Energy and Commerce Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Summary

Energy and Commerce Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to: (1) develop a broadband inventory map of the United States; and (2) award Wireless Deployment Grants and Broadband Deployment Grants. Amends the Energy Independence Act to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a smart grid information clearinghouse. Provides for matching grants for qualifying Smart Grid investments. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to make guarantees for certain commercial technology projects that are renewable energy systems that generate electricity or electric power transmission systems, including upgrading and reconductoring projects. Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to revise the definition of "low income" for purposes of weatherization assistance. Health Insurance Assistance for the Unemployed Act of 2009 - Provides for payment of a portion of an individual's premiums for any COBRA coverage (health insurance continuation benefits). Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Internal Revenue Code, and the Public Health Service Act to allow COBRA coverage to continue past required termination dates for an employee who has attained age 55 or has completed ten or more years of service. Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow states to provide coverage to individuals who are receiving unemployment compensation benefits or who have exhausted such benefits. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act or the HITECH Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. Sets forth provisions governing the development and adoption of a nationwide health information technology infrastructure that allows for the electronic use and exchange of information. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for incentive payments to physicians and inpatient hospitals that meaningfully use certified electronic health record technology. Sets forth provisions governing the privacy and security of health information, including requiring notifications for any breach of protected health information. Provides for a federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) increase and an additional increase for a state with high unemployment. Delays any action on certain regulations related to Medicaid. Allows states to cover family planning services for certain individuals. Sets forth provisions regarding the treatment of Indians under Medicaid.

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 27 January 2009

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 27 January 2009

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 26 January 2009

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 January 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 January 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 January 2009

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