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Sen. Kennedy Introduces DOE & SBA Research Act
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "DOE and SBA Research Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 19.S. 4427. A bill to provide for Department of Energy and Small Business Administration joint research and development activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the "DOE and SBA Research Act".
SEC. 2. Department of Energy and Small Business Administration joint research and development activities.
SEC. 3. Compliance with CUTGO.
Sen. Cantwell Introduces Fatal Overdose Reduction Act
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "Fatal Overdose Reduction Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 19.S. 4430. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a Health Engagement Hub demonstration program to increase access to treatment for opiate use disorder and other drug use treatment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance.
The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La.
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SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the "Fatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2024".
SEC. 2. Health Engagement ... Show Full Article
Sen. Booker Introduces Substance Use Prevention & Pharmacy Oriented Recovery Treatment Prescription Act
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Substance Use Prevention and Pharmacy Oriented Recovery Treatment Prescription Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 19.S. 4429. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to demonstrate pharmacy- based addiction care programs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Edward J. Markey, D-Mass.
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SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the "Substance Use Prevention and Pharmacy ... Show Full Article
Sen. Rubio Introduces China Exchange Rate Transparency Act
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "China Exchange Rate Transparency Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 19.S. 4418. A bill to require the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for increased transparency with respect to exchange rate policies of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis.
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SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the "China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2024".
SEC. ... Show Full Article
Sen. Duckworth Introduces Access to Care for Overseas Military Act
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Access to Care for Overseas Military Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 19.S. 4415. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a medical readiness program in the Indo-Pacific region, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services.
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SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the "Access to Care for Overseas Military Act".
SEC. 2. Medical readiness program of Department of Defense in Indo-Pacific region.