Blood And Blood Diseases

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US Congress 117th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease. [HR-1176]
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 06/15/2022

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Biosimilar User Fee Amendments of 2022 Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2022 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2022 Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2022 [HB-7667]
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Received In The Senate. on 06/09/2022

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PREVENT Pandemics Act Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act [S.3799]
A bill to prepare for, and respond to, existing viruses, emerging new threats, and pandemics.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 03/15/2022

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A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease. [SR-477]
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 12/13/2021

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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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Advanced Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act of 2021 [HB-4670]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage and payment for certain tests and assistive telehealth consultations, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Schweikert Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/08/2021

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COVID–19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act of 2021 [S.2307]
A bill to provide for the establishment of COVID-19 and pandemic response centers of excellence.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/12/2021

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COVID–19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act [HB-4292]
To provide for the establishment of COVID-19 and pandemic response centers of excellence, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/01/2021

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Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease. [HR-494]
Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/24/2021

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Calling for sickle cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness, and for other purposes. [HR-495]
Calling for sickle cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/24/2021

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Donald Payne, Sr., Colorectal Cancer Detection Act of 2021 [S.2149]
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicare program for FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests, to increase participation in colorectal cancer screening in under-screened communities of color, to offset the COVID-19 pandemic driven declines in colorectal cancer screening, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/21/2021

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RAISE Act Renal Anemia Innovation Support and Expansion Act [HB-2934]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove from the list of drugs excluded from coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program prescription oral vitamins and mineral products indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in individuals with chronic kidney disease.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tom O'Halleran Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/30/2021

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Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 [S.1873]
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/27/2021

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Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021 [HB-3511]
To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to require a State child health plan to include coverage of screening blood lead tests, to codify such requirement under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/26/2021

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Plasma Donation Awareness Act of 2021 [HB-3468]
To amend the CARES Act to expand a national awareness and outreach campaign to address the importance and safety of plasma donation, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/24/2021

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Military Moms Matter Act of 2021 [HB-3047]
To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve postpartum care for members of the Armed Forces and dependents of such members, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Introduced In House on 05/07/2021

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PFAS Accountability Act of 2021 [S.1334]
A bill to amend the Toxic Substance Control Act to codify a Federal cause of action and a type of remedy available for individuals significantly exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to encourage research and accountability for irresponsible discharge of those substances, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 04/22/2021

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PFAS Accountability Act of 2021 [HB-2751]
To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to codify a Federal cause of action and a type of remedy available for individuals significantly exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to encourage research and accountability for irresponsible discharge of those substances, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 10/19/2021

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Plasma Donation Awareness Act [S.1281]
A bill to update the blood donation public awareness campaign of the Department of Health and Human Services to include public awareness on plasma donation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/21/2021

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Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022 [HB-2499]
To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employees duty, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/12/2022

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