022 for the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program and to otherwise revise the program. (Under this program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must award grants to state Medicaid programs to assist in rebalancing states' long-term care systems.)
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 785 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2018
Supports: (1) U.S.-Israel cooperation to counter Iran's destabilizing activities, (2) enhancing Israel's deterrence capabilities, (3) including Israel in the first tier of countries receiving strategic trade authorization, and (4) the U.S. declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
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