HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS related term(s) Public Health Service

Addresses

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H503 [18JA]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5302 [20JN]

——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), S7945, S7949 [19DE], H10424 [20DE]

——— promote testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers (S. 1732), S2527, S2528 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine (S. 925), S24, S25 [3JA]

Drugs: prevent regulatory oversight from disrupting ability of emergency medical personnel to administer certain controlled substances (S. 916), S2881, S2882, S2884 [23MY]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S700, S709, S717, S724, S791 [7FE], S841, S842, S843 [8FE], H834 [6FE], H1002, H1072 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 727), H830 [6FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H1000 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S851, S852 [9FE]

Health: improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (H.R. 2422), S6873, S6881 [11OC]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), S6062 [6SE], S6179 [17SE]

Medicare: prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), S6030, S6033 [4SE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9507 [13NO]

Sports: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6099, S6104 [6SE], S6390, S6399 [28SE], S6415 [1OC], S6451, S6452 [2OC], S6497 [3OC]

Articles and editorials

J. Alex Haller, Jr., John Hopkins Pediatric Surgeon Who Gained Fame in Separating Conjoined Twins, Dies, S4340 [21JN]

Looming Crisis in Health Care, E157 [7FE]

She Was a Hospital Worker. He Sold Her for Sex Before, During and After Her Shifts, H1300 [27FE]

UVM Nursing Through the Decades—1940s, S1157 [15FE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 4844), H581 [19JA]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (see H. Res. 694), H403 [16JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

American College of Emergency Physicians (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 723), S7431 [11DE] (see H. Res. 906), H4284 [21MY]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (see S. 3201), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 5467), H3146 [11AP]

——— provide for military installation multidisciplinary teams on child abuse and domestic violence and require a program on nurse home visits to reduce child abuse and improve safe childcare among military families (see S. 2846), S2678 [15MY]

Bureau of Prisons: limit ability to assess a fee for health care services for prisoners (see H.R. 7046), H9419 [5OC]

Cancer Screen Week: designate (see S. Res. 742), S8028 [22DE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: authorize grants for graduate medical education partnerships in States with a low ratio of medical residents relative to population (see H.R. 7233), H9819 [10DE]

——— provide for testing of clinical psychologist services models (see H.R. 5790), H3975 [15MY]

Chicago, IL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 720), S7431 [11DE] (see H. Res. 1171), H9767 [6DE]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand (see S. 2456), S1243 [27FE] (see H.R. 5311), H1651 [15MR]

Crime: establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes, clinical treatment facilities, and laboratories (see H.R. 6878), H8884 [25SE]

——— establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes and clinical treatment facilities (see S. 3254), S5108 [19JY] (see H.R. 6902), H9089 [26SE]

——— penalize false communications to cause an emergency response (see H.R. 5204), H1476 [7MR]

——— prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (see H.R. 5483), H3209 [12AP]

——— allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (see S. 2659, 2661), S2120 [12AP]

——— amend certain regulations so that practitioners may not administer more than 3 days’ medication to a person at one time when administering narcotics in order to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms (see H.R. 5770), H3929 [10MY]

——— clarify process for denying, revoking, or suspending a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance (see H.R. 5267), H1542 [13MR]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (see S. 2561), S1765 [15MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Rural Health Liaison (see S. 2894), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 4945), H901 [6FE]

Dept. of Defense: develop a strategy to recruit and retain mental health providers and direct military departments to develop medication monitoring programs (see H.R. 6712), H7870 [5SE]

——— establish a pilot program to partner with institutions of higher education and health care systems to allow special operations forces medics to earn credits toward a physician assistant degree (see S. 2668), S2120 [12AP]

——— establish a prescription drug monitoring program for Armed Forces members (see H.R. 5591), H3505 [24AP]

Dept. of Education: effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see S. 3427), S6142 [12SE] (see H.R. 6775), H8169 [12SE]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see S. 2934), S2877 [23MY] (see H.R. 5932), H4692 [23MY]

——— make demonstration grants to eligible local educational agencies for the purpose of increasing the numbers of school nurses in public schools (see S. 2532), S1629 [12MR] (see H.R. 5251), H1542 [13MR]

——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 5734), H3885 [9MY]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (see S. 2984), S2924 [24MY]

——— waive accrual of student loan interest and expand eligibility to volunteer first responders and first-time farmers under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see S. 3124), S4368 [25JN]

Dept. of HHS: accelerate adoption of value-based payment and delivery arrangements among health care stakeholders intended to coordinate care, improve patient outcomes, share accountability, or lower costs (see H.R. 7122), H9510 [13NO]

——— allow an individual to obtain a copy of their protected health information at no cost in certain circumstances (see H.R. 7295), H10209 [13DE]

——— allow National Health Service Corps members to provide obligated service as behavioral and mental health professionals at schools, other community-based settings, or patient homes (see S. 2533), S1629 [12MR] (see H.R. 5711), H3833 [8MY]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for mental health professionals (see S. 3796), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 6597), H7723 [26JY]

——— authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see S. 2524), S1578 [8MR] (see H.R. 5102), H1332 [27FE]

——— award grants for career support for skilled internationally-educated health professionals (see H.R. 5917), H4583 [22MY]

——— award grants to train health care professionals to treat opioid addiction and other substance use disorders using technology-enabled models (see S. 2606), S1947 [22MR]

——— build a stronger health care workforce (see S. 3095), S4281 [20JN]

——— clarify that National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program participants may be assigned to serve in pediatric inpatient mental health facilities (see S. 2732), S2391 [24AP]

——— consider State analysis and sharing of prescription drug monitoring program data in determining prescription drug monitoring program grants to States (see S. 2451), S1219 [26FE]

——— direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (see H.R. 6517), H7686 [25JY]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 6082), H5151 [13JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (see H. Res. 949), H5283 [19JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H3975 [15MY]

——— establish a grant program to provide self-harm and suicide prevention services in primary care offices (see H.R. 7116), H9467 [6NO]

——— establish a pilot program to study emergency medical response times and the best approaches for obtaining such information (see H.R. 6154), H5285 [19JN]

——— establish a public-private partnership for purposes of identifying health care waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 6753), H7941 [7SE]

——— establish Megan Rondini and Leah Griffin National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (see H.R. 7292), H10209 [13DE]

——— establish Megan Rondini National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (see H.R. 7222), H9767 [6DE]

——— establish Prescription Safety Alert System to combat prescription drug abuse by collecting, maintaining, and providing to dispensers patients’ prescription and dispensing history (see H.R. 6688), H7776 [28AU]

——— expand and improve health care services by health centers and the National Health Service Corps for individuals with a developmental disability (see H.R. 6611), H7723 [26JY]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (see H.R. 5115), H1333 [27FE]

——— expand authority to permit nurses to practice in health care facilities with critical nursing shortages through programs for loan repayment and scholarships (see S. 3685), S7241 [29NO]

——— extend floor on area wage index under inpatient prospective payment system and provide eligibility for discounted drug prices under 340B drug pricing program to certain sole community hospitals (see H.R. 5498), H3209 [12AP]

——— improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers (see H.R. 6571), H7722 [26JY]

——— improve recruitment and retention of employees and restore accountability in the Indian Health Service and improve Indian health services (see H.R. 5874), H4242 [18MY]

——— include additional covered recipients for transparency reports required of manufacturers of opioids (see S. 3565), S6770 [10OC]

——— issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone (see H.R. 5926), H4692 [23MY]

——— issue regulations to ensure due process rights for physicians furnishing emergency medical services (see H.R. 6372), H6195 [13JY]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants and expand use to include methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 5140), H1340 [1MR]

——— notify health care providers about permitted disclosures under privacy laws of health information during emergencies, including overdoses (see H.R. 5695), H3782 [7MY]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H1727 [20MR]

——— plan, develop, and make recommendations to increase access to sexual assault examinations for survivors by holding hospitals accountable and supporting providers that serve them (see S. 3203), S4950 [12JY] (see H.R. 6387), H6262 [16JY]

——— prevent surprise medical billing practices (see S. 3592), S6815 [11OC]

——— prioritize education and training for existing and new environmental health professionals (see S. 2616), S1947 [22MR]

——— promulgate regulations relative to quality control and oversight of out-of-State care under Medicaid (see H.R. 7393), H10586 [21DE]

——— provide for regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder education (see H.R. 5261), H1542 [13MR]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (see H.R. 5009), H1126 [13FE]

——— provide full-year appropriations for Indian Health Service in the event of a partial lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 7362), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 5796), H3975 [15MY]

——— provide grants to State alcohol and drug agencies to use recovery coaches in hospital emergency rooms (see S. 2609), S1947 [22MR]

——— provide guidance to States regarding Federal reimbursement for services and treatment for substance use disorders under Medicaid using telehealth services (see S. 2904), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 6778), H8169 [12SE]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (see H.R. 5646), H3741 [27AP]

——— provide the Dept. of Justice certain notifications of improper prescribing of controlled substances under the Medicare program (see H.R. 7369), H10510 [20DE]

——— provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening (see H.R. 6315), H5990 [6JY]

——— reauthorize, improve, and make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (see S. 2437), S1164 [15FE]

——— reauthorize educational loan repayment program for health professionals who agree to conduct prevention activities as CDC and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry employees (see H.R. 5998), H4775 [5JN]

——— reauthorize Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and reinstate Geriatric Academic Career Awards program (see S. 2888), S2793 [21MY]

——— reauthorize Rural Emergency Medical Service Training and Equipment Assistance Program (see S. 2830), S2623 [10MY]

——— reauthorize rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program (see H.R. 5429), H3059 [5AP]

——— reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity through supporting implicit bias training, pregnancy medical home programs, and incorporating bias recognition in medical school skills testing (see S. 3363), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 6698), H7824 [4SE]

——— require certain disproportionate share hospitals to be Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)-ready facilities, requiring a sexual assault forensic examiner be available at all times (see H.R. 6273), H5974 [28JN]

——— require prescribers to complete continuing medical education courses on potential dangers and risks of prescribing opioids (see H.R. 5581), H3451 [23AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop a strategy to implement policies and procedures to ensure the safety of children in U.S., Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody (see H.R. 7396), H10586 [21DE]

Dept. of Justice: improve tracking of data on, and benefits paid to, public safety officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty (see S. 2878), S2773 [17MY]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H477 [17JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address staffing and other issues at health care facilities, including underserved facilities (see S. 2356), S581 [30JA]

——— allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with departmental physicians as authorized by State law (see S. 3409), S6038 [5SE]

——— allow veterans who live a certain distance from a VA organ transplant center to receive care at certain non-departmental facilities (see S. 2473), S1286 [28FE]

——— conduct outreach to veterans on effect of certain delayed payments of claims for emergency medical care and submit to Congress an annual report on such delayed payments (see H.R. 5500), H3209 [12AP]

——— ensure certain employees are subject to the same removal, demotion, and suspension policies as other Federal employees (see H.R. 6101), H5199 [14JN]

——— ensure certain health care contractors are subject to Federal tort claims laws to improve accountability of physicians (see H.R. 7105), H9459 [30OC]

——— ensure that certain medical centers have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances medications (see H.R. 6848), H8737 [20SE]

——— establish a grant program for eligible nonprofit organizations to carry out positive psychology reconditioning programs for veterans (see H.R. 5152), H1341 [1MR]

——— establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (see S. 2906), S2835 [22MY]

——— establish qualifications for human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 5864), H4209 [17MY]

——— establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (see H.R. 5938), H4692 [23MY]

——— expand Veterans Healing Veterans Medical Access Scholarship Program to include medical students in predominantly Hispanic-serving medical schools (see H.R. 7193), H9742 [29NO]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (see S. 3737), S7431 [11DE] (see H.R. 5418), H3052 [29MR]

——— improve scheduling of medical appointments, accountability of contractors for care scheduled on behalf of veterans, and payment of claims to providers (see H.R. 4783), H169 [11JA]

——— increase efficiency in recruitment and hiring of health care workers separating from the Armed Forces and create uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals (see S. 3417), S6058 [6SE] (see H.R. 6539), H7720 [26JY]

——— provide for a policy on medicinal cannabis (see H.R. 7130), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide for eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care (see H.R. 7287), H10169 [12DE]

——— provide for the non-applicability of non-departmental covenants not to compete to the appointment of certain Veterans Health Administration personnel and reform recruitment and hiring process (see H.R. 5521), H3342 [16AP]

——— provide for the non-applicability of non-departmental covenants not to compete to the appointment of physicians in Veterans Health Administration (see S. 3302), S5517 [31JY]

——— provide training in use of medical cannabis for all departmental primary care providers (see H.R. 7129), H9525 [14NO]

——— report on opioid prescribing rates of physicians of the Veterans Health Administration and conduct pain management training for physicians with highest rates of opioid prescribing (see S. 2819), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 5829), H3977 [15MY]

——— require departmental medical facility directors to submit plans on how to improve such facilities (see S. 2622), S1948 [22MR] (see H.R. 5246), H1507 [9MR]

——— review health care providers whose licenses were terminated for care or services provided at non-departmental facilities and notify patients who received inadequate care from such providers (see S. 3501), S6341 [26SE]

——— review processes and requirements for scheduling health care appointments and conducting consultations (see S. 2357), S581 [30JA]

——— submit an annual report on performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees (see S. 2807), S2594 [9MY]

——— support polices to maintain Veterans Health Administration, oppose privatization of veterans health services, and create integrated health care networks for veterans (see H. Res. 1025), H7155 [24JY]

——— update handbook on planning and activating community-based outpatient clinics to improve leasing projects and provide training on use of such handbook (see H.R. 6867), H8883 [25SE]

Drugs: address the opioid crisis (see S. 2680), S2141 [16AP]

——— authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H1211 [15FE]

——— develop and disseminate best practice guidelines for using data collected by prescription drug monitoring programs to identify drug diversion and abuse (see H.R. 6608), H7723 [26JY]

——— ensure equitable distribution of resources to address opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 5109), H1333 [27FE]

——— improve and expand training for future and current physicians and mid-level health care providers on treating pain and prescribing opioids (see H. Con. Res. 136), H8726 [13SE]

——— improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 4825), H552 [18JA]

——— improve medical student training on addiction treatment and facilitate certain registration waivers for physicians dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (see S. 2711), S2321 [19AP]

——— improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP] (see H.R. 5865), H4209 [17MY]

——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 4938), H901 [6FE]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 5933), H4692 [23MY]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see S. 2700), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5545), H3440 [18AP]

——— provide certain protections from civil liability for individuals prescribing or administering opioid overdose drugs (see S. 2981), S2924 [24MY] (see H.R. 4955), H902 [6FE]

——— provide for a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to preventing and treating opioid addiction (see H.R. 5531), H3395 [17AP]

——— provide for a technical expert panel to provide recommendations on reducing opioid use in the surgical setting and on best practices for pain management (see H.R. 5718), H3884 [9MY]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see S. 2317), S253 [17JA]

——— provide for delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to an administering practitioner (see H.R. 5202), H1476 [7MR]

——— require awareness campaign regarding risk of abuse of prescription opioids if such drugs are not taken as prescribed to include information about dispensing options (see S. 2697), S2261 [18AP]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug (see H.R. 6576), H7722 [26JY]

Emergency medical personnel: include nonprofit and volunteer ground and air ambulance crew members and first responders for certain benefits (see H.R. 5971), H4729 [24MY]

FCC: designate a national dialing short code for users of mobile voice service to reach public safety personnel in critical, but non-emergency, circumstances (see H.R. 5700), H3833 [8MY]

FDA: deter opioid abuse and addiction through development of high-quality, evidence-based opioid analgesic prescribing guidelines (see H.R. 6133), H5283 [19JN]

——— require risk evaluation and mitigation strategy communication plans provide information on State and Federal regulation of controlled substances including the option to partially fill a prescription (see S. 2608), S1947 [22MR]

Federal agencies and departments: disclose incident report on false ballistic missile event in Hawaii, review current missile threat notification protocols, and strenthen public health readiness for various weapon attacks (see H.R. 4949), H901 [6FE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see S. 2845), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 4846), H581 [19JA]

FEMA: reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H6588 [19JY]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 727), H901 [6FE] (see H. Res. 734), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 104), H902 [6FE]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance to train and retain obstetrician-gynecologists and sub-specialists in urogyneoclogy and improve quality of care to meet health care needs of women in least developed countries (see H.R. 7301), H10210 [13DE]

GAO: assess and make recommendations relative to disaster medical assistance teams (see H.R. 6357), H6173 [12JY]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge U.S. agencies to continue to provide assistance (see H. Res. 944), H5200 [14JN]

Hays, Anna Mae: tribute (see H. Res. 808), H3052 [29MR]

Health: accelerate adoption of value-based payment and delivery arrangements among health care stakeholders intended to coordinate care, improve patient outcomes, share accountability, or lower costs (see H.R. 7177), H9667 [27NO]

——— improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (see S. 3016), S3035 [6JN]

——— improve regional health care emergency preparedness and response systems (see S. 2851), S2679 [15MY]

——— increase awareness of sepsis and the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate intervention (see H. Res. 1175), H10103 [11DE]

——— promote transparency in health care pricing (see H.R. 4808), H403 [16JA]

——— support protecting patients’ access to medically appropriate, evidence-based health care and information, including information about access to safe and legal abortion (see H. Res. 915), H4732 [25MY]

Health care facilities: develop and identify indicators of potentially fraudulent and disreputable recovery housing operators (see S. 2828), S2623 [10MY] (see H.R. 6092), H5152 [13JN]

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: amend (see S. 3388), S5932 [23AU]

Immigration: clarify requirements for alien physicians who come to the U.S. to practice medicine in areas with a shortage of health care professionals and their subsequent permanent residence status (see H.R. 6123), H5224 [15JN]

——— expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (see H.R. 6580), H7722 [26JY]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 6143), H5284 [19JN]

——— increase accountability of insurance companies, strengthen consumer protections, and improve quality and affordability of health insurance (see S. 2582), S1875 [21MR]

——— limit amount hospitals and physicians can charge uninsured patients and out-of-network patients who have individual market coverage (see S. 3541), S6495 [3OC]

International Association of Fire Fighters: anniversary (see S. Res. 743), S8028 [22DE]

Las Vegas, NV: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 643), S6277 [24SE]

Medicaid: delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (see S. 2897), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5912), H4583 [22MY] (see H.R. 6042), H4979 [7JN]

——— impose restrictions on opioid prescriptions (see H.R. 5635), H3705 [26AP]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 5977), H4732 [25MY]

——— require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 4849), H581 [19JA]

——— streamline enrollment of certain providers and suppliers across State lines to facilitate access to out-of-State pediatric care for children and their families (see S. 2415), S875 [12FE] (see H.R. 6524), H7686 [25JY]

Medicare: codify and permanently extend hospital wage index imputed rural floor (see S. 3599), S6816 [11OC] (see H.R. 6855), H8738 [20SE]

——— create alternative sanctions for technical noncompliance with the Stark rule limiting certain physician referrals (see S. 3054), S3760 [12JN]

——— deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see H.R. 6575), H7722 [26JY]

——— enhance beneficiary and provider protections and improve transparency in the Medicare Advantage market (see H.R. 7340), H10336 [19DE]

——— establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see S. 3610), S6924 [13NO]

——— establish Medicare for America program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (see H.R. 7339), H10336 [19DE]

——— expand coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B (see H.R. 7083), H9443 [23OC]

——— expand use of telehealth services for treatment of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders (see S. 2901), S2835 [22MY]

——— extend or renew certain reasonable cost reimbursement contracts (see H.R. 6341), H6111 [11JY]

——— identify and notify outlier prescribers of opioids (see S. 2920), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5716), H3884 [9MY]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see S. 3160), S4734 [28JN]

——— improve home health payment reforms (see S. 3545), S6495 [3OC]

——— include screening for potential substance use disorders and a review of any current opioid prescriptions as part of the initial preventive physical examination and the annual wellness visit (see S. 2900), S2835 [22MY]

——— minimize costs and burdens by considering removal of certain measures applicable to inpatient hospitals and post-acute care inpatient providers and providing for meaningful measures (see H.R. 7253), H10102 [11DE]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see S. 3067), S3951 [14JN]

——— permit occupational therapists to conduct initial assessment visits under a home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (see H.R. 6225), H5748 [26JN]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see S. 2553), S1735 [14MR] (see H.R. 6144), H5284 [19JN]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 49), S6388 [28SE]

——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license (see H.R. 7157), H9568 [16NO]

——— provide for direct payment to physician assistants (see H.R. 5506), H3315 [13AP]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see S. 2843), S2678 [15MY] (see H.R. 5818), H3976 [15MY]

——— provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see S. 2446), S1164 [15FE] (see H.R. 5052), H1212 [15FE]

——— provide for technical amendments to Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (see H.R. 4987), H1074 [8FE]

——— provide for temporary stabilization of Medicare Advantage payments following Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6809), H8725 [13SE]

——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see S. 3366), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 5768), H3929 [10MY]

——— reform graduate medical education program to support rural residency training funding that is equitable for all States (see S. 3014), S3035 [6JN]

——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see S. 3768), S7790 [18DE] (see H.R. 5507), H3315 [13AP]

——— restructure payment adjustment for non-emergency end-stage renal disease ambulance transports (see S. 3619), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 6269), H5974 [28JN]

——— revise certain measures used under the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey relating to pain management (see H.R. 5719), H3884 [9MY]

——— solicit information from providers and suppliers on ways to reduce administrative and regulatory burdens and provide for transparency and public feedback to evaluate post-acute care prospective payment system (see H.R. 7248), H10102 [11DE]

——— treat audiologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing services, improve access to audiology services available for coverage, and enable beneficiaries to have their choice of audiologists (see S. 2575), S1844 [20MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: modify skilled nursing facility training lockout penalties to allow certain facilities to continue certified nurse assistant training (see H.R. 6986), H9405 [28SE]

——— promote ability of beneficiaries to access their personal medical claim data through a mobile health record application (see H.R. 7272), H10169 [12DE]

Mental health: establish a pilot program to provide grants to community mental health centers for placement of social workers with law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 6604), H7723 [26JY]

National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1004), H6588 [19JY]

National CRNA Week: observance (see H. Res. 702), H553 [18JA]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 625), S6143 [12SE]

National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 733), H974 [7FE]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 476), S2262 [18AP]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 462), S2120 [12AP] (see H. Res. 805), H2042 [22MR]

National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 447), S1948 [22MR]

National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. Res. 1146), H9525 [14NO]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Denis Mukwege for peace (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1138), H9467 [6NO]

Public Health Thank You Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 141), H9510 [13NO]

Remote Area Medical (organization): grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5488), H3209 [12AP]

Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1086), H9090 [26SE]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (see S. 2513), S1452 [7MR] (see H.R. 5324), H1697 [19MR]

SEC: require investment advisers who advise a private fund that owns an emergency services company to disclose average response times of emergency vehicles deployed by such company in response to 9-1-1 calls (see H.R. 6155), H5285 [19JN]

Social Security: credit prospectively individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service (see H.R. 6952), H9150 [27SE]

——— expand permissive exclusion from Federal health programs to individuals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities and provide penalties for illegal distribution of beneficiary identity information (see H.R. 5757), H3929 [10MY]

——— expand scope of transparency reporting requirements on ownership or investment interests of health care providers and others, and increase penalties for violating such requirements (see S. 3770), S7790 [18DE]

——— improve transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests (see S. 3000), S3034 [6JN]

——— reform (see H.R. 7195), H9743 [29NO]

——— require drug and medical device companies to include information on payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in certain transparency reports (see S. 2891), S2834 [22MY]

Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 427), S1578 [8MR] (see H. Res. 770), H1507 [9MR]

Sports: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1082), H9090 [26SE]

——— provide additional safety standards for professional boxing (see H.R. 5964), H4728 [24MY]

Taxation: allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (see S. 2860), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5860), H4209 [17MY]

——— exclude from gross income certain federally-subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty (see S. 10), S7132 [27NO] (see H.R. 6149), H5284 [19JN] (see H.R. 7259), H10102 [11DE]

——— provide deduction for certain charity care provided by physicians (see H.R. 5856), H4138 [16MY]

——— provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions (see H.R. 6310), H5990 [6JY] (see H.R. 6317), H6040 [10JY]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 730), S7586 [13DE]

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: require recommendations on effectiveness, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness of clinical preventive services be based on data for the respective populations (see H.R. 5511), H3315 [13AP]

Women: oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients (see S. Res. 526), S2924 [24MY]

——— support access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, high-quality health care and recognize high standards established by Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers consortium (see H. Res. 1033), H7724 [26JY]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 427), S1578 [8MR] (see H. Res. 770), H1507 [9MR]

World War II: recognize and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see S. 3729), S7357 [6DE] (see H.R. 7258), H10102 [11DE]

——— recognize anniversary and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see S. Res. 737), S7926 [19DE]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

Sports: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6399 [28SE], S6409 [1OC]

Essays

State of the Union: Lillian Cazayoux, S606 [5FE]

Letters

Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program reauthorization and Geriatric Academic Career Awards program reinstatement: Maura Brennan, National Association for Geriatric Education and National Association of Geriatric Education Centers, S2795 [21MY]

Know the Lowest Price Act: David Mitchell, Patients for Affordable Drugs, Inc., S2665 [15MY]

——— Karry K. La Violette, National Community Pharmacists Association, H8798 [25SE]

——— several health organizations, S2666 [15MY]

——— Tom O’Donnell, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, H8798 [25SE]

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5238, H5241, H5248, H5257, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5033, H5062, H5065 [12JN], H5237, H5241, H5248, H5258, H5260, H5262, H5264 [19JN]

Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Partnerhship To Amend 42 CFR Part 2 (organization), H5332 [20JN]

——— several organizations, H5331 [20JN]

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act: David Mitchell, Patients for Affordable Drugs, Inc., S2665 [15MY]

——— Karry K. La Violette, National Community Pharmacists Association, H8798 [25SE]

——— Saul Levin, American Psychiatric Association, H8798 [25SE]

——— several health organizations, S2666 [15MY]

——— Thomas E. Menighan, American Pharmacists Association, S2665 [15MY]

Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: Peter Morris, Alex Dodd, David White, Jay Higham, and John Steinbrun, Opioid Treatment Program Consortium, H5561 [22JN]

Lists

Florida 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1287 [25SE]

Las Vegas, NV, Route 91 Harvest Festival concert shooting victims, S6409 [1OC]

National Unconscious Patient’s Bill of Rights and historical grounds for its existence, E1661 [12DE]

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Prince William County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Merit Award for Valor recipients, E979 [6JY]

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Prince William County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Valorous Unit award recipients, E979 [6JY]

Motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S498 [24JA], S527 [29JA]

Dept. of HHS: ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), H5333 [20JN]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S699, S700 [7FE], H834 [6FE], H1066 [8FE]

Sports: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6398, S6399 [28SE]

Press releases

Know the Lowest Price Act: CVS Health Corp., S2666 [15MY]

——— Express Scripts Holding Co., S2666 [15MY]

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act: CVS Health Corp., S2666 [15MY]

——— Express Scripts Holding Co., S2666 [15MY]

——— Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, S2666 [15MY]

Proclamations

National Health Center Week: Representative Barragan, E1150 [14AU]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H161 [11JA], H176 [16JA], H420, H421, H462–H469 [17JA], H482, H488, H492, H493, H505 [18JA], H560–H569, H574, H575 [19JA]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H494–H503 [18JA], H569 [19JA]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities, H466 [17JA]

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (H.R. 1192), H577 [19JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, H576 [19JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 36), H464–H466, H468 [17JA], H480 [18JA], H572, H575 [19JA]

Afya Foundation: anniversary, E1742 [31DE]

Aly, Sarfraz: OakBend Medical Center, Richmond, TX, Physician of the Year award recipient, E108 [29JA]

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: anniversary, H3330 [16AP], E479 [17AP]

American College of Surgeons: tribute to ‘‘Stop the Bleed’’ training course, H32, H65 [9JA], E384 [29MR], E431 [11AP]

American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association: tribute, E382 [29MR]

American Public Health Association: anniversary of Black Caucus of Health Workers, E1317 [27SE]

Anderson, Cathey: Energy Northwest (company) CEO Lifesaving Award recipient, H8890 [26SE]

Armed Forces: expand preventive health care services under the TRICARE program to include cost sharing for contraception, H5783 [27JN]

——— extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges, H4702 [24MY]

Bossier City, LA: tribute to first responders for response to fire at First Baptist Church Bossier City, H10324 [19DE]

Bryan, TX: tribute to CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital Air Med 12 team, H9398 [28SE]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to school staff and first responders for efforts to administer first aid to schoolbus driver, Janet Lapsley, who suffered a medical emergency, H5161 [14JN]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, E536 [25AP]

Bukovac, Robert: American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipient, E772 [5JN]

Bureau of Prisons: limit ability to assess a fee for health care services for prisoners (H.R. 7046), E1379 [5OC]

Burlington, NC: tribute to Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, E436 [11AP]

Burton, Dustie: DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient, E772 [5JN]

California: tribute to Golden Valley Health Centers, E1160 [17AU]

Capital punishment: provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (H.R. 115), E16 [9JA]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide for testing of clinical psychologist services models, H5252, H5253 [19JN]

Chicago, IL: call for investigation of Wentworth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, H5204 [15JN]

Chinese American Nurses Association: Chinese American Medical Society Community Service Award recipient, E1240 [12SE]

Cincinnati, OH: inclusion of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, E939 [28JN]

Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, E430 [11AP], E502 [18AP], E984 [10JY]

Congress: legislative priorities, H499 [18JA]

Coon Rapids, MN: Mercy Hospital recipient of Healthgrades Operating Co., Inc., Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, H1545 [14MR]

Cooper, Shayla: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E719 [23MY]

Cox, Bob: U.S. Capitol Police Life Saving Award recipient, E884 [21JN]

Crime: establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes and clinical treatment facilities, H9244, H9249 [28SE]

Cromie, Kim: Katy, TX, Independent School District Nurse of the Year award recipient, E772 [5JN]

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, H766 [5FE]

Dallas, TX: inclusion of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals’’ list, E1199 [4SE]

Davis, Amanda: Texas Association of Public Safety Communication Officials Trainer of the Year award recipient, E635 [11MY]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment, H9248 [28SE]

——— allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (H.R. 5483), H5060, H5061 [12JN], E1537 [16NO]

——— develop training materials covering circumstances when a pharmacist may decline to fill a prescription due to suspicion the prescription is fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse (H.R. 4275), H5066, H5067 [12JN]

Dept. of Defense: monitor medication prescribing practices for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, H4565 [22MY]

——— report on shortage, and submit a strategy to recruit and retain, mental health providers, H4565 [22MY]

——— Sexual Assault Special Victims’s Counsel Program funding, H5803 [27JN]

Dept. of HHS: appropriate funds for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants (H.R. 3495), H5110 [13JN]

——— develop and disseminate model training programs for substance use disorder treatment records and study patient experiences in substance use treatment programs to assess appropriate levels of privacy protections, H5334, H5335 [20JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), H5325–H5335 [20JN], E876 [20JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), consideration (H. Res. 949), H5294–H5304 [20JN], E901 [22JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (H.R. 6082), motion to recommit, H5334, H5335 [20JN]

——— establish a public-private partnership for purposes of identifying health care waste, fraud, and abuse (H.R. 6753), H9671–H9673 [28NO]

——— establish Megan Rondini and Leah Griffin National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (H.R. 7292), H10273 [19DE]

——— establish Megan Rondini National Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Task Force (H.R. 7222), H10090 [11DE]

——— establish Military Trauma Team Placement Program and Military Trauma Care Provider Placement Program, H8780 [25SE]

——— establish Military Trauma Team Placement Program and Military Trauma Care Provider Placement Program (H.R. 880), H1236–H1238 [26FE]

——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), H1234–H1236 [26FE]

——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), Senate amendment, H10424, H10425 [20DE]

——— expand and improve programs and activities for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases and conditions (H.R. 5115), E232 [27FE]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (H.R. 959), H6605–H6608 [23JY]

——— improve access to emergency medical services (H.R. 548), H4271 [21MY]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (H.R. 1676), H6602–H6605 [23JY]

——— issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone, H5565, H5566 [22JN]

——— nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (H.R. 5343), H8796 [25SE]

——— prioritize education and training for existing and new environmental health professionals (H.R. 1909), H7877 [6SE]

——— promote testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers (H.R. 3331), H5032–H5034 [12JN], E835 [13JN]

——— provide for regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder education (H.R. 5261), H5052, H5053 [12JN]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (H.R. 5009), H3435 [18AP], H5042, H5043 [12JN]

——— provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (H.R. 5796), H5237–H5239 [19JN]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women, H5564, H5565 [22JN]

——— provide research on, and recommendations for, opioid prescribing practices for pregnant women (H.R. 5646), H3710 [27AP]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, H482 [18JA], H656 [29JA], H824, H892–H895 [6FE]

——— require prescribers to complete continuing medical education courses on potential dangers and risks of prescribing opioids (H.R. 5581), H3589 [26AP]

——— tribute to proposed rule by Conscience and Religious Freedom division within Office of Civil Rights to protect health care professionals from being coerced into performing procedures that violate their beliefs, H1171 [14FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency, H1561, H1562 [14MR], H1613, H1617 [15MR]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (H.R. 4811), H482 [18JA], H6044 [11JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans who live a certain distance from a VA organ transplant center to receive care at certain non-departmental facilities, H4044 [16MY]

——— carry out a pilot program on the use of medical scribes in medical centers, H3996 [16MY]

——— carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (H.R. 3642), H1421 [6MR], H4248–H4250 [21MY]

——— clarify role of podiatrists, H4042 [16MY]

——— develop hospice care standards tailored to the needs of combat veterans, H4975 [7JN]

——— ensure health care providers at VA medical facilities complete a continuing education course in pain management, H4987 [8JN]

——— enter into memorandum of understanding with a national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs under which departmental health care providers shall query such network, H4044 [16MY]

——— enter into memorandum of understanding with a national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs under which departmental health care providers shall query such network (H.R. 3832), H4250, H4251 [21MY]

——— establish clinical observation pilot program for pre-med students preparing to attend medical school (H.R. 2787), H7132, H7133 [24JY]

——— establish qualifications for human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration (H.R. 5864), H7141, H7142 [24JY]

——— establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (H.R. 5938), H7142–H7144 [24JY]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine, H9536 [15NO]

——— improve Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program, H4045 [16MY]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary, H9800 [10DE]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (H.R. 5418), H4257, H4258 [21MY]

——— improve provision of adult day health care services for veterans (S. 324), H1513–H1515 [13MR]

——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce proposed rule relative to injured or amputee veteran’s ability to select prosthetist or orthotist of choice whether employed by VA or on contract with VA, H4993 [8JN]

——— provide for certain reporting requirements relative to medical care for women veterans provided by departmental and non-departmental medical providers (H.R. 4334), H4265–H4267 [21MY]

Diego, Silvia M.: Stanislaus Medical Society John Darroch Memorial Award for Physician of the Year recipient, E594 [7MY]

Doylestown, PA: tribute to Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, H6270 [17JY]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, H3432–H3436 [18AP], H3565–H3567 [25AP], H5026, H5028 [12JN], H5099, H5102, H5103, H5105, H5112, H5113, H5140 [13JN], H5156, H5157, H5158, H5159, H5161, H5162, H5163, H5186 [14JN], H5221 [15JN], H5230 [19JN], H5663, H5664 [26JN], H5755 [27JN], H7692 [26JY]

——— authority of non-physician providers to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorders, H5297 [20JN]

——— authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (H.R. 5041), H5043–H5045 [12JN], H5163 [14JN]

——— authorize evidence based report analyzing current marijuana policies and their effects on communities, H6637 [23JY]

——— end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans, H3501–H3503 [24AP]

——— increase State funding for response to opioid misuse crisis and research on addiction and pain relative to substance misuse crisis (H.R. 4501), H5299 [20JN]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, H607 [21JA], H2031 [22MR]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (H.R. 4938), H792, H793 [6FE]

——— prohibit expansion of classes of health care workers who are authorized to dispense narcotics for narcotic treatment, H5561, H5562 [22JN]

——— provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (H.R. 5545), H5113 [13JN], H5323 [20JN]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, H5512, H5514 [22JN]

——— provide for additional residency positions to help combat opioid crisis, increase funding for opioid abuse crisis, and prohibit delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products, H5570 [22JN], E905 [25JN]

——— provide for legitimate use of medicinal marijuana in accordance with State laws, H21 [9JA], H471–H475 [17JA]

Edina, MN: Fairview Southdale Hospital recipient of Healthgrades Operating Co., Inc., Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, H1249 [26FE]

Education: reauthorize certain grant programs relative to health professions workforce training (H.R. 3728), H6598–H6600 [23JY]

Elgin, IL: opening of Greater Elgin Family Care Center, E1007 [12JY]

Encuentro (organization): tribute to home health aide program, E590 [7MY]

Engelman, Muriel: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E1205 [5SE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., recruit class, E631 [11MY], E963 [3JY]

FCC: adopt rules to ensure the accuracy of call location information for 9-1-1 calls, H1414 [6MR]

FDA: deter opioid abuse and addiction through development of high-quality, evidence-based opioid analgesic prescribing guidelines, H5563, H5564 [22JN]

Feinberg, Gail: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1489 [2NO]

First Choice Home Care, LLC: tribute, E381 [29MR]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 727), H821–H830 [6FE], E152 [7FE], E164 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 734), H996–H1002 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), H896 [6FE], H1072 [8FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), Senate amendment, H792, H834–H896 [6FE], H978, H981, H1002–H1071 [8FE], H1078 [13FE], E177 [13FE], E208 [23FE]

Florida: tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1287 [25SE]

Fort Bend County, TX: Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office recipient of Texas Fire Marshals Association Achievement of Excellence Award and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Letter of Appreciation, E103 [29JA]

Fort Polk, LA: anniversary of 115th Combat Support Hospital, H9535 [15NO]

Gainesville, GA: tribute to Gainesville Vision Clinic, E471 [16AP]

Gill, Liveleen M.: Asian American Physician Association of Western New York Physician of the Year award recipient, E1579 [29NO]

Greb, Eileen: Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient, E1644 [11DE]

Hall, Harriet: West Chamber (organization) Jefferson County, CO, Hall of Fame Award recipient, E522 [24AP]

Hankins, Barbara: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1466 [26OC]

Health: importance of Patient’s Bill of Rights, E1659 [12DE]

——— improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (H.R. 2422), H1134 [14FE], H1243, H1244 [26FE], H9673–H9675 [28NO]

——— increase civil money penalties and criminal fines for Federal health care program fraud and abuse, H893 [6FE]

Health Services, Inc.: anniversary, E897 [22JN]

Herd, David: American Chiropractic Association Chiropractor of Year award recipient, E366 [23MR]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of shooting at Veterans Home of California-Yountville, H1529 [13MR]

Humble, TX: tribute to first responders, E1379 [5OC]

Hunter, Fred: Victor Valley College Foundation President’s Award recipient, E219 [26FE]

Hurricanes: tribute to Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Cookies-4-Heroes program to honor Houston, TX, first responders for service during Hurricane Harvey, E65 [18JA]

Immigration: expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 1970), H3959 [15MY]

——— expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (H.R. 6580), H8847–H8849 [25SE]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), H8795–H8799 [25SE]

Jackson, MI: anniversary of Henry Ford Allegiance Health, E1174 [24AU]

Jordan, Representative: allegations of knowledge of sexual misconduct by Ohio State University team doctor against students while employed as assistant wrestling coach, H6108 [11JY], H6269 [17JY]

Khatamee, Masood: Banou, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E273 [7MR]

Klawitter, Art: Harris County, TX, Academy of Family Physicians Physician of the Year award recipient, E106 [29JA]

Kline, Michael: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1248 [13SE]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, H7163 [25JY]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders, H9155 [28SE]

Latino Health Access (organization): anniversary, E1435 [23OC]

Little Rock, AR: Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System nurses named to Great 100 Nurses Celebration of Arkansas honoree list, E1144 [10AU]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic, E1287 [25SE]

McMichael, William (Mike): National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Medical Services Advocate of the Year Award recipient, E457 [13AP]

Medicaid: delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (H.R. 6042), H5244, H5245 [19JN]

——— funding, H1732 [21MR], H5299, H5300 [20JN], H5512, H5513, H5520 [22JN]

Medicare: eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit, H1078 [13FE]

——— establish Universal Medicare Program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. residents (S. 1804), H9808 [10DE]

——— identify and notify outlier prescribers of opioids, H5260, H5261 [19JN]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (H.R. 1898), H6065 [11JY]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), H8796–H8801 [25SE]

——— provide for fairness in payments for physicians, H6634 [23JY]

——— provide for temporary stabilization of Medicare Advantage payments following Hurricane Maria (H.R. 6809), H10324 [19DE]

——— repeal therapy cap, H893–H895 [6FE]

——— revise certain measures used under the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey relating to pain management, H5257, H5258 [19JN]

——— solvency, H4858 [7JN]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare nurses, E517 [24AP]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (H.R. 1757), H5520 [22JN]

Monticello, MN: tribute to Monticello High School teachers and first responders for saving student’s life with automated external defibrillator, H3841 [9MY]

National Association of Chain Drug Stores: tribute to annual RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, E251 [5MR]

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia and its environs (H.R. 1037), H6338, H6339 [17JY]

National EMS Week: observance, H4590, H4591 [23MY]

National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week: designate (H. Res. 733), H1170 [14FE]

National Health Center Week: observance, E1160, E1162 [17AU]

National Nurses Week: observance, H3867 [9MY]

National Physicians Week: observance, H1655 [19MR]

National Rural Health Day: observance, H9535 [15NO], E1537 [16NO]

National Skilled Nursing Care Week: observance, E644 [15MY]

National Stop the Bleed Day: observance, E384 [29MR], E431 [11AP]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (H.R. 7062), H10110 [12DE]

Newport, NH: anniversary of Summercrest Assisted Living, E753 [1JN]

Nicks, Andrew J.: Solano & Napa County Medical Societies Physician of the Year award recipient, E165 [8FE]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (H.R. 3834), H9067, H9068 [26SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of James P. Allison for physiology or medicine, E1393 [12OC]

100 Club, Inc.: tribute to donation of new rescue boats to first responders in Houston and Harris County, TX, E870 [20JN]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, H5077, H5078–H5083 [12JN]

Owens Community College Alumni Association: tribute to Outstanding Service Award recipients, E516 [24AP]

Paramus, NJ: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, schoolbus crash, H4234 [18MY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H1182, H1183, H1200, H1203 [15FE], H1232, H1247, H1248, H1262–H1264 [26FE], H1552 [14MR], H1656 [19MR]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Bucks and Montgomery Counties Emergency Medical Services personnel, H4782 [6JN]

——— tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, H4744 [5JN]

Pharmaceuticals: support antibiotic stewardship programs to ensure proper prescription and administration of antibiotics, E1533 [16NO]

Pine Ridge, SC: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, H766 [5FE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), H9506 [13NO], E1546 [20NO]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: fetal tissue research and women’s health care services funding, H501 [18JA]

Pleasant Gap, PA: anniversary of HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, H8250 [13SE]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William Chamber of Commerce Fire and Rescue Dept., Valor Award recipients, E979 [6JY]

——— tribute to Prince William County Dept. of Fire and Rescue recruit class, E625 [10MY]

Ramos Law (company): West Chamber (organization) Medium Business of the Year award recipient, E171 [13FE]

Ross, Mary Ellen Trail: Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas, Inc., gold medal recipient, E1359 [2OC]

Ruleville, MS: tribute to North Sunflower Medical Center, E383 [29MR]

Rural Hospital Week: observance, E1535 [16NO]

Ryba, Janice: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1485 [2NO]

Salinas, CA: anniversry of Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, E570 [27AP]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Community Health Partnership, E1290 [25SE]

Sanchez, Arianna: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E719 [23MY]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, H4267, H4280 [21MY], H4288 [22MY], E704 [22MY]

Schultz, Ray: Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association Outstanding Service Award recipient, E1439 [23OC]

Seattle, WA: anniversary of International Community Health Services, E1372 [5OC]

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society: anniversary, E14 [9JA], E48 [16JA]

Sports: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), E1510 [13NO]

——— protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1082), H8905–H9040 [26SE], H9101 [27SE], H9156 [28SE], E1336, E1341 [28SE], E1398 [12OC]

Springfield, IL: tribute to Springfield Clinic work with OpenNotes movement, E225 [27FE], E258 [5MR]

Sugar Land, TX: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Surgical Intensive Care Unit Dept., recipient of American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Beacon Award for Excellence, E101 [29JA]

——— tribute to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, H1682 [19MR]

Supreme Court: decision on partial birth abortion ban, H576 [19JA]

——— hearing of arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, H1588–H1595 [14MR]

Sutton, Anna: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1463 [26OC]

Syria: condemn attacks on hospitals and medical personnel, allow humanitarian assistance, and conduct investigation of human rights violations (H. Res. 632), H479 [18JA]

Tanner, Lance: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E888 [21JN]

Taxation: impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (H.R. 4131), H463 [17JA]

——— provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions, H7100 [24JY], H7653, H7657 [25JY]

Texas Association of Public Safety Communication Officials: Trainer of the Year award recipient, E635 [11MY]

Thompson, Katelyn: DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient, E945 [28JN]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, E1501 [9NO]

Titusville, PA: Titusville Area Hospital recipient of Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania Excellence in Care Award, H5106 [13JN]

Tri-County Health Network (organization): Dept. of HHS Health Resources and Services Administration Champion of Information Dissemination award recipient, E642 [15MY]

University of California, Davis: anniversary of School of Medicine, E1201 [5SE], E1215 [6SE]

Vitas Healthcare Co.: tribute to Philadelphia, PA, volunteers, E485 [17AP]

Watertown, NY: anniversary of North Country Family Health Center at North Elementary School, E1658 [12DE]

Wayne, NJ: anniversary of Wayne Township Memorial First Aid Squad, E1456 [26OC]

Webb, James: Aerospace Medical Association Louis H. Bauer Founders Award recipient, H7879 [6SE]

Wheeler, Heidi: California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E1437 [23OC]

Wildfires: tribute to recovery efforts in Kansas, H1613 [15MR]

World Lymphedema Day: observance, E592 [7MY]

World Pharmacists Day: observance, H9139 [27SE]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), S272 [18JA], S541 [29JA]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities, S6205 [18SE]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, S1905–S1908, S1910–S1913, S1920–S1922 [22MR], S2544 [8MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), S212 [16JA], S214 [17JA], S271–S275, S279 [18JA], S324, S344 [19JA], S442 [22JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S527–S531, S532–S543, S546–S548 [29JA], S574 [30JA]

——— provide for conscience protections of health care professionals, S271 [18JA]

Alaska: anniversary of Alaska Community Health Aide Program, S7986 [20DE]

American College of Emergency Physicians (organization): anniversary (S. Res. 723), S7453 [11DE]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (S. Res. 575), S4955 [12JY], S7493 [12DE]

——— condemn shooting, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S4924–S4926 [12JY]

Armed Forces: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers and improve electronic physical access control system used by military commissaries and exchanges (S. 3201), S5799 [22AU]

Baltimore, MD: tribute to roundtable discussion with local leadership relative to opioid crisis, S6166 [17SE]

Cancer Screen Week: designate (S. Res. 742), S8036 [22DE]

Chicago, IL: condemn shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S7148 [28NO]

——— express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 720), S7453 [11DE]

——— tribute to Chicago HEAL (Hospital Engagement, Action, and Leadership) Initiative, S6436 [2OC]

Cincinnati, OH: condemn shooting at Fifth Third Center, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S6410 [1OC]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: reauthorize and expand, S6050 [6SE], S6126 [12SE], S6170 [17SE]

——— reauthorize and expand (S. 2456), S1245–S1247 [27FE], S2471 [26AP], S2573 [9MY], S3597 [11JN], S7176 [28NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7020 [15NO]

Connecticut Chiropractic Association, Inc.: anniversary, S6299 [25SE]

Crime: establish criminal penalties for unlawful payments for referrals to recovery homes and clinical treatment facilities, S6473 [3OC]

Crozet, VA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train collision, S600 [5FE]

DEA: allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals, S6472 [3OC]

——— allow home hospice providers to dispose of leftover prescription medications on behalf of their patients and establish written policies and documentation on such disposals (S. 2659), S2105 [12AP]

——— suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance (S. 2561), S1766 [15MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Rural Health Liaison (S. 2894), S2813 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: implement online computerized assessment to detect behaviors indicating suicide risk and other mental health conditions for Armed Forces members, S6213 [18SE]

Dept. of Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers, S2675 [15MY], S2753, S2763 [17MY]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools, S2787 [21MY]

——— provide pathways for debt-free higher education for those on a public service career path and enhance loan forgiveness for current public servants (S. 2984), S2936 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees, S6471 [3OC]

——— build a stronger health care workforce (S. 3095), S4283 [20JN]

——— call for Indian Health Service Director nomination, S1236 [27FE]

——— designate certain substance use disorder treatment facilities as eligible for National Health Service Corps service (S. 1453), S93 [9JA]

——— designate maternity care health professional shortage areas and distribute maternity care health professionals to such areas (H.R. 315), S7372 [6DE]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records, S6472 [3OC]

——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), S7949 [19DE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (S. 693), S5878 [23AU]

——— make Indian tribes eligible for State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants and expand use to include methamphetamine abuse, S6166 [17SE]

——— promote testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers (S. 1732), S2528 [7MY]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities, S2478 [26AP], S6177 [17SE], S6472 [3OC]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (S. 581), S1915 [22MR]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps, S373–S375, S377 [20JA], S401 [21JA], S554 [29JA], S628, S638 [6FE], S680 [7FE]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (S. 1899), S61 [8JA], S92 [9JA], S118 [10JA], S275 [18JA], S342 [19JA], S516 [25JA]

——— reauthorize Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and reinstate Geriatric Academic Career Awards program (S. 2888), S2795 [21MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to States to fund programs designed to reduce school violence, S1206 [26FE], S1303 [1MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow entrance into agreements with non-departmental health care providers if unable to provide health care in departmental facilities or through contracts or sharing agreements, S2825 [22MY]

——— clarify that tribal health providers funded by the Indian Health Service are inclueded in VA Choice Program, S2862 [23MY]

——— ensure access of the Office of the Inspector General to information or documents deemed necessary to investigate and provide oversight, S4272 [20JN]

——— establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (S. 2906), unanimous-consent request, S2823 [22MY]

——— evaluate mental health care and suicide prevention programs and require a loan repayment pilot program for psychiatrists, S6214 [18SE]

——— expand and strengthen VA caregiver programs, S2816 [22MY]

——— expand eligibility for certain health care benefits to include certain veterans seeking mental health care, S2807 [22MY]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine, S2807 [22MY]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of telemedicine (S. 925), S25 [3JA]

——— improve treatment of medical evidence provided by non-departmental medical professionals in support of disability claims compensation (H.R. 1725), S1190 [15FE]

——— include in Veterans Choice Program all veterans enrolled in departmental patient enrollment system (S. 2168), S228, S229 [17JA]

——— submit plan to Congress to avoid clinical mistakes by employees that result in adverse events that require certain disclosures, S4367 [25JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: conduct a pilot program to assess feasibility and advisability of expanding use of physician assistants specializing in psychiatric medicine, S6214 [18SE]

——— designate certain non-departmental mental health care providers as providers who have particular knowledge of provision of mental health care to Armed Forces members and veterans, S6214 [18SE]

——— improve provision of mental health care to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, S6214 [18SE]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S2066 [11AP], S2414 [25AP], S2463, S2469–S2472 [26AP], S2909–S2911 [24MY], S2973 [5JN], S3873, S3874 [13JN], S4491, S4492 [27JN], S5049 [18JY], S5101–S5103 [19JY], S5326 [25JY], S5603–S5606 [15AU], S5746–S5748 [21AU], S6209 [18SE], S6796 [11OC], S7175–S7178 [28NO], S7573–S7575 [13DE], S7841 [19DE]

——— extend authority of nurse practitioners to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, S6163 [17SE]

——— improve medical student training on addiction treatment and facilitate certain registration waivers for physicians dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment, S6164 [17SE]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S146–S148 [11JA], S280 [18JA], S321 [19JA], S629 [6FE], S812–S815 [8FE], S887 [12FE], S6210 [18SE]

——— prevent regulatory oversight from disrupting ability of emergency medical personnel to administer certain controlled substances (S. 916), S2882–S2884 [23MY]

——— prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics, S6120 [12SE]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, S6162 [17SE], S6463, S6469 [3OC]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5406–S5409 [26JY], S5736 [21AU], S5809–S5811 [22AU], S5882–S5884 [23AU], S7221 [29NO]

——— Senate investigation of Kaléo, Inc., pricing of naloxone auto-injector to reverse effects of overdoses, S7574 [13DE]

Earthquakes: commend preparedness of Alaska citizens and State and local officials and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, and Federal response to Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7349–S7351 [6DE]

——— offer condolences and support to those affected by, and express gratitude to first responders and volunteers who provided assistance during and after, Point MacKenzie, AK, earthquake, S7312 [5DE]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), S1731, S1732 [14MR]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 104), S852 [9FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S618, S622 [6FE], S671, S672, S680, S683–S688, S699 [7FE], S793–S797, S799, S804–S810, S812–S838 [8FE], S847–S850 [9FE], S887 [12FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), unanimous-consent agreement, S849 [9FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), unanimous-consent request, S816, S817, S827, S828, S829, S831, S833, S834 [8FE]

——— require U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of first responders who die in the line of duty (S. 1108), S2634 [14MY]

Health: emergency medical services resources funding, S4841 [9JY]

——— improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care (H.R. 2422), S6880, S6881 [11OC]

——— promote health care in rural communities, S2812–S2814 [22MY]

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: amend (S. 3388), S5999 [28AU]

Insurance: ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), S2664–S2667 [15MY], S6164, S6170–S6173, S6175, S6176, S6178 [17SE], S7221 [29NO]

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (S. 2554), unanimous-consent agreement, S6105 [6SE]

——— ensure that self-insured group health insurance plans that are exempt from State regulations do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees, S6178 [17SE]

——— limit application of provision to prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees to self-insured group health plans, S6171, S6172 [17SE]

International Association of Fire Fighters: anniversary (S. Res. 743), S8036 [22DE]

Jakubiak, Chris (Jake): American Ambulance Association ‘‘Star of Life’’ recipient, S4841 [9JY]

Jones, Matt: American Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year award recipient, S3759 [12JN]

Las Vegas, NV: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders, S6321 [26SE], S6408 [1OC], S6424 [2OC]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders (S. Res. 643), S6280 [24SE]

Law enforcement officers: provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers (S. 867), S2663 [15MY], S2763 [17MY], S6214 [18SE]

Medicaid: delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (H.R. 6042), S5006 [17JY]

——— importance, S5445 [30JY]

Medicare: expand use of telehealth services for treatment of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders, S6210 [18SE]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (S. 3160), S4737 [28JN]

——— improve home health payment reforms (S. 3545), S6496 [3OC]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (S. 3067), S3953 [14JN]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), S2664–S2667 [15MY], S6033 [4SE], S6173 [17SE]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (S. 2553), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 49), S6375 [28SE]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma, S6174 [17SE]

——— address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (S. 774), S1280 [28FE], S2787 [21MY], S6436 [2OC]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 625), S6146 [12SE], S6349 [26SE]

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia and its environs (H.R. 1037), S6875 [11OC]

——— establish a memorial in the District of Columbia and its environs (S. 1692), S3264, S3265 [6JN]

National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (S. Res. 476), S2283 [18AP]

National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 447), S1978 [22MR]

National Stop the Bleed Day: observance, S1835 [20MR], S1941 [22MR]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, S6121 [12SE]

9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor: provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible (H.R. 3834), S6882 [11OC]

Nobel Prize: recognition of James P. Allison for physiology or medicine, S6705 [9OC]

Ohio First Responder Week: observance, S2079 [11AP]

Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: decision to reform liver allocation policy, S7884 [19DE]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3757 [12JN], S3868–S3871 [13JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (S. Res. 545), S3738, S3861 [12JN]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S948, S954, S958 [14FE], S1131–S1133, S1136–S1138, S1143 [15FE], S1206, S1207 [26FE], S1275–S1279 [28FE], S1296–S1298 [1MR], S1574 [8MR], S1696 [14MR]

——— condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 421), S1321 [1MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S6943 [14NO], S7030 [15NO]

——— condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (S. Res. 694), S7062 [15NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S2781, S2783–S2787 [21MY], S2802, S2821 [22MY]

——— condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 521), S2886 [23MY]

Schools: improve school safety and mental health services (S. 2513), S1362 [6MR]

Social Security: improve transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests (S. 3000), S6172 [17SE]

Sports: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), S6104 [6SE]

——— protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), House amendment, S6297 [25SE], S6398 [28SE], S6408 [1OC], S6417, S6427–S6432, S6434 [2OC], S6456, S6462–S6470, S6489, S6490 [3OC], S6538 [4OC], S6779, S6780, S6788 [11OC]

——— protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), unanimous-consent agreement, S6399 [28SE]

Stowers, Ray E.: American Osteopathic Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S6913 [13NO]

Supreme Court: decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, S4466, S4485 [27JN]

——— decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt relative to Texas law restricting access to abortion services, S4485–S4488, S4493 [27JN]

Thousand Oaks, CA: condemn shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (S. Res. 730), S7599 [13DE]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, and commend law enforcement and first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in central Illinois, S7352 [6DE]

Twin Falls, ID: tribute to Wright Physical Therapy, S5419 [26JY]

Willson, Howard: Wyoming Medical Society Wyoming Physician of the Year award recipient, S166 [11JA]

World War II: recognize anniversary and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (S. Res. 737), S7898 [19DE]

Reports filed

Action for Dental Health Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3016), S5618 [15AU]

Caring for Our Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 2193) (S. Rept. 115–212), S1451 [7MR]

Commit to Opioid Medical Prescriber Accountability and Safety for Seniors (COMPASS) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5716) (H. Rept. 115–740), H5092 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 694) (H. Rept. 115–519), H403 [16JA]

Consideration of H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 949) (H. Rept. 115–766), H5283 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS Promotion of Testing of Incentive Payments for Adoption and Use of Certified Electronic Health Records Technology by Behavioral Health Providers: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3331) (H. Rept. 115–720), H5020 [8JN]

Employer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4616) (H. Rept. 115–906), H7775 [28AU]

Improving Access to Maternity Care Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 315), S7240 [29NO]

Improving Oversight of Women Veterans’ Care Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4334) (H. Rept. 115–685), H4241 [18MY]

Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (Military SAVE) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3642) (H. Rept. 115–683), H4241 [18MY]

National Emergency Medical Services Commemorative Work Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1692) (S. Rept. 115–249), S2723 [16MY]

National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation Establishment of a Memorial in the District of Columbia and Its Environs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1037) (H. Rept. 115–669), H3934 [11MY]

Opioid Crisis Response Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2680), S2517 [7MY]

Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5795) (H. Rept. 115–724), H5091 [12JN]

Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2554), S5516 [31JY]

Primary Care Enhancement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 6317) (H. Rept. 115–852), H6587 [19JY]

Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users’ Treatment (REACH OUT) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5796) (H. Rept. 115–729), H5091 [12JN]

Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5874) (H. Rept. 115–1065), H9762 [3DE]

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 808), S4843 [9JY]

Substance Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2789), S4035 [19JN]

VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5864) (H. Rept. 115–872), H7154 [24JY]

Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5418) (H. Rept. 115–693), H4283 [21MY]

Veterans Health Administration Facilities Smoking Prohibition: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1662) (H. Rept. 115–1033), H9567 [16NO]

Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3832) (H. Rept. 115–684), H4241 [18MY]

Veterans Serving Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5938) (H. Rept. 115–871), H7154 [24JY]

Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow’s Health Professionals (Vet HP) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2787) (H. Rept. 115–867), H7153 [24JY]

Testimonies

Injury and Pain During and Following Medical Procedures: Dawn Menning, E1659 [12DE]

Injury and Pain During and Following Medical Procedures of Dawn Menning and Follow-Up Legal Actions: Mike Menning, E1660 [12DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 694, consideration of H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and clarify House proceedings and actions during January district work period, H494 [18JA]

H. Res. 949, consideration of H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H5294 [20JN]

H. Res. 1138, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, H9506 [13NO]

H.R. 767, Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act, S7949 [19DE], H1234 [26FE], H10424 [20DE]

H.R. 880, Military Injury Surgical Systems Integrated Operationally Nationwide To Achieve ZERO Preventable Deaths (MISSION ZERO) Act, H1236 [26FE]

H.R. 959, Dept. of HHS advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs extension, H6605–H6607 [23JY]

H.R. 1037, National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation memorial establishment in the District of Columbia and its environs, H6338 [17JY]

H.R. 1676, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, H6602–H6604 [23JY]

H.R. 2422, Action for Dental Health Act, S6881 [11OC], H1243 [26FE], H9673 [28NO]

H.R. 2787, Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow’s Health Professionals (Vet HP) Act, H7132 [24JY]

H.R. 3331, Dept. of HHS testing of incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology by behavioral health providers, H5032 [12JN]

H.R. 3642, Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (Military SAVE) Act, H4248 [21MY]

H.R. 3728, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act, H6598 [23JY]

H.R. 3832, Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act, H4250 [21MY]

H.R. 3834, 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act, H9067 [26SE]

H.R. 4275, Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act, H5066 [12JN]

H.R. 4334, Improving Oversight of Women Veterans’ Care Act, H4265 [21MY]

H.R. 4712, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, H560 [19JA]

H.R. 5009, Dept. of HHS sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities, H5042 [12JN]

H.R. 5041, Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act, H5043 [12JN]

H.R. 5261, Treatment, Education, and Community Help (TEACH) To Combat Addiction Act, H5052 [12JN]

H.R. 5418, Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act, H4257 [21MY]

H.R. 5483, Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act, H5060 [12JN]

H.R. 5796, Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users’ Treatment (REACH OUT) Act, H5237 [19JN]

H.R. 5864, VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act, H7141 [24JY]

H.R. 5938, Veterans Serving Veterans Act, H7142 [24JY]

H.R. 6042, delay reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for Medicaid personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system, H5244 [19JN]

H.R. 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H5325 [20JN]

H.R. 6580, First Responders Family Support Act, H8847 [25SE]

H.R. 6753, Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act, H9671 [28NO]

S. 324, State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act, H1513 [13MR]

S. 916, Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act, S2882–S2884 [23MY]

S. 925, Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support (VETS) Act, S25 [3JA]

S. 1692, National Emergency Medical Services Commemorative Work Act, S3264 [6JN]

S. 1732, Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, S2528 [7MY]

S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act, S6033 [4SE], H8799 [25SE]

S. 2554, Patient Right To Know Drug Prices Act, H8795 [25SE]

S. 2729, Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

S. 2789, Substance Abuse Prevention Act, S2487–S2490 [26AP]

S. 2830, Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) Act, S2628 [10MY]

S. 2860, Putting First-Responders First Act, S2727 [16MY]

S. 3776, Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA’s) Act, S7791–S7795 [18DE]

S. Con. Res. 49, correction in enrollment of S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act, S6390 [28SE], H9412 [2OC]

S. Res. 421, condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S1319 [1MR]

S. Res. 427, support goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day, S1582 [8MR]

S. Res. 447, National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day, S1954 [22MR]

S. Res. 462, support goals and ideals of National Public Health Week, S2127 [12AP]

S. Res. 476, National 9-1-1 Education Month, S2268 [18AP]

S. Res. 521, condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School in Santa Fe, TX, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S2881 [23MY]

S. Res. 526, oppose efforts to interfere with personal health care decisions or to prevent health care providers from offering their full medical recommendations to patients, S2938 [24MY]

S. Res. 545, commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3765 [12JN]

S. Res. 575, commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting at Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism, S4954 [12JY]

S. Res. 625, National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, S6145 [12SE]

S. Res. 643, commemorate anniversary of shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival concert outside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, express condolences and support for victims and their families, and commend first responders, S6279 [24SE]

S. Res. 694, condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders, S7057 [15NO]

S. Res. 720, express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago, IL, S7436 [11DE]

S. Res. 723, American College of Emergency Physicians (organization) anniversary, S7437 [11DE]

S. Res. 730, condemn shooting, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders at Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, CA, S7599 [13DE]

S. Res. 737, recognize U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps anniversary and honor service of individuals who served during World War II, S7933 [19DE]

S. Res. 742, Cancer Screen Week, S8029 [22DE]

S. Res. 743, International Association of Fire Fighters anniversary, S8029 [22DE]