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Search Results: keywords:"public health"

H. R. 9098 — To provide for surveillance of Clostridioides difficile, and for other purposes.
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July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:728
H.R. 9098 proposes to improve the tracking and reporting of Clostridioides difficile (commonly known as C. diff), a bacterium responsible for serious health issues, including life-threatening inflammation of the colon. This bill instructs the Centers for Disease Control and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9098 is a plan to help doctors and hospitals better track a nasty germ called C. diff that can make people really sick, but the plan doesn't say who will pay for everything, so it might be hard for some places to follow the new rules.
H. R. 8169 — To require the Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit the use of lead ammunition on all lands and waters under the jurisdiction and control of the Forest Service, and for other purposes.
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April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:985
H.R. 8169, known as the "Lead Free Forests Act of 2024," aims to ban the use of lead ammunition on all lands and waters controlled by the Forest Service within one year of its enactment. The bill highlights the harmful effects of lead on human health and wildlife, especially...
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The "Lead Free Forests Act of 2024" wants to stop people from using bullets made of lead in Forest Service areas because they can harm animals and people. Instead, special bullets that don’t have lead will be used to keep the forest safe, and people who do not follow this rule may have to pay money as a fine.
H. R. 9962 — To establish a Gun Safety Board, and for other purposes.
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October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,379
H. R. 9962 aims to establish a Gun Safety Board under the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The board will focus on decreasing firearm violence through research, education, and policy recommendations. It will consist of 22 members with diverse expertise, including public health, mental...
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H.R. 9962 is like a plan to create a big team that helps keep people safe from guns. They will have money to study and teach about gun safety, and they want to make sure everything is fair and uses the money wisely.
H. RES. 1245 — Recognizing National Public Works Week.
May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:156
H. RES. 1245 is a resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" during the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024. It highlights the essential role public works professionals and first responders play in maintaining critical infrastructure and services that ensure public...
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Every year, there's a special week called National Public Works Week where people say "thank you" to the workers who help keep our roads, water, and other important things working well. This resolution is like a big cheer for these workers, saying how important they are to our lives.
H. R. 9350 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to revise part 71 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, to allow for the import of certain dogs without rabies vaccination documentation or an import form, and for other purposes.
August 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:511
H.R. 9350, titled the “Border-Crossing and Re-entry for K9s Act,” directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update regulations to allow certain dogs to be imported into the United States without needing rabies vaccination documentation. According to the bill, importers can bring...
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H.R. 9350 wants to let some dogs come into the USA without showing their shots, as long as they haven't been in a risky place for dog sickness like rabies. Importers just need to tell the truth about it, but this could be a little risky if not checked properly.
H. RES. 1479 — Expressing support for the goals and ideas of National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month and World Hydrocephalus Day.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:149
H. RES. 1479 is a resolution expressing support for National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month and World Hydrocephalus Day. This resolution highlights the serious impact of hydrocephalus, a condition caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, affecting many people of all...
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H. RES. 1479 is a resolution from Congress saying that they care about people with hydrocephalus, which is when too much fluid fills the brain. They want everyone to know more about it, support those affected, and find better ways to help them.
H. R. 8570 — To establish a pharmacy program to award grants for safe in-home drug disposal and practical medication safety education, and for other purposes.
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May 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,261
H.R. 8570, known as the "Safe In-Home Drug Disposal Initiative Act of 2024," aims to create a pharmacy program to help reduce the risk of misuse of drugs in homes by providing grants to states. The program will fund participating pharmacies to supply in-home drug disposal...
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H.R. 8570 is a plan to give money to some pharmacies in five chosen states so they can help people safely throw away old medicines and teach them about using them safely, especially for those who take strong pain pills like opioids.
H. R. 9704 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a quadrennial fire review, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,218
H.R. 9704, titled the "Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act," requires the Secretaries of Agriculture, the Interior, and Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive review of wildfire management in the U.S. every four years. This quadrennial review will analyze changes in...
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H.R. 9704 is a plan that asks important people in charge of forests, lands, and safety to regularly check how well the U.S. is preventing and fighting big fires in the wild, like forest fires, so they can figure out ways to get better at it. They want to do this every four years to keep everyone safe and the environment healthy.
S. 5243 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of cannabis and cannabinoid products, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:16,540
S. 5243, known as the "Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act," proposes changes to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate cannabis and cannabinoid products. It establishes the Center for Cannabinoid Products in the FDA to oversee these regulations, which focus on product safety,...
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The "Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act" is a proposed law that makes rules to keep cannabis products safe. It creates a special group to look after these products, makes sure they are safe for people to use, and spends money to prevent bad things like kids using cannabis and people driving badly after using it.
H. R. 10299 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal financial participation for gun violence prevention or intervention programs under the Medicaid program.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:383
H. R. 10299 seeks to modify title XIX of the Social Security Act to stop the use of Federal funds for gun violence prevention or intervention programs under Medicaid. It was introduced by Mr. Clyde and several other representatives and has been referred to the Committee on...
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H. R. 10299 wants to stop the government from paying for programs that help prevent gun violence using Medicaid money. This means that states would have to find other ways to pay for these programs themselves.
S. 3757 — To reauthorize the congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes.
June 18, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,218
S. 3757 aims to reauthorize the program for congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bill mandates a workshop within a year of enactment to identify research gaps and workforce issues related to the...
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S. 3757 is a bill that helps doctors and scientists learn more about heart problems in babies by having meetings and writing reports on what they find out. It extends the time for these activities from 2025 to 2029 so that they can continue their important work.
S. 3519 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:514
S. 3519 is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate that instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study and issue guidance related to testing for fentanyl in hospital emergency departments when patients experience an overdose. The bill requires a study to...
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The bill wants the people in charge of health to check if hospitals should always check for a dangerous drug called fentanyl when someone is really sick from taking too many drugs. They will study how this would help and share their findings to make sure people get better care.
H. RES. 1050 — Supporting the designation of March 2024 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
March 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:199
H. RES. 1050 is a resolution that supports naming March 2024 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It highlights the serious impact of colorectal cancer, noting it as a leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., and stresses the importance of early screening and detection, which can...
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In March 2024, people are being encouraged to learn more about a type of cancer called colorectal cancer and how important it is to get checked early. This special month is meant to help everyone understand how they can stay healthy and catch any problems before they become too serious.
S. 3393 — To reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes.
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February 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:35,633
The bill S. 3393 aims to reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. It introduces various provisions to tackle substance use disorders, mental health issues, and community recovery efforts across the U.S. The bill addresses prevention, treatment, and recovery...
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The bill S. 3393 is about making sure there is more help and money to tackle problems related to drug use, mental health, and helping communities in tough times. It wants to make sure emergency workers get better training and increase payments for special programs, but some worry that too much money is being spent without clear plans.
S. RES. 809 — Supporting the designation of September 13, 2024, as National Sepsis Day.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:117
S. RES. 809 is a resolution in the Senate supporting the establishment of September 13, 2024, as "National Sepsis Day" in the United States. This day aims to raise awareness about sepsis, a severe and potentially fatal medical condition, and highlights the importance of early...
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In the Senate, there is a plan to make September 13, 2024, "National Sepsis Day" to help people learn about sepsis, a serious illness, and to show how finding and treating it quickly can save lives. This day is inspired by rules in New York that have already helped save many people from sepsis by acting quickly.
H. R. 7226 — To require research with respect to fentanyl and xylazine test strips, to authorize the use of grant funds for such test strips, and for other purposes.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:642
H. R. 7226 proposes to require research on fentanyl and xylazine test strips and allows grant funds to be used for these purposes. The bill instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create research and marketing frameworks for developing test strip technology,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7226 is a plan to look into making special tools, like test strips, that help check for dangerous drugs like fentanyl and xylazine, and allows people to use certain money to help make and study these strips.
H. R. 7526 — To repeal the final rule adopted by the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment relating to Adoption of California Vehicle Emission Standards.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:250
H. R. 7526 is a bill aimed at repealing a specific rule adopted by the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment. This rule relates to the adoption of California's vehicle emission standards. The bill proposes that, effective December 29, 2023, the rule will...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7526 is a bill that wants to cancel a rule in Washington, D.C. about making cars clean like in California. If this rule is canceled, older, less strict rules could come back, which might mean more pollution from cars.
H. RES. 1208 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:203
H. RES. 1208 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to support National Nurses Week, which takes place from May 6 to May 12, 2024. This resolution acknowledges the vital role nurses play as the largest group in the healthcare workforce, recognizing their leadership,...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that people should celebrate National Nurses Week to show how much we appreciate nurses for the important work they do in helping take care of sick people. Nurses are a big part of hospitals and help make sure everyone gets better!
H. RES. 1081 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Committee on Health as a standing committee of the House.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:372
H. RES. 1081 proposes a change to the Rules of the House of Representatives to create a new Committee on Health. This committee would handle issues related to biomedical research, health care facilities, and public health topics, excluding veterans’ hospitals and care. The...
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This bill wants to make a new group in the House of Representatives called the "Committee on Health" to take care of health-related things, like research and hospitals, but not those for veterans. It also needs to change some jobs that other groups in the House do so they don’t mix up their work.
S. 4963 — To support Federal, State, and Tribal coordination and management efforts relating to wildlife disease and zoonotic disease surveillance and ongoing and potential wildlife disease and zoonotic disease outbreaks, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,682
S. 4963, known as the "Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Prevention Act of 2024," aims to enhance coordination among Federal, State, and Tribal agencies to monitor and manage wildlife and zoonotic diseases—diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans. The bill establishes a new...
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The "Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Prevention Act of 2024" is a plan to help different groups work together better to stop diseases that animals can give to people, making sure everyone is safe and healthy.
H. R. 8614 — To authorize the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to carry out a study to examine the potential relationship between increased health risks and living in proximity to sites that have been or are being mined for surface coal deposits, and the potential human health effects of surface coal mining operations in Central Appalachia, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:921
H.R. 8614 aims to authorize the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the potential health risks for people living near areas where surface coal mining occurs, particularly in Central Appalachia. The bill directs the study to examine...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if someone wanted to see if living near places where people dig up coal is making people sick. This bill is asking a big group of smart people to study and find out if it's true, especially in a certain area called Central Appalachia.
S. RES. 530 — Designating January 23, 2024, as Maternal Health Awareness Day.
January 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:316
S. RES. 530 aims to designate January 23, 2024, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in the United States. The resolution emphasizes the urgent need to raise public awareness about maternal mortality, severe maternal health issues, and disparities in health outcomes among...
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S. RES. 530 wants to make January 23, 2024, a special day called "Maternal Health Awareness Day" to help people think about and take care of moms' health, making sure all moms get good care and everyone works together to make it better.
H. R. 7344 — To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand the use of salad bars in schools.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,298
H.R. 7344, known as the "Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act," seeks to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to promote the use of salad bars in schools across the United States. The bill outlines a plan for the Secretary of Agriculture to establish marketing and training...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants more schools to have salad bars so kids can eat more fruits and veggies, and it plans to do this by using money and resources schools already have without giving extra new money.
H. R. 4310 — To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:439
H.R. 4310 aims to make it illegal to sell consumer products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite directly to individuals. The bill states that any product containing 10% or more of sodium nitrite by weight will be considered a banned hazardous product under the...
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Congress wants to make a rule so that people can't buy things that have too much of a chemical called sodium nitrite—over 10% of the product—because it can be dangerous. This rule would start working 90 days after it's made official, and it's called the "Youth Poisoning Protection Act."
S. CON. RES. 27 — Recognizing the need for research, education, and policy development regarding high-potency marijuana.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:303
S. CON. RES. 27 is a resolution that recognizes the need for increased research, education, and policy development concerning high-potency marijuana in the United States. It highlights the significant rise in marijuana potency and its potential adverse health effects,...
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In Bill S. CON. RES. 27, Congress wants to learn more about very strong marijuana to help keep people safe, especially kids and teens. They want to make sure everyone knows about the risks, and they hope to work together with different groups to make good rules and plans.
H. R. 8037 — To continue to fund the IMPROVE initiative through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:536
H.R. 8037 seeks to continue funding the IMPROVE initiative through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The bill aims to enhance research and efforts to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, particularly among...
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H.R. 8037 is a plan to give money to help make sure moms stay healthy and safe when they have babies, especially moms who might not get a lot of help otherwise. This plan will use a lot of money each year to learn more about how to help these moms and make sure they're taken care of in the best way possible.
H. R. 9982 — To require the Office of Children’s Health Protection to be maintained within the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
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October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,161
H.R. 9982, titled the "Children’s Health Protection Act of 2024," mandates the maintenance of the Office of Children’s Health Protection within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The bill outlines the role of a director for the office and tasks the office with...
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The "Children’s Health Protection Act of 2024" is a plan to keep an office in the Environmental Protection Agency that looks out for kids' health, especially when it comes to things in the environment that might harm them. It also sets up a group to give advice on how to best protect kids, and promises money to make sure these ideas can happen.
H. R. 9907 — To provide for a comprehensive Federal response to Long COVID, including research, education, and support for affected individuals, to direct the National Institutes of Health to establish a Long COVID research program, and for other purposes.
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October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,937
H. R. 9907, known as the "Long COVID Research Moonshot Act," aims to establish a comprehensive federal response to Long COVID by developing a research program under the National Institutes of Health. The bill focuses on expediting research, improving understanding, prevention, management, and...
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The "Long COVID Research Moonshot Act" is a plan to spend a lot of money to help scientists learn more about people who feel sick for a long time after having COVID. It also wants to teach people about it and make sure medicines and treatments are not too expensive.
H. J. RES. 117 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter.
March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:213
H.J. Res. 117 is a joint resolution submitted in the House of Representatives, which allows Congress to disapprove the Environmental Protection Agency's rule regarding the "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter." If passed, this resolution would...
Simple Explanation
Congress is thinking about stopping a new rule from an environmental agency that talks about clean air, but they haven't really explained why they want to stop it.
S. 4072 — To prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency.
March 23, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:329
S. 4072 is a bill that aims to stop the use of federal funds for enforcing certain rules established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Specifically, it targets the EPA's "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards" for vehicles starting from model year 2027, as published...
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S. 4072 is a bill that wants to stop the government from spending money on certain rules from the Environmental Protection Agency that set pollution limits for new cars starting in 2027. It doesn't say why these rules should be stopped, and it might be hard to understand exactly which rules it's talking about.
H. R. 2706 — To prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of organ transplants.
May 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,422
H.R. 2706, titled the “Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act,” aims to ensure that no one is discriminated against in organ transplant processes because of mental or physical disabilities. It requires health care providers to provide necessary modifications in...
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H.R. 2706 is a rule to make sure that people with mental or physical disabilities are treated fairly and can't be left out when it comes to getting organ transplants. It says doctors should adjust their rules to help these individuals, and if someone feels they weren't treated fairly, they can report it.
S. RES. 718 — Expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Government should immediately place a moratorium on all federally funded gain-of-function research given the increased safety concerns.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:295
S. RES. 718 is a resolution expressing the Senate's opinion that the U.S. government should immediately stop all federally funded gain-of-function research due to increased safety concerns. This type of research involves enhancing the abilities of infectious agents and could potentially lead...
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The Senate wants to stop a kind of research where scientists make germs stronger because it might be too risky, and they want to be extra careful to keep everyone safe.
H. RES. 1090 — Supporting the designation of the first week of April as Adolescent Immunization Action Week and recognizing the importance of encouraging vaccination for adolescents and young adults to protect against serious illness.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:275
H. RES. 1090 proposes designating the first week of April as "Adolescent Immunization Action Week." The resolution emphasizes the importance of vaccines in protecting adolescents and young adults from serious illnesses and encourages widespread participation in supporting immunization...
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Each spring, H. RES. 1090 wants to celebrate a special week called "Adolescent Immunization Action Week" to remind kids and teenagers to get their vaccines, which are like superhero shields that help keep them safe from getting really sick. It also asks for everyone to work together to spread good information about these superhero shields, especially in places that don't hear about them as much!
H. R. 6765 — To create a coordinated domestic wildlife disease surveillance framework for State, Tribal, and local governments to monitor and respond to wildlife disease outbreaks to prevent pandemics, and for other purposes.
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December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,392
H. R. 6765, titled the "Wildlife Disease Surveillance for Pandemic Prevention Act," aims to set up a national framework to monitor and respond to wildlife disease outbreaks, which can help prevent pandemics. The bill proposes funding for state and tribal wildlife disease...
Simple Explanation
The "Wildlife Disease Surveillance for Pandemic Prevention Act" is like setting up a team to watch and stop animal sicknesses before they make people sick, kind of like how you wash your hands to not catch a cold. It gives some money to different places to help keep an eye on animals and make sure they can jump into action quickly if the animals get sick.
H. R. 9131 — To authorize a national program to reduce the threat to human health posed by exposure to indoor air contaminants, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,843
H. R. 9131 proposes to create a national program aimed at reducing the risks to human health posed by indoor air contaminants. It includes measures such as listing harmful indoor contaminants, developing guidelines to limit their presence, and supporting efforts like...
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H. R. 9131 is like a plan to keep the air inside buildings clean so people can stay healthy. It wants to list bad things in the air, make rules to keep them low, and help schools and communities, especially ones that need it most, with lots of money to make the air better from 2025 to 2029.
S. RES. 641 — Designating the week of April 7 through April 13, 2024, as National Water Week.
April 15, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:141
S. RES. 641 designates April 7 through April 13, 2024, as "National Water Week" in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the importance of access to affordable and safe drinking water for all communities, including urban, rural, and Tribal areas. It highlights issues...
Simple Explanation
This is a special week called "National Water Week" from April 7 to April 13, 2024, where people are reminded of the importance of having clean and safe water to drink, and how we need to take care of the pipes and places that bring water to our homes.
H. R. 9443 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to share food safety information with State, local, Tribal, and Territorial authorities, and for other purposes.
August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:771
H. R. 9443 aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to share food safety information with State, local, Tribal, and Territorial authorities. The bill specifies what types of unredacted information can be...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9443 is a proposed rule that would let health officials share important food safety information with local leaders, like how to stop food sickness, but they need to be careful not to share too much or mishandle the data.
H. R. 7588 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection Service, to reassess certain food ingredients used in the preparation of meat, poultry, and egg products, and for other purposes.
March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:436
H.R. 7588, titled the “Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024,” aims to have the Secretary of Agriculture, via the Food Safety and Inspection Service, review certain food ingredients used in meat, poultry, and egg products by the end of 2026. The bill requires an...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7588 is a plan for the government to check if certain things added to meat, chicken, and eggs to make them last longer or taste better are safe to eat. They want to finish this check by the end of 2026 and change the rules if needed.
S. 4174 — To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a clearinghouse on intellectual disabilities, and for other purposes.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:467
S. 4174, also known as the “Think Differently Database Act,” aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to create a clearinghouse focused on intellectual disabilities. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set up a public resource that provides...
Simple Explanation
S. 4174, called the "Think Differently Database Act," wants to make a special place where people can find help and information about intellectual disabilities, like a big library online with lots of useful stuff to help people who learn and think differently, and their families.
H. R. 9942 — To support the development, licensing, and initial manufacturing of a human vaccine for valley fever.
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October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,232
The bill H. R. 9942 aims to support the development, licensing, and manufacturing of a human vaccine for valley fever. It involves creating a national strategy that includes appointing a Vaccine Coordinator and providing grants for vaccine development and manufacturing. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill H. R. 9942 is like a plan to make a special medicine to protect people from a sickness called valley fever. It wants to help by giving money and support to make this medicine real, and make sure everyone involved works together nicely.
H. RES. 1436 — Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as National Suicide Prevention Month as well as September 10, 2024, as World Suicide Prevention Day.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:505
H. RES. 1436 is a resolution that recognizes suicide as a serious public health issue and supports the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2024, as "World Suicide Prevention Day." It highlights the alarming statistics from...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1436 is about saying how important it is to help people who feel very sad and might hurt themselves, especially in September, which is "Suicide Prevention Month." It encourages everyone to talk about and support ways to make sure people can get the help they need to feel better.
H. R. 6808 — To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a risk-communication strategy to inform the public about the hazards or potential hazards of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:339
H. R. 6808, known as the "PFAS Risk-Communication Strategy Act," directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to create a plan to inform the public about the dangers of chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants people to know about certain chemicals called PFAS that can be bad for you if they are in the air, water, or products. The plan is for a big group called the EPA to explain these dangers in a way everyone can understand and work with different states to make sure the message is clear and helpful.
S. 4785 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to restrict direct-to-consumer drug advertising.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:703
S. 4785, titled the “Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2024”, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to place restrictions on direct-to-consumer drug advertising. It prohibits advertising newly approved drugs to consumers for the first three years...
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S. 4785 is a new rule that wants to stop ads about new medicines on TV or online for the first three years after they are allowed. But if the medicine is good for people's health, an exception can be asked for in the third year.
H. R. 10150 — To establish a low-income water assistance program, and for other purposes.
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November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:7,433
H.R. 10150 seeks to create a federal program to help low-income families across the United States access affordable water services. The bill proposes setting up a low-income water assistance program to provide financial help and support for households that struggle to pay...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10150 is a plan to help families who don't have much money pay their water bills by giving them some extra money from the government. The plan wants to make sure everyone can get the water they need, but it might be tricky to make sure the money is used correctly and reaches the people who need it the most.
H. R. 7218 — To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to extend the program for promotion of public health knowledge and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and for other purposes.
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February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:247
H. R. 7218 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to continue funding a program that promotes public health knowledge and awareness about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The bill proposes extending this program by allocating $33,000,000 for each year from 2025...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7218 is a plan to keep teaching people about Alzheimer's disease by using a lot of money each year until 2029, but it doesn't say exactly how the money will be spent or what the goals are.
H. RES. 979 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public health authorities and tobacco control advocates should encourage American innovation and embrace harm reduction as part of the comprehensive United States approach to tobacco control.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:368
H. RES. 979 expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that public health officials and tobacco control advocates should support American innovation and the concept of harm reduction as part of the U.S. strategy for tobacco control. The resolution notes that current FDA regulations...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the House of Representatives is saying that people who work on keeping us healthy should try to help adult smokers by supporting new American ideas that make smoking less harmful, like smoke-free products. They also think it's important to tell people about these less harmful choices and work with other countries to include these ideas in their rules about smoking.
H. R. 7964 — To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish, implement, or enforce any COVID–19 mask mandate.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:204
H.R. 7964 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at prohibiting the use of federal funds to create, implement, or enforce any COVID–19 mask mandates. The bill, also known as the “Defunding Unscientific Mask Mandates Act of 2024,” was introduced by Mr. Ogles and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7964 is a plan to stop using government money to make people wear masks for COVID-19. This means if there's a rule to wear masks, it can't be paid for with money from the government.
H. J. RES. 18 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI).
January 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:209
H. J. Res. 18 is a joint resolution that proposes the disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule pertains to "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)." If passed, the resolution...
Simple Explanation
H. J. Res. 18 is about a decision by Congress to stop a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that was meant to make sure our drinking water is safer from substances like lead and copper. This means that if the rule is stopped, the changes that were meant to make our water cleaner wouldn't happen.
S. RES. 532 — Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week.
March 23, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:553
S. RES. 532 is a resolution recognizing National Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week, which celebrates and supports the work of those who investigate deaths that are suspicious, violent, or unexplained in the United States. These professionals play a crucial...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 532 is a plan to celebrate a special week from January 21 to 27, 2024, to say "thank you" to the people who figure out how and why people die in mysterious or unusual ways. These workers are really important for keeping everyone safe and healthy.
H. RES. 10 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Committee on Health as a standing committee of the House.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:372
H. RES. 10 aims to change the rules of the House of Representatives to create a new standing committee called the Committee on Health. This committee will focus on biomedical research, healthcare supported by general revenues, and public health issues, including those handled...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a new team in the House of Representatives that will be like doctors for laws, focusing on health and public health issues, but it’s not sure yet where they will get their money from or how they will work with other teams.
H. RES. 1106 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 24, 2024, through March 30, 2024, as National Cleaning Week.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:172
H. RES. 1106 expresses the House of Representatives' support for recognizing the week of March 24, 2024, through March 30, 2024, as "National Cleaning Week." This resolution highlights the importance of cleaning and disinfecting as essential actions for maintaining human...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives wants to have a special week called "National Cleaning Week" from March 24 to March 30, 2024, to remind everyone how important it is to keep places like schools, homes, and workplaces clean to help people stay healthy and safe. They also want to say thank you to all the people who work hard to keep everything clean and protect us from getting sick.
H. RES. 1527 — Recognizing October 2024 as American Pharmacists Month in honor of the contribution of pharmacists to provide safe, accessible, affordable, and beneficial patient care services and products to all residents and protect the public health of our communities.
October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:299
The resolution H. RES. 1527 from the 118th Congress recognizes October 2024 as "American Pharmacists Month" to honor the important role pharmacists play in providing safe, accessible, and affordable health care services. It highlights their contributions in ensuring optimal medication...
Simple Explanation
In October 2024, people want to say a big thank you to pharmacists for helping everyone stay healthy by giving out medicine and advice. It's like a special month to show how important they are, but the resolution doesn't say exactly how they will celebrate this or how much it might cost.
S. 4286 — To provide emergency assistance to States, territories, Tribal nations, and local areas affected by substance use disorder, including the use of opioids and stimulants, and to make financial assistance available to States, territories, Tribal nations, local areas, public or private nonprofit entities, and certain health providers, to provide for the development, organization, coordination, and operation of more effective and cost efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorder and their families.
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May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:32,933
S. 4286, the "Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2024," aims to provide emergency assistance to areas affected by substance use disorders, including the use of opioids and stimulants. The bill introduces grant programs for states, territories, tribal governments, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like giving special money and help to places to fight against bad drugs that make people sick. It wants to use the money smartly to help people and teach doctors how to stop bad drugs from hurting people.
H. RES. 1352 — Expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as Plastic Pollution Action Month.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:162
H. RES. 1352 is a resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month." The resolution highlights the severe impact of plastic pollution on global ecosystems and human health, with millions of tons of...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about the U.S. House of Representatives supporting the idea of making July 2024 a special month to pay attention to plastic trash. It wants people to know how bad plastic is for our planet and to do things like using less plastic to help make the Earth cleaner and healthier.
H. R. 9142 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to restrict direct-to-consumer drug advertising.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:682
H.R. 9142 seeks to change the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by introducing new rules about advertising prescription drugs directly to consumers. The bill proposes that no advertising be allowed for the first three years after a drug is approved, though the Secretary of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9142 is a plan to stop commercials for new medicines for the first three years they're available, to make sure they're safe before being shown on TV. But a special health boss can decide to let ads show sooner if they think it's really important for people's health.
H. R. 9304 — To require the Director of the National Cancer Institute to conduct a review of the current state of stomach cancer incidence, prevention, screening, awareness, and future public health importance, and for other purposes.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:866
H.R. 9304, titled the "Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act," mandates the Director of the National Cancer Institute to review the current situation regarding stomach cancer in the United States. The bill highlights the incidence rates, disparities among racial...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9304 is a plan to have the people in charge of studying cancer look at how many people get sick from stomach cancer and how to stop it. They will share their findings and ideas with others in about a year and a half.
H. R. 7018 — To prohibit the sale and use of glue traps for the trapping of rodents, and for other purposes.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:684
H.R. 7018, known as the "Glue Trap Prohibition Act of 2024," aims to ban the sale and use of glue traps for catching rodents. The bill highlights the inhumane nature of these traps, which often lead to slow and painful deaths for animals. It also addresses the potential risk...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7018 is a new rule that wants to stop people in the United States from using and selling sticky traps for catching mice because they hurt animals and can also be dangerous for pets and other animals. It wants to make a law saying these traps can't be sold or used anymore.
S. RES. 846 — Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the eradication of wild poliovirus from the Americas.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:244
S. RES. 846 recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Americas being declared free from wild poliovirus by the World Health Organization. The resolution acknowledges the efforts and contributions of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and Rotary International in reducing...
Simple Explanation
The resolution is like a special thank you card from the U.S. Senate, celebrating 30 years since the Americas got rid of a disease called polio, with a big help from groups like the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and Rotary International, and asks everyone to keep up the good work to make sure polio is gone for good everywhere.
S. 3847 — To authorize the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a Social Determinants of Health Program, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,622
S. 3847 is a bill that allows the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to create a program focused on social determinants of health, with the aim of improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities. The bill outlines the activities and goals of the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let a special group called the CDC help fix problems like not having a home or enough food so people can be healthier, by giving money to cities and groups that need it. They plan to spend lots of money on this, but they need to make sure they pick carefully who to give the money to and check how well it works.
H. RES. 1458 — Recognizing the contributions of medical research and observing Medical Research Week from September 16 through September 20, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:246
H. RES. 1458 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives acknowledging the crucial contributions of medical research to public health and the economy. It designates September 16 through September 20, 2024, as "Medical Research Week" and highlights the National Institutes of...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that from September 16 to September 20 in 2024, everyone should celebrate Medical Research Week, which is a time to thank all the scientists who help make us better when we're sick. It also talks about how giving money to groups like the NIH helps keep people healthy and helps the economy by creating jobs.
S. 5248 — To require hospitals participating in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program to inquire whether a patient is a citizen or national of the United States, or in a satisfactory immigration status, as part of the patient admission and registration process, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:877
The bill, titled the “Citizenship Verification in Emergency Healthcare Act,” requires hospitals participating in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program to ask patients if they are U.S. citizens or nationals or have a satisfactory immigration status during the...
Simple Explanation
The Citizenship Verification in Emergency Healthcare Act wants hospitals to ask patients if they are from the U.S. when they sign in, but promises it won't change their care. It also makes hospitals tell the government how much care they give to people not from the U.S., which might make some hospitals worried about money and extra work.
H. R. 7275 — To establish a national mercury monitoring program, and for other purposes.
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February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,126
H.R. 7275 seeks to create a national program for monitoring mercury levels in the United States. The bill highlights mercury as a dangerous neurotoxin and aims to track its presence in the air, water, and wildlife through a variety of monitoring sites across different...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7275 wants to keep track of a dangerous thing called mercury in our air and water to make sure we're safe. It plans to do this by working with different groups to check mercury levels in nature from 2025 to 2027, and to share the information with everyone.
H. R. 7346 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the continued implementation of the Climate and Health program by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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February 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:523
H. R. 7346, titled the “Climate and Health Protection Act,” proposes an amendment to the Public Health Service Act to ensure the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue the Climate and Health program. The bill outlines the program's objectives, such as translating...
Simple Explanation
The Climate and Health Protection Act wants to keep a special program running in the CDC that helps people understand and prepare for changes in the weather that can affect health, giving it $110 million every year to keep doing its job. The bill also makes sure this money can't be spent on different programs, but it doesn’t say exactly how they’ll check if the program is really working well.
S. 4667 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to establish the Life Sciences Research Security Board, and for other purposes.
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December 05, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:17,825
The bill S. 4667, also known as the "Risky Research Review Act," establishes the Life Sciences Research Security Board. This independent agency within the Executive Branch will review and approve federal funding for high-risk life sciences research. The board will oversee and...
Simple Explanation
S. 4667 is a plan to create a special team called the Life Sciences Research Security Board that checks if certain science projects get money from the government. They will make sure these projects are safe for people and the country, using some of the money usually given to help keep the country safe.
H. CON. RES. 129 — Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as National Fall Prevention Awareness Week to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:413
H. CON. RES. 129 is a resolution supporting the designation of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week." It aims to raise awareness about preventing falls among older adults and recognizes the significant impact of falls, which...
Simple Explanation
In Congress, they are trying to make a special week called National Fall Prevention Awareness Week from September 22 to September 28, 2024. This is to remind everyone how important it is to help older people stay safe and not fall, by showing them how exercise, fixing their homes, and being careful with medicine can help.
H. R. 6992 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a list of essential medicines, and for other purposes.
January 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,353
H.R. 6992, known as the “Mapping America’s Pharmaceutical Supply Act” or "MAPS Act," instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and regularly update a list of essential medicines critical to public health and safety. This list focuses on drugs necessary to...
Simple Explanation
The MAPS Act wants to make sure people have the important medicines they need by having a special list and checking where medicines come from so they don't run out during emergencies, while keeping some information secret to stay safe.
H. RES. 976 — Recognizing the roles and the contributions of Americas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and the Nations Armed Forces for more than 150 years, through multiple public health emergencies, and beyond.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:243
H. RES. 976 is a resolution recognizing the important role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in providing healthcare to the public and the Armed Forces for over 150 years. It highlights that CRNAs deliver anesthesia safely to millions of patients annually and...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 976 is a special message that celebrates the important work of nurses who help people sleep during operations. These nurses have been taking care of patients for a very long time and are especially important in helping people where doctors might not be available.
S. 4774 — To provide for the periodic issuance of up-to-date clinical guidance on addressing the health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:679
S. 4774 aims to address the health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by establishing a system for regularly updated clinical guidance. The bill requires the Director of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to collaborate with the National...
Simple Explanation
S. 4774 is a rule that helps doctors learn more about some special chemicals called PFAS that might be bad for our health. It makes sure experts check these chemicals often and tell everyone the latest ways to stay safe.
S. RES. 676 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:293
The resolution, S. RES. 676, supports the celebration of National Nurses Week from May 6 to May 12, 2024. It highlights the vital role nurses play in delivering high-quality healthcare, including acting as patient advocates and contributing to improved patient safety and outcomes. The...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about saying a big "thank you" to nurses for all their hard work in taking care of people and trying to make sure they are healthy and safe. It suggests that everyone should celebrate and recognize these helpers during a special week in May called National Nurses Week.
S. RES. 692 — Supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2024, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
May 15, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:393
S. RES. 692 supports the goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2024, aiming to increase awareness about the dangers of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills, especially among families and young people. The resolution highlights the prevalence of counterfeit pills in the United States and...
Simple Explanation
In May 2024, there's a special day called National Fentanyl Awareness Day to help people learn about dangerous fake pills that look like medicine but aren't safe. The goal is to help families and kids understand the risks so they can stay safe and healthy.
H. R. 7481 — To authorize the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a Social Determinants of Health Program, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,638
H.R. 7481 aims to allow the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to run a Social Determinants of Health Program. The program seeks to improve health outcomes by addressing factors like housing and food access that affect health in communities. To...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7481 is a plan that lets the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) help people by giving money to improve things like homes and food. They say they will give out a lot of money every year from 2025 to 2029 to help make people healthier in their communities.
H. R. 7944 — To exempt certain entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:845
The bill, titled the “Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act,” aims to shield certain entities such as public water systems and wastewater treatment facilities from being held responsible for costs linked to the release of specific hazardous substances known as PFAS under the...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a safety net for water and wastewater treatment plants, so if they accidentally let out certain harmful chemicals (known as PFAS) while doing their job, they won't get in trouble, as long as they follow the rules. But if they do something really bad on purpose, they can still get in trouble.
H. R. 9590 — To establish minimum Federal standards for sports betting, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:9,257
H.R. 9590, also known as the SAFE Bet Act of 2024, aims to establish nationwide standards for sports betting in the United States. The bill allows states to create their own sports wagering programs if they meet federal criteria, including restrictions to ensure fair...
Simple Explanation
The SAFE Bet Act of 2024 is like a rulebook telling everyone how to play fair when placing bets on sports, making sure they follow the rules to protect people and keep everything safe, just like when you play a board game with family and need to follow the instructions so everyone has fun!
S. 5057 — To establish minimum Federal standards for sports betting, and for other purposes.
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September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:9,210
S. 5057 aims to establish minimum federal standards for sports betting across the United States. It proposes a framework for state sports wagering programs, outlines consumer protections, and enhances measures to maintain the integrity of sports competitions. The bill also...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rulebook that sets basic rules for betting money on sports games across the U.S. It wants to make sure everyone plays fair, stays safe from money problems, and has the chance to stop betting if they want to.
S. RES. 771 — Supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:237
S. RES. 771 proposes designating the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week. This resolution acknowledges the vital role community health workers play in connecting individuals to health and social...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 771 wants to make a special week every year to celebrate people who help others get health and social services, especially in places where it's hard to find help. This week reminds everyone how important these helpers are for keeping people healthy.
S. 3770 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to support schools of nursing in increasing the number of nursing students and faculty and in program enhancement and infrastructure modernization, and for other purposes.
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February 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,395
S. 3770, the "Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act" or "FAAN Act," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to nursing schools to increase the number of nursing students and faculty, enhance educational programs, and modernize infrastructure. The...
Simple Explanation
The FAAN Act wants to give schools money to help them teach more nurses and make their buildings and programs better, especially in places where there aren't many doctors or nurses. This will help more people become nurses and make sure everyone can get the care they need.
H. R. 9265 — To combat the negative environmental, ecological, and public health impacts of People’s Republic of China and People’s Republic of China-linked investments in sub-Saharan Africa.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,461
H.R. 9265, also known as the "Stopping PRC Environmental Exploitation and Degradation Act" or the "SPEED Act," aims to address the harmful environmental, ecological, and public health impacts linked to investments from China's government and companies in sub-Saharan Africa....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help fix the problems with nature and people's health in Africa caused by money and projects from China. It says the U.S. should work with African countries to stop this harm and can punish those who don't follow the rules.
S. 4755 — To reauthorize traumatic brain injury programs, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,054
S. 4755, titled the "Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024," aims to update programs addressing traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in the United States. It seeks to improve prevention and control measures, enhance data collection on TBIs, and prioritize assistance for...
Simple Explanation
S. 4755 is all about making sure people who hurt their heads really bad (like with a Traumatic Brain Injury) get the help they need, with plans for doctors to learn more about these injuries and ways to prevent them; the bill wants to keep these programs going until the year 2029.
H. R. 3821 — An Act To reauthorize the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018.
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March 06, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:168
H.R. 3821 aims to continue the efforts of monitoring cancer incidents among firefighters in the U.S. by reauthorizing the original Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018. The bill specifically increases the authorized funding to $5,500,000 annually for the fiscal years 2024...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3821 is a bill that wants to keep collecting information about firefighters and cancer, but it asks for a lot more money to do this without explaining why. This extra money isn't explained clearly, so people are worried it might not be spent wisely.
H. R. 7373 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to include alpha-gal syndrome on the list of nationally notifiable diseases.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:251
H.R. 7373 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to have alpha-gal syndrome recognized as a nationally notifiable disease. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants doctors to tell a big national health group about a special allergy called alpha-gal syndrome if someone gets it, so they can keep track and understand it better.
H. R. 7916 — To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide grants for nitrate and arsenic reduction projects, and for other purposes.
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April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:984
H.R. 7916 proposes an amendment to the Safe Drinking Water Act to establish a grant program aimed at reducing nitrate and arsenic concentrations in drinking water. The bill defines eligible entities, such as community water systems and nonprofit organizations, that can...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7916 is like a helper plan that wants to make sure the water everyone drinks is super safe by giving money to fix any yucky stuff, like too much nitrate or arsenic. It wants to make sure schools and places with a lot of kids have really clean water, and it gives extra help to neighborhoods where people might not have as much money.
H. RES. 1505 — Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month, and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:237
H. RES. 1505 expresses support for recognizing September 2024 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month." The resolution aims to increase public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease, a genetic disorder affecting about 500,000 people in the...
Simple Explanation
In September 2024, they want everyone to know more about a disease called polycystic kidney disease, which affects many people’s kidneys. This special month aims to help people understand the disease better and support those who have it.
H. R. 7675 — To extend the authorization of appropriations for PFAS research and development by the Environmental Protection Agency.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:222
H. R. 7675 aims to extend the authorization for funding research and development related to PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) by the Environmental Protection Agency. The bill seeks to amend a previous law by extending the end date for the appropriation of funds from...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7675 wants to let the Environmental Protection Agency keep getting money for studying special chemicals called PFAS until 2029, so they can keep working on figuring out how to deal with these chemicals better.
S. 5419 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of certain critical drugs marketed in the United States, and for other purposes.
December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,678
S. 5419, titled the “Protecting Our Essential Medicines Act,” requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of critical drugs imported into the United States. The bill focuses on drugs considered vital for public health, especially those whose...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the government knows where important medicines come from by making a secret list of these medicines and the countries they come from, but only to keep everyone safe and healthy.
H. R. 7284 — To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using assessments generated by the Integrated Risk Information System as a tier 1 data source in rulemakings and other regulatory actions, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:309
H. R. 7284 is a bill that aims to stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using data from the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program as a major source when making rules and regulations. The bill, introduced by Mr. Grothman, outlines that the EPA cannot...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7284 is a plan to stop the EPA from using certain scientific information, called IRIS, as a big part of making new rules to protect our air and land. This would mean the EPA has to find other information to make sure health and environmental rules are strong and fair.
S. RES. 590 — Designating March 15, 2024, as Long COVID Awareness Day.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:244
S. RES. 590 designates March 15, 2024, as "Long COVID Awareness Day" to raise awareness of the condition. The resolution recognizes the challenges faced by patients and their families, commends medical professionals and researchers working on Long COVID, and encourages...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 590 is like a special day to remind everyone about Long COVID, a condition that makes some people sick for a long time after having COVID-19. This day on March 15, 2024, is to help people learn more, thank doctors and scientists, and figure out ways to help those who are sick.
S. RES. 799 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024.
August 01, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:228
S. RES. 799 is a resolution from the U.S. Senate that supports Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, which is celebrated on August 21, 2024. The resolution recognizes the harmful impact of illicit fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, and honors the memory of individuals lost...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 799 is a plan by the U.S. Senate to remind everyone about the dangers of fentanyl, a really strong drug, and to remember the people who have died because of it. It's like a day, August 21, where everyone learns to stay safe and healthy without drugs.
S. 5075 — To provide for the water quality restoration of the Tijuana River and the New River, and for other purposes.
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September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:10,806
S. 5075 aims to improve the water quality of the Tijuana River and the New River. The bill calls for the establishment of specific programs to coordinate and implement water quality restoration activities between the U.S. and Mexico, involving federal, state, and local...
Simple Explanation
S. 5075 is a plan to help clean up two dirty rivers shared by the U.S. and Mexico. It sets up teams to figure out how to work together and gives money to fix the water, but it doesn’t say exactly how or how fast they need to do it.
H. R. 8065 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, to carry out a program under which the Secretary requires each regulated seller of a highly infectious agent to comply with certain logbook requirements, and for other purposes.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,047
H.R. 8065 aims to ensure public safety by requiring sellers of highly infectious agents to keep detailed electronic records of their sales, including buyer information and intended use, for at least five years. The bill mandates the development of a list of such infectious...
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The bill wants to make sure that people who sell really dangerous germs write down who they sell them to and other important details, so we can keep everyone safe.
S. RES. 675 — Promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
May 02, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:262
The resolution, S. RES. 675, submitted in the Senate, aims to promote awareness of health disparities affecting minority groups in the United States by supporting the goals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024. It highlights various health challenges faced by minorities, such as...
Simple Explanation
This is a plan by some important people in the government to remind everyone about the health problems many people from different backgrounds, like Native Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, and others, face. They want to help make sure everyone gets good care when they see a doctor.
H. RES. 1078 — Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and its critical role in improving the dental, oral, and craniofacial health of the United States through research, training, and the dissemination of health information.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:295
The resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), highlighting its important role in advancing dental, oral, and craniofacial health research in the United States. The resolution notes NIDCR's contributions to scientific...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives wants to say "thank you" to a special group that has been working hard for 75 years to help make everyone's teeth and mouths healthier through research and spreading helpful information. They also want to remind people that this group is still really important for keeping us all healthy.

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