Birth Defects

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Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression (CHANGE) Act Kidney Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment Improvement Act of 2022 Stop HIV in Prison Act Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act of 2020 Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2022 Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2022 Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021 Data to Save Moms Act Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Disorders Health Disparities Act End Tuberculosis Act Universal School Meals Program Act of 2022 [HB-7585]
To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/29/2022

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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2022 Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2022 Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2022 [S.3062]
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 10/25/2021

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Improving the Health of Children Act [HB-5551]
To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Cuellar Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 12/09/2021

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To measure the progress of post-disaster recovery and efforts to address corruption, governance, rule of law, and media freedoms in Haiti.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline Became Public Law No: 117-103. (txt | Pdf) on 03/15/2022

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Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act [S.754]
A bill to provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/16/2021

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Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act [HB-1916]
To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/05/2022

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Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act [S.75]
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/28/2021

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Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act [HB-532]
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/05/2021

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Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month". [HR-20]
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/02/2021

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A resolution designating April 2016 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". [SR-408]
A resolution designating April 2016 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". Designates April 2016 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.) Encourages that steps should be taken to: raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); inform all Americans about the dangers of (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1607; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1602) on 03/17/2016

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A resolution designating April 2015 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". [SR-115]
A resolution designating April 2015 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". Designates April 2015 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.) Encourages that steps should be taken to: raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); inform all Americans about the dangers of (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1957; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1895) on 03/25/2015

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Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2015 [S.2248]
Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2015 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to report annually on its research activities, including a study of congenital heart disease, from birth to adulthood, that considers health care utilization, demographic factors, and outcomes. (Congenital heart disease is a condition caused by a heart defect that is present at birth.) The CDC must implement an awareness, outreach, and education campaign regarding congenital heart disease. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S7816-7817; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S7817) on 11/05/2015

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An Act Making Appropriations to Stop Regulatory Excess and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2132]
An Act Making Appropriations to Stop Regulatory Excess and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for financial services and general government; the Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency; the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and several related agencies. Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016 Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to the Department of the Treasury, including the Internal Revenue Service. Executive (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 251. on 10/06/2015

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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [S.1695]
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and several related agencies. Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2016 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Provides FY2016 appropriations for agencies and programs within the Department of Labor. Provides appropriations to the Employment and Training Administration for: Training and Employment Services, Job Corps, Community Service Employment (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roy Blunt Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Blunt. With Written Report No. 114-74. on 06/25/2015

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Expressing support for designation of April 2016 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". [HR-715]
Expressing support for designation of April 2016 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". Expresses support for the designation of National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.) Encourages that steps should be taken to: raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); inform people (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/06/2016

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Supporting raising awareness and educating the public about upper limb and lower limb differences. [HR-312]
Supporting raising awareness and educating the public about upper limb and lower limb differences. Supports the designation of National Upper and Lower Limb Differences Month and Wear Orange Day. (Limb differences are medical conditions that result in limbs that are unequal in length.)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Peter King Introduced In House on 06/12/2015

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Expressing support for designation of April 2015 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". [HR-224]
Expressing support for designation of April 2015 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". Expresses support for the designation of National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.) Encourages that steps should be taken to: raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); inform all Americans (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/01/2015

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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5926]
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and several related agencies. Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Provides FY2017 appropriations for agencies and programs within the Department of Labor. Provides appropriations to the Employment and Training Administration for: Training and Employment Services, the Job Corps, Community Service Employment (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-699, By Mr. Cole. on 07/22/2016

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SHINE Act Screening Hearts in Newborns for Early Detection of Congenital Heart Defect Act [HB-5479]
SHINE Act Screening Hearts in Newborns for Early Detection of Congenital Heart Defect Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Betty McCollum Introduced In House on 06/14/2016

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs. [HB-5248]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill states that the effective date for an award of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits for a child of a Vietnam veteran who is suffering from spina bifida is the date of the child's birth. This amendment shall be effective as if included in the Agent Orange Benefits Act. (Under current law the effective date for the provision of such benefits is January, 1, 1997 [but (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sanford Bishop Introduced In House on 05/16/2016

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