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Bill Introductions Involving Delaware Newsletter for Sunday April 30, 2023 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Bacon Introduces Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2480. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on coverage under the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act of certain pelvic health services furnished during the postpartum period, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Latonya Reeves Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Latonya Reeves Freedom Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2708. A bill to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such  more

Rep. Joyce Introduces Strengthening Community Care Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pa., introduced the "Strengthening Community Care Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2559. A bill to extend funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

Rep. Rochester Introduces Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced the "Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2583. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and expedite access to cardiac rehabilitation programs and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee o  more

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Global Health, Empowerment & Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1098. A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-A  more