[House Report 115-1126]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
Union Calendar No. 893
115th Congress, 2d Session - - - - - - - - - - - - House Report 115-1126
ACTIVITY REPORT
of the
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE
of the
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
for the
ONE HUNDRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
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January 2, 2019.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
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House of Representatives,
Committee on Energy and Commerce,
Washington, DC, January 2, 2019.
Hon. Karen L. Haas,
Clerk, House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Ms. Haas: Pursuant to clause 1(d) of Rule XI of the
Rules of the House of Representatives, I present herewith a
report on the activities of the Committee on Energy and
Commerce for the 115th Congress.
Sincerely,
Greg Walden,
Chairman.
C O N T E N T S
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Jurisdiction..................................................... 1
Rules............................................................ 3
Membership and Organization...................................... 11
Legislative and Oversight Activity............................... 19
Summary of Committee Activities.................................. 19
Full Committee............................................... 20
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology................ 21
Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection..... 57
Subcommittee on Energy....................................... 69
Subcommittee on Environment.................................. 111
Subcommittee on Health....................................... 131
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations................. 249
Authorization and Oversight Plan................................. 258
Public Laws...................................................... 271
Printed Hearings................................................. 272
Hearings Held Pursuant to Clauses 2(n), (o), or (p) of Rule XI... 277
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ACTIVITY REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
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January 2, 2019.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Mr. Upton, from the Committee on Energy and Commerce,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
Jurisdiction
The jurisdiction of the Committee on Energy and Commerce,
as prescribed by Clause 1(f) of Rule X of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, is as follows:
(1) Biomedical research and development.
(2) Consumer affairs and consumer protection.
(3) Health and health facilities (except health care
supported by payroll deductions).
(4) Interstate energy compacts.
(5) Interstate and foreign commerce generally.
(6) Exploration, production, storage, supply, marketing,
pricing, and regulation of energy resources, including all
fossil fuels, solar energy, and other unconventional or
renewable energy resources.
(7) Conservation of energy resources.
(8) Energy information generally.
(9) The generation and marketing of power (except by
Federally chartered or Federal regional power marketing
authorities); reliability and interstate transmission of, and
ratemaking for, all power; and siting of generation facilities
(except the installation of interconnections between Government
waterpower projects).
(10) General management of the Department of Energy and
management and all functions of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission.
(11) National energy policy generally.
(12) Public health and quarantine.
(13) Regulation of the domestic nuclear energy industry,
including regulation of research and development reactors and
nuclear regulatory research.
(14) Regulation of interstate and foreign communications.
(15) Travel and tourism.
The committee shall have the same jurisdiction with respect
to regulation of nuclear facilities and of use of nuclear
energy as it has with respect to regulation of nonnuclear
facilities and of use of nonnuclear energy.
In addition, clause 3(e) of Rule X of the Rules of the
House of Representatives provides that the Committee on Energy
and Commerce shall review and study on a continuing basis laws,
programs, and Government activities relating to nuclear and
other energy and nonmilitary nuclear energy research and
development including the disposal of nuclear waste.
Rules
(Adopted January 25, 2017)
Rule 1. General Provisions.
(a) Rules of the Committee. The Rules of the House are the
rules of the Committee on Energy and Commerce (the
``Committee'') and its subcommittees so far as is applicable.
(b) Rules of the Subcommittees. Each subcommittee of the
Committee is part of the Committee and is subject to the
authority and direction of the Committee and to its rules so
far as is applicable. Written rules adopted by the Committee,
not inconsistent with the Rules of the House, shall be binding
on each subcommittee of the Committee.
Rule 2. Meetings.
(a) Regular Meeting Days. The Committee shall meet on the
fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m., for the consideration
of bills, resolutions, and other business, if the House is in
session on that day. If the House is not in session on that day
and the Committee has not met during such month, the Committee
shall meet at the earliest practicable opportunity when the
House is again in session. The chairman of the Committee may,
at his discretion, cancel, delay, or defer any meeting required
under this section, after consultation with the ranking
minority member.
(b) Additional Meetings. The chairman may call and convene,
as he considers necessary, additional meetings of the Committee
for the consideration of any bill or resolution pending before
the Committee or for the conduct of other Committee business.
The Committee shall meet for such purposes pursuant to that
call of the chairman.
(c) Notice. The date, time, place, and subject matter of
any meeting of the Committee scheduled on a Tuesday, Wednesday,
or Thursday when the House will be in session shall be
announced at least 36 hours (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays,
and legal holidays except when the House is in session on such
days) in advance of the commencement of such meeting. The date,
time, place, and subject matter of other meetings when the
House is in session shall be announced to allow Members to have
at least three days notice (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays,
and legal holidays except when the House is in session on such
days) of such meeting. The date, time, place, and subject
matter of all other meetings shall be announced at least 72
hours in advance of the commencement of such meeting.
(d) Agenda. The agenda for each Committee meeting, setting
out all items of business to be considered, shall be provided
to each member of the Committee at least 36 hours in advance of
such meeting.
(e) Availability of Texts. No bill, recommendation, or
other matter shall be considered by the Committee unless the
text of the matter, together with an explanation, has been
available to members of the Committee for three days (or 24
hours in the case of a substitute for introduced legislation).
Such explanation shall include a summary of the major
provisions of the legislation, an explanation of the
relationship of the matter to present law, and a summary of the
need for the legislation.
(f) Waiver. The requirements of subsections (c), (d), and
(e) may be waived by a majority of those present and voting (a
majority being present) of the Committee or by the chairman
with the concurrence of the ranking member, as the case may be.
Rule 3. Hearings.
(a) Notice. The date, time, place, and subject matter of
any hearing of the Committee shall be announced at least one
week in advance of the commencement of such hearing, unless a
determination is made in accordance with clause 2(g)(3) of Rule
XI of the Rules of the House that there is good cause to begin
the hearing sooner.
(b) Memorandum. Each member of the Committee shall be
provided, except in the case of unusual circumstances, with a
memorandum at least 48 hours before each hearing explaining (1)
the purpose of the hearing and (2) the names of any witnesses.
(c) Witnesses. (1) Each witness who is to appear before the
Committee shall file with the clerk of the Committee, at least
two working days in advance of his or her appearance,
sufficient copies, as determined by the chairman of the
Committee of a written statement of his or her proposed
testimony to provide to members and staff of the Committee, the
news media, and the general public. Each witness shall, to the
greatest extent practicable, also provide a copy of such
written testimony in an electronic format prescribed by the
chairman. Each witness shall limit his or her oral presentation
to a brief summary of the argument. The chairman of the
Committee or the presiding member may waive the requirements of
this paragraph or any part thereof.
(2) To the greatest extent practicable, the written
testimony of each witness appearing in a nongovernmental
capacity shall include a curriculum vitae and a disclosure of
any Federal grant or contract or foreign government contracts
and payments related to the subject matter of the hearing
received during the current calendar year or either of the two
preceding calendar years by the witness or by an entity
represented by the witness. The disclosure shall include (i)
the amount and source of each Federal grant (or subgrant
thereof) or contract (or subcontract thereof) related to the
subject matter of the hearing; and (ii) the amount and country
of origin of any payment or contract related to the subject
matter of the hearing originating with a foreign government.
(d) Questioning. (1) The right to interrogate the witnesses
before the Committee shall alternate between majority and
minority members. Each member shall be limited to 5 minutes in
the interrogation of witnesses until such time as each member
who so desires has had an opportunity to question witnesses. No
member shall be recognized for a second period of 5 minutes to
interrogate a witness until each member of the Committee
present has been recognized once for that purpose. The chairman
shall recognize in order of appearance members who were not
present when the meeting was called to order after all members
who were present when the meeting was called to order have been
recognized in the order of seniority on the Committee.
(2) The chairman, with the concurrence of the ranking
minority member, or the Committee by motion, may permit an
equal number of majority and minority members to question a
witness for a specified, total period that is equal for each
side and not longer than thirty minutes for each side. The
chairman with the concurrence of the ranking minority member,
or the Committee by motion, may also permit committee staff of
the majority and minority to question a witness for a
specified, total period that is equal for each side and not
longer than thirty minutes for each side.
(3) Each member may submit to the chairman of the Committee
additional questions for the record, to be answered by the
witnesses who have appeared. Each member shall provide a copy
of the questions in an electronic format to the clerk of the
Committee no later than ten business days following a hearing.
The chairman shall transmit all questions received from members
of the Committee to the appropriate witness and include the
transmittal letter and the responses from the witnesses in the
hearing record. After consultation with the ranking minority
member, the chairman is authorized to close the hearing record
no earlier than 120 days from the date the questions were
transmitted to the appropriate witness.
Rule 4. Vice Chairmen; Presiding Member.
The chairman shall designate a member of the majority party
to serve as vice chairman of the Committee, and shall designate
a majority member of each subcommittee to serve as vice
chairman of each subcommittee. The vice chairman of the
Committee or subcommittee, as the case may be, shall preside at
any meeting or hearing during the temporary absence of the
chairman. If the chairman and vice chairman of the Committee or
subcommittee are not present at any meeting or hearing, the
ranking member of the majority party who is present shall
preside at the meeting or hearing.
Rule 5. Open Proceedings.
Except as provided by the Rules of the House, each meeting
and hearing of the Committee for the transaction of business,
including the markup of legislation, and each hearing, shall be
open to the public, including to radio, television, and still
photography coverage, consistent with the provisions of Rule XI
of the Rules of the House.
Rule 6. Quorum.
Testimony may be taken and evidence received at any hearing
at which there are present not fewer than two members of the
Committee in question. A majority of the members of the
Committee shall constitute a quorum for those actions for which
the House Rules require a majority quorum. For the purposes of
taking any other action, one-third of the members of the
Committee shall constitute a quorum.
Rule 7. Official Committee Records.
(a)(1) Documents reflecting the proceedings of the
Committee shall be made publicly available in electronic form
on the Committee's website and in the Committee office for
inspection by the public, as provided in Rule XI, clause 2(e)
of the Rules of the House not more than 24 hours after each
meeting has adjourned, including a record showing those present
at each meeting; and a record of the vote on any question on
which a record vote is demanded, including a description of the
amendment, motion, order, or other proposition, the name of
each member voting for and each member voting against such
amendment, motion, order, or proposition, and the names of
those members of the committee present but not voting.
(2) Record Votes. A record vote may be demanded by one-
fifth of the members present or, in the apparent absence of a
quorum, by any one member. No demand for a record vote shall be
made or obtained except for the purpose of procuring a record
vote or in the apparent absence of a quorum.
(b) Postponement of Votes. In accordance with clause
2(h)(4) of Rule XI of the Rules of the House, the Chairman of
the Committee or a subcommittee, after consultation with the
ranking minority member of the Committee or subcommittee, may
(A) postpone further proceedings when a record vote is ordered
on the question of approving a measure or matter or on adopting
an amendment; and (B) resume proceedings on a postponed
question at any time after reasonable notice. When proceedings
resume on a postponed question, notwithstanding any intervening
order for the previous question, an underlying proposition
shall remain subject to further debate or amendment to the same
extent as when the question was postponed.
(c) Archived Records. The records of the Committee at the
National Archives and Records Administration shall be made
available for public use in accordance with Rule VII of the
Rules of the House. The chairman shall notify the ranking
minority member of any decision, pursuant to clause 3 (b)(3) or
clause 4 (b) of the Rule, to withhold a record otherwise
available, and the matter shall be presented to the Committee
for a determination on the written request of any member of the
Committee. The chairman shall consult with the ranking minority
member on any communication from the Archivist of the United
States or the Clerk of the House concerning the disposition of
noncurrent records pursuant to clause 3(b) of the Rule.
Rule 8. Subcommittees.
(a) Establishment. There shall be such standing
subcommittees with such jurisdiction and size as determined by
the majority party caucus of the Committee. The jurisdiction,
number, and size of the subcommittees shall be determined by
the majority party caucus prior to the start of the process for
establishing subcommittee chairmanships and assignments.
(b) Powers and Duties. Each subcommittee is authorized to
meet, hold hearings, receive testimony, mark up legislation,
and report to the Committee on all matters referred to it.
Subcommittee chairmen shall set hearing and meeting dates only
with the approval of the chairman of the Committee with a view
toward assuring the availability of meeting rooms and avoiding
simultaneous scheduling of Committee and subcommittee meetings
or hearings whenever possible.
(c) Ratio of Subcommittees. The majority caucus of the
Committee shall determine an appropriate ratio of majority to
minority party members for each subcommittee and the chairman
shall negotiate that ratio with the minority party, provided
that the ratio of party members on each subcommittee shall be
no less favorable to the majority than that of the full
Committee, nor shall such ratio provide for a majority of less
than two majority members.
(d) Selection of Subcommittee Members. Prior to any
organizational meeting held by the Committee, the majority and
minority caucuses shall select their respective members of the
standing subcommittees.
(e) Ex Officio Members. The chairman and ranking minority
member of the Committee shall be ex officio members with voting
privileges of each subcommittee of which they are not assigned
as members and may be counted for purposes of establishing a
quorum in such subcommittees.
Rule 9. Opening Statements.
(a) Written Statements. All written opening statements at
hearings and business meetings conducted by the committee shall
be made part of the permanent record.
(b) Length. (1) At full committee hearings, the chairman
and ranking minority member shall be limited to 5 minutes each
for an opening statement, and may designate another member to
give an opening statement of not more than 5 minutes. At
subcommittee hearings, the subcommittee chairman and ranking
minority member of the subcommittee shall be limited to 5
minutes each for an opening statement. In addition, the full
committee chairman and ranking minority member shall each be
allocated 5 minutes for an opening statement for themselves or
their designees.
(2) At any business meeting of the Committee, statements
shall be limited to 5 minutes each for the chairman and ranking
minority member (or their respective designee) of the Committee
or subcommittee, as applicable, and 3 minutes each for all
other members. The chairman may further limit opening
statements for Members (including, at the discretion of the
Chairman, the chairman and ranking minority member) to one
minute.
Rule 10. Reference of Legislation and Other Matters.
All legislation and other matters referred to the Committee
shall be referred to the subcommittee of appropriate
jurisdiction within two weeks of the date of receipt by the
Committee unless action is taken by the full Committee within
those two weeks, or by majority vote of the members of the
Committee, consideration is to be by the full Committee. In the
case of legislation or other matter within the jurisdiction of
more than one subcommittee, the chairman of the Committee may,
in his discretion, refer the matter simultaneously to two or
more subcommittees for concurrent consideration, or may
designate a subcommittee of primary jurisdiction and also refer
the matter to one or more additional subcommittees for
consideration in sequence (subject to appropriate time
limitations), either on its initial referral or after the
matter has been reported by the subcommittee of primary
jurisdiction. Such authority shall include the authority to
refer such legislation or matter to an ad hoc subcommittee
appointed by the chairman, with the approval of the Committee,
from the members of the subcommittees having legislative or
oversight jurisdiction.
Rule 11. Managing Legislation on the House Floor.
The chairman, in his discretion, shall designate which
member shall manage legislation reported by the Committee to
the House.
Rule 12. Committee Professional and Clerical Staff Appointments.
(a) Delegation of Staff. Whenever the chairman of the
Committee determines that any professional staff member
appointed pursuant to the provisions of clause 9 of Rule X of
the House of Representatives, who is assigned to such chairman
and not to the ranking minority member, by reason of such
professional staff member's expertise or qualifications will be
of assistance to one or more subcommittees in carrying out
their assigned responsibilities, he may delegate such member to
such subcommittees for such purpose. A delegation of a member
of the professional staff pursuant to this subsection shall be
made after consultation with subcommittee chairmen and with the
approval of the subcommittee chairman or chairmen involved.
(b) Minority Professional Staff. Professional staff members
appointed pursuant to clause 9 of Rule X of the House of
Representatives, who are assigned to the ranking minority
member of the Committee and not to the chairman of the
Committee, shall be assigned to such Committee business as the
minority party members of the Committee consider advisable.
(c) Additional Staff Appointments. In addition to the
professional staff appointed pursuant to clause 9 of Rule X of
the House of Representatives, the chairman of the Committee
shall be entitled to make such appointments to the professional
and clerical staff of the Committee as may be provided within
the budget approved for such purposes by the Committee. Such
appointee shall be assigned to such business of the full
Committee as the chairman of the Committee considers advisable.
(d) Sufficient Staff. The chairman shall ensure that
sufficient staff is made available to each subcommittee to
carry out its responsibilities under the rules of the
Committee.
(e) Fair Treatment of Minority Members in Appointment of
Committee Staff. The chairman shall ensure that the minority
members of the Committee are treated fairly in appointment of
Committee staff.
(f) Contracts for Temporary or Intermittent Services. Any
contract for the temporary services or intermittent service of
individual consultants or organizations to make studies or
advise the Committee or its subcommittees with respect to any
matter within their jurisdiction shall be deemed to have been
approved by a majority of the members of the Committee if
approved by the chairman and ranking minority member of the
Committee. Such approval shall not be deemed to have been given
if at least one-third of the members of the Committee request
in writing that the Committee formally act on such a contract,
if the request is made within 10 days after the latest date on
which such chairman or chairmen, and such ranking minority
member or members, approve such contract.
Rule 13. Supervision, Duties of Staff.
(a) Supervision of Majority Staff. The professional and
clerical staff of the Committee not assigned to the minority
shall be under the supervision and direction of the chairman
who, in consultation with the chairmen of the subcommittees,
shall establish and assign the duties and responsibilities of
such staff members and delegate such authority as he determines
appropriate.
(b) Supervision of Minority Staff. The professional and
clerical staff assigned to the minority shall be under the
supervision and direction of the minority members of the
Committee, who may delegate such authority as they determine
appropriate.
Rule 14. Committee Budget.
(a) Administration of Committee Budget. The chairman of the
Committee, in consultation with the ranking minority member,
shall for the 114th Congress attempt to ensure that the
Committee receives necessary amounts for professional and
clerical staff, travel, investigations, equipment and
miscellaneous expenses of the Committee and the subcommittees,
which shall be adequate to fully discharge the Committee's
responsibilities for legislation and oversight.
(b) Monthly Expenditures Report. Committee members shall be
furnished a copy of each monthly report, prepared by the
chairman for the Committee on House Administration, which shows
expenditures made during the reporting period and cumulative
for the year by the Committee and subcommittees, anticipated
expenditures for the projected Committee program, and detailed
information on travel.
Rule 15. Broadcasting of Committee Hearings.
Any meeting or hearing that is open to the public may be
covered in whole or in part by radio or television or still
photography, subject to the requirements of clause 4 of Rule XI
of the Rules of the House. The coverage of any hearing or other
proceeding of the Committee or any subcommittee thereof by
television, radio, or still photography shall be under the
direct supervision of the chairman of the Committee, the
subcommittee chairman, or other member of the Committee
presiding at such hearing or other proceeding and may be
terminated by such member in accordance with the Rules of the
House.
Rule 16. Subpoenas Power.
The power to authorize and issue subpoenas is delegated to
the Chair of the full Committee, as provided for under clause
2(m)(3)(A)(i) of Rule XI of the Rules of the House of
Representatives. The Chair shall notify the ranking minority
member prior to issuing any subpoena under such authority. To
the extent practicable, the Chair shall consult with the
ranking minority member at least 72 hours in advance of a
subpoena being issued under such authority. The chairman shall
report to the members of the Committee on the issuance of a
subpoena as soon as practicable but in no event later than one
week after issuance of such subpoena.
Rule 17. Travel of Members and Staff.
(a) Approval of Travel. Consistent with the primary expense
resolution and such additional expense resolutions as may have
been approved, travel to be reimbursed from funds set aside for
the Committee for any member or any staff member shall be paid
only upon the prior authorization of the chairman. Travel may
be authorized by the chairman for any member and any staff
member in connection with the attendance of hearings conducted
by the Committee or any subcommittee thereof and meetings,
conferences, and investigations which involve activities or
subject matter under the general jurisdiction of the Committee.
Before such authorization is given there shall be submitted to
the chairman in writing the following: (1) the purpose of the
travel; (2) the dates during which the travel is to be made and
the date or dates of the event for which the travel is being
made; (3) the location of the event for which the travel is to
be made; and (4) the names of members and staff seeking
authorization.
(b) Approval of Travel by Minority Members and Staff. In
the case of travel by minority party members and minority party
professional staff for the purpose set out in (a), the prior
approval, not only of the chairman but also of the ranking
minority member, shall be required. Such prior authorization
shall be given by the chairman only upon the representation by
the ranking minority member in writing setting forth those
items enumerated in (1), (2), (3), and (4) of paragraph (a).
Rule 18. Website.
The chairman shall maintain an official Committee website
for the purposes of furthering the Committee's legislative and
oversight responsibilities, including communicating information
about the Committee's activities to Committee members and other
members of the House. The ranking minority member may maintain
an official website for the purpose of carrying out official
responsibilities, including communicating information about the
activities of the minority members of the Committee to
Committee members and other members of the House.
Rule 19. Conferences.
The chairman of the Committee is directed to offer a motion
under clause 1 of Rule XXII of the Rules of the House whenever
the chairman considers it appropriate.
Membership and Organization
ONE HUNDRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE
(Ratio 31-24)
GREG WALDEN, Oregon, Chairman
FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey, JOE BARTON, Texas, Vice Chairman
Ranking Member FRED UPTON, Michigan
BOBBY L. RUSH, Illinois JOHN SHIMKUS, Illinois
ANNA G. ESHOO, California MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Texas
ELIOT L. ENGEL, New York MARSHA BLACKBURN, Tennessee
GENE GREEN, Texas STEVE SCALISE, Louisiana
DIANA DeGETTE, Colorado ROBERT E. LATTA, Ohio
MICHAEL F. DOYLE, Pennsylvania CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS,
JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, Illinois Washington
G.K. BUTTERFIELD, North Carolina GREGG HARPER, Mississippi
DORIS O. MATSUI, California LEONARD LANCE, New Jersey
KATHY CASTOR, Florida BRETT GUTHRIE, Kentucky
JOHN P. SARBANES, Maryland PETE OLSON, Texas
JERRY McNERNEY, California DAVID McKINLEY, West Virginia
PETER WELCH, Vermont ADAM KINZINGER, Illinois
BEN RAY LUJAN, New Mexico H. MORGAN GRIFFITH, Virginia
PAUL TONKO, New York GUS M. BILIRAKIS, Florida
YVETTE D. CLARKE, New York BILL JOHNSON, Ohio
DAVID LOEBSACK, Iowa BILLY LONG, Missouri
KURT SCHRADER, Oregon LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana
JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, Massachusetts BILL FLORES, Texas
TONY CARDENAS, California SUSAN W. BROOKS, Indiana
RAUL RUIZ, California MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma
SCOTT H. PETERS, California RICHARD HUDSON, North Carolina
DEBBIE DINGELL, Michigan KEVIN CRAMER, North Dakota
TIM WALBERG, Michigan
MIMI WALTERS, California
RYAN A. COSTELLO, Pennsylvania
JOHN R. CARTER, Georgia
JEFF DUNCAN, South Carolina*
VACANCY**
*Tim Murphy, Pennsylvania, resigned from the Committee on Energy and
Commerce on October 21, 2017. JEFF DUNCAN, South Carolina, was elected
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce on October 24, 2017, pursuant
to H.Res. 579.
**Chris Collins, New York, resigned from the Committee on Energy and
Commerce on August 10, 2018. A vacancy exists on the Committee and
subcommittees for which he was a member.
Subcommittee Memberships and Jurisdiction
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
(Ratio 18-13)
MARSHA BLACKBURN, Tennessee,
Chairman
MICHAEL F. DOYLE, Pennsylvania LEONARD LANCE, New Jersey,
Ranking Member Vice Chairman
PETER WELCH, Vermont JOHN SHIMKUS, Illinois
YVETTE D. CLARKE, New York STEVE SCALISE, Louisiana
DAVID LOEBSACK, Iowa ROBERT E. LATTA, Ohio
RAUL RUIZ, California BRETT GUTHRIE, Kentucky
DEBBIE DINGELL, Michigan PETE OLSON, Texas
BOBBY L. RUSH, Illinois ADAM KINZINGER, Illinois
ANNA G. ESHOO, California GUS M. BILIRAKIS, Florida
ELIOT L. ENGEL, New York BILL JOHNSON, Ohio
G.K. BUTTERFIELD, North Carolina BILLY LONG, Missouri
DORIS O. MATSUI, California BILL FLORES, Texas
JERRY McNERNEY, California SUSAN W. BROOKS, Indiana
FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey KEVIN CRAMER, North Dakota
(Ex Officio) MIMI WALTERS, California
RYAN A. COSTELLO, Pennsylvania
VACANCY
GREG WALDEN, Oregon
(Ex Officio)
Jurisdiction: Electronic communications, both Interstate and
foreign, including voice, video, audio and data, whether transmitted by
wire or wirelessly, and whether transmitted by telecommunications,
commercial or private mobile service, broadcast, cable, satellite,
microwave, or other mode; technology generally; emergency and public
safety communications; cybersecurity, privacy, and data security; the
Federal Communications Commission, the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration, the Office of Emergency Communications in
the Department of Homeland Security; and all aspects of the above-
referenced jurisdiction related to the Department of Homeland Security.
Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection
(Ratio 14-10)
ROBERT E. LATTA, Ohio, Chairman
JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, Illinois, ADAM KINZINGER, Illinois,
Ranking Member Vice Chairman
BEN RAY LUJAN, New Mexico FRED UPTON, Michigan
YVETTE D. CLARKE, New York MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Texas
TONY CARDENAS, California LEONARD LANCE, New Jersey
DEBBIE DINGELL, Michigan BRETT GUTHRIE, Kentucky
DORIS O. MATSUI, California DAVID McKINLEY, West Virginia
PETER WELCH, Vermont GUS M. BILIRAKIS, Florida
JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, Massachusetts LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana
GENE GREEN, Texas MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma
FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey MIMI WALTERS, California
(Ex Officio) RYAN A. COSTELLO, Pennsylvania
JEFF DUNCAN, South Carolina
GREG WALDEN, Oregon
(Ex Officio)
Jurisdiction: Interstate and foreign commerce, including all trade
matters within the jurisdiction of the full committee; regulation of
commercial practices (the Federal Trade Commission), including sports-
related matters; consumer affairs and consumer protection, including
privacy matters generally; data security; consumer product safety (the
Consumer Product Safety Commission); product liability; motor vehicle
safety; and regulation of travel, tourism, and time.
Subcommittee on Energy
(Ratio 19-14)
FRED UPTON, Michigan, Chairman
BOBBY L. RUSH, Illinois, PETE OLSON, Texas,
Ranking Member Vice Chairman
JERRY McNERNEY, California JOE BARTON, Texas, Vice Chairman
SCOTT H. PETERS, California JOHN SHIMKUS, Illinois
GENE GREEN, Texas ROBERT E. LATTA, Ohio
MICHAEL F. DOYLE, Pennsylvania GREGG HARPER, Mississippi
KATHY CASTOR, Florida DAVID McKINLEY, West Virginia
JOHN P. SARBANES, Maryland ADAM KINZINGER, Illinois
PETER WELCH, Vermont H. MORGAN GRIFFITH, Virginia
PAUL TONKO, New York BILL JOHNSON, Ohio
DAVID LOEBSACK, Iowa BILLY LONG, Missouri
KURT SCHRADER, Oregon LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana
JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, Massachusetts BILL FLORES, Texas
G.K. BUTTERFIELD, North Carolina MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma
FRANK PALLONE Jr., New Jersey RICHARD HUDSON, North Carolina
(Ex Officio) KEVIN CRAMER, North Dakota
TIM WALBERG, Michigan
JEFF DUNCAN, South Carolina
GREG WALDEN, Oregon
(Ex Officio)
Jurisdiction: National energy policy; fossil energy; renewable
energy; nuclear energy; nuclear facilities; the Department of Energy;
the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission; synthetic and alternative fuels; energy conservation;
energy information; utility issues; interstate energy compacts; energy
generation, marketing, reliability, transmission, siting, exploration,
production, efficiency, cybersecurity, and ratemaking for all generated
power; pipelines; all laws, programs, and government activities
affecting energy matters, including all aspects of the above-referenced
jurisdiction related to the Department of Homeland Security.
Subcommittee on Environment
(Ratio 14-10)
JOHN SHIMKUS, Illinois, Chairman
PAUL TONKO, New York, DAVID McKINLEY, West Virginia,
Ranking Member Vice Chairman
RAUL RUIZ, California JOE BARTON, Texas
SCOTT H. PETERS, California MARSHA BLACKBURN, Tennessee
GENE GREEN, Texas GREGG HARPER, Mississippi
DIANA DeGETTE, Colorado PETE OLSON, Texas
JERRY McNERNEY, California BILL JOHNSON, Ohio
TONY CARDENAS, California BILL FLORES, Texas
DEBBIE DINGELL, Michigan RICHARD HUDSON, North Carolina
DORIS O. MATSUI, California KEVIN CRAMER, North Dakota
FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey TIM WALBERG, Michigan
(Ex Officio) EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER, Georgia
JEFF DUNCAN, South Carolina
GREG WALDEN, Oregon
(Ex Officio)
Jurisdiction: All matters related to soil, air, and water
contamination, including Superfund and the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act; the regulation of solid, hazardous, and nuclear wastes,
including mining, nuclear, oil, gas, and coal combustion waste; the
Clean Air Act and air emissions; emergency environmental response;
industrial plant security, including cybersecurity; the regulation of
drinking water (Safe Drinking Water Act), including underground
injection of fluids (e.g., deep well injection or hydrofracking); toxic
substances (Toxic Substances Control Act); noise; and all aspects of
the above-referenced jurisdiction related to the Department of Homeland
Security.
Subcommittee on Health
(Ratio 19-14)
MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Texas,
Chairman
GENE GREEN, Texas, BRETT GUTHRIE, Kentucky,
Ranking Member Vice Chairman
ELIOT L. ENGEL, New York JOE BARTON, Texas, Vice Chairman
JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, Illinois FRED UPTON, Michigan
G.K. BUTTERFIELD, North Carolina JOHN SHIMKUS, Illinois
DORIS O. MATSUI, California MARSHA BLACKBURN, Tennessee
KATHY CASTOR, Florida ROBERT E. LATTA, Ohio
JOHN P. SARBANES, Maryland CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS, Washington
BEN RAY LUJAN, New Mexico LEONARD LANCE, New Jersey
KURT SCHRADER, Oregon H. MORGAN GRIFFITH, Virginia
JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, Massachusetts GUS M. BILIRAKIS, Florida
TONY CARDENAS, California BILLY LONG, Missouri
ANNA G. ESHOO, California LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana
DIANA DeGETTE, Colorado SUSAN W. BROOKS, Indiana
FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma
(Ex Officio) RICHARD HUDSON, North Carolina
EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER, Georgia
VACANCY
GREG WALDEN, Oregon
(Ex Officio)
Jurisdiction: Public health and quarantine; hospital construction;
mental health; biomedical research and development; health information
technology, privacy, and cybersecurity; public health insurance
(Medicare, Medicaid) and private health insurance; medical malpractice
and medical malpractice insurance; the regulation of food, drugs, and
cosmetics; drug abuse; the Department of Health and Human Services; the
National Institutes of Health; the Centers for Disease Control; Indian
Health Service; and all aspects of the above-referenced jurisdiction
related to the Department of Homeland Security.
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
(Ratio 11-8)
GREGG HARPER, Mississippi,
Chairman
DIANA DeGETTE, Colorado, H. MORGAN GRIFFITH, Virginia,
Ranking Member Vice Chairman
JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, Illinois JOE BARTON, Texas, Vice Chairman
KATHY CASTOR, Florida MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Texas
PAUL TONKO, New York SUSAN W. BROOKS, Indiana
YVETTE D. CLARKE, New York TIM WALBERG, Michigan
RAUL RUIZ, California MIMI WALTERS, California
SCOTT H. PETERS, California RYAN A. COSTELLO, Pennsylvania
EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER, Georgia VACANCY
FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey GREG WALDEN, Oregon
(Ex Officio) (Ex Officio)
Jurisdiction: Responsibility for oversight of agencies,
departments, and programs related to the jurisdiction of the full
committee, and for conducting investigations.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Majority Committee Staff
Michael Bloomquist, Staff Director
Karen Christian, General Counsel
Ryan Long, Deputy Staff Director
Jordan Davis, Senior Advisor
Zachary Hunter, Communications
Director
Jennifer Barblan, Chief Counsel,
Oversight and Investigations
Robin Colwell, Chief Counsel,
Communications and Technology
Melissa Froelich, Chief Counsel,
Digital Commerce and Consumer
Protection
Mary Martin, Chief Counsel, Energy
and Environment
Joshua Trent, Chief Counsel,
Health
Jon Adame, Policy Coordinator,
Communications and Technology
Samantha Bopp, Staff Assistant
Adam ``Buck'' Buckalew,
Professional Staff Member
Daniel Butler, Legislative Clerk
Kelly Collins, Legislative Clerk
Sean Corcoran, Financial and
Administrative Coordinator
Gerald Couri, II, Deputy Chief
Counsel for Environment
David Demarco, Information
Technology Staff
Jordan Downs, Policy Coordinator,
Oversight and Investigations
Lamar Echols, Counsel
Wyatt Ellertson, Professional
Staff Member
Sean Farrell, Professional Staff
Member
Chuck Flint, Policy Coordinator,
Communications and Technology
Margaret Tucker Fogarty, Staff
Assistant
Adam Fromm, Director of Coalitions
and Outreach
Ali Fulling, Legislative Clerk
Theresa Gambo, Human Resources and
Office Administrator
Caleb Graff, Professional Staff
Member
Jay Gulshen, Legislative Associate
Brighton Haslett, Counsel
Brittany Havens, Professional
Staff Member
Jordan Haverly, Policy
Coordinator, Environment
Elena Hernandez, Press Secretary
Paul Jackson, Professional Staff
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Peter E. Kielty, Deputy General
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Ed Kim, Policy Coordinator, Health
Bijan Koohmaraie, Counsel
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Sarah Matthews, Press Secretary
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James ``JP'' Paluskiewicz,
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Evan Viau, Legislative Clerk
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Jessica Wilkerson, Professional
Staff Member
Everett Winnick, Director of
Information Technology
Gregory Zerzan, Counsel
Detailees
Kristine Fargotstein, FCC
Wayne Laufert, GPO
Christopher Wells, GPO
Minority Committee Staff
Jeff Carroll, Staff Director
Tiffany Guarascio, Deputy Staff
Director and Chief Health Advisor
Rick Kessler, Staff Director,
Energy and Environment and Senior
Policy Advisor
Chris Knauer, Staff Director,
Oversight and Investigations
Michelle Ash, Chief Counsel,
Commerce, Manufacturing, Trade
David Goldman, Chief Counsel,
Communications and Technology
Lee Una, Chief Counsel, Oversight
and Investigations
Tim Robinson, Chief Counsel
Andrew Souvall, Director of
Communications, Outreach and
Member Services
Jennifer Berenholz, Chief Clerk
Jacqueline Cohen, Senior Counsel
Ryan Skukowski, Senior Policy
Analyst
Lisa Goldman, Counsel
Jerry Leverich, Counsel
Arielle Woronoff, Counsel, Health
Waverly Gordon, Professional Staff
Member
Caitlin Haberman, Professional
Staff Member
Elizabeth Letter, Professional
Staff Member
Jean Fruci, Policy Advisor, Energy
and Environment
Rachel Pryor, Policy Advisor,
Health
Kimberlee Trzeciak, Policy
Advisor, Health
Tuley Wright, Policy Advisor,
Energy and Environment
John Marshall, Policy Coordinator
Caroline Paris-Behr, Policy
Analyst
Alexander Ratner, Policy Analyst
Samantha Satchell, Policy Analyst
C.J. Young, Press Secretary
Matt Schumacher, Press Assistant
Jessica Martinez, Outreach and
Member Services Coordinator
David Cwiertny, Fellow, Energy and
Environment
Alexandrine Debianchi, Fellow,
Communications and Technology
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Elizabeth Ertel, Deputy Clerk
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Detailees
Ryan Gottschall, GAO
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Legislative and Oversight Activity
Summary of Committee Activities
Total Bills and Resolutions Referred to Committee................ 1,728
Public Laws...................................................... 54
Bills and Resolutions Reported to the House...................... 95
Hearings Held:
Days of Hearings............................................. 179
Full Committee........................................... 3
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology............ 26
Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. 27
Subcommittee on Energy................................... 34
Subcommittee on Environment.............................. 27
Subcommittee on Health................................... 37
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations............. 28
Hours of Sitting.............................................412:59
Full Committee........................................... 13:38
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology............ 58:09
Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. 52:06
Subcommittee on Energy................................... 83:48
Subcommittee on Environment.............................. 59:21
Subcommittee on Health................................... 95:48
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations............. 57:14
Legislative Markups:
Days of Markups.............................................. 36
Full Committee........................................... 13
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology............ 2
Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. 2
Subcommittee on Energy................................... 6
Subcommittee on Environment.............................. 5
Subcommittee on Health................................... 8
Hours of Sitting............................................. 93:14
Full Committee........................................... 63:12
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology............ 01:13
Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. 03:13
Subcommittee on Energy................................... 04:23
Subcommittee on Environment.............................. 04:35
Subcommittee on Health................................... 16:38
Business Meetings:
Days of Meetings............................................. 1
Full Committee........................................... 1
Hours of Sitting............................................. 01:16
Full Committee........................................... 01:16
Full Committee
OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES
Federal Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis: A Status Update on CARA
and Other Initiatives
On October 25, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Federal Efforts to Combat
the Opioid Crisis: A Status Update on CARA and Other
Initiatives.'' The purpose of the hearing was to provide a
status update and review implementation of existing legislation
and review other Federal efforts to address the opioid crisis
and additional steps Congress can take to augment those
efforts, and address new and emerging issues in the fight
against opioid abuse. The Committee received testimony from
Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration;
Elinore McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and
Substance Use, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration; Anne Schuchat, Principal Deputy Director,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Nora Volkow,
Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes
of Health; and Neil Doherty, Deputy Assistant Administrator,
Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration.
Facebook: Transparency and Use of Consumer Data
On April 11, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Facebook: Transparency and
Use of Consumer Data.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
discuss Facebook's business model and policies regarding the
use of consumer data. The Committee received testimony from
Mark Zuckerberg, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Facebook, Inc.
Twitter: Transparency and Accountability
On September 5, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Twitter: Transparency and
Accountability.'' The purpose of the hearing was to discuss
Twitter's business model and their policies regarding user-
generated content. The Committee received testimony from Jack
Dorsey, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Twitter, Inc.
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5,
United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications
Commission relating to ``Protecting the Privacy of Customers of
Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services''
PUBLIC LAW 115-22 (S.J. RES. 34)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the
Federal Communications Commission relating to ``Protecting the
Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications
Services.''
Summary
S.J. Res. 34 would provide that Congress disapproves the
rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission
relating to ``Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband
and Other Telecommunications Services'' (81 Fed. Reg. 87274
(December 2, 2016)), and such rule shall have no force or
effect.
Legislative History
S.J. Res. 34 was introduced by Senator Jeff Flake (AZ) on
March 7, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
On March 15, 2017, S.J. Res. 34 was discharged by petition,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the Senate
Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 16).
On March 23, 2017, S.J. Res. 34, was considered in the
Senate, and the resolution, without amendment, was passed by a
recorded vote of 50 yeas and 48 nays (Roll Call No. 94).
On March 28, 2017, S.J. Res. 34 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 230, and the joint
resolution, without amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of
215 yeas and 205 nays (Roll Call No. 202).
On March 30, 2017, S.J. Res. 34 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on April 3, 2017
(Public Law 115-22).
Kari's Law Act of 2017
PUBLIC LAW 115-127 (H.R. 582)
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require multi-
line telephone systems to have a configuration that permits
users to directly initiate a call to 9-1-1 without dialing any
additional digit, code, prefix, or post-fix, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 582 would require new telephone systems that have
multiple lines to allow callers to access 9-1-1 services
directly, without needing to dial any other numbers or codes.
This requirement would apply to entities that manufacture,
sell, lease, or install multi-line telephone systems, beginning
two years after the date of enactment. However, phones
installed before that effective date would not have to be
changed if the upgrade would require improving the system's
hardware or software.
Legislative History
H.R. 582 was introduced by Representative Louie Gohmert
(TX-01) on January 17, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On January 23, 2017, H.R. 582 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 408 yeas and 0 nays
(Roll Call No. 61).
On January 24, 2017, H.R. 582 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
On February 5, 2017, H.R. 582 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
On February 8 and 9, 2018, H.R. 582 was considered in the
House under a motion to suspend the Rules and concur in the
Senate amendment to H.R. 582, and the bill, without further
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On February 9, 2018, H.R. 582 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on February 16,
2018 (Public Law 115-127).
Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017
PUBLIC LAW 115-129 (S. 96, H.R. 460)
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure the
integrity of voice communications and to prevent unjust or
unreasonable discrimination among areas of the United States in
the delivery of such communications.
Summary
H.R. 460 would require intermediate providers of covered
voice communications to register with the Federal
Communications Commission and comply with service quality
standards set by the Commission. H.R. 460 also would require
that covered providers not use any intermediate provider that
does not register and meet such standards.
Legislative History
H.R. 460 was introduced by Representative David Young (IA-
03) on January 11, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On January 23, 2017, H.R. 460 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 24, 2017, H.R. 460 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill.
S. 96 was introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN) on
January 11, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation. S. 96 was the Senate companion
bill to H.R. 460.
On March 21, 2017, Senator John Thune (SD) reported S. 96,
without amendment, to the Senate with a written report (Report
115-6), and the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative
Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 19).
On August 3, 2017, S. 96 was considered in the Senate, and
the bill, without amendment, was passed by unanimous consent.
On February 8 and 9, 2018, S. 96 was considered in the
House under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill,
without further amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On February 14, 2018, S. 96 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on February 26, 2018 (Public
Law 115-129).
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-141 (DIVISION P OF H.R. 1625, H.R. 4986, H.R. 423, H.R.
588, H.R. 599, H.R. 1340, H.R. 1546, H.R. 1581, H.R. 2546, H.R. 2636,
H.R. 3347, H.R. 3995, H.R. 5236, H.R. 6394, AND POLICIES FROM H.R.
1814, H.R. 3685, H.R. 4109, H.R. 4795, H.R. 4798, H.R. 4839, H.R. 4800,
H.R. 4847)
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the
definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the
rewards program of the Department of State, and for other
purposes.
Summary
Division P of H.R. 1625 would reauthorize the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). The bill would maintain the
FCC's section 9 authority to assess regulatory fees and would
direct the agency to review and adjust its fee schedule every
two years. The bill also would amend title I of the
Communications Act to include several agency process reforms,
including consolidation and streamlining of redundant FCC
reports. Division P would include provisions to address
spoofing, broadband access for veterans, data collection for
mobile service coverage, 9-1-1 location accuracy, improving
access to communications during times of emergency, and
improving broadband coverage in Indian country. The bill also
would establish funds in the Treasury to pay broadcaster
relocation costs associated with the reorganization of
broadcast television spectrum under section 6402 of the Middle
Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1452).
Finally, the bill would identify licensed and unlicensed
spectrum to be made commercially available, facilitating
broadband deployment on Federal property, and ensuring the
timely consideration of streamlined broadband facility
applications.
Legislative History
H.R. 1625 was introduced by Representative Edward R. Royce
(CA-39) on March 20, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
On May 22, 2017, H.R. 1625 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On May 23, 2017, H.R. 1625 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
On February 12, 2018, Senator Bob Corker (TN) reported H.R.
1625, as amended, to the Senate without a written report, and
the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 311).
On February 28, 2018, H.R. 1625 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On March 22, 2018, H.R. 1625 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 796, and the bill, with a
House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, was passed by
a recorded vote of 256 yeas and 167 nays (Roll Call No. 127).
On March 22 and 23, 2018, H.R. 1625 was received and
considered in the Senate, and the bill, without further
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 65 yeas and 32 nays
(Roll Call No. 63).
On March 23, 2018, H.R. 1625 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill (Public Law 115-
141).
National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-233 (H.R. 2345)
To require the Federal Communications Commission to study
the feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember
dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and
mental health crisis hotline system.
Summary
H.R. 2345 would require the Federal Communications
Commission to coordinate with the Department of Veterans
Affairs and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration to study and report on the feasibility of
designating a N11 dialing code as a national suicide prevention
and mental health crises hotline system.
Legislative History
H.R. 2345 was introduced by Representative Chris Stewart
(UT-03) on May 3, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 2345 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Communications and Technology on May 5, 2017.
On March 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 2345.
On June 13, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2345 and
forwarded the bill, as amended, to the full Committee by a
voice vote.
On July 12, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2345 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On July 18, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2345, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-836),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
646).
On July 23, 2018, H.R. 2345 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a recorded vote of 379 yeas and 1 nay (Roll Call
No. 366).
On July 24, 2018, H.R. 2345 was received in the Senate and
read twice.
On August 1, 2018, H.R. 2345 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without amendment, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On August 3, 2018, H.R. 2345 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on August 14, 2018
(Public Law 115-233).
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-334 (H.R. 2)
To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural
and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through
fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2 would improve coordination of funding by the Rural
Utilities Service (RUS) with the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA), providing further
Congressional oversight to ensure that Federal dollars are
provided to communities that are most in need. These agencies
would report to Congress on the bandwidth challenges facing
rural providers in the modern content delivery marketplace.
H.R. 2 also would include provisions of H.R. 4881, the
Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, which would require the
FCC, working with the Department of Agriculture, to increase
broadband deployment and adoption in rural areas so ranchers
and farmers are able to improve their yields with increased
connectivity.
Legislative History
H.R. 2 was introduced by Representative Michael K. Conaway
(TX-11) on April 12, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Agriculture.
On May 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2018, H.R. 2 was considered in
the House pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 891, and the
bill, as amended, was defeated by a recorded vote of 198 yeas
and 213 nays (Roll Call No. 205).
On June 21, 2018, the motion to reconsider was agreed to by
a recorded vote of 233 yeas and 191 nays (Roll Call No. 283),
and the bill, as amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 213
yeas and 211 nays (Roll Call No. 284).
On June 21, 2018, H.R. 2 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 483).
On June 28, 2018, H.R. 2 was considered in the Senate, and
the bill, as amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 86 yeas
and 11 nays (Roll Call No. 143).
On July 18, 2018, the House agreed to a motion that the
House disagree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2 and request a
conference with the Senate thereon by unanimous consent.
On July 18, 2018, the Speaker appointed conferees. From the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Speaker appointed
Representative John Shimkus (IL-15), Representative Kevin
Cramer (ND-AL), and Representative Paul Tonko (NY-20) for
consideration of subtitles A and B of title VI, sections 6202,
6203, 6401, 6406, 6407, 6409, 6603, 7301, 7605, 8106, 8507,
9119, 9121, and 11101 of the House bill, and sections 6116,
6117, 6202, 6206, 6207, 6208, 6209, 6301, 6303, 7412, 9102,
9104, 9106, 9111, 9112, 9113, 12408, 12627, and 12628 of the
Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference.
On July 31, 2018, the Senate insisted on its amendment,
agreed to the request for a conference, and authorized the
Presiding Officer to appoint conferees agreed to in Senate by a
voice vote.
On August 1, 2018, the Senate appointed the following
conferees, Senator Pat Roberts (KS), Senator Mitch McConnell
(KY), Senator John Boozman (AR), Senator John Hoeven (ND),
Senator Joni Ernst (IA), Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI), Senator
Patrick J. Leahy (VT), Senator Sherrod Brown (OH), and Senator
Heidi Heitkamp (ND).
The conference met on September 5, 2018. The conference
report (H. Rept. 115-1072) was filed on December 10, 2018.
On December 11, 2018, the Senate agreed to the conference
report by a roll call vote of 87 yeas and 13 nays (Roll Call
No. 259).
On December 12, 2018, the conference report was considered
in the House pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1176, and
the conference report was agreed to by a roll call vote of 369
yeas and 47 nays (Roll Call No. 434).
On December 19, 2018, H.R. 2 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on December 20,
2018 (Public Law 115-334).
Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive
and Needless Obstacles to Wireless Act
S. 19
To provide opportunities for broadband investment, and for
other purposes.
Summary
S. 19 would authorize Federal agencies to implement various
programs and measures related to management of the
electromagnetic spectrum. It would direct Federal agencies to
prepare reports, develop information for firms that provide
telecommunications services, award prizes for advanced
technologies, and ensure that certain radio frequencies are
made available for commercial uses.
Legislative History
S. 19 was introduced by Senator John Thune (SD) on January
3, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
On March 21, 2017, Senator Thune reported S. 19 to the
Senate with a written report (Report 115-4), and the bill was
placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders
(Calendar No. 17).
On April 5, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on S. 19.
On August 4, 2017, S. 19 was considered in the Senate, and
the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Small Business Broadband Deployment Act
H.R. 288
To ensure that small business providers of broadband
Internet access service can devote resources to broadband
deployment rather than compliance with cumbersome regulatory
requirements.
Summary
H.R. 288 would modify certain regulatory policies adopted
by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the
obligation of small broadband providers to give consumers
information about the performance and cost of their services.
Under the FCC's current rules, broadband providers with 100,000
or fewer subscribers are exempt from certain reporting
requirements until December 16, 2016, at which time the
Commission plans to adopt final regulations on those
requirements. H.R. 288 would apply the exemption to providers
with 250,000 or fewer subscribers and would keep the exemption
in place for five years after the date of enactment. H.R. 288
also would direct the FCC to submit recommendations to Congress
on those policies.
Legislative History
H.R. 288 was introduced by Representative Greg Walden (OR-
02) on January 4, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce.
On January 10, 2017, H.R. 288 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 11, 2017, H.R. 288 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2017
H.R. 290
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for
greater transparency and efficiency in the procedures followed
by the Federal Communications Commission, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 290 would make a number of changes to the Federal
Communications Commission's (FCC) rulemaking procedures. H.R.
290 also would require the FCC to create a public database of
information about complaints made by consumers of
telecommunications services. Finally, H.R. 290 would exempt the
Universal Service Fund from provisions of the Antideficiency
Act through December 31, 2020.
Legislative History
H.R. 290 was introduced by Representative Greg Walden (OR-
02) on January 4, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce.
On January 23, 2017, H.R. 290 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 24, 2017, H.R. 290 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Anti-Spoofing Act of 2017
H.R. 423
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and
clarify the prohibition on provision of misleading or
inaccurate caller identification information, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 423 expands the prohibition against knowingly
transmitting misleading or inaccurate caller identification
information to apply to both persons outside the United States
if the recipient is within the United States, and text
messages. H.R. 423 also would apply existing caller
identification requirements for calls made using a
telecommunications service or IP-enabled voice service to
services interconnected with the public switched telephone
network and that furnish voice communications using resources
from the North American Numbering Plan; and transmissions from
a telephone facsimile machine, computer, or other device to a
telephone facsimile machine.
H.R. 423 would require the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) to update education materials that help
consumers identify scams and fraudulent activity that rely upon
misleading or inaccurate caller identification information, and
existing technologies that consumers can use to protect against
such fraud. Finally, H.R. 423 requires the Government
Accountability Office to report on FCC and FTC action taken to
combat the fraudulent provision of misleading or inaccurate
caller identification information and any recommendations to
combat the fraudulent provision of such information.
Legislative History
H.R. 423 was introduced by Representative Grace Meng (NY-
06) on January 10, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On January 23, 2017, H.R. 423 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 398 yeas and 5 nays
(Roll Call No. 24).
On January 24, 2017, H.R. 423 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 423 were included in H.R. 1625, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017
H.R. 555
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to amend
its rules so as to prohibit the application to amateur stations
of certain private land use restrictions, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 555 directs the Federal Communications Commission to
amend station antenna structure regulations to prohibit a
private land use restriction from applying to amateur radio
stations if the restriction precludes communications in an
amateur radio service, fails to permit a licensee of amateur
radio service to install and maintain an effective outdoor
antenna on property under its exclusive use or control, or is
not the minimum practicable restriction to accomplish the
lawful purposes of a community association seeking to enforce
the restriction.
Legislative History
H.R. 555 was introduced by Representative Adam Kinzinger
(IL-16) on January 13, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On January 23, 2017, H.R. 555 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 24, 2017, H.R. 555 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act
H.R. 588
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct
a study on network resiliency during times of emergency, and
for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 588 would direct the Federal Communications Commission
to study ways to enhance access to telecommunications services
during emergencies when mobile service is unavailable. The bill
also would redefine the term ``essential service provider''
explicitly to include certain telecommunication mediums, such
as Internet and cable services, in a list of entities that
provide essential services.
Legislative History
H.R. 588 was introduced by Representative Frank Pallone,
Jr. (NJ-06) on January 17, 2017, and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce.
On January 23, 2017, H.R. 588 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 24, 2017, H.R. 588 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 588 were included in H.R. 1625, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2017
H.R. 599
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to consolidate the
reporting obligations of the Federal Communications Commission
in order to improve congressional oversight and reduce
reporting burdens.
Summary
H.R. 599 consolidates eight separate reports of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) into a single comprehensive
report with a focus on intermodal competition, deploying
communications capabilities to unserved communities, and
eliminating regulatory barriers. By consolidating these
reports, the bill would reduce the reporting burdens on the FCC
while encouraging the agency to analyze competition in the
marketplace. H.R. 599 also eliminates twelve outdated reports,
including references to reports repealed more than a decade ago
and a report on competition between telegraph companies and
telephone companies.
Legislative History
H.R. 599 was introduced by Representative Steve Scalise
(LA-01) on January 23, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On January 23, 2017, H.R. 599 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 24, 2017, H.R. 599 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 599 were included in H.R. 1625, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act
H.R. 2479
To rebuild and modernize the Nation's infrastructure to
expand access to broadband internet, rehabilitate drinking
water infrastructure, modernize the electric grid and energy
supply infrastructure, redevelop brownfields, strengthen health
care infrastructure, create jobs, protect public health and the
environment, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2479 would establish a program at the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration to expand
access to broadband for communities throughout the United
States that protects consumer privacy and promotes network
security. The bill also would authorize $40 billion for
broadband deployment; of which 75 percent would be distributed
to private entities to deploy broadband in unserved areas
through a reverse auction mechanism. The remaining 25 percent
would be distributed to States for distribution to private
entities through a statewide reverse auction for broadband
deployment in unserved and underserved areas and for the
deployment of Next Generation 911.
Legislative History
H.R. 2479 was introduced by Representative Frank Pallone,
Jr. (NJ-06) on May 17, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology, Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, Committee on Ways and Means, and Committee on
Natural Resources.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 2479.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017
H.R. 2903
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to
promulgate regulations that establish a national standard for
determining whether mobile and broadband services available in
rural areas are reasonably comparable to those services
provided in urban areas.
Summary
H.R. 2903 would direct the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) to promulgate rules to establish a national
standard for determining whether rural areas have reasonably
comparable wireless and broadband services to services provided
in urban areas. To determine whether rural areas have
reasonably comparable coverage, H.R. 2903 would require the FCC
to gather data on the average signal strengths and speeds of
commercial mobile service and commercial mobile data service,
and broadband Internet access services in the twenty most
populous metropolitan statistical areas. The FCC would test
whether the service in rural areas meets or exceeds these
averages as the basis of whether they are underserved.
Legislative History
H.R. 2903 was introduced by Representative David B.
McKinley (WV-01) on June 15, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2903 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on June 16, 2017.
On March 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 2903.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act of 2017
H.R. 3787
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for
streamlined procedures for waiver petitions seeking relief for
small entities from regulations issued by the Federal
Communications Commission, to require the Commission to defer
the application of new regulations to small entities, and for
other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3787 would direct the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) to complete a rulemaking to establish
streamlined procedures for small entities regarding filing,
consideration, and resolution of a petition before the
Commission within six months. The bill also would direct the
FCC to review all its regulations to determine whether there is
good cause to grant relief to some or all small entities.
Legislative History
H.R. 3787 was introduced by Representative Robert E. Latta
(OH-05) on September 14, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3787 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology on September 15, 2017.
On March 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 3787.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business
Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and
Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND Act
H.R. 3994
To establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and
Growth, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3994 would establish an Office of Internet
Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration. The Office of Internet Connectivity
and Growth would coordinate and track Federal funding for
broadband across all agencies. This office would streamline the
process of applying for Federal funding for projects that
expand broadband access.
Legislative History
H.R. 3994 was introduced by Representative Paul Tonko (NY-
20) on October 6, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 3994 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Communications and Technology on October 13, 2017.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 3994.
On June 13, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3994 and
forwarded the bill, as amended, to the full committee by a
voice vote.
On July 12, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3994 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On July 18, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2345, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-
841), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 650).
On July 23, 2018, H.R. 3994 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On July 24, 2018, H.R. 3994 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2017
H.R. 4287
To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and
innovation program to make available loans, loan guarantees,
and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of
broadband infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4287 would create a Broadband Infrastructure Finance
and Innovation program at the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA) to provide loans to State and
local entities for broadband infrastructure projects. The bill
would require the NTIA Administrator to report to Congress on
the financial performance of projects funded under the program
every two years.
Legislative History
H.R. 4287 was introduced by Representative Ben Ray Lujan
(NM-03) on November 7, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4287 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology on November 10, 2017.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4287.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Communications Facilities Deployment on Federal Property Act of 2018
H.R. 4795
To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act
of 2012 to promote communications facilities deployment on
Federal property, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4795 would require executive agencies to use common
application forms and cost-based application fees for
easements, rights-of-way, and lease requests, and master
contracts for placement of communications facility
installations on Federal property.
Legislative History
H.R. 4795 was introduced by Representative Mimi Walters
(CA-45) on January 16, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4795 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on January 19,
2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4795.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Inventory of Assets for Communications Facilities Act of 2018
H.R. 4798
To provide for an inventory of Federal assets on which a
communications facility could be constructed or that could
otherwise be made available for use in connection with the
construction or operation of a communications facility or
provision of communications service.
Summary
H.R. 4798 would require the General Services Administration
to coordinate with the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration to ensure Federal agencies include
an inventory of assets that can be used to attach or install
broadband infrastructure. This inventory would be available to
communications providers and include a description of assets,
their locations, and a point of contact from each agency for
more information on a given asset.
Legislative History
H.R. 4798 was introduced by Representative Chris Collins
(NY-27) on January 16, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4798 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on January 19,
2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4798.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Streamlining and Expediting Approval for Communications Technologies
Act
H.R. 4802
To track applications to locate or modify communications
facilities on Federal real property, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4802 would require the senior real property officer of
covered agencies to track, record, and report on specified data
on the applications to locate or modify communications
facilities on covered Federal assets. This data would include
the number of applications submitted, the number of
applications approved or denied (including the reason for any
denial), and the amount of time and money spent by an agency
reviewing applications. Each agency's senior real property
officer would be required to report annually to the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on its
progress, and NTIA would report to Congress.
Legislative History
H.R. 4802 was introduced by Representative Adam Kinzinger
(IL-16) on January 16, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committee on Oversight and Reform and Committee on Energy and
Commerce. H.R. 4802 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Communications and Technology on January 19, 2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4802.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Making Available Plans To Promote Investment in Next Generation
Networks Without Overbuilding and Waste Act of 2018
H.R. 4810
To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for
Communications and Information to carry out activities relating
to the development and maintenance of a broadband inventory map
through the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration and not through an agreement with any other
agency.
Summary
H.R. 4810 would direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce
for Communications and Information to conduct a national
broadband map and reaffirm the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration's authority to conduct the national
broadband map, which was established in the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Legislative History
H.R. 4810 was introduced by Representative Bill Johnson
(OH-06) on January 17, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4810 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology on January 19, 2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4810.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Wireless Internet Focus on Innovation in Spectrum Technology for
Unlicensed Deployment Act or the WIFI STUDy Act
H.R. 4813
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to
conduct a study to evaluate the role of unlicensed spectrum in
offloading broadband traffic, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4813 would direct the Government Accountability Office
to conduct a study on the complementary role of unlicensed
spectrum in assisting with internet traffic management, and the
potential for Gigabit Wi-Fi service in spectrum bands below 6
GHz.
Legislative History
H.R. 4813 was introduced by Representative Ryan A. Costello
(PA-22) on January 17, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4813 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology on January 19, 2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4813.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Community Broadband Act of 2018
H.R. 4814
To amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve and
protect the ability of local governments to provide broadband
capability and services.
Summary
H.R. 4814 would provide that no State statute, regulation,
or other legal requirement may prohibit a local government from
being a public provider of advanced telecommunications services
and would require public providers that regulate competing
private providers of advanced telecommunications services to do
so without discrimination.
Legislative History
H.R. 4814 was introduced by Representative Anna G. Eshoo
(CA-18) on January 17, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4814 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology on January 19, 2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4814.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Promoting Exchanges for Enhanced Routing of Information so Networks are
Great Act of 2018 or the PEERING Act of 2018
H.R. 4817
To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for
Communications and Information to make grants for the
establishment or expansion of internet exchange facilities, and
for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4817 would authorize a matching grant program through
the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
to promote peering centers where none exist, or to help an
existing center expand if it is the only such facility in a
core-based statistical era. The legislation also would
authorize eligible recipients under the Universal Service
Fund's E-Rate program and Telehealth program to use such funds
to contract with a broadband provider to obtain a connection to
a peering facility, or to pay costs of maintaining a point of
presence at a peering facility.
Legislative History
H.R. 4817 was introduced by Representative Billy Long (MO-
07) on January 17, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4817 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology on January 19, 2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4817.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Restoring Economic Strength and Telecommunications Operations by
Releasing Expected Dollars Act of 2018 or the RESTORED Act of 2018
H.R. 4832
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that an
eligible telecommunications carrier may use high cost universal
service support to aid in the restoration of telecommunications
capabilities in an area in which the President has declared a
major disaster or emergency and may elect to receive an advance
payment of such support.
Summary
H.R. 4832 would permit companies eligible for funds under
the Universal Service Fund's High Cost program to elect up to a
7-month advance payment of such funds to aid in the restoration
of services in Presidentially declared disaster areas.
Legislative History
H.R. 4832 was introduced by Representative Kevin Cramer
(ND) on January 18, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4832 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology on January 19, 2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4832.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband
Infrastructure Act of 2018
H.R. 4842
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that the
Federal Communications Commission is not required to perform
any review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
or division A of subtitle III of Title 54, United States Code,
as a condition of permitting the placement and installation of
a communications facility, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4842 would exempt broadband facilities from
environmental and historic preservation reviews on Federal
property that have already granted another communications
facility on the same property. The legislation also would
exempt broadband facilities that meet certain parameters from
environmental and historic preservation reviews in existing
rights of way. The legislation would exempt expansion of
broadband facilities from environmental and historic
preservation reviews if the expansion of the broadband facility
is no more than 30 feet in any direction.
Legislative History
H.R. 4842 was introduced by Representative John Shimkus
(IL-18) on January 18, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Natural Resources. H.R. 4842 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology on January 19, 2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4842.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2018
H.R. 4845
To provide that the Federal Communications Commission and
communications service providers regulated by the Commission
under the Communications Act of 1934 shall not be subject to
certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act with respect to
the construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications
facilities following a major disaster or an emergency declared
by the President, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4845 would provide a 5-year categorical exclusion from
environmental and historical reviews for communications
facilities in Presidentially declared disaster areas to aid the
replacement and improvements to such facilities.
Legislative History
H.R. 4845 was introduced by Representative Peter Olson (TX-
22) on January 19, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Natural Resources. H.R. 4845 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology on January 26, 2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4845.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act
H.R. 4847
To streamline the process for consideration of applications
for the placement of communications facilities on certain
Federal lands, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4847 would direct the Secretaries of Interior and
Agriculture to issue regulations within one year to streamline
applications processes to locate or modify communications
facilities on public lands. The legislation also would amend
section 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation
Act (47 U.S.C. 1455) to institute a shot clock by which
applications must be granted or denied. An application would be
deemed granted if the agency fails to grant or deny within the
allotted time. Additionally, the legislation would require a
Government Accountability Office report evaluating accuracy and
reliability data collected for the national broadband map.
Legislative History
H.R. 4847 was introduced by Representative Susan W. Brooks
(IN-05) on January 19, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committee on Agriculture, Committee on Natural Resources, and
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4847 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on January 26,
2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4847.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Clearing Local Impediments Makes Broadband Open to New Competition and
Enhancements
H.R. 4858
To clarify section 224 of the Communications Act of 1934 as
not limiting the ability of a State to adopt a one touch make
ready policy for pole attachments, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4858 would clarify that neither section 224 of the
Communications Act nor rules promulgated by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) limit the ability of a State to
adopt a one touch make ready policy with respect to pole
attachments. The legislation would require the FCC to publish
model language and recommended best practices.
Legislative History
H.R. 4858 was introduced by Representative Anna G. Eshoo
(CA-18) on January 19, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4858 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology on January 26, 2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4858.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018
H.R. 4881
To require the Federal Communications Commission to
establish a task force for reviewing the connectivity and
technology needs of precision agriculture in the United States.
Summary
H.R. 4881 would direct the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) to establish the Task Force for Reviewing the
Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in
the United States to recommend rules and steps the FCC should
take to expand broadband Internet access to unserved
agricultural land and to report annually to the FCC. The task
force would terminate on January 1, 2025.
Legislative History
H.R. 4881 was introduced by Representative Robert E. Latta
(OH-05) on January 25, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4881 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology on January 26, 2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H.R. 4881.
On June 13, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4881 and
forwarded the bill, as amended, to the full Committee by a
voice vote.
On July 12, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4881 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On July 18, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 4881, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-
837), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 647).
On July 23, 2018, H.R. 4881 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a recorded vote of 378 yeas and 4 nays (Roll Call
No. 367).
On July 24, 2018, H.R. 4881 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 4881 were included in H.R. 2, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services Act
of 2018 or the RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018
H.R. 4986
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reauthorize
appropriations for the Federal Communications Commission, and
for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4986 would reauthorize the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC). The bill would maintain the FCC's section 9
authority to assess regulatory fees and would direct the agency
to review and adjust, as necessary, its fee schedule every two
years. The bill also would amend title I of the Communications
Act to include several agency process reforms. H.R. 4986 would
include provisions to address spoofing, broadband access for
veterans, data collection for mobile service coverage, 9-1-1
location accuracy, improving access to communications during
times of emergency, and improving broadband coverage in Indian
country. The bill would consolidate and streamlines redundant
FCC reports. The bill also would establish funds in the
Treasury to pay broadcaster relocation costs associated with
the reorganization of broadcast television spectrum under
section 6402 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation
Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1452).
Legislative History
On July 25, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To
amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reauthorize
appropriations for the Federal Communications Commission, to
provide for certain procedural changes to the rules of the
Commission to maximize opportunities for public participation
and efficient decision-making, and for other purposes.''
On October 11, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology met in open markup session to consider the
discussion draft and forwarded the bill, as amended, to the
full committee by a voice vote.
H.R. 4986 was introduced by Representative Marsha Blackburn
(TN-07) on February 8, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and Committee on Oversight
and Government Reform. H.R. 4986 was similar to the discussion
draft.
On February 14, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4986 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a voice vote.
On March 6, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 4986, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-587,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 445).
On March 6, 2018, H.R. 4986 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On March 7, 2018, H.R. 4986 was received in the Senate,
read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill. Provisions similar
to H.R. 4986 were included in H.R. 1625 as division P, which is
discussed elsewhere in this report.
National Non-Emergency Mobile Number Act
H.R. 5700
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the
Federal Communications Commission to designate a national
dialing short code for users of mobile voice service to reach
public safety personnel in critical, but non-emergency,
circumstances.
Summary
H.R. 5700 would require the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) to designate a national dialing short code for
users of mobile voice service to reach public safety personnel
in critical, but non-emergency, circumstances. The FCC must
consult with State departments of transportation, mobile voice
service providers, and public safety representatives.
Legislative History
H.R. 5700 was introduced by Representative Susan W. Brooks
(IN-05) on May 8, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 5700 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Communications and Technology on May 11, 2018.
On September 26, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications
and Technology held a hearing on H.R. 5700.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement (PIRATE) Act
H.R. 5709
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for
enhanced penalties for pirate radio, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5709 would give the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) additional authority to issue fines on any person who
willfully and knowingly broadcasts radio transmissions over AM
or FM frequencies without a license from the FCC or without
complying with unlicensed operations rules defined by the
Commission. The bill would give the FCC additional tools to
enforce penalties against pirate stations by raising the fine
for rule violations to $100,000 dollars per day per violation,
up to a maximum of $2,000,000 dollars.
Legislative History
On March 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on a discussion draft entitled
``Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement (PIRATE)
Act.''
H.R. 5709 was introduced by Representative Leonard Lance
(NJ-07) on May 8, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 5709 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Communications and Technology on May 11, 2018. H.R. 5709 was
similar to the discussion draft.
On June 13, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5709 and
forwarded the bill, as amended, to the full committee by a
voice vote.
On July 12, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5709 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On July 18, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5709, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-
843), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 652).
On July 23, 2018, H.R. 5709 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On July 23, 2018, H.R. 5709 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Anti-Swatting Act of 2018
H.R. 6003
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for
enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or
inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to
trigger an emergency response.
Summary
H.R. 6003 would increase criminal penalties against those
who intentionally transmit false or misleading caller ID
information to Public Safety Answering Points with an intent to
trigger an emergency response from law enforcement and first
responders when there is no threat to life, health, or
property. The bill also would direct a court to order anyone
convicted of such a violation to reimburse law enforcement,
government agencies, and any private organization that responds
to such a call with emergency services for any expenses
incurred.
Legislative History
H.R. 6003 was introduced by Representative Eliot L. Engel
(NY-16) on June 5, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the
Judiciary. H.R. 6003 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Communications and Technology on June 8, 2018.
On September 26, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications
and Technology held a hearing on H.R. 6003.
No further action was taken on the bill.
9-1-1 Fee Integrity Act
H.R. 6424
To amend the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act
of 1999, to clarify acceptable 9-1-1 obligations or
expenditures, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 6424 would direct the Federal Communications
Commission to issue final rules to prevent States from
diverting 9-1-1 taxes, fees, or charges from purposes and
functions related to 9-1-1 services and operational expenses.
Legislative History
H.R. 6424 was introduced by Representative Chris Collins
(NY-27) on July 18, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 6424 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology on July 20, 2018.
On September 26, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications
and Technology held a hearing on H.R. 6424.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal,
State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies
should be coordinated and reconciled to maximize the benefits of
broadband investment
H. RES. 687
Expressing the sense of the U.S. House of Representatives
that Federal, State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and
permitting policies should be coordinated and reconciled to
maximize the benefits of broadband investment.
Summary
H. Res. 687 would express the sense of the U.S. House of
Representatives that Federal, State, and local taxes, fees,
regulations, and permitting policies should be coordinated and
reconciled to maximize the benefits of broadband investment.
Legislative History
H. Res. 687 was introduced by Representative Gus M.
Bilirakis (FL-12) on January 11, 2018, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the
Committee on Ways and Means. H. Res. 687 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on January 12,
2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H. Res. 687.
No further action was taken on the resolution.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any
infrastructure legislation that provides Federal funds to wireless
broadband providers to promote wireless broadband deployment should
prioritize funds for wireless broadband providers in States that have
enacted streamlined siting requirements for small cells
H. RES. 689
Expressing the sense of the U.S. House of Representatives
that any infrastructure legislation that provides Federal funds
to wireless broadband providers to promote wireless broadband
deployment should prioritize funds for wireless broadband
providers in States that have enacted streamlined siting
requirements for small cells.
Summary
H. Res. 689 would express the sense of the U.S. House of
Representatives that any infrastructure legislation that
provides Federal funds to wireless broadband providers to
promote wireless broadband deployment should prioritize funds
for wireless broadband providers in States that have enacted
streamlined siting requirements for small cells.
Legislative History
H. Res. 689 was introduced by Representative Richard Hudson
(NC-08) on January 11, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H. Res. 689 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on January 12,
2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H. Res. 689.
No further action was taken on the resolution.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no Federal
funds granted, awarded, or loaned pursuant to any legislation,
infrastructure-specific or otherwise, should be used to fund the
construction, improvement, or acquisition of broadband facilities or
service in areas where there is an existing broadband provider that
meets certain minimum standards
H. RES. 690
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
no Federal funds granted, awarded, or loaned pursuant to any
legislation, infrastructure-specific or otherwise, should be
used to fund the construction, improvement, or acquisition of
broadband facilities or service in areas where there is an
existing broadband provider that meets certain minimum
standards.
Summary
H. Res. 690 would express the sense of the U.S. House of
Representatives that no Federal funds granted, awarded, or
loaned pursuant to any legislation, infrastructure-specific or
otherwise, should be used to fund the construction,
improvement, or acquisition of broadband facilities or service
in areas where there is an existing broadband provider that
meets certain minimum standards.
Legislative History
H. Res. 690 was introduced by Representative Leonard Lance
(NJ-07) on January 11, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H. Res. 690 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on January 12,
2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H. Res. 690.
No further action was taken on the resolution.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any
infrastructure legislation to promote broadband internet access or
communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and
communications facilities in a competitively and technologically
neutral manner
H. RES. 691
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
any infrastructure legislation to promote broadband internet
access or communications facilities deployment should treat all
broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and
technologically neutral manner.
Summary
H. Res. 691 would express the sense of the U.S. House of
Representatives that infrastructure legislation for broadband
internet access or communications facilities deployment should
treat all broadband and communications facilities in a
competitively and technologically neutral manner.
Legislative History
H. Res. 691 was introduced by Representative Robert E.
Latta (OH-05) on January 11, 2018, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Res. 691 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on January
12, 2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H. Res. 691.
No further action was taken on the resolution.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that with respect
to any study required to be conducted by the Federal Communications
Commission, or any entity regulated by the Commission under the Federal
Communications Act of 1934, under the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969 or division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code
(formerly known as the National Historic Preservation Act), for the
provision of broadband infrastructure, the area to be studied should be
limited to the area of impact
H. RES. 701
Expressing the sense of the U.S. House of Representatives
that with respect to any study required to be conducted by the
Federal Communications Commission, or any entity regulated by
the Commission under the Federal Communications Act of 1934,
under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or division
A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (formerly
known as the National Historic Preservation Act), for the
provision of broadband infrastructure, the area to be studied
should be limited to the area of impact.
Summary
H. Res. 701 would express the sense of the U.S. House of
Representatives that with respect to any study required to be
conducted by the Federal Communications Commission, or any
entity regulated by the Commission under the Federal
Communications Act of 1934, under the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 or division A of subtitle III of title 54,
United States Code (formerly known as the National Historic
Preservation Act), for the provision of broadband
infrastructure, the area to be studied should be limited to the
area of impact.
Legislative History
H. Res. 701 was introduced by Representative Bill Flores
(TX-17) on January 18, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Natural Resources. H. Res. 701 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology on January 19, 2018.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on H. Res. 701.
No further action was taken on the resolution.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Reauthorization Act of 2018
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration Organization Act to reauthorize appropriations
for the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration, and for other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would include a sense of Congress
stating that National Telecommunications and Information
Administration (NTIA) should work to ensure that the
multistakeholder model of Internet governance maintains the
security, stability, and resiliency of the Internet Domain Name
System (DNS), and that new laws and regulations around the
world do not undermine the WHOIS service.
The discussion draft also would require the Government
Accountability Office to study the capabilities of mobile
devices to provide more accurate location information to better
serve the needs of first responders and 9-1-1 call centers and
identify the capabilities and limitations of current location
technologies. The discussion draft also would reaffirm NTIA's
authority over broadband mapping and the need for NTIA funding
to facilitate more accurate, granular maps of broadband
coverage with input from the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and other Federal resources.
Additionally, the discussion draft would incorporate
provisions from H.R. 3994, the ACCESS BROADBAND Act, which
would establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth
to streamline and track Federal funding for broadband programs
at the FCC and across the Federal Government.
Finally, the bill would include a sense of Congress stating
that NTIA should coordinate a forward-looking response to
supply chain vulnerabilities existing in our communications
networks.
Legislative History
On June 26, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on a discussion draft entitled
``National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Reauthorization Act of 2018.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reauthorize appropriations
for the Federal Communications Commission, to provide for certain
procedural changes to the rules of the Commission to maximize
opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking,
and for other purposes
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reauthorize
appropriations for the Federal Communications Commission, to
provide for certain procedural changes to the rules of the
Commission to maximize opportunities for public participation
and efficient decisionmaking, and for other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would reauthorize the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and include a number of reforms
to improve the agency's process and fee structure. The
discussion draft would amend the FCC's fee collection authority
to reflect today's communications marketplace, creating parity
between the agency's application fee and regulatory fee
structure and allowing additional flexibility to amend the fee
schedule.
The discussion draft also would require the Commission to
establish rules and procedures governing FCC process to enhance
agency transparency and provide more accurate agency
performance measures. Finally, the discussion draft would
establish the independence of the FCC's Inspector General and
elevate the agency's Chief Information Officer.
Legislative History
On July 25, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To
amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reauthorize
appropriations for the Federal Communications Commission, to
provide for certain procedural changes to the rules of the
Commission to maximize opportunities for public participation
and efficient decisionmaking, and for other purposes.''
On October 11, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology met in open markup session to consider the
discussion draft and forwarded the bill, as amended, to the
full committee by a voice vote.
No further action was taken on the bill.
To facilitate the deployment of communications infrastructure by
providing for an inventory of Federal assets for use in connection with
such deployment, to streamline certain Federal approvals of
communications facilities, and for other purposes
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To facilitate the deployment of communications
infrastructure by providing for an inventory of Federal assets
for use in connection with such deployment, to streamline
certain Federal approvals of communications facilities, and for
other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would create an inventory of Federal
assets that can be used to attach or install broadband
infrastructure, require landholding agencies to use common
templates when leasing space for wireless broadband
attachments, and streamline processes for communications
facilities location applications at the Department of Interior
and the Forest Service.
Legislative History
On March 21, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``to
facilitate the deployment of communications infrastructure by
providing for an inventory of Federal assets for use in
connection with such deployment, to streamline certain Federal
approvals of communications facilities, and for other
purposes.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2017
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of broadband conduit installation in certain highway
construction projects, and for other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would require the Department of
Transportation, in conjunction with the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration and the
Federal Communications Commission, to evaluate whether
broadband conduits should be installed in any highway
construction project using Federal funds. If the evaluation
indicates that additional broadband capacity would be needed in
the next 15 years, the project must include the deployment of
broadband conduit. Further, the broadband conduit must be made
available by the States to any broadband provider at cost-based
rates and the availability of the broadband conduit must be
published in the National Broadband Map.
Legislative History
On March 21, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing on a discussion draft entitled
``Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2017.'' The discussion
draft was similar to H.R. 3805, Broadband Conduit Deployment
Act of 2015, introduced by Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18) during the
114th Congress.
No further action was taken on the bill.
OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES
Reauthorization of NTIA
On February 2, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Reauthorization of NTIA.''
The purpose of the hearing was to review the mission and
priorities of the U.S. National Telecommunications and
Information Administration. The Subcommittee received testimony
from Meredith Attwell Baker, President and CEO, CTIA; Anna M.
Gomez, Partner, Wiley Rein; and John M.R. Kneuer, President and
Founder, JKC Consulting.
Broadband: Deploying America's 21st Century Infrastructure
On March 21, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Broadband: Deploying
America's 21st Century Infrastructure.'' The purpose of the
hearing was to examine the challenges of broadband deployment
and how siting and permitting reforms may help close the
digital divide. The Subcommittee received testimony from Steven
Berry, President and CEO, Competitive Carriers Association;
LeRoy T. Carlson Jr., CEO, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.;
Michael Connors, Sub-Chief, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe; Bryan
Darr, CEO, Mosaik Solutions; Joanne S. Hovis, President, CTC
Technology and Energy; Thomas A. Murray, Founding and Managing
Member, Community Wireless Structures; and James W. Stegeman,
President, CostQuest Associates, Inc.
Realizing Nationwide Next-Generation 911
On March 29, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Realizing Nationwide Next-
Generation 911.'' The purpose of the hearing was to review the
transition to next generation 911 and the barriers to
completing that transition. The Subcommittee received testimony
from Mary Boyd, Vice-President, Regulatory Policy and External
Affairs, West Safety Services; Trey Forgety, Director of
Governmental Affairs, National Emergency Number Association;
Walt Magnussen, Director, Internet2 Technology Evaluation
Center, Texas A&M University; Barry Ritter, Executive Director,
Statewide 911 Board, Indiana; and Steve Souder, Former
Director, Fairfax County 911, Maryland Emergency Number Systems
Board.
Facilitating the 21st Century Wireless Economy
On April 5, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Facilitating the 21st
Century Wireless Economy.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
examine the impact of wireless services on economic growth and
to identify measures to facilitate further growth. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Scott Bergmann, Vice
President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA; Jared Carlson, Vice
President, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Ericsson;
Jennifer Manner, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs,
EchoStar Corporation and Hughes Network Systems; and Dave
Wright, Director, Regulatory Affairs and Network Standards,
Ruckus Wireless.
Future of Emergency Alerting
On May 17, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Future of Emergency
Alerting.'' The purpose of the hearing was to review current
emergency alerting systems and identify future improvements to
these systems. The Subcommittee received testimony from
Christopher Guttman-McCabe, CEO, CGM Advisors, LLC; Farrokh
Khatibi, Director of Engineering, Qualcomm Technology; and Sam
Matheny, Chief Technology Officer, National Association of
Broadcasters.
Promoting Security in Wireless Technology
On June 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Promoting Security in
Wireless Technology.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
examine security threats to wireless devices and networks. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Charles Clancy, Director
and Professor, Hume Center for National Security and
Technology, Virginia Tech; Kiersten Todt, Managing Partner,
Liberty Group Ventures, LLC; Bill Wright, Director, Government
Affairs and Senior Policy Counsel, Symantec; and Amit Yoran,
Chairman and CEO, Tenable Network Security.
Defining and Mapping Broadband Coverage in America
On June 21, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Defining and Mapping
Broadband Coverage in America.'' The purpose of the hearing was
to examine the mapping and collection of broadband access data
to identify broadband deployment needs. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Doug Brake, Senior Telecommunications
Policy Analyst, Information Technology and Innovation
Foundation; Bryan Darr, CEO, Mosaik Solutions; Brent Legg, Vice
President, Government Affairs, Connected Nation; Carol Mattey,
Principal, Mattey Consulting, LLC; and Robert Wack, President,
Westminster City Council, Westminster, Maryland.
Oversight and Reauthorization of the Federal Communications Commission
On July 25, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Oversight and
Reauthorization of the Federal Communications Commission.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to conduct oversight of the Federal
Communications Commission and review proposed legislation to
reauthorize the Commission. The Subcommittee received testimony
from Ajit Pai, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission;
Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner, Federal Communications
Commission; Michael O'Rielly, Commissioner, Federal
Communications Commission.
The Broadcast Incentive Auction: Update on Repacking Opportunities and
Challenges
On September 7, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications
and Technology held a hearing entitled ``The Broadcast
Incentive Auction: Update on Repacking Opportunities and
Challenges.'' The purpose of the hearing was to receive an
update on the status of the broadcast incentive auction
repacking process. The Subcommittee received testimony from
Scott Bergmann, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA;
Patrick Butler, CEO, America's Public Television Stations; Rick
Kaplan, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, National
Association of Broadcasters; Rebecca Murphy Thompson, Executive
Vice President and General Counsel, Competitive Carriers
Association; Lyn Plantinga, Vice President and General Manager,
NewsChannel5 Network; and Jim Tracy, Chairman, National
Association of Tower Erectors.
Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
On October 25, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of the Federal
Communications Commission.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
conduct oversight of the Federal Communications Commission. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Ajit Pai, Chairman,
Federal Communications Commission; Mignon Clyburn,
Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission; Michael
O'Rielly, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission;
Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission;
and Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner, Federal Communications
Commission.
Oversight of FirstNet: State Perspectives
On November 1, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of FirstNet:
State Perspectives.'' The purpose of the hearing was to conduct
oversight of the First Responder Network Authority. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Robert LeGrande, II,
Founder, the Digital Decision, LLC; Brian Moran, Secretary of
Public Safety and Homeland Security, Virginia; Michael Poth,
CEO, First Responder Network Authority; Christopher Sambar,
Senior Vice President, AT&T; and John Stevens, Statewide
Interoperability Coordinator, New Hampshire.
the Race to 5G and its Potential to Revolutionize American
Competitiveness
On November 16, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications
and Technology held a hearing entitled ``The Race to 5G and its
Potential to Revolutionize American Competitiveness.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to examine the barriers to 5G
deployment and the impact 5G will have when it is deployed. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Jonathan Adelstein,
President and CEO, Wireless Infrastructure Association; Coleman
Bazelon, Principal, The Brattle Group; David Broecker, CEO,
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute; Chris Pearson,
President, 5G Americas; and Shireen Santosham, Chief Innovation
Officer, San Jose, California.
Algorithms: How Companies' Decisions About Data and Content Impact
Consumers
On November 29, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications
and Technology and the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a joint hearing entitled ``Algorithms,
How Companies' Decisions About Data and Content Impact
Consumers.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine how
algorithms are used by companies to collect user data and how
consumers are impacted by its use of algorithms. The
Subcommittees received testimony from Omri Ben-Shahar,
Professor, University of Chicago Law School; Michael Kerns,
Professor and National Center Chair, Department of Computer and
Information Science, University of Pennsylvania; Kate Klonick,
Resident Fellow, Information Society Project, Yale Law School;
Laura Moy, Deputy Director, Privacy and Technology, Georgetown
University Law Center; Frank Pasquale, Professor, Francis King
Carey School of Law, University of Maryland; and Catherine
Tucker, Professor, Sloane School of Management, MIT.
Latest Developments in Combating Online Sex Trafficking
On November 30, 2017, the Subcommittee on Communications
and Technology held a hearing entitled ``Latest Developments in
Combating Online Sex Trafficking.'' The purpose of the hearing
was to examine tools available to help law enforcement combat
online sex trafficking. The Subcommittee received testimony
from Eric Goldman, Professor, School of Law, Santa Clara
University; Derri Smith, CEO, End Slavery Tennessee; Yiota
Souras, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, National
Center for Missing and Exploited Children; Russ Winkler,
Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Tennessee Bureau of
Investigation; and Ann Wagner, Member, U.S. House of
Representatives.
Closing the Digital Divide: Broadband Infrastructure Solutions
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Closing the Digital
Divide: Broadband Infrastructure Solutions.'' The purpose of
the hearing was to examine challenges and potential solutions
to promoting broadband infrastructure deployment. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Jonathan Spalter,
President and CEO, USTelecom; Brad Gillen, Executive Vice
President, CTIA; Matthew Polka, President and CEO, American
Cable Association; Shirley Bloomfield, CEO, NTCA The Rural
Broadband Association; Scott Slesinger, Legislative Director,
National Resources Defense Council; Joanne S. Hovis, President,
CTC Technology and Energy; and Elin Swanson Katz, Connecticut
Consumer Counsel.
Oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration
On March 6, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to review the management and budget
of the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration. The Subcommittee received testimony from David
Redl, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information,
Department of Commerce, and Administrator, National
Telecommunications and Information Administration.
From Core to Edge: Perspective on Internet Prioritization
On April 17, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``From Core to Edge:
Perspective on Internet Prioritization.'' The purpose of the
hearing was to examine how traffic is prioritized over
communications networks and the benefits of such
prioritization. The Subcommittee received testimony from
Richard Bennett, Founder, High Tech Forum; Peter Rysavy,
President, Rysavy Research, LLC; Paul Schroeder, Director,
Public Policy and Strategic Alliances, Aira Tech Corporation;
and Matt Wood, Policy Director, Free Press.
Telecommunications, Global Competitiveness, and National Security
On May 16, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Telecommunications, Global
Competitiveness, and National Security.'' The purpose of the
hearing was to examine vulnerabilities in domestic
communications supply chains and threats to global
competitiveness of vendors providing equipment that make up
such networks. The Subcommittee received testimony from Charles
Clancy, Director and Professor, Hume Center for National
Security and Technology, Virginia Tech; Samm Sacks, Senior
Fellow, Technology Policy Program, Center for Strategic and
International Studies; and Clete Johnson, Partner, Wilkinson
Barker Knauer, LLP.
Protecting Customer Proprietary Network Information in the Internet Age
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Protecting Customer
Proprietary Network Information in the Internet Age.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to examine the provisions of section
222 of the Communications Act in light of changes to the
communications marketplace. The Subcommittee received testimony
from Hance Haney, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute; Robert
McDowell, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute and former
Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission; and Laura Moy,
Deputy Director, Privacy and Technology, Georgetown Law Center.
Realizing the Benefits of Rural Broadband: Challenges and Solutions
On July 17, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Realizing the Benefits of
Rural Broadband: Challenges and Solutions.'' The purpose of the
hearing was to examine broadband deployment and the
opportunities that come with broadband access. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Justin Forde, Senior Director of
Government Relations, Midco; Tom Stroup, President, Satellite
Industry Association; John C. May, President, Ag Solutions and
Chief Information Officer, Deere & Company; Jenni Word,
Associate Administrator and Chief Nursing Officer, Wallowa
Memorial Hospital; Claude Aiken, President and CEO, Wireless
Internet Service Providers Association; and Suzanne Coker
Craig, former Commissioner, Town of Pinetops and Managing
Partner, CuriosiTees of Pinetops.
Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
On July 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of the Federal
Communications Commission.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
conduct oversight of the Federal Communications Commission. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Ajit Pai, Chairman,
Federal Communications Commission; Michael O'Rielly,
Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission; Brendan Carr,
Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission; and Jessica
Rosenworcel, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission.
State of the Media Marketplace
On September 27, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications
and Technology held a hearing entitled ``State of the Media
Marketplace.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine media
investment, content delivery, and consumer media consumption
trends. The Subcommittee received testimony from Craig Moffett,
Founder and Senior Research Analyst, MoffettNathanson; Ian
Olgeirson, Research Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence;
and Jeff Corwin, Wildlife Biologist; Executive Producer and
Host, Ocean Treks.
RAY BAUM'S Act: A Bipartisan Foundation for Bridging the Digital Divide
On December 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Communications
and Technology held a hearing entitled ``RAY BAUM'S Act: A
Bipartisan Foundation for Bridging the Digital Divide.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to examine the progress made in
implementing RAY BAUM'S Act. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Curtis LeGeyt, Executive Vice President,
Government Relations, National Association of Broadcasters; Tim
Donovan, Senior Vice President, Legislative Affairs,
Competitive Carriers Association; Jeff Cohen, Chief Counsel,
APCO International; and Bohdan Zachary, General Manager,
Milwaukee Public Broadcast Station.
Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection
LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
[Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of
2018]
PUBLIC LAW 115-254 (DIVISION E OF H.R. 302, H. RES. 1082)
To provide protections for certain sports medicine
professionals, to reauthorize Federal aviation programs, to
improve aircraft safety certification processes, and for other
purposes.
Summary
Division E of H.R. 302 would establish a Concrete Masonry
Products Board upon approval of a referendum by producers of
masonry products made from concrete (CMP). Funding for the
board's activities would be derived from revenues collected
from CMP manufacturers based on the number of masonry units
sold each year.
Legislative History
H.R. 302 was introduced by Representative Brett Guthrie
(KY-02) on January 5, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On January 9, 2017, H.R. 302 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 10, 2017, H.R. 302 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
On September 6, 2018, H.R. 302 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On September 6, 2018, H. Res. 1082 was considered in the
House under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the resolution
was passed, without amendment, by a recorded vote of 398 yeas
and 23 nays (Roll Call No. 407).
Upon the adoption of H. Res. 1082, the House was considered
to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 302, with the
Senate amendment thereto, and to have concurred in the Senate
amendment with an amendment.
On October 3, 2018, H.R. 302 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without further amendment, was passed by a
recorded vote of 93 yeas and 6 nays (Roll Call No. 320).
On October 4, 2018, H.R. 302 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on October 5, 2018
(Public Law 115-254).
Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017
H.R. 2651
To improve the integrity and safety of horseracing by
requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program
to be developed and enforced by an independent Horseracing
Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority.
Summary
H.R. 2651 would establish the Horseracing Anti-Doping and
Medication Control Authority as an independent non-profit
corporation with responsibility for developing and
administering an anti-doping and medication control program
for: (1) Thoroughbred, Quarter, and Standardbred horses that
participate in horse races that have a substantial relation to
interstate commerce, (2) such horse races, and (3) the
personnel engaged in the care, training, or racing of such
horses. H.R. 2651 would vest the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
with exclusive jurisdiction over all horse racing anti-doping
and medication control matters. The Authority and FTC's
jurisdiction would terminate if an interstate compact providing
for services consistent with such program is established within
five years after the program takes effect. The activities
established by the bill would be funded by an assessment placed
on State racing commissions.
Legislative History
H.R. 2651 was introduced by Representative Andy Barr (KY-
06) on May 25, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 2651 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection on May 26, 2017.
On June 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing on H.R. 2651.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research in Vehicle
Evolution Act or the SELF Drive Act
H.R. 3388, H.R. 3405, H.R. 3406, H.R. 3408, H.R. 3411, H.R. 3412, H.R.
3413, H.R. 3414, H.R. 3416, H.R. 3421, H.R. 3430, DISCUSSION DRAFT
ENTITLED ``RENEWING OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT ACT
(ROAD),'' DISCUSSION DRAFT ENTITLED ``MAXIMIZING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
RESEARCH AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF AUTOMATED VEHICLES ACT (MORE),''
DISCUSSION DRAFT ENTITLED ``DISABILITY MOBILITY ADVISORY COUNCIL ACT,''
DISCUSSION DRAFT ENTITLED ``IMPROVING MOBILITY ACCESS FOR UNDERSERVED
POPULATIONS AND SENIOR ADVISORY COUNCIL ACT,'' DISCUSSION DRAFT
ENTITLED ``HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE PRE-MARKET APPROVAL REDUCES
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE PEOPLE TO TRAVEL SAFELY ACT,'' DISCUSSION DRAFT
ENTITLED ``GUARDING AUTOMAKERS AGAINST UNFAIR ADVANTAGES REPORTED IN
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS ACT,'' DISCUSSION DRAFT ENTITLED ``MANAGING GOVERNMENT
EFFORTS TO MINIMIZE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OBSTRUCTION ACT''
To amend title 49, United States Code, regarding the
authority of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
over highly automated vehicles, to provide safety measures for
such vehicles, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3388 would clarify the Federal role in regulating
vehicles that can drive without a person controlling the
vehicle. Those vehicles are defined in the bill as Highly
Automated Vehicles (HAVs). The bill would require the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration to complete several
rulemakings, establish an advisory council on HAVs, and create
a publicly available database about manufacturers that receive
exemptions from current law. The bill would require vehicle
manufacturers to comply with cybersecurity plans and would make
manufacturers that fail to comply subject to civil penalties.
Legislative History
On June 23, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing on fourteen discussion
drafts regarding Highly Automated Vehicles.
H.R. 3388 was introduced by Representative Robert E. Latta
(OH-05) on July 25, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3388 was not referred to a
subcommittee.
On July 19, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection met in open markup session to consider the
discussion draft entitled ``Highly Automated Vehicle Testing
and Deployment Act of 2017'' and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On July 27, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3388 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
recorded vote of 54 yeas and 0 nays.
On September 5, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3388, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-
294), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 212).
On September 6, 2017, H.R. 3388 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On September 7, 2017, H.R. 3388 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017
H.R. 4311
To modernize and strengthen the Committee on Foreign
Investment in the United States to more effectively guard
against the risk to the national security of the United States
posed by certain types of foreign investment, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4311 would expand the scope of transactions
potentially reviewable by Committee on Foreign Investment in
the United States (CFIUS), including certain non-passive, non-
controlling investments in U.S. critical technology or critical
infrastructure companies, real estate purchases near sensitive
military installations, and transactions structured to evade
CFIUS review. The legislation also would allow CFIUS review of
any transaction whereby a U.S. critical technology company
would lend intellectual property and associated support to any
foreign person, such as in the case of a joint venture.
The bill would require parties to a transaction to submit a
notice to CFIUS if the transaction would allow a foreign person
in which a foreign government owns a voting interest of 25
percent or more, to obtain a voting interest of 25 percent or
more in a U.S. corporation (25/25 review), and additionally, in
such other circumstances as the Committee determines by rule.
The legislation also would add a host of new matters to the
list of national security concerns CFIUS is to consider, such
as the effect of the transaction on cybersecurity, whether the
transaction is likely to expose sensitive data about U.S.
citizens to foreign persons or governments (e.g. ID numbers or
genomic information), and whether the transaction could
facilitate fraudulent or criminal activity affecting U.S.
security. The legislation would allow CFIUS to exclude reviews
of certain transactions, such as those where other authorities,
such as export control requirements, are deemed adequate to
address national security concerns. The bill also would allow
CFIUS to exempt transactions involving U.S. allies. The
legislation also would establish a fund at the U.S. Treasury to
pay for CFIUS, authorize appropriations for such fund, and
allow CFIUS to charge user fees to companies in the proposed
transaction equal to the lesser of $300,000 or 1 percent of the
transaction's value.
Legislative History
H.R. 4311 was introduced by Representative Robert Pittenger
(NC-09) on November 8, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Committee on
Intelligence, Committee on Armed Services, and Committee on the
Budget. H.R. 4311 was referred to the Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer Protection on April 26, 2017.
On June 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing on H.R. 4311.
No further action was taken on the bill.
State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of IoT Act or the
SMART IoT Act
H.R. 6032
To direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study and
submit to Congress a report on the state of the internet-
connected devices industry in the United States.
Summary
H.R. 6032 would direct the Department of Commerce to study
and report on the state of the industry for internet-connected
devices. The study would include a survey of industry sectors
that develop internet-connected devices, the status of
industry-based standards, and a description of the ways
entities develop, use, and promote those devices. The study
also would include a list of Federal agencies with jurisdiction
over the industry and all Federal and industry-based
regulations, guidelines, and policies on internet-connected
devices that have been implemented. Finally, the report would
include recommendations for growing the economy through
advancing internet-connected devices.
Legislative History
On May 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing on a discussion draft
entitled ``State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of
IoT Act'' or the ``SMART IoT Act.''
H.R. 6032 was introduced by Representative Robert E. Latta
(OH-05) on June 7, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 6032 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection on June 8, 2018.
H.R. 6032 was similar to the discussion draft.
On June 13, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection met in open markup session to consider H.R.
6032 and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the full
committee by a voice vote.
On July 12, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 6032 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On November 2, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 6032, without amendment, to the House (H. Rept.
115-1003), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 784).
On November 28, 2018, H.R. 6032 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On November 29, 2018, H.R. 6032 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill.
OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES
Self-Driving Cars: Road to Deployment
On February 14, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce
and Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Self-Driving
Cars: Road to Deployment.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
discuss the testing and deployment of self-driving cars. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Mike Abelson, Vice
President of Global Strategy, General Motors; Joseph Okpaku,
Vice President of Public Policy, Lyft; Gill Pratt, Executive
Technical Advisor and CEO, Toyota Research Institute; and Nidhi
Kalra, Senior Information Scientist, RAND; Co-Director, Center
for Decision Making under Uncertainty; Professor, Pardee RAND
Graduate School.
Disrupter Series: Advanced Materials and Production
On March 15, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Disrupter Series:
Advanced Materials and Production.'' The purpose of the hearing
was to learn how new materials and advanced production methods
are affecting U.S. industries. The Subcommittee received
testimony from James M. Tour, Smalley Institute for Nanoscale
Science and Technology, Rice University; Kevin Murphy, Chairman
and CEO, Organovo Holdings Inc.; Shane Weyant, CEO and
President, Creative Pultrusions, Inc.; Hota GangaRao, Director,
Constructed Facilities Center, Director, Center for Integration
of Composites into Infrastructure, Professor, West Virginia
University; and Afsaneh Rabiei, Professor, Department of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State
University.
Disrupter Series: Smart Communities
On March 16, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Disrupter Series:
Smart Communities.'' The purpose of the hearing was to learn
how local governments are using new technology to address
community issues. The Subcommittee received testimony from Kyle
Chiseck, Director of Bureau Relations, Office of the Mayor,
Portland, Oregon; Jennifer Clark, Director, Center for Urban
Innovation, Associate Professor, School of Public Policy,
Georgia Institute of Technology; Jennifer Gallagher, Director,
Department of Public Service Columbus, Ohio; Alexander
Pazuchanics, Policy Advisor, Office of the Mayor, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania; Kurt J. Gruendling, Vice President of Marketing
and Business Development, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley
Telecom; and Brenna Berman, Commissioner and Chief Information
Officer, Chicago Department of Innovation and Technology.
Self-Driving Cars: Levels of Automation
On March 28, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Self-Driving
Cars: Levels of Automation.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
examine the levels of automation of self-driving cars. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Jeff Klei, President,
North America Automotive Divisions, Continental AG; Kay
Stepper, Vice President for Automated Driving and Driver
Assistance Systems, Robert Bosch LLC; Bill Gouse, Director of
Federal Programs, SAE International; and David Zuby, Executive
Vice President and Chief Research Officer, Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety.
Outdoor Recreation: Vast Impact of the Great Outdoors
On April 27, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Outdoor
Recreation: Vast Impact of the Great Outdoors.'' The purpose of
the hearing was to examine the social and economic impact of
outdoor recreation in the U.S. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Amy Roberts, Executive Director, Outdoor
Industry Association; Marc Berejka, Director of Government and
Community Affairs, REI; James Landers, Vice President of
Government Affairs, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association;
Jeremy Jones, Founder and President, Protect Our Winters;
Ginger Mihalik, Executive Director, Baltimore Chesapeake Bay
Outward Bound School, Outward Bound; Jeffrey Tooze, Vice
President, Global Customs and Trade, Columbia Sportswear.
Disrupter Series: Delivering to Consumers
On May 23, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Disrupter Series:
Delivering to Consumers.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
examine how new technologies have impacted delivery services.
The Subcommittee received testimony from Brian Wynne, President
and CEO, Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems
International; Bastian Lehmann, Founder and CEO, Postmates;
Shyam Chidamber, Chief Evangelist and Senior Advisory, Flirty;
and Harry J. Holzer, Professor, McCourt School of Public
Policy, Georgetown University.
Disrupter Series: Improving Consumer's Financial Options With FinTech
On June 8, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Disrupter Series:
Improving Consumer's Financial Options With FinTech.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to examine how new technologies
impact financial services offerings available to consumers and
businesses. The Subcommittee received testimony from Jeanne
Hogarth, Vice President, Center for Financial Services
Innovation; Javier Saade, Managing Director, Fenway Summer
Ventures; Christina Tetreault, Staff Attorney, Consumer Union;
and Peter Van Valkenburgh, Research Director, Coin Center.
Disrupter Series: Update on IOT Opportunities and Challenges
On June 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Disrupter Series:
Update on IOT Opportunities and Challenges.'' The purpose of
the hearing was to examine the opportunities and challenges the
Internet of Things offers businesses and consumers. The
Subcommittee received testimony from William S. Marras,
Executive Director and Scientific Director, Spine Research
Institute, Ohio State University; Gary D. Butler, Founder,
Chairman and CEO, Camgian Microsystems Corporation; Mark
Bachman, CTO and Co-Founder, Integra Devices; Peter B. Kosak,
Executive Director, Urban Active Solutions, General Motors
North America; Cameron Javdani, Director of Sales and
Marketing, Louroe Electronics; and Bill Kuhns, President,
Vermont Energy Control Systems LLC.
Oversight of the Equifax Data Breach: Answers for Consumers
On October 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce
and Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of
the Equifax Data Breach: Answers for Consumers.'' The purpose
of the hearing was to investigate the breach of consumer data
at Equifax, Inc. and discuss remedies for consumers. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Richard F. Smith, former
Chairman and CEO, Equifax, Inc.
21st Century Trade Barriers: Protectionist Cross-Border Data Flow
Policies' Impact on U.S. Jobs
On October 12, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce
and Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``21st Century
Trade Barriers: Protectionist Cross-Border Data Flow Policies'
Impact on U.S. Jobs.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
discuss the global digital economy's effect on the U.S. job
market and the potential challenges of cross-border data flows.
The Subcommittee received testimony from Victoria A. Espinel,
President and CEO, BSA--The Software Alliance; Dean C.
Garfield, President and CEO, Information Technology Industry
Council; Morgan Reed, President, ACT--The App Association; and
Jennifer Daskal, Associate Professor, Washington College of
Law, American University.
Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce
On November 1, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce
and Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Securing
Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to discuss Federal regulations and
private company best practices that help protect consumer
credit data. The Subcommittee received testimony from Francis
Creighton, President and CEO, Consumer Data Industry
Association; James Norton, Adjunct Lecturer, Zanvyll Krieger
School of Arts and Sciences, Johns Hopkins University; Anne P.
Fortney, Partner Emeritus, Hudson Cook; and Bruce Schneier,
Adjunct Lecturer, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard
University.
Perspectives on Mixed Martial Arts
On November 9, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce
and Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Perspectives
on Mixed Martial Arts.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
discuss the Federal and State regulation of mixed martial arts
and H.R. 44, the ``Muhamad Ali Expansion Act.'' The
Subcommittee received testimony from Randy Couture, President,
Xtreme Couture; Marc Ratner, Vice President of Regulatory
Affairs, UFC; Greg Sirb, Executive Director, Pennsylvania State
Athletic Commission; and Kristen Dams-O'Connor, Director, Brain
Injury Research Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount
Sinai.
Algorithms, How Companies' Decisions About Data and Content Impact
Consumers
On November 29, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce
and Consumer Protection and the Subcommittee on Communications
and Technology held a joint hearing entitled ``Algorithms, How
Companies' Decisions About Data and Content Impact Consumers.''
The purpose of the hearing was to examine how algorithms are
used by companies to collect user data and how consumers are
impacted by its use of algorithms. The Subcommittees received
testimony from Omri Ben-Shahar, Professor, University of
Chicago Law School; Michael Kerns, Professor and National
Center Chair, Department of Computer and Information Science,
University of Pennsylvania; Kate Klonick, Resident Fellow,
Information Society Project, Yale Law School; Laura Moy, Deputy
Director, Privacy and Technology, Georgetown University Law
Center; Frank Pasquale, Professor, Francis King Carey School of
Law, University of Maryland; and Catherine Tucker, Professor,
Sloane School of Management, MIT.
Update on the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program (CAFE) and
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Motor Vehicles
On December 12, 2017, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce
and Consumer Protection and the Subcommittee on Environment
held a joint hearing entitled ``Update on the Corporate Average
Fuel Economy Program (CAFE) and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Standards for Motor Vehicles.'' The purpose of the hearing was
to discuss the updates on the CAFE program and Greenhouse Gas
Emissions standards for motor vehicles. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Mitch Bainwol, President and CEO,
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers; John Bozzella, President
and CEO, Global Automakers; Forrest McConnell, III, President,
McConnell Honda and Acura, Montgomery, Alabama, on behalf of
the National Automobile Dealers Association; and Dave Cooke,
Senior Vehicle Analyst, Union of Concerned Scientists.
Disrupter Series: The Internet of Things, Manufacturing and Innovation
On January 18, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce
and Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Disrupter
Series: The Internet of Things, Manufacturing and Innovation.''
The purpose of the hearing was to discuss the use of Internet
of Things devices in manufacturing. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Rodney Masney, Vice President, Technology
Service Delivery, Information Technology, Owens-Illinois;
Sanjay Poonen, Chief Operating Officer, VMWare; Thomas D.
Bianculli, Chief Technology Officer, Zebra Technology; and
Thomas R. Kurfess, Professor, George W. Woodruff School of
Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Oversight of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
On February 14, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce
and Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to conduct oversight of the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Heidi King, Deputy Administrator,
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Review of Emerging Tech's Impact on Retail Operations and Logistics
On March 7, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Review of
Emerging Tech's Impact on Retail Operations and Logistics.''
The purpose of the hearing was to examine how the e-commerce
industry has changed the retail sector, with impacts on supply
chain operations, delivery, and consumer expectations. The
Subcommittee received testimony from David Borris, Founder,
Hel's Kitchen; Jonathan Johnson, Board of Directors,
Overstock.com, and President, Medici Ventures; Dan Sanker,
Founder, President, and CEO, Casestack, Inc.; and Rob Taylor,
CEO, Convey.
Perspectives on Reform of the CFIUS Review Process
On April 26, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Perspectives on
Reform of the CFIUS Review Process.'' The purpose of the
hearing was to discuss potential changes to the Committee on
Foreign Investment in the United States review process. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Heath P. Tarbert,
Assistant Secretary, International Markets and Investment
Policy, Department of the Treasury; Richard E. Ashooh,
Assistant Secretary, Export Administration, Department of
Commerce; Clay Lowery, Managing Director, Rock Creek Global
Advisors, and former Assistant Secretary, International
Affairs, Department of the Treasury; Derek Scissors, Resident
Scholar, American Enterprise Institute; Kevin J. Wolf, Partner,
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, LLP, and former Assistant
Secretary, Export Administration, Department of Commerce; and
Celeste Drake, Trade and Globalization Policy Specialist, AFL-
CIO.
Do Not Call: Combating Robocalls and Caller ID Spoofing
On April 27, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Do Not Call:
Combating Robocalls and Caller ID Spoofing.'' The purpose of
the hearing was to examine the tactics behind robocalls and
caller ID spoofing and to review the tools and strategies
available for consumers to protect themselves from such
practices. The Subcommittee received testimony from Aaron Foss,
Founder, Nomorobo; Scott Hambuchen, Executive Vice President,
Technology and Solution Development, FirstOrion; Ethan Garr,
Chief Product Officer, RoboKiller; and Maureen Mahoney, Policy
Analyst, Consumers Union.
Disrupter Series: Quantum Computing
On May 18, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Disrupter Series:
Quantum Computing.'' The purpose of the hearing was to discuss
the possible applications of and barriers to developing a
commercially available quantum computer. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Michael Brett, CEO, QxBranch;
Christopher Monroe, Chief Scientist and Founder, IonQ, Inc.,
and Professor, University of Maryland; Matthew Putman, CEO,
Nanotronics. Inc.; and Diana Franklin, Director of Computer
Science Education, University of Chicago.
Understanding the Digital Advertising Ecosystem
On June 14, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Understanding the
Digital Advertising Ecosystem.'' The purpose of the hearing was
to examine the use of consumer-related data in the digital
advertising marketplace and discuss the self-regulatory
policies and practices in place to safeguard this data. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Howard Beales, Professor,
George Washington University; Rachel Glasser, Global Chief
Privacy Officer, Wunderman; Michael Zaneis, President and CEO,
Trustworthy Accountability Group; and Justin Brookman,
Director, Privacy and Technology Policy, Consumers Union.
Examining Drug-Impaired Driving
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Examining Drug-
Impaired Driving.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine
the public safety risks posed by drug-impaired driving. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Robert L. DuPont,
President, Institute for Behavior and Health; Jennifer Harmon,
Assistant Director, Forensic Chemistry, Orange County Crime
Lab; Erin Holmes, Director, Traffic Safety Programs and
Technical Writer, Foundation for Advancing Alcohol
Responsibility; and Colleen Sheehey-Church, National President,
Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission
On July 18, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of the
Federal Trade Commission.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
conduct oversight of the Federal Trade Commission. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Joseph Simons, Chairman,
Federal Trade Commission; Maureen Ohlhausen, Commissioner,
Federal Trade Commission; Noah Phillips, Commissioner, Federal
Trade Commission; Rohit Chopra, Commissioner, Federal Trade
Commission; and Rebecca Slaughter, Commissioner, Federal Trade
Commission.
Built in America: Jobs and Growth in the Manufacturing Sector
On September 26, 2018, the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce
and Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Built in
America: Jobs and Growth in the Manufacturing Sector.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to examine the state of the
manufacturing sector in the United States. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Edward F. Paradowski, President, Apache
Stainless Equipment Corporation; Nikki Moyers, Vice President
of Operations, Jerl Machine, Inc.; Eric R. Anderberg, Vice
President, Dial Machine, Inc.; and, Andrew Stettner, Senior
Fellow, The Century Foundation.
Subcommittee on Energy
LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
Power and Security Systems (PASS) Act
PUBLIC LAW 115-78 (S. 190, H.R. 511)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by
Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance
with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting
subrecipients.
Summary
The Department of Energy (DOE) sets energy efficiency
standards for external power supplies (EPS), which convert
power drawn from a wall outlet into lower voltage power that
can be used directly by certain electronic devices. Under
current law, EPS designed to provide power to some types of
alarms and surveillance systems for security or safety are
exempt from such standards until July 1, 2017. S. 190 would
permanently exclude such EPS from those standards and authorize
the Secretary of Energy to treat some or all of those devices
as a separate product class.
Legislative History
H.R. 511 was introduced by Representative Peter Welch (VT)
on January 12, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce.
On January 23, 2017, H.R. 511 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 24, 2017, H.R. 511 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill.
S. 190 was introduced by Senator Cory Gardner (CO) on
January 23, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources. S. 190 was the Senate companion bill to H.R.
511.
On May 24, 2017, Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) reported S.
190 to the Senate with a written report (Report 115-76), and
the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 95).
On August 1, 2017, S. 190 was considered in the Senate, and
the bill, without amendment, was passed by unanimous consent.
On October 11, 2017, S. 190 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On October 24, 2017, S. 190 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on November 2, 2017 (Public
Law 115-78).
EPS Improvement Act of 2017
PUBLIC LAW 115-115 (H.R. 518)
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to exclude
power supply circuits, drivers, and devices designed to be
connected to, and power, light-emitting diodes or organic
light-emitting diodes providing illumination from energy
conservation standards for external power supplies, and for
other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 518 would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act
to exclude from energy conservation standards for external
power supplies any power supply circuit, driver, or device
designed to power light-emitting diodes or to power ceiling
fans using direct current motors. The Department of Energy may
prescribe new energy conservation standards for such equipment
no earlier than one year after the date on which a test
procedure has been prescribed.
Legislative History
H.R. 518 was introduced by Representative Diana DeGette
(CO-01) on January 13, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On January 23, 2017, H.R. 518 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 24, 2017, H.R. 518 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
On December 21, 2017, H.R. 518 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, without amendment, was passed by
unanimous consent.
On January 2, 2018, H.R. 518 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on January 12,
2018 (Public Law 115-115).
Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act
PUBLIC LAW 115-161 (S. 2030, H.R. 3477)
To deem the compliance date for amended energy conservation
standards for ceiling fan light kits to be January 21, 2020.
Summary
S. 2030 would extend the compliance date for the amended
energy conservation standards for ceiling fan light kits, which
is also the compliance date for the ceiling fan standard, from
January 7, 2019, to January 21, 2020.
Legislative History
H.R. 3477 was introduced by Representative Richard Hudson
(NC-08) on July 27, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3477 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on July 28, 2017.
On November 7, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing on H.R. 3477.
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 3477 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
S. 2030 was introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (NC) on
October 30, 2017, read twice, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources. S. 2030 was the Senate companion
bill to H.R. 3477.
On December 21, 2017, S. 2030 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without amendment, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On March 19, 2018, S. 2030 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On March 22, 2018, S. 2030 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on April 3, 2018 (Public Law
115-161).
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a
hydroelectric project
PUBLIC LAW 115-202 (H.R. 446)
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of
a hydroelectric project.
Summary
H.R. 446 would authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission to extend the time period during which the licensee
is required to commence the construction of Commission project
number 12737 for up to three consecutive two-year periods.
Legislative History
H.R. 446 was introduced by Representative H. Morgan
Griffith (VA-09) on January 11, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 446 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Energy on January 25, 2017.
On May 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on H.R. 446.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 446 and ordered the
bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
unanimous consent.
On June 12, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 446, without amendment, to the House (H. Rept.
115-169), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 113).
On June 12, 2017, H.R. 446 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2017, H.R. 446 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 136).
On June 28, 2018, H.R. 446 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without amendment, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On July 12, 2018, H.R. 446 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on July 23, 2018 (Public Law
115-202).
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a
hydroelectric project
PUBLIC LAW 115-203 (H.R. 447)
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of
a hydroelectric project.
Summary
H.R. 447 would authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission to extend the time period during which the licensee
is required to commence the construction of Commission project
number 12740 for up to three consecutive two-year periods.
Legislative History
H.R. 447 was introduced by Representative H. Morgan
Griffith (VA-09) on January 11, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 447 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Energy on January 25, 2017.
On May 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on H.R. 447.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 447 and ordered the
bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
unanimous consent.
On June 12, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 447, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-170), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 114).
On June 12, 2017, H.R. 447 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2017, H.R. 447 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 137).
On June 28, 2018, H.R. 447 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without amendment, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On July 12, 2018, H.R. 447 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on July 23, 2018 (Public Law
115-203).
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a
hydroelectric project
PUBLIC LAW 115-204 (H.R. 951)
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of
a hydroelectric project.
Summary
H.R. 951 would authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission to extend the time period during which the licensee
is required to commence the construction of Commission project
number 12642 for up to three consecutive two-year periods.
Legislative History
H.R. 951 was introduced by Representative Virginia Foxx
(NC-05) on February 7, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 951 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on February 10, 2017.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 951 and ordered the
bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
unanimous consent.
On June 12, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 951, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-172), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 116).
On June 12, 2017, H.R. 951 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2017, H.R. 951 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 144).
On June 28, 2017, H.R. 951 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without amendment, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On July 12, 2018, H.R. 951 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on July 23, 2018 (Public Law
115-204).
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction
of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam
PUBLIC LAW 115-205 (H.R. 2122)
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of
construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings
Randolph Dam.
Summary
H.R. 2122 authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission to extend the time period during which the licensee
is required to commence the construction of Commission project
number 12715 (Jennings Randolph Dam) for up to three
consecutive two-year periods.
Legislative History
H.R. 2122 was introduced by Representative David B.
McKinley (WV-01) on April 25, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2122 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Energy on April 28, 2017.
On May 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on H.R. 2122.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2122 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
unanimous consent.
On June 12, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2122, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-175), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 119).
On June 12, 2017, H.R. 2122 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2017, H.R. 2122 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 138).
On June 28, 2017, H.R. 2122 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without amendment, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On July 12, 2018, H.R. 2122 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on July 23, 2018 (Public Law
115-205).
To extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
involving the Cannonsville Dam
PUBLIC LAW 115-206 (H.R. 2292)
To extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam.
Summary
H.R. 2292 authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) to issue a preliminary permit to a hydropower
construction license applicant for up to four years instead of
three. In addition, the FERC would be authorized to extend the
period of a preliminary permit once for not more than four
additional years, instead of two, beyond the initial four-year
period. The FERC may further extend the period a preliminary
permit once for not more than four additional years if it
determines that there are extraordinary circumstances that
warrant such additional extension.
Legislative History
H.R. 2292 was introduced by Representative John J. Faso
(NY-19) on May 2, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 2292 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Energy on May 5, 2017.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2292 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
unanimous consent.
On June 12, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2292, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-174), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 118).
On June 12, 2017, H.R. 2292 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 400 yeas and 1 nay
(Roll Call No. 300).
On June 13, 2017, H.R. 2292 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 139).
On June 28, 2017, H.R. 2292 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without amendment, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On July 12, 2018, H.R. 2292 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on July 23, 2018 (Public Law
115-206).
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction
of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam
PUBLIC LAW 115-219 (S. 490)
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of
construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson
Dam.
Summary
The bill would authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission to extend the deadline for beginning construction of
a hydroelectric project (number 12478-003) involving the Gibson
Dam in Montana.
Legislative History
S. 490 was introduced by Senator Steve Daines (MT) on March
2, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
On June 8, 2017, Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) reported S.
490, as amended, to the Senate with a written report (Report
115-100), and the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative
Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 130).
On June 28, 2018, S. 490 was considered in the Senate, and
the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
On July 3, 2018, S. 490 was received in the House and
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
On July 16, 2018, S. 490 was considered in the House under
a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without further
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On July 19, 2018, S. 490 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on July 27, 2018 (Public Law
115-219).
To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act
PUBLIC LAW 115-247 (H.R. 1109)
To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act.
Summary
Under current law, public utilities are prohibited from
merging or consolidating facilities with those of any other
person without first having secured an order of the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorizing them to do so.
H.R. 1109 would amend the Federal Power Act to exempt
facilities of a value of $10,000,000 or less from this
prohibition. The bill also directs the FERC to issue a rule
requiring certain public utilities seeking to merge or
consolidate to notify FERC of the transaction within 30 days of
the completion of the merger or consolidation.
Legislative History
H.R. 1109 was introduced by Representative Tim Walberg (MI-
07) on February 16, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1109 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on February 17, 2017.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 1109 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
unanimous consent.
On June 12, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 1109, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-167), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 112).
On June 12, 2017, H.R. 1109 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2017, H.R. 1109 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
On May 21, 2018, Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) reported H.R.
1109, as amended, to the Senate with a written report (Report
115-253), and the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative
Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 420).
On September 4, 2018, H.R. 1109 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by a voice vote.
On September 13, 2018, Representative Walberg asked
unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 1109
and to agree to the Senate amendment. The bill, as amended, was
passed by unanimous consent.
On September 18, 2018, H.R. 1109 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on September 28,
2018 (Public Law 115-247).
America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-270 (S. 3021, H.R. 587, H.R. 2786, H.R. 2872, H.R. 2880,
H.R. 3043)
To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of
the United States, to provide for the conservation and
development of water and related resources, to provide for
water pollution control activities, and for other purposes.
Summary
S. 3021 includes provisions that would modernizing the
nation's drinking water infrastructure by reauthorizing the
Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund program; aiding States
and utilities with compliance and asset management; updating
antiterrorism and resilience measures at public water systems;
improving transparency for consumers about the quality of their
drinking water; and authorizing funds for areas affected by
natural disasters that need help repairing their drinking water
systems or hooking up to other ones to obtain potable drinking
water.
Provisions of S. 3021 also would promote hydropower
development by streamlining the regulatory permitting process;
getting new hydropower projects to market faster, saving time
and money; and removing barriers to investments in hydropower.
Finally, S. 3021 includes a provision that would strengthen
consumers' participation in the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission rate process by increasing transparency.
Legislative History
S. 3021 was introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN) on
June 7, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
On August 1, 2018, Senator John Barrasso (WY) reported S.
3021, without amendment, to the Senate without a written
report, and the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative
Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 550).
On September 4, 2018, S. 3021 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without amendment, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On September 5, 2018, S. 3021 was received in the House and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
On September 13, 2018, S. 3021 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On October 10, 2018, the House amendments to S. 3021 were
considered in the Senate, and the bill, without further
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 99 yeas and 1 nay
(Roll Call No. 225).
On October 12, 2018, S. 3021 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on October 23,
2018 (Public Law 115-270).
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-334 (SECTION 12531 OF H.R. 2)
To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural
and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through
fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.
Summary
Section 12531 of H.R. 2 would reauthorization of the
National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) for 10 years, which
would provide more efficient and more reliable heat and hot
water to American consumers.
Legislative History
H.R. 2 was introduced by Representative Michael K. Conaway
(TX-11) on April 12, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Agriculture.
On May 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2018, H.R. 2 was considered in
the House pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 891, and the
bill, as amended, was defeated by a recorded vote of 198 yeas
and 213 nays (Roll Call No. 205).
On June 21, 2018, the motion to reconsider was agreed to by
a recorded vote of 233 yeas and 191 nays (Roll Call No. 283),
and the bill, as amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 213
yeas and 211 nays (Roll Call No. 284).
On June 21, 2018, H.R. 2 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 483).
On June 28, 2018, H.R. 2 was considered in the Senate, and
the bill, as amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 86 yeas
and 11 nays (Roll Call No. 143).
On July 18, 2018, the House agreed to a motion that the
House disagree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2 and request a
conference with the Senate thereon by unanimous consent.
On July 18, 2018, the Speaker appointed conferees. From the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Speaker appointed
Representative John Shimkus (IL-15), Representative Kevin
Cramer (ND-AL), and Representative Paul Tonko (NY-20) for
consideration of subtitles A and B of title VI, sections 6202,
6203, 6401, 6406, 6407, 6409, 6603, 7301, 7605, 8106, 8507,
9119, 9121, and 11101 of the House bill, and sections 6116,
6117, 6202, 6206, 6207, 6208, 6209, 6301, 6303, 7412, 9102,
9104, 9106, 9111, 9112, 9113, 12408, 12627, and 12628 of the
Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference.
On July 31, 2018, the Senate insisted on its amendment,
agreed to the request for a conference, and authorized the
Presiding Officer to appoint conferees agreed to in Senate by a
voice vote.
On August 1, 2018, the Senate appointed the following
conferees, Senator Pat Roberts (KS), Senator Mitch McConnell
(KY), Senator John Boozman (AR), Senator John Hoeven (SD),
Senator Joni Ernst (IA), Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI), Senator
Patrick J. Leahy (VT), Senator Sherrod Brown (OH), and Senator
Heidi Heitkamp (ND).
The conference met on September 5, 2018. The conference
report (H. Rept. 115-1072) was filed on December 10, 2018.
On December 11, 2018, the Senate agreed to the conference
report by a roll call vote of 87 yeas and 13 nays (Roll Call
No. 259).
On December 12, 2018, the conference report was considered
in the House pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1176, and
the conference report was agreed to by a roll call vote of 369
yeas and 47 nays (Roll Call No. 434).
On December 4, 2018, H.R. 2 was presented to and signed by
the President (Public Law 115-334).
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act
PUBLIC LAW 115-XX (S. 512)
To modernize the regulation of nuclear energy.
Summary
S. 512 would direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRC), which licenses and regulates the use of radioactive
materials at civilian facilities such as nuclear reactors, to
undertake certain activities related to establishing a
regulatory framework for licensing nuclear reactors that use
advanced technologies for either commercial or research-related
purposes. The bill also would modify the NRC's underlying
authority to charge fees to entities that the agency regulates
and would authorize the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide
grants to developers of advanced nuclear technologies to help
pay for the costs of developing and licensing such
technologies. Finally, S. 512 would amend existing law
regarding the disposition of excess uranium materials managed
by DOE.
Legislative History
S. 512 was introduced by Senator John Barrasso (WY) on
March 2, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
On May 25, 2018, Senator John Barrasso (WY) reported S.
512, as amended, to the Senate with a written report (Report
115-86), and the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative
Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 108).
On December 20, 2018, S. 512 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, as amended, was passed by a voice vote.
On December 20, 2018, S. 512 was received in the House and
held at the desk.
On December 21, 2018, S. 512 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
further amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 361 yeas
and 10 nays (Roll Call No. 493).
S. 512, as approved by the House and the Senate, was
awaiting action by the President when this report was filed
(Public Law 115-__).
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
H.R. 306
To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
to promote energy efficiency via information and computing
technologies, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 306 would require Federal agencies to coordinate with
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Department of Energy
(DOE), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop
an implementation strategy--including best practices and
measurement and verification techniques--for the maintenance,
purchase, and use of energy-efficient and energy saving
information technologies. OMB would be required to track and
report on the progress of each agency. In addition, H.R. 306
would improve the energy efficiency of Federal data centers by,
among other items, requiring DOE to update a 2007 report on
data center energy efficiency and maintain a data center energy
practitioner certification program. DOE also would be required
to establish an open data initiative to help share best
practices and support further innovation, and develop a metric
that measures data center energy efficiency.
Legislative History
H.R. 306 was introduced by Representative Anna G. Eshoo
(CA-18) on January 5, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On January 10, 2017, H.R. 306 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 11, 2017, H.R. 306 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill.
To promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce
H.R. 338
To promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing
workforce.
Summary
H.R. 338 would direct the Secretary of the Energy to
prioritize education and training for energy and manufacturing-
related jobs in order to increase the number of skilled workers
trained to work in energy and manufacturing-related fields when
considering awards for existing grant programs.
Legislative History
H.R. 338 was introduced by Representative Robby L. Rush
(IL-01) on January 5, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee
on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 338 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Energy on January 25, 2017.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 338 and ordered the
bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
unanimous consent.
On June 12, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 338, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-168, Part 1). The bill was not placed on the Union
Calendar.
On June 12, 2017, H.R. 338 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2017, H.R. 338 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards
Act
H.R. 587
To amend the Federal Power Act to provide that any inaction
by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that allows a rate
change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the
Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review.
Summary
H.R. 587 would amend section 205 of the Federal Power Act
to clarify that if a lack of action by Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC) allows a rate change to take
effect, including if FERC allows the 60-day notice period to
expire, such lack of action would be treated as if FERC had
issued an order accepting the change, thereby allowing any
affected party to apply for rehearing within 30 days.
Legislative History
H.R. 587 was introduced by Representative Joseph P.
Kennedy, III (MA-04) on January 17, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce.
On January 23, 2017, H.R. 587 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 24, 2017, H.R. 587 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 587 were included in S. 3021, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act of 2017
H.R. 590
To foster civilian research and development of advanced
nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and
commercial deployment of such technologies.
Summary
H.R. 590 addresses the need to develop, license, and
regulate advanced nuclear technologies and commercial
deployment of such technologies. H.R. 590 would require the
Department of Energy (DOE) and the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC or Commission) to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) to assure technical expertise is
maintained, modeling and simulation is utilized, and DOE
facilities are available to NRC as needed; require the NRC
develop a plan to implement an efficient, risk-informed,
technology-neutral regulatory framework for advanced nuclear
technologies; and authorize the appropriations of amounts to
the NRC for the development of a regulatory infrastructure for
advanced nuclear reactor technologies is not subject to
statutory ``fee recovery'' requirements.
Legislative History
H.R. 590 was introduced by Representative Robert E. Latta
(OH-05) on January 20, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology.
On January 23, 2017, H.R. 590 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 24, 2017, H.R. 590 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
On February 10, 2017, H.R. 590 was discharged from the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and referred
to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2017
H.R. 627
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide
for the dissemination of information regarding available
Federal programs relating to energy efficiency projects for
schools, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 627 would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act
to direct the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, to establish a
clearinghouse for disseminating information regarding available
Federal programs and financing mechanisms that may be used to
help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency,
distributed generation, and energy retrofitting projects for
schools.
Legislative History
H.R. 627 was introduced by Representative Matt Cartwright
(PA-17) on January 24, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 627 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on January 27, 2017.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 627 and ordered the
bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
unanimous consent.
On June 12, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 627, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-171), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 115).
On June 12, 2017, H.R. 627 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2017, H.R. 627 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017
H.R. 723
To amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to
encourage the increased use of performance contracting in
Federal facilities, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 723 would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act
to direct the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, to establish a
clearinghouse for disseminating information regarding available
Federal programs and financing mechanisms that may be used to
help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency,
distributed generation, and energy retrofitting projects for
schools.
Legislative History
H.R. 723 was introduced by Representative Adam Kinzinger
(IL-16) on January 30, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 723 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on February 3, 2017.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 723 and ordered the
bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
unanimous consent.
On February 23, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 723, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-575),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
435).
No further action was taken on the bill.
Nuclear Utilization of Keynote Energy Act
H.R. 1320
To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990
related to Nuclear Regulatory Commission user fees and annual
charges, and for other purposes.
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licenses and
regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other facilities
that use radioactive materials. Under current law, the agency
is required to recover most of its funding through fees charged
to entities it regulates. H.R. 1320 would modify the formula
used to determine the amount of those fees. The bill also would
modify procedures related to NRC's review of applications for
certain permits and licenses and allow the agency to conduct,
on an informal basis, any type of hearing requested to review
the agency's actions or decisions. H.R. 1320 also would require
the NRC and the Government Accountability Office to complete a
variety of studies and reports on nuclear-related issues.
Legislative History
H.R. 1320 was introduced by Representative Adam Kinzinger
(IL-16) on March 2, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1320 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on March 17, 2017.
On May 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on H.R. 1320.
On June 21, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 1320 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On July 12, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 1320 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On September 7, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 1320, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-924),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
717).
On September 25, 2018, H.R. 1320 was considered in the
House under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a voice vote.
On September 26, 2018, H.R. 1320 was received in the
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Supporting Home Owner Rights Enforcement Act
H.R. 1538
To amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission to minimize infringement on the
exercise and enjoyment of property rights in issuing hydropower
licenses, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 1538 would require the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission to give equal consideration to minimizing
infringement on the useful exercise and enjoyment of property
rights held by nonlicensees when considering hydropower
licenses.
Legislative History
H.R. 1538 was introduced by Representative H. Morgan
Griffith (VA-09) on March 15, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1538 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Energy on March 17, 2017.
On May 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on H.R. 1538.
No further action was taken on the bill.
To direct the Secretary of Energy to review and update a report on the
energy and environmental benefits of the re-refining of used
lubricating oil
H.R. 1733
To direct the Secretary of Energy to review and update a
report on the energy and environmental benefits of the re-
refining of used lubricating oil.
Summary
H.R. 1733 would require the Secretary of Energy, in
cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency and the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget, to review and update a report on the environmental
and energy-related benefits of re-refining used lubricating
oil. The bill also would direct the Secretary to develop a
strategy for increasing the beneficial recycling of such oils.
Legislative History
H.R. 1733 was introduced by Representative Susan W. Brooks
(IN-05) on March 27, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1733 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on March 31, 2017.
On October 26, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 1733 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On December 6, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 1733 and
ordered the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the
House by a voice vote.
On December 11, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 1733, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-457), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 339).
On December 12, 2017, H.R. 1733 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On December 13, 2017, H.R. 1733 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Hydropower Permit Extension Act
H.R. 2274
To amend the Federal Power Act to provide for extended
periods relating to preliminary permits and commencement of
construction, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2274 would authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) to issue a preliminary permit to a hydropower
construction license applicant for up to four years instead of
three. In addition, the FERC would be authorized to extend the
period of a preliminary permit once for not more than four
additional years, instead of two, beyond the initial four-year
period. The FERC may further extend the period a preliminary
permit once for not more than four additional years if it
determines that there are extraordinary circumstances that
warrant such additional extension.
Legislative History
H.R. 2274 was introduced by Representative Scott H. Peters
(CA-52) on May 1, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 2274 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Energy on May 5, 2017.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2274 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
unanimous consent.
On June 12, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2274, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-173), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 117).
On June 12, 2017, H.R. 2274 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2017, H.R. 2274 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 135).
No further action was taken on the bill.
J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017
H.R. 2457
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of
certain hydroelectric projects.
Summary
H.R. 2457 would authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission to extend the time period during which a licensee is
required to commence the construction of Commission project
numbers 12756, 12757, and 12758 for up to three consecutive
two-year periods.
Legislative History
H.R. 2457 was introduced by Representative Mike Johnson
(LA-04) on May 16, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2457 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on May 19, 2017.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2457 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by
unanimous consent.
On June 12, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2457, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-176),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
120).
On June 12, 2017, H.R. 2457 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a recorded vote of 402 yeas and 1 nay (Roll Call
No. 301).
On June 13, 2017, H.R. 2457 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend the Federal Power Act with Respect to the Criteria and Process
to Qualify as a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility
H.R. 2786
To amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria
and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower
facility.
Summary
Under the Federal Power Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) licenses and regulates most non-Federal
hydroelectric facilities. Under current law, hydroelectric
projects with a capacity of less than five megawatts that
generate power using water flowing through agricultural,
municipal, or industrial conduits are exempt from FERC's
licensing requirements. H.R. 2786 would exempt all hydropower
facilities that use water from conduits from FERC's licensing
requirements and would modify procedures for determining
whether proposed facilities qualify for that exemption.
Legislative History
On May 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``Promoting Small Conduit
Hydropower Facilities Act of 2017.''
H.R. 2786 was introduced by Representative Richard Hudson
(NC-08) on June 6, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2786 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on June 9, 2017. H.R. 2786 was similar to the
discussion draft.
On June 22, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 2786 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On June 28, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2786 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On July 12, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2786, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-213),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
149).
On July 18, 2017, H.R. 2786 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a recorded vote of 420 yeas and 2 nays (Roll Call
No. 384).
On July 19, 2017, H.R. 2786 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
On July 11, 2018, Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) reported H.R.
2786, as amended, to the Senate with a written report (Report
115-297), and the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative
Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 511).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 2786 were included in S. 3021, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a
hydroelectric project
H.R. 2828
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of
a hydroelectric project.
Summary
H.R. 2828 would authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC), upon the request of the licensee for FERC
project number 12569 (Enloe Dam), to extend the time period
during which the licensee is required to commence the
construction of the project for up to three consecutive two-
year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension
originally issued by FERC.
Legislative History
H.R. 2828 was introduced by Representative Dan Newhouse
(WA-04) on June 8, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2828 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on June 9, 2017.
On July 18, 2017, H.R. 2828 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On July 19, 2017, H.R. 2828 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act
H.R. 2872
To amend the Federal Power Act to promote hydropower
development at existing nonpowered dams, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2872 would promote hydropower development at existing
nonpowered dams by establishing an expedited licensing process
that will result in a final decision on an application in two
years or less. The legislation also would require the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and
Department of Interior, to develop a list of existing
nonpowered Federal dams that have the greatest potential for
non-Federal hydropower development.
Legislative History
On May 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``Promoting Hydropower
Development at Existing Non-Powered Dams Act.''
H.R. 2872 was introduced by Representative Larry Bucshon
(IN-08) on June 12, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2872 was similar to the discussion
draft.
H.R. 2872 was referred to the Subcommittee on Energy on
June 16, 2017.
On October 26, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 2872 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On December 6, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2872 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a voice vote.
On December 12, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2872, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-461,
Part 1), the bill was referred jointly and sequentially to the
Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, the committees were
discharged from further consideration of the bill, and the bill
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 160).
On December 12, 2017, H.R. 2872 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On December 13, 2017, H.R. 2872 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 2872 were included in S. 3021, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act
H.R. 2880
To amend the Federal Power Act to promote closed-loop
pumped storage hydropower, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2880 would promote closed-loop pumped storage
hydropower development by establishing an expedited licensing
process that will result in a final decision on an application
in two years or less. The legislation also would require the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to hold a workshop to
explore potential opportunities for development of closed-loop
pumped storage projects at abandoned mine sites.
Legislative History
On May 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``Promoting Closed Loop Pumped
Storage Hydropower Act.''
H.R. 2880 was introduced by Representative H. Morgan
Griffith (VA-09) on June 12, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2880 was similar to the
discussion draft.
On October 26, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 2880 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On December 6, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2880 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a voice vote.
On December 11, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2880, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-
458), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 340).
On December 12, 2017, H.R. 2880 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On December 13, 2017, H.R. 2880 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 2880 were included in S. 3021, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act
H.R. 2883
To establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern
process to authorize the construction, connection, operation,
and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for
the import and export of oil and natural gas and the
transmission of electricity.
Summary
H.R. 2883 would establish coordinated procedures to
authorize the construction, connection, operation, and
maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the
import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission
of electricity. The legislation would replace the requirements
established under Executive Order that persons obtain a
Presidential Permit before constructing an oil and gas pipeline
or electric transmission facility that crosses the U.S. border
between Canada or Mexico.
Legislative History
On May 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``Promoting Cross-Border Energy
Infrastructure Act.''
H.R. 2883 was introduced by Representative Markwayne Mullin
(OK-02) on June 12, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and Committee on Natural
Resources. H.R. 2883 was similar to the discussion draft.
On June 22, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 2883 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full committee by a recorded vote of
18 yeas and 12 nays.
On June 28, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2883 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
recorded vote of 31 yeas and 20 nays.
On July 17, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2883, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-225,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 160).
On July 19, 2017, H.R. 2883 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 254 yeas and 175 nays
(Roll Call No. 398).
On July 20, 2017, H.R. 2883 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines
Act
H.R. 2910
To provide for Federal and State agency coordination in the
approval of certain authorizations under the Natural Gas Act,
and for other purposes.
Summary
Under the Natural Gas Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) is the lead Federal agency involved in
approving and regulating interstate pipelines that carry
natural gas. Such projects are subject to a variety of Federal
and nonfederal permits and authorizations related to a range of
issues. Under current law, FERC coordinates those efforts and
is ultimately responsible for granting the certificate of
public convenience and necessity required to construct or
expand interstate natural gas pipelines. H.R. 2910 would
specify timeframes and procedures for FERC and other affected
agencies to follow in conducting environmental reviews related
to natural gas pipelines.
Legislative History
On May 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``Promoting Interagency
Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act.''
H.R. 2910 was introduced by Representative Bill Flores (TX-
17) on June 15, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 2910 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Energy on June 16, 2017. H.R. 2910 was similar to the
discussion draft.
On June 22, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 2910 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full committee by a recorded vote of
17 yeas and 14 nays.
On June 28, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2910 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a recorded vote of 30 yeas and 23 nays.
On July 17, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2910, without amendment, to the House (H. Rept.
115-223), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 158).
On July 19, 2017, H.R. 2910 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 248 yeas and 179 nays
(Roll Call No. 401).
On July 20, 2017, H.R. 2910 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017
H.R. 3043
To modernize hydropower policy, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3043 would modernize the regulatory permitting process
and encourage the expansion of hydropower generation by
improving administrative efficiency, accountability, and
transparency; promoting new hydropower infrastructure;
requiring balanced, timely decision making; and reducing
duplicative oversight.
Legislative History
On May 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``Hydropower Policy
Modernization Act of 2017.''
On June 22, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, as amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
H.R. 3043 was introduced by Representative Cathy McMorris
Rodgers (WA-05) on June 23, 2017, and referred to the Committee
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform. H.R. 3043 was similar to the
discussion draft.
On June 28, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3043 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On October 31, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3043, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-377,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 277).
On November 8, 2017, H.R. 3043 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 607, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 257 yeas and 166 nays
(Roll Call No. 620).
On November 9, 2017, H.R. 3043 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill. Some provisions of
H.R. 3043 were included in S. 3021, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act
of 2017
H.R. 3050
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide
Federal financial assistance to States to implement, review,
and revise State energy security plans, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3050 would authorize the appropriation of $90 million
in each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 for the Department of
Energy to provide financial and technical assistance to States
for purposes of developing and implementing plans related to
energy conservation. The bill would require that States' plans
specify strategies for safeguarding energy-related
infrastructure from physical and cybersecurity threats,
mitigating the risk of disruptions to the supply of energy, and
ensuring energy reliability.
Legislative History
On June 22, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider a discussion draft entitled
``Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency
Preparedness Act of 2017'' and forwarded the bill, without
amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
H.R. 3050 was introduced by Representative Fred Upton (MI-
06) on June 23, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 3050 was not referred to a subcommittee.
H.R. 3050 was similar to the discussion draft.
On June 28, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3050 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On July 17, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3050, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-224,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 159).
On July 18, 2017, H.R. 3050 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On July 19, 2017, H.R. 3050 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill.
PURPA Modernization Act of 2017
H.R. 4476
To modernize the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of
1978, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4476 would create a rebuttable presumption that small
power production facilities located one mile or more away from
each other are deemed not to be located at the same site, and
that facilities located within one mile of each other are
deemed to be located at the same site. If an attempt is made to
rebut the presumption by an interested person or party, the
legislation provides a list of factors that the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC) must consider when determining
whether a facility is located at the same site as another. The
factors are designed to evaluate the nature and relationship
between the facilities, as well as the relationship between the
owners and operators of the facilities.
H.R. 4476 also would create a new capacity threshold,
finding that a qualifying small power production facility with
an installed generation capacity of 2.5 megawatts or greater is
presumed to have nondiscriminatory access to transmission and
interconnection services and wholesale markets, as these
services and markets are described in section 210(m)(1) Public
Utility Regulatory Policy Act (PURPA).
Finally, H.R. 4476 would allow an electric utility to be
relieved of its mandatory purchase obligation if the
appropriate State regulatory agency determines that the
electric utility: (1) has no need to purchase the output of a
small power production facility; or (2) uses integrated
resource planning and conducts a competitive resource
procurement process that provides an opportunity for qualifying
small power production facilities to supply its output to the
utility. Under this provision, if relief is granted by the
State regulatory agency, the agency must submit a copy of its
written determination to FERC.
Legislative History
H.R. 4476 was introduced by Representative Tim Walberg (MI-
07) on November 29, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4476 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on December 1, 2017.
On January 19, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing on H.R. 4476.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act
H.R. 4605
To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural
gas.
Summary
H.R. 4605 would repeal restrictions on the export and
import of natural gas and provide exclusive authority to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve or deny an
application for the siting, construction, expansion, or
operation of a facility to export natural gas from the United
States to a foreign country or import natural gas from a
foreign country, including an LNG terminal.
Legislative History
H.R. 4605 was introduced by Representative Bill Johnson
(OH-06) on December 11, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4605 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on December 15, 2017.
On January 19, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing on H.R. 4605.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act
H.R. 4606
To provide that applications under the Natural Gas Act for
the importation or exportation of small volumes of natural gas
shall be granted without modification or delay.
Summary
H.R. 4606 would provide that applications under the Natural
Gas Act for the importation or exportation of small volumes of
natural gas shall be granted without modification or delay.
Legislative History
H.R. 4606 was introduced by Representative Bill Johnson
(OH-06) on December 11, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4606 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on December 15, 2017.
On January 19, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing on H.R. 4606.
On April 18, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 4606 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full committee by a recorded vote of
19 yeas and 14 nays.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4606 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
recorded vote of 35 yeas and 15 nays.
On July 18, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 4606, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-
842), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 651).
On September 6, 2018, H.R. 4606 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1049, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 260 yeas and 146 nays
(Roll Call No. 392).
On September 6, 2018, H.R. 4606 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Energy Emergency Leadership Act
H.R. 5174
To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with
respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for
other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5174 would amend the Department of Energy Organization
Act to include energy emergency and energy security among the
functions that the Secretary shall assign to an Assistant
Secretary; provide that these functions include
responsibilities with respect to infrastructure, cybersecurity,
emerging threats, supply and emergency planning, coordination,
response, and restoration; and provide that these functions
also include the provision of technical assistance, support,
and response capabilities with respect to energy security
threats, risks, and incidents to State, local, and tribal
governments and the energy sector.
Legislative History
H.R. 5174 was introduced by Representative Tim Walberg (MI-
07) on March 6, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 5174 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Energy on March 9, 2018.
On March 14, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing on H.R. 5174.
On April 18, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5174 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5174 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 18, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5174, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-
793), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 613).
No further action was taken on the bill.
Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
H.R. 5175
To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program
relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines
and liquefied natural gas facilities.
Summary
H.R. 5175 would require the Secretary of Energy to carry
out a program to coordinate Federal agencies, States, and the
energy sector to ensure the security, resiliency, and
survivability of natural gas pipelines, hazardous liquid
pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities. The bill also
would require the Secretary to coordinate response and recovery
to physical and cyber incidents impacting the energy sector,
develop advanced cybersecurity applications and technologies,
perform pilot demonstration projects, develop workforce
development curricula relating to physical and cybersecurity,
and provide mechanisms to help the energy sector evaluate,
prioritize, and improve physical and cybersecurity
capabilities.
Legislative History
H.R. 5175 was introduced by Representative Fred Upton (MI-
06) on March 6, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 5175 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Energy on March 9, 2018.
On March 14, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing on H.R. 5175.
On April 18, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5175 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5175 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On September 13, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5175, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-951,
Part 1), and the bill was referred sequentially to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
On September 28, 2018, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure was discharged from further consideration of the
bill, and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 770).
No further action was taken on the bill.
Cyber Sense Act of 2018
H.R. 5239
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a voluntary
Cyber Sense program to identify and promote cyber-secure
products intended for use in the bulk-power system, and for
other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5239 would direct the Department of Energy to
establish a program to identify and promote products and
technologies to mitigate the threat of cyber-related
disruptions to the bulk power system.
Legislative History
H.R. 5239 was introduced by Representative Robert E. Latta
(OH-05) on March 9, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5239 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on March 16, 2018.
On March 14, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing on H.R. 5239.
On April 18, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5239 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5239 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 28, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5239, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-
794), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 614).
No further action was taken on the bill.
Enhancing Grid Security Through Public-Private Partnerships Act
H.R. 5240
To provide for certain programs and developments in the
Department of Energy concerning the cybersecurity and
vulnerabilities of, and physical threats to, the electric grid,
and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5240 would direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to
establish a program to promote collaborative efforts--among
Federal, State, and private stakeholders of the electricity
sector--to assess and improve the physical security and
cybersecurity of electric utilities. The bill would authorize
DOE to provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to
utilities and specify other reporting and administrative
requirements.
Legislative History
H.R. 5240 was introduced by Representative Jerry McNerney
(CA-09) on March 9, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5240 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Energy on March 16, 2018.
On March 14, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing on H.R. 5240.
On April 18, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5240 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5240 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 28, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5240, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-795),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
615).
No further action was taken on the bill.
Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act
H.R. 6140
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish and carry
out a program to support the availability of HA-LEU for
domestic commercial use, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 6140 would require the Secretary of Energy to
establish a program to make high-assay low enriched uranium
(HA-LEU) available for Domestic commercial use and would
require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to report on a list
of regulations, certifications, and other regulatory policies
necessary for HA-LEU to be commercially available and include a
description and timeline to complete such updates.
Legislative History
On May 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``Advanced Nuclear Fuel
Availability Act.''
H.R. 6140 was introduced by Representative Bill Flores (TX-
17) on June 19, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 6140 was similar to the discussion draft.
H.R. 6140 was referred to the Subcommittee on Energy on June
21, 2018.
On June 21, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 6140 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On July 12, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 6140 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On November 29, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 6140, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-
1056), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 822).
On December 11, 2018, H.R. 6140 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On December 12, 2018, H.R. 6140 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill.
To require the Secretary of Energy to develop a report on a pilot
program to site, construct, and operate micro-reactors at critical
national security locations, and for other purposes
H.R. 6141
To require the Secretary of Energy to develop a report on a
pilot program to site, construct, and operate micro-reactors at
critical national security locations, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 6141 would require the Department of Energy (DOE) to
develop a report to assess components of a pilot program to
ensure the resilience of critical national security
infrastructure by contracting to site, construct, and operate a
micro reactor at the Department of Defense (DOD) or DOE sites.
The report would include (1) potential DOD or DOE locations to
site, construct, and operate a micro-reactor; (2) assessments
of different nuclear technologies; (3) a survey of potential
nuclear commercial vendors to contract to construct and operate
a micro-reactor; (4) options to enter into long-term
contracting to finance the pilot program; (5) technology
requirements to provide energy resilience to mission-critical
functions; (6) cost estimates for a pilot program; (7) a
timeline to implement a pilot program; (8) an analysis of DOE
and DOD authorities to conduct a pilot program; and, (9)
recommendations for any additional or modified authorities.
Legislative History
On May 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``To require the Secretary of
Energy to develop a report on a pilot program to site,
construct, and operate micro-reactors at critical national
security locations, and for other purposes.''
H.R. 6141 was introduced by Representative Joe Wilson (SC-
02) on June 19, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Armed
Services. H.R. 6141 was similar to the discussion draft.
On June 21, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 6141 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Advancing U.S. Civil Nuclear Competitiveness and Jobs Act
H.R. 6351
To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve the
process by which the Secretary of Energy authorizes the
transfer of civilian nuclear commerce technology and
assistance, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 6351 would require the Secretary of Energy to identify
regulatory, policy, legal, and commercial practices impacting
civil nuclear commerce, compare those practices to foreign
governments, and make recommendations to improve the
competitiveness of the U.S. civil nuclear industry, and would
direct the Secretary to establish procedures for authorizations
of low-proliferation risk reactor activities.
Legislative History
On May 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend the Atomic Energy Act
of 1954 to improve the process by which the Secretary of Energy
authorizes the transfer of civilian nuclear commerce technology
and assistance, and for other purposes.''
On June 21, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open
markup session to consider a discussion draft entitled
``Advancing U.S. Civil Nuclear Competitiveness and Jobs Act''
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the full
committee by a voice vote.
The discussion draft reviewed by the Subcommittee during
the May 22, 2018 hearing was similar to the discussion draft
considered by the Subcommittee during the June 21, 2018 markup.
H.R. 6351 was introduced by Representative Bill Johnson
(OH-06) on July 12, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce. H.R. 6351 was similar to the discussion draft. H.R.
6351 was referred to the Subcommittee on Energy on July 13,
2018.
On July 18, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 6351 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
recorded vote of 33 yeas and 16 nays.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Reform Act
H.R. 6511
To authorize the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program
to lease underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities,
and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 6511 would require the Secretary of Energy to carry
out a pilot program to lease underutilized caverns and other
facilities of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Legislative History
On July 24, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``To authorize the Secretary of
Energy to carry out a program to lease underutilized Strategic
Petroleum Reserve facilities, and for other purposes.''
H.R. 6511 was introduced by Representative Joe Barton (TX-
06) on July 25, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 6511 was similar to the discussion draft.
H.R. 6511 was referred to the Subcommittee on Energy on July
17, 2018.
On September 6, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 6511 and forwarded the
bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On September 13, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 6511 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a voice vote.
On September 25, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 6511, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-965),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
753).
On September 25, 2018, H.R. 6511 was considered in the
House under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a voice vote.
On September 26, 2018, H.R. 6511 was received in the
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Energy Star Reform Act of 2017
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide
for limitation on warranty and revision of certification
requirements under the Energy Star program, and for other
purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would amend the Energy Star program by
establishing the Department of Energy as the permanent lead
agency, but allowing the Secretary to delegate responsibilities
to the Environmental Protection Agency. It also would subject
the program to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure
Act.
The discussion draft also would create limited liability
protections for program participants. Participating companies
whose products are found to be out of compliance would be
subject to all corrective measures and penalties, but would not
be subject to litigation related to the noncompliance.
The discussion draft also would provide limited exceptions
from the requirement that all products participating in Energy
Star be tested by a third-party certification body. This
provision would allow self-certification for makers of
electronics products that are in good standing under the
program. In addition, it would require that specifications be
tailored to all available sizes of products included in the
program.
Legislative History
On November 7, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Energy Star Reform Act
of 2017.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES
The Electricity Sector's Efforts to Respond to Cybersecurity Threats
On February 1, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``The Electricity Sector's Efforts to Respond
to Cybersecurity Threats.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
examine practices that have been deployed across the electric
power sector to address cybersecurity risks and is the steps
necessary to ensure the reliability and resilience of the
nation's electricity transmission systems. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Jerry W. Cauley, President and CEO,
North American Electric Reliability Corporation; Scott L.
Aaronson, Executive Director, Security and Business Continuity,
Edison Electric Institute, on behalf of the Electricity
Subsector Coordinating Council; Barbara Sugg, Vice President
for IT and Chief Security Officer, Southwest Power Pool, on
behalf of ISO/RTO Council; and Chris Beck, Chief Scientist and
Vice President for Policy, The Electric Infrastructure Council.
Modernizing Energy and Electricity Delivery Systems: Challenges and
Opportunities to Promote Infrastructure Improvement and Expansion
On February 15, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``Modernizing Energy and Electricity Delivery
Systems: Challenges and Opportunities to Promote Infrastructure
Improvement and Expansion.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
explore opportunities to improve our nation's economic
competitiveness by examining the state of America's energy
infrastructure and barriers to innovation, modernization, job
creation, and economic growth. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Lonnie Stephenson, International President,
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; Ganesh Bell,
Chief Digital Officer and General Manger, Software and
Analytics, General Electric; Michael Howard, President and CEO,
Electric Power Research Institute; Steve Hauser, CEO, GridWise
Alliance; Terry O'Sullivan, General President, Laborers'
International Union of North America; Rex Ferry, Owner and CEO,
VEC Inc., on behalf of the National Electric Contractors
Association; Kim Kann, Citizen; Chad Harrison, Councilman at
Large, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe; and Joey Mahmoud, Project
Director, Dakota Access Pipeline.
Modernizing Energy Infrastructure: Challenges and Opportunities to
Expanding Hydropower Generation
On March 15, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``Modernizing Energy Infrastructure:
Challenges and Opportunities to Expanding Hydropower
Generation.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine the
challenges in modernizing energy infrastructure and the
opportunities for expanding hydropower generation. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Chuck Hookham, Director of
NBD Services, CMS Energy, on behalf of the American Society of
Civil Engineers; Kieran Connolly, Vice President of Generation
and Asset Management, Bonneville Power Administration; Ramya
Swaminathan, CEO, Rye Development, on behalf of the National
Hydropower Association; and Dave Steindorf, California
Stewardship Director, American Whitewater, on behalf of the
Hydropower Reform Coalition.
Federal Energy-Related Tax Policy and its Effects on Markets, Prices,
and Consumers
On March 29, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``Federal Energy-Related Tax Policy and its
Effects on Markets, Prices, and Consumers.'' The purpose of the
hearing was to examine the Federal energy-related tax policy
and how it may affect markets, prices, and consumers. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Terry Dinan, Senior
Advisor, Congressional Budget Office; Ben Zycher, Resident
Scholar and Chair, American Enterprise Institute; Robert
Murphy, Senior Economist, Institute for Energy Research; Devin
Hartman, Electricity Policy Manager, R Street Institute; Joseph
E. Aldy, Associate Professor, Kennedy School of Government,
Harvard University; and Steve Clemmer, Director of Energy
Research and Analysis, Union of Concerned Scientists.
Powering America: Examining the State of the Electric Industry Through
Market Participant Perspectives
On July 18, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
entitled ``Powering America: Examining the State of the
Electric Industry through Market Participant Perspectives.''
The purpose of the hearing was to solicit the views of industry
stakeholders regarding current issues and developments across
the electricity sector. The Subcommittee received testimony
from Joseph T. Kelliher, Executive Vice President, Federal
Regulatory Affairs, NextEra Energy, Inc; Lisa G. McAlister,
Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Regulatory
Affairs, American Municipal Power, Inc; Steven Schleimer,
Senior Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs,
Calpine; Jackson E. Reasor, CEO, Old Dominion Electric
Cooperative; Tamara Linde, Executive Vice President and General
Counsel, Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.; Kenneth D.
Schisler, Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs,
EnerNOC; and R. Alexander Glenn, Senior Vice President of State
and Federal Regulatory Legal Support, Duke Energy.
Powering America: A Review of the Operation and Effectiveness of the
Nation's Wholesale Electricity Markets
On July 26, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
entitled ``Powering America: A Review of the Operation and
Effectiveness of the Nation's Wholesale Electricity Markets.''
The purpose of the hearing was to evaluate the nation's
wholesale electricity markets. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Gordon van Welie, President and CEO, ISO New
England; Nick Brown, President and CEO, Southwest Power Pool;
Bradley C. Jones, President and CEO, New York ISO; Richard
Doying, Executive Vice President, Midcontinent ISO; Cheryl
Mele, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, ERCOT;
Keith Casey, Vice President, Market and Infrastructure
Development, California ISO; and Craig Glazer, Vice President,
Federal Government Policy, PJM Interconnection, LLC.
Powering America: Reevaluating PURPA's Objectives and its Effects on
Today's Consumers
On September 6, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``Powering America: Reevaluating PURPA's
Objectives and its Effects on Today's Consumers.'' The purpose
of the hearing was to solicit the views of industry
stakeholders, explore the statute's current effects on
consumers, and consider whether reforms to modernize the Public
Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 are appropriate due
to changes in the power generation sector. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Frank Prager, Vice President of Policy
and Federal Affairs, Xcel Energy; Todd G. Glass, Counsel, Solar
Energy Industries Association; Kristine Raper, Commissioner,
Idaho Public Utilities Commission; Stephan Thomas, Senior
Manager, Energy Contracts, Domtar Corporation; Terry Kouba,
Vice President of Iowa Operations, Alliant Energy; and Darwin
Baas, Director, Department of Public Works for Kent County,
Michigan.
Powering America: Defining Reliability in a Transforming Electricity
Industry (Part 1)
On September 14, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``Powering America: Defining Reliability in a
Transforming Electricity Industry (Part 1).'' The purpose of
the hearing was to examine how regulators and the industry are
addressing reliability in the United States electricity system.
The Subcommittee received testimony from Neil Chatterjee,
Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Patricia
Hoffman, Acting Under Secretary for Science, Acting Assistant
Secretary for the Office of Electricity, Department of Energy;
and Gerry Cauley, President and CEO, North American Electric
Reliability Corporation.
Powering America: Technology's Role in Empowering Consumers
On September 26, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``Powering America: Technology's Role in
Empowering Consumers.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
explore the role advanced energy technologies play in
empowering the nation's electricity consumers. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Arvin Ganesan, Vice President, Federal
Policy, Advanced Energy Economy; Karen Butterfield, Chief
Commercial Officer, STEM; Monica Lamb, Director, Regulated
Markets, LO3 Energy; Bryan Hannegan, President and CEO, Holy
Cross Energy; Val Jensen, Senior Vice President, Customer
Operations, ComEd; and Todd Sandford, Senior Vice President,
North America Distributed Energy and Power, Direct Energy.
Powering America: Defining Reliability in a Transforming Electricity
Industry (Part 2)
On October 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``Powering America: Defining Reliability in a
Transforming Electricity Industry (Part 2).'' The purpose of
the hearing was to examine how regulators and the industry are
addressing the reliability of the United States electricity
system. The Subcommittee received testimony from Marty Durbin,
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, American
Petroleum Institute; Paul Bailey, President and CEO, American
Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity; Maria G. Korsnick,
President and CEO, Nuclear Energy Institute; Tom Kiernan, CEO,
American Wind Energy Association; Steve Wright, General
Manager, Chelan Public Utility District, on behalf of National
Hydropower Association; Abigail Ross Hopper, President and CEO,
Solar Energy Industries Association; Kelly Speakes-Backman,
CEO, Energy Storage Association; and John Moore, Director,
Sustainable FERC Project, Energy and Transportation Program,
Natural Resource Defense Council.
Powering America: Consumer-Oriented Perspectives on Improving the
Nation's Electricity Markets
On October 5, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``Powering America: Consumer-Oriented
Perspectives on Improving the Nation's Electricity Markets.''
The purpose of the hearing was to examine consumer issues,
needs, and concerns related to the nation's electric power
systems, and the ability of consumers to participate in the
decision-making processes. The Subcommittee received testimony
from Joe Bowring, President, Monitoring Analytics, Independent
Market Monitor, PJM; Rebecca Tepper, Chairman, Consumer Liaison
Group, ISO-New England Region; Mark Vanderhelm, Vice President
of Energy, Walmart; John Hughes, President and CEO, Electricity
Consumers Resource Council; Stefanie Brand, Director, New
Jersey Division of Rate Counsel; and Tyson Slocum, Director,
Energy Program, Public Citizen.
Department of Energy Missions and Management Priorities
On October 12, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``Department of Energy Missions and Management
Priorities.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine the
Secretary of Energy's priorities for the Department of Energy.
The Subcommittee received testimony from Rick Perry, Secretary,
Department of Energy.
The 2017 Hurricane Season: A Review of Emergency Response and Energy
Infrastructure Recovery Efforts
On November 2, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``The 2017 Hurricane Season: A Review of
Emergency Response and Energy Infrastructure Recovery
Efforts.'' The purpose of the hearing was to assess energy
infrastructure response and recovery efforts associated with
the recent hurricanes in Texas, the Gulf Coast, Florida, Puerto
Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Patricia Hoffman, Acting Under Secretary for
Science and Energy, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for
the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability,
Department of Energy; Ray Alexander, Director of Contingency
Operations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; DeAnn Walker,
Chairman, Public Utility Commission of Texas; Robert Corbin,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Petroleum
Reserves, Department of Energy; Frank Rusco, Director, Natural
Resources and Environment, Government Accountability Office;
Thomas Fanning, President and CEO, Southern Company, on behalf
of the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council; Chet
Thompson, President and CEO, American Fuel and Petrochemical
Manufacturers; Max McBrayer, Chief Supply Officer, RaceTrac
Petroleum, Inc.; Ramon Luis Nieves, former Member, Senate of
Puerto Rico; Cathy Kennedy, Vice-President, National Nurses
United; and Julio Rhymer, Executive Director, Virgin Islands
Water and Power Authority.
Powering America: Examining The Role of Financial Trading in the
Electricity Markets
On November 29, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``Powering America: Examining the Role of
Financial Trading in the Electricity Markets.'' The purpose of
the hearing was to examine the impact of financial trading in
the nation's wholesale electricity markets and whether market
design changes are necessary to ensure the efficiency of
financial transactions and to protect against improper trading
activity. The Subcommittee received testimony from Wesley
Allen, CEO, Red Wolf Energy Trading, on behalf of the Financial
Marketers Coalition; Eric Hildebrandt, Director of Market
Monitoring, California ISO; Max Minzner, Partner, Jenner and
Block LLP; Noha Sidhom, CEO, TPC Energy, on behalf of the Power
Trading Institute; Vince Duane, Senior Vice President and
General Counsel, PJM Interconnection; Chris Moser, Senior Vice
President of Operations, NRG.
The Impacts and Future of North American Energy Trade
On December 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``The Impacts and Future of North American
Energy Trade.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine North
American trade and the potential for continued economic growth
and job creation in the energy sector. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Karen Harbert, President and CEO,
Global Energy Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Chet
Thompson, President, American Fuel and Petrochemical
Manufacturers; Allen Burchett, Global Head of Strategic
Projects, ABB, on behalf of the National Association of
Manufacturers; and Alan Krupnick, Senior Fellow, Resources for
the Future.
DOE Modernization: Advancing DOE's Mission for National, Economic, and
Energy Security of the United States
On January 9, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``DOE Modernization: Advancing DOE's Mission
for National, Economic, and Energy Security of the United
States.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine plans for
modernizing and realigning the Department of Energy to better
execute its various missions. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Dan Brouillette, Deputy Under Secretary,
Department of Energy; Mark Menezes, Under Secretary of Energy,
Department of Energy; Paul Dubbar, Under Secretary for Science,
Department of Energy; Frank Klotz, Administrator, National
Nuclear Security Administration, Under Secretary for Nuclear
Security, Department of Energy, Thomas Zacharia, Director, Oak
Ridge National Laboratory; Steve Wasserman, Director, Lilly
Research Laboratories Collaborative Access Team, Advanced
Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, on behalf of the
Society for Science at User Research Facilities; Donald Levy,
Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago and Co-Chair, Panel
to Track and Assess Governance and Management Reforms in the
Nuclear Security Enterprise; Sarah Lindlaw, Director of Energy
and National Security Program, Center for Strategic and
International Studies; Rich Powell, Executive Director,
ClearPath Foundation; and Dan Reicher, Executive Director,
Stanford University Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and
Finance and Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution.
DOE Modernization: Advancing the Economic and National Security
Benefits of America's
On February 6, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``DOE Modernization: Advancing the Economic
and National Security Benefits of America's Nuclear
Infrastructure.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine
issues associated with the current domestic nuclear supply
chain, international nuclear market opportunities, nuclear
regulatory and policy matters, and options for future
development and deployment of nuclear technologies. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Ed McGinnis, Principal
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Nuclear Energy,
Department of Energy; Art Atkins, Associate Deputy
Administrator for Global Material Security, National Nuclear
Security Administration; James Owendoff, Principal Deputy
Assistant Secretary, Office of Environmental Management,
Department of Energy; Victor McCree, Executive Director of
Operations, Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Bill Ostendorff,
Visiting Professor, U.S. Naval Academy; Mark Peters, Director,
Idaho National Laboratory; Maria Korsnick, President and CEO,
Nuclear Energy Institute; David Trimble, Director, Natural
Resources and Environment, Government Accountability Office;
and Ashley Finan, Policy Director, Nuclear Innovation Alliance.
State of The Nation's Energy Infrastructure
On February 27, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``State of the Nation's Energy
Infrastructure.'' The purpose of the hearing was to explore
challenges and opportunities related to the maintenance,
modernization, and development of energy infrastructure. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Brian Slocum, Vice
President of Operations, ITC Holdings Corporation; Jim Ross,
Director, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers;
Brenda Hellyer, Chancellor, San Jacinto College; John Devine,
Senior Vice President, HDR Incorporated; Jennifer Chen,
Sustainable FERC Project Attorney, Natural Resources Defense
Council; and Gary McCarthy, Mayor, City of Schenectady.
Fiscal Year 2019 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Budget
On March 20, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy and the
Subcommittee on Environment held a joint hearing entitled
``Fiscal Year 2019 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Budget.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to discuss the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission's budget proposal for fiscal year 2019, ongoing
financial, organizational, management initiatives, NRC
rulemakings and regulatory issues, and policy issues associated
with advanced nuclear technology licensing. The Subcommittees
received testimony from Kristine Svinicki, Chairman, Nuclear
Regulatory Commission; Stephen Burns, Commissioner, Nuclear
Regulatory Commission; and Jeff Baran, Commissioner, Nuclear
Regulatory Commission.
The Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Energy Budget
On April 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``The Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Energy
Budget.'' The purpose of the hearing was to discuss the
agency's budget requests for Fiscal Year 2019. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Rick Perry, Secretary, Department of
Energy.
Oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the FY 2019
Budget
On April 17, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``Oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission and the FY 2019 Budget.'' The purpose of the hearing
was to review the current priorities of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission and the laws within the Commission's
jurisdiction. The Subcommittee received testimony from Kevin
McIntyre, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;
Cheryl LaFleur, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Neil Chatterjee, Commissioner, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission; and Robert Powelson, Commissioner,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Examining the State of Electric Transmission Infrastructure:
Investment, Planning, Construction, and Alternatives
On May 10, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
entitled ``Examining the State of Electric Transmission
Infrastructure: Investment, Planning, Construction, and
Alternatives.'' The purpose of the hearing was to review the
activities of the electric transmission sector. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Tony Clark, Senior
Advisor, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP; Edward Krapels, CEO,
Anbaric Development Partners; Jennifer Curran, Vice President
of System Planning, Midcontinent ISO; Ralph Izzo, CEO, Public
Service Enterprise Group, Inc.; John Twitty, Executive
Director, Transmission Access Policy Study Group; and Rob
Gramlich, President, Grid Strategies, LLC.
Improving the Hydropower Licensing Process
On June 7, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
entitled ``Improving the Hydropower Licensing Process.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to review progress toward improving
interagency coordination for the timely processing of
environmental reviews and authorizations for non-Federal
hydropower projects. The Subcommittee received testimony from
Terry Turpin, Director, Office of Energy Projects, Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission; Chris Oliver, Assistant
Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration; John Goodin, Acting Director for the Office of
Wetlands, Ocean, and Watersheds, Environmental Protection
Agency; Greg Sheehan, Principal Deputy Director, Fish and
Wildlife Service; and Ryan Fisher, Principal Deputy Assistant
Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), Department of Energy.
The Benefits of Tax Reform on the Energy Sector and Consumers
On June 20, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
entitled ``The Benefits of Tax Reform on the Energy Sector and
Consumers.'' The purpose of the hearing was to explore the
economic impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on the
energy sector. The Subcommittee received testimony from Holly
Wade, Director of Research and Policy Analysis, National
Federation of Independent Business; Tom Ferguson, CEO, AZZ,
Incorporated; Sam McCammon, President, Anamet Electrical, Inc.;
and Seth Hanlon, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress.
The Shifting Geopolitics of Oil and Gas
On June 26, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
entitled ``The Shifting Politics of Oil and Gas.'' The purpose
of the hearing was to examine the current state of U.S. oil and
gas development and production and the associated geopolitical,
security, and economic impacts. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman, HIS Markit; Harold
Hamm, CEO, Continental Resources; Dennis Arriola, Chief
Strategy Officer, Sempra Energy; and Kevin Kennedy, Deputy
Director of U.S. Climate Initiative, World Resources Institute.
Powering America: The Role of Energy Storage in the Nation's
Electricity System
On July 18, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
entitled ``Powering America: The Role of Energy Storage in the
Nation's Electricity System.'' The purpose of the hearing was
to examine the growth of large-scale energy storage in the
United States, the unique reliability attributes energy storage
provides for the electric grid, and the use and impacts of
energy storage within wholesale electricity markets. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Zachary Kuznar, Director
of CHP Microgrid and Energy Storage Development, Duke Energy;
Keith Casey, Vice President of Market and Infrastructure
Development, California Independent System Operator; Kiran
Kumaraswamy, Director of Market Applications, Fluence; Mark
Frigo, Vice President and Head of Energy Storage, E.ON North
America; and Kushal Patel, Partner, Energy and Environmental
Economics, Inc.
DOE Modernization: The Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and
Emergency Response
On September 27, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``DOE Modernization: The Office of
Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to discuss the Department of
Energy's newly established Office of Cybersecurity, Energy
Security, and Emergency Response. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Karen Evans, Assistant Secretary, Office of
Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response,
Department of Energy.
Public Private Partnerships for Federal Energy Management
On December 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Energy held a
hearing entitled ``Public Private Partnerships for Federal
Energy Management.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine
the status, challenges, and opportunities for increasing energy
efficiency savings and energy conservation in Federal
facilities and programs through Energy Savings Performance
Contracts and Utility Energy Service Contracts. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Jack Surash, Acting Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Energy and Sustainability, Department
of the Army; Kevin Kampschroer, Chief Sustainability Officer
and Director, Office of Federal High-Performance Buildings,
General Services Administration; Edward Bradley, Executive
Director, Office of Asset Enterprise Management, Department of
Veterans Affairs; and Leslie Nicholls, Strategic Director of
Federal Energy Management Program, Department of Energy.
Subcommittee on Environment
LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-141 (DIVISION N AND TITLE XI OF DIVISION S OF H.R. 1625,
H.R. 3017)
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the
definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the
rewards program of the Department of State, and for other
purposes.
Summary
Division N of H.R. 1625 would amend the brownfields law and
would authorize the appropriation of $250 million annually for
fiscal years 2019 to 2023 period for the Environmental
Protection Agency to provide grants in support of the program.
Title XI of division S of H.R. 1625 would address air emissions
from animal waste at farms.
Legislative History
H.R. 1625 was introduced by Representative Edward R. Royce
(CA-39) on March 20, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
On May 22, 2017, H.R. 1625 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On May 23, 2017, H.R. 1625 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
On February 12, 2018, Senator Bob Corker (TN) reported H.R.
1625, as amended, to the Senate without a written report, and
the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 311).
On February 28, 2018, H.R. 1625 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On March 22, 2018, H.R. 1625 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 796, and the bill, with a
House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, was passed by
a recorded vote of 256 yeas and 167 nays (Roll Call No. 127).
On March 22 and 23, 2018, H.R. 1625 was received and
considered in the Senate, and the bill, without further
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 65 yeas and 32 nays
(Roll Call No. 63).
On March 23, 2018, H.R. 1625 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill (Public Law 115-
141).
Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2017
H.R. 350
To exclude vehicles used solely for competition from
certain provisions of the Clean Air Act, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 350 would amend the Clean Air Act to allow the
modification of a vehicle's air emission controls if the
vehicle is used solely for competition.
Legislative History
H.R. 350 was introduced by Representative Patrick T.
McHenry (NC-10) on January 6, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 350 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Environment on January 25, 2017.
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held
a hearing on H.R. 350.
On November 15, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment met
in open markup session to consider H.R. 350 and forwarded the
bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a recorded
vote of 13 yeas and 9 nays.
On December 6, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 350 and
ordered the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the
House by a recorded vote of 30 yeas and 20 nays.
On December 11, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 350, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-1073), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 833).
No further action was taken on the bill.
Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act of 2017
H.R. 453
To deem the Step 2 compliance date for standards of
performance for new residential wood heaters, new residential
hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces to be May 15, 2023.
Summary
H.R. 453 would delay the requirement for compliance with
the Environmental Protection Agency's performance standards for
new residential wood heaters, hydronic heaters, and forced-air
furnaces from 2020 until 2023.
Legislative History
H.R. 453 was introduced by Representative Collin C.
Peterson (MN-07) on January 11, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 453 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Environment on January 25, 2017.
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held
a hearing on H.R. 453.
On November 15, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment met
in open markup session to consider H.R. 453 and forwarded the
bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a recorded
vote of 12 yeas and 10 nays.
On December 6, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 453 and
ordered the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the
House by a recorded vote of 32 yeas and 21 nays.
On January 10, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 453, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-508), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 378).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 453 were included in H.R. 1917, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017
H.R. 806
To facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-
level ozone standards, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 806 would delay the implementation of a final rule
promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in
2015 related to ambient-air-quality standards for ozone
emissions. That rule, published in the Federal Register on
October 26, 2015, requires States to determine whether
different geographical areas in the States are in compliance
with Federal limits on ozone pollution and to submit plans to
reduce ozone emissions to the EPA starting in 2020. The bill
would delay the requirement for States to submit those plans
until 2026.
H.R. 806 also would require the EPA to make several changes
to its process for reviewing National Ambient Air Quality
Standards for ozone and other pollutants. The bill would extend
the review cycle for certain pollutants from five years to ten
years and would authorize the EPA to consider the technological
feasibility of pollution controls when setting standards for
safe levels of those pollutants.
Finally, H.R. 806 would require the EPA to conduct a study
on the formation of atmospheric ozone and to submit a report to
the Congress describing the extent to which foreign sources of
air pollution affect the ability of States to comply with
Federal pollution limits under the Clean Air Act.
Legislative History
H.R. 806 was introduced by Representative Peter Olson (TX-
22) on February 1, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 806 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Environment on February 3, 2017.
On March 22, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing on H.R. 806.
On June 15, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 806 and forwarded the
bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a recorded
vote of 12 yeas and 8 nays.
On June 28, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 806 and ordered the
bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a recorded
vote of 29 yeas and 24 nays.
On July 14, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 806, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-222),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
157).
On July 18, 2017, H.R. 806 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 451, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 229 yeas and 199 nays
(Roll Call No. 390).
On July 19, 2017, H.R. 806 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Farm Regulatory Certainty Act
H.R. 848
To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to clarify the
citizen suit provisions of such Act with respect to manure, or
crop residue, that is stored or returned to the soil as
fertilizer or soil conditioner by an agricultural operation,
and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 848 would prohibit action against an agricultural
operation if the Environmental Protection Agency or a State has
commenced and is diligently conducting a civil, criminal, or
administrative proceeding against the agricultural operation in
order to seek compliance with any applicable permits,
standards, regulations, conditions, requirements, prohibitions,
or orders related to the storage of manure or crop residue that
is to be returned to the soil as fertilizer or the return of
manure or crop residue to the soil as fertilizer or soil
conditioner.
Legislative History
On November 9, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Farm Regulatory
Certainty Act.''
H.R. 848 was introduced by Representative Dan Newhouse (WA-
04) on February 3, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 848 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Environment on February 10, 2017. H.R. 848 was similar to
the discussion draft.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018
H.R. 1029
To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act to improve pesticide registration and other
activities under the Act, to extend and modify fee authorities,
and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 1029 would modify the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,
and Rodenticide Act, which requires the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) to evaluate the safety of new
pesticides entering the market by conducting risk assessments
and periodically re-evaluate the health and environmental
effects of pesticides. The EPA charges fees to pesticide
manufacturers and distributors to cover the cost of performing
such registration and reregistration activities. H.R. 1029
would extend the agency's authority to charge those fees.
Legislative History
H.R. 1029 was introduced by Representative Rodney Davis
(IL-13) on February 14, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce. H.R. 1029 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Environment on February 17, 2017.
On March 20, 2017, the Committee on Agriculture reported
H.R. 1029, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-49, Part 1),
the Committee on Energy and Commerce was discharged from
further consideration, and the bill was placed on the Union
Calendar (Calendar No. 29).
On March 20, 2017, H.R. 1029 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On March 21, 2017, H.R. 1029 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture,
Nutrition, and Forestry.
On June 29, 2017, Senator Pat Roberts (KS) reported H.R.
1029, as amended, to the Senate without a written report, and
the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 163).
On June 28, 2018, H.R. 1029 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, as amended, was passed by a voice vote.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act
H.R. 1119
To establish the bases by which the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency shall issue, implement, and
enforce certain emission limitations and allocations for
existing electric utility steam generating units that convert
coal refuse into energy.
Summary
H.R. 1119 would require the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to amend an air emissions standard for certain power
plants that are subject to emissions limitations under the
agency's Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). The bill
would affect power plants that generate electricity by burning
coal refuse (a waste byproduct of coal) as their primary fuel
source. Specifically, the bill would require the EPA to permit
operators of such plants to comply with an alternative
emissions standard for controlling acid gases that is less
stringent than the current MATS.
Legislative History
H.R. 1119 was introduced by Representative Keith J. Rothfus
(PA-12) on February 16, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1119 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Environment on February 17, 2017.
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held
a hearing on H.R. 1119.
On November 15, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment met
in open markup session to consider H.R. 1119 and forwarded the
bill, as amended, to the full committee by a recorded vote of
13 yeas and 10 nays.
On December 6, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 1119 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a recorded vote of 31 yeas and 23 nays.
On January 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 1119, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-514),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
384).
On March 8, 2018, H.R. 1119 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017
H.R. 1917, H.R. 453
To allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing
national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for
brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics
manufacturing before requiring compliance with such rule.
Summary
H.R. 1917 would extend compliance dates for entities
affected by any final rule addressing national emission
standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) under the Clean
Air Act for brick, structural clay, and ceramic products
manufactured in kilns.
The rules that would be affected are (1) NESHAP for Brick
and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing and NESHAP for Clay
Ceramics Manufacturing, published in the Federal Register on
October 26, 2015; (2) NESHAP for Brick and Structural Clay
Products Manufacturing and NESHAP for Clay Ceramics
Manufacturing: Correction, published in the Federal Register on
December 4, 2015; and (3) any final rule that succeeds or
amends those rules.
The NESHAP rule published on October 26, 2015, requires
manufacturers of brick, structural clay, and ceramic products
to reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants from kilns.
The bill would extend compliance dates for manufacturers to
allow for resolution of the judicial review process.
Manufacturers would not need to comply with the rule until a
specified period after a judgment becomes final for all legal
actions filed during the 60 days after the final rule is
published in the Federal Register.
Legislative History
H.R. 1917 was introduced by Representative Bill Johnson
(OH-06) on April 5, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1917 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Environment on April 7, 2017.
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held
a hearing on H.R. 1917.
On November 15, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment met
in open markup session to consider H.R. 1917 and forwarded the
bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a recorded
vote of 12 yeas and 10 nays.
On December 6, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 1917 and
ordered the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the
House by a recorded vote of 31 yeas and 23 nays.
On January 10, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 1917, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-509), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 379).
On March 7, 2018, H.R. 1917 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 762, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 234 yeas, 180 nays,
and 1 present (Roll Call No. 99).
On March 8, 2018, H.R. 1917 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
The provisions of H.R. 453, which is discussed elsewhere in
this report, were included in H.R. 1917 pursuant to H.Res. 762.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2017
H.R. 2278
To extend the authorization of the Uranium Mill Tailing
Radiation Control Act of 1978 relating to the disposal site in
Mesa County, Colorado.
Summary
H.R. 2278 would amend the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation
Control Act of 1978 to extend, through September 30, 2048, the
government's authority to operate the Cheney disposal cell in
Mesa County, Colorado. That facility, administered by the
Department of Energy, serves as a repository for mill
tailings--radioactive waste generated during the conversion of
uranium into fuel for nuclear reactors.
Legislative History
H.R. 2278 was introduced by Representative Scott R. Tipton
(CO-03) on May 1, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 2278 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Environment on May 5, 2017.
On May 18, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing on H.R. 2278.
On June 27, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 2278 and forwarded the
bill, as amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On July 12, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2278 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On September 7, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2278, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-925),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
718).
On September 25, 2018, H.R. 2278 was considered in the
House under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a voice vote.
On September 26, 2018, H.R. 2278 was received in the
Senate, read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative
Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 584).
No further action was taken on the bill.
To reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project, and for other
purposes
H.R. 2389
To reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project, and
for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2389 would amend the West Valley Demonstration Project
Act to authorize $75 million for each of fiscal years 2019
through 2028 for a high level radioactive waste management
demonstration project at the Western New York Service Center in
West Valley, New York.
Legislative History
H.R. 2389 was introduced by Representative Tom Reed (NY-23)
on May 4, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce. H.R. 2389 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Environment on May 5, 2017.
On May 18, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing on H.R. 2389.
On June 27, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 2389 and forwarded the
bill, as amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On July 12, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2389 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On September 7, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2389, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-926),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
719).
On September 25, 2018, H.R. 2389 was considered in the
House under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a voice vote.
On September 26, 2018, H.R. 2389 was received in the
Senate.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Brownfields Enhancement, Economic Redevelopment, and Reauthorization
Act of 2017
H.R. 3017
To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and
improve the brownfields program, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3017 would authorize the appropriation of $250 million
annually over the 2017 to 2021 period for the Environmental
Protection Agency to provide grants to clean up brownfields and
support State brownfield programs.
Legislative History
On April 4, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing on an untitled discussion draft regarding the
reauthorization of the Brownfields program.
On June 15, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment met in
open markup session to consider the discussion draft and
forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the full committee by
a voice vote.
H.R. 3017 was introduced by Representative David B.
McKinley (WV-01) on June 22, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 3017 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Environment on March 23, 2017. H.R. 3017
was similar to the discussion draft.
On June 28, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3017 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On July 14, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3017, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-303, Part 1). On November 9, 2017, the bill was placed on
the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 298).
On November 30, 2017, H.R. 3017 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 631, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 409 yeas and 8 nays
(Roll Call No. 649).
On December 1, 2017, H.R. 3017 was received in the Senate.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018
H.R. 3053
To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, and for
other purposes.
Summary
Under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act, the Federal government,
through the Department of Energy (DOE), is responsible for
permanently disposing of the nation's nuclear waste in a
geologic repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. H.R. 3053 would
not change that fundamental requirement, but would temporarily
limit DOE's authority to collect certain fees charged to
utilities with nuclear plants to cover the costs of disposing
of the waste they generate and would authorize DOE to enter
into agreements to provide benefits to State, local, and tribal
governments that might host or be affected by facilities
related to the waste management program.
Legislative History
On April 26, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Nuclear Waste Policy
Amendments Act of 2017.''
On June 15, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment met in
open markup session to consider the discussion draft and
forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the full committee by
a voice vote.
H.R. 3053 was introduced by Representative John Shimkus
(WV-01) on June 26, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Natural Resources and Committee on Armed Services. H.R. 3053
was not referred to a subcommittee. H.R. 3017 was similar to
the discussion draft.
On June 28, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3053 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
recorded vote of 49 yeas and 4 nays.
On October 19, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3053, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-355,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 259).
On May 10, 2018, H.R. 3053 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 879, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 340 yeas and 72 nays
(Roll Call No. 179).
On May 14, 2018, H.R. 3053 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical
change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source
constitutes a modification, and for other purposes
H.R. 3128
To amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a
physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a
stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3128 amends the definition of ``modification'' in
section 111 of the Clean Air Act to clarify that a change at an
existing source constitutes a modification only when the change
increases the source's maximum achievable hourly emission rate
of an air pollutant.
Legislative History
On May 16, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend sections 111,
169, and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical
change in, or change in the method of operation of, a
stationary source constitutes a modification or construction,
and for other purposes.''
H.R. 3128 was introduced by Representative H. Morgan
Griffith (VA-09) on June 29, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3128 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Environment on June 30, 2017. H.R. 3128 was
similar to the discussion draft.
On July 17, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 3128 and forwarded the
bill, as amended, to the full committee by a recorded vote of
13 yeas and 9 nays.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017
H.R. 3387
To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to improve public
water systems and enhance compliance with such Act, and for
other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3387 would amend the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to
reauthorize $8 billion in capitalization grants for fiscal
years 2018 through 2022. H.R. 3387 also would amend the SDWA to
improve accuracy and availability of compliance data; enhance
asset management practices used by public water systems; expand
how States may use Drinking Water State Revolving Funds;
provide additional assistance and reforms for disadvantaged
communities; enhance the readability of consumer confidence
reports; and expand the use of new methods, means, and
technology to ensure the integrity of community water systems.
Legislative History
On May 19, 2017, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``Drinking Water System
Improvement Act.''
On July 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment met in
open markup session to consider the discussion draft and
forwarded the bill, as amended, to the full committee by a
voice vote.
H.R. 3387 was introduced by Gregg Harper (MS-03) on July
25, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 3387 was similar to the discussion draft.
On July 27, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3387 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On November 1, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3387, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-
380), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 279).
No further action was taken on the bill.
Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act
S. 1934
To prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote
diesel power engines due to emission control devices, and for
other purposes.
Summary
S. 1934 would require the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to revise regulations for certain internal combustion
engines used in remote areas of Alaska to allow those engines
to emit higher levels of particulate matter compared to current
standards. The bill also would require EPA to report to the
Congress on options for the federal government to assist remote
areas in Alaska with meeting their energy needs in an
affordable and reliable manner.
Legislative History
S. 1934 was introduced by Senator Dan Sullivan (AK) on
October 5, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
On September 18, 2018, Senator John Barrasso (WY) reported
S. 1934, as amended, to the Senate without a written report,
and the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar
under General Orders (Calendar No. 576).
On November 26, 2018, Senator Barrasso filed a written
report (Report 115-379).
On December 4, 2018, S. 1934 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
S. 2322 was received in the House on December 6, 2018, and
held at the desk.
On December 21, 2018, S. 1934 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
further amendment, was defeated by a recorded vote of 202 yeas
and 171 nays (Roll Call No. 494) (pursuant to clause 1(a) of
Rule XV of the Rules of the House, a motion to suspend the
Rules requires a vote of two-thirds of the Members voting.).
No further action was taken on the bill.
21st Century Transportation Fuels Act
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend title II of the Clean Air Act and title II of the
Petroleum Marketing Practices Act with respect to high-octane
fuels, and for other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would amend title II of the Clean Air
Act and title II of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to
boost the octane content of the nation's transportation fuels
for light duty vehicles and light duty trucks beginning in
2023. The discussion draft also would amend Federal vehicle
fuel economy requirements in title 49 of the United States Code
and reform the Environmental Protection Agency's Renewable Fuel
Standard.
Legislative History
On December 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held
a hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``21st Century
Transportation Fuels Act.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES
Modernizing Environmental Laws: Challenges and Opportunities for
Expanding Infrastructure and Promoting Development and Manufacturing
On February 16, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held
a hearing entitled ``Modernizing Environmental Laws: Challenges
and Opportunities for Expanding Infrastructure and Promoting
Development and Manufacturing.'' The purpose of the hearing was
to examine challenges and opportunities for expanding
infrastructure, economic redevelopment, and manufacturing by
modernizing certain environmental statutes in the
Subcommittee's jurisdiction, including the Clean Air Act, and
the Brownfields provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Ross E. Eisenberg, Vice President,
Energy and Resources Policy, National Association of
Manufacturers; Jonathan F. Mitchell, Mayor, New Bedford,
Massachusetts; Thomas M. Sullivan, Vice President, Small
Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Kevin Sunday,
Director, Government Affairs, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business
and Industry; Melissa Mays, Founder, Water You Fighting For?;
and Emily Hammond, George Washington University Law School, on
behalf of Center for Progressive Reform.
Reinvestment and Rehabilitation of our Nation's Safe Drinking Water
Delivery Systems
On March 16, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing entitled ``Reinvestment and Rehabilitation of Our
Nation's Safe Drinking Water Delivery Systems.'' The purpose of
the hearing was to examine the Nation's drinking water delivery
systems and discuss reinvestment and rehabilitation. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Randy Ellingboe, Minnesota
Department of Health, on behalf of the Association of State
Drinking Water Administrators; John Donahue, CEO, North Park
Public Water District, Machesney Park, Illinois, on behalf of
the American Water Works Association; Rudolph S. Chow,
Director, Department of Public Works, Baltimore, Maryland, on
behalf of the American Municipal Water Association; Martin A.
Kropelnicki, President and CEO, California Water Service Group,
on behalf of the National Association of Water Companies; Greg
DiLoreto, Chairman, Committee for America's Infrastructure,
American Society of Civil Engineers; and Erik Olson, Director,
Health and Environment Program, Natural Resources Defense
Council.
H.R. _, Drinking Water System Improvement Act and Related Issues of
Funding, Management, and Compliance Assistance under the Safe Drinking
Water Act
On May 19, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing entitled ``H.R. _, Drinking Water System Improvement
Act and Related Issues of Funding, Management, and Compliance
Assistance under the Safe Drinking Water Act.'' The purpose of
the hearing was to examine funding, management, and compliance
issues related to drinking water infrastructure. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Lisa Daniels, Director,
Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection, on behalf of the Association of State
Drinking Water Administrators; Kurt Vause, Special Projects
Director, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility, on behalf of
the American Water Works Association; Scott Potter, Director of
Nashville Metro Water Services, Nashville, Tennessee, on behalf
of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies; Martin A.
Kropelnicki, President and CEO, California Water Service Group,
on behalf of the National Association of Water Companies; Steve
Fletcher, Manager, Washington County Water Company, Nashville,
Illinois, on behalf of the National Rural Water Association;
Lynn Thorp, National Campaigns Director, Clean Water Action;
and James Proctor, Senior Vice President and General Counsel,
McWane, Inc.
Air Quality Impacts of Wildfires: Perspectives of Key Stakeholders
On October 4, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing entitled ``Air Quality Impacts of Wildfires:
Perspectives of Key Stakeholders.'' The purpose of the hearing
was to explore the impacts of wildfires on air quality and air
emissions. The Subcommittee received testimony from John
Bailey, Professor, College of Forestry, Oregon State
University; Jim Karels, State Forester, Florida; Knox Marshall,
Vice President of Resources, Murphy Company; and Christopher
Topik, Director, Restoring America's Forest, The Nature
Conservancy.
Response and Recovery to Environmental Concerns from the 2017 Hurricane
Season
On November 14, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held
a hearing entitled ``Response and Recovery to Environmental
Concerns from the 2017 Hurricane Season.'' The purpose of the
hearing was to examine Federal, State, local, and private
responses to and recovery efforts from environmental concerns
associated with the recent hurricanes in Texas, the Gulf Coast,
Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Peter Lopez, Regional
Administrator, Region 2, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency;
Trey Glenn, Regional Administrator, Region 4, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency; Sam Coleman, Acting Regional
Administrator, Region 6, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency;
Bryan Shaw, Chairman, Texas Department of Environmental
Quality; Mark Lichtenstein, Chief of Staff and Chief
Sustainability Officer, College of Environmental Science and
Forestry, SUNY; Lyvia N. Rodriguez Del Valle, Executive
Director, Corporacion del Proyecto ENLACE del Cano Martin Pena;
Trent Epperson, Assistant City Manager, City of Pearland,
Texas; Garett Thomas Sansom, Associate Director, Institute for
Sustainable Communities, Texas A&M University; and Mike Howe,
Executive Director, Texas Section of American Water Works
Association, on behalf of the American Water Works Association.
The Mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
On December 7, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing entitled ``The Mission of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.'' The purpose of the hearing was to discuss
the missions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The
Subcommittee received testimony from E. Scott Pruitt,
Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Update on the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program (CAFE) and
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Motor Vehicles
On December 12, 2017, the Subcommittee on Environment and
the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection
held a joint hearing entitled ``Update on the Corporate Average
Fuel Economy Program (CAFE) and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Standards for Motor Vehicles.'' The purpose of the hearing was
to discuss the updates on the CAFE program and Greenhouse Gas
Emissions standards for motor vehicles. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Mitch Bainwol, President and CEO,
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers; John Bozzella, President
and CEO, Global Automakers; Forrest McConnell, III, President,
McConnell Honda and Acura, Montgomery, Alabama, on behalf of
the National Automobile Dealers Association; and Dave Cooke,
Senior Vehicle Analyst, Union of Concerned Scientists.
Modernizing the Superfund Cleanup Program
On January 18, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing entitled ``Modernizing the Superfund Cleanup Program.''
The purpose of the hearing was to review the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Barry Breen, Principal
Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Office of Land and
Emergency Management, Environmental Protection Agency; Steve
Cobb, Chief of Land Division, Alabama Department of
Environmental Management, on behalf of the Association of State
and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials; J. Winston
Porter, Environmental and Energy Consultant; James McKenna,
Portland Harbor Policy Analyst, Office of the Governor, State
of Oregon; Debbie Mans, Executive Director and Baykeeper, NY/NJ
Baykeeper; and Katherine Probst, Independent Consultant.
New Source Review Permitting Challenges for Manufacturing and
Infrastructure
On February 14, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held
a hearing entitled ``New Source Review Permitting Challenges
for Manufacturing and Infrastructure.'' The purpose of the
hearing was to examine the impact of the Environmental
Protection Agency's New Source Review air permitting
requirements on manufacturing and infrastructure expansions in
the United States. The Subcommittee received testimony from
Kevin Sunday, Director of Government Affairs, Pennsylvania
Chamber of Business and Industry; Paul Noe, Vice President
Public Policy, American Forest and Paper Association and
American Wood Council; Stuart Spencer, Associate Director of
Office of Air Quality, Arkansas Department of Environmental
Quality, on behalf of the Association of Air Pollution Control
Agencies; Jeffrey Holmstead, Partner, Bracewell LLP; John
Walke, Clean Air Director, Natural Resources Defense Council;
and Emily Hammond, Professor, the George Washington University
Law School.
The Future of Transportation Fuels and Vehicles
On March 7, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing entitled ``The Future of Transportation Fuels and
Vehicles.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine how
transportation fuel and vehicle choices are likely to change,
research on alternative fuels and vehicles and improving the
gasoline-powered internal combustion engine and fueling
infrastructure, and discuss the impact on consumers of a
changing fuels and vehicles marketplace. The Subcommittee
received testimony from John Maples, Senior Transportation
Analyst, Energy Information Administration; John Farrell,
Laboratory Program Manager of Vehicles Technologies, National
Renewable Energy Laboratory; Joshua Linn, Senior Fellow,
Resources for the Future; Jeremy Martin, Senior Scientist and
Fuels Lead of Clean Vehicles Program, Union of Concerned
Scientists; and John Eichberger, Executive Director, Fuels
Institute.
Fiscal Year 2019 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Budget
On March 20, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment and the
Subcommittee on Energy held a joint hearing entitled ``Fiscal
Year 2019 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Budget.'' The purpose
of the hearing was to discuss the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission's budget proposal for fiscal year 2019, ongoing
financial, organizational, management initiatives, rulemakings
and regulatory issues, and policy issues associated with
advanced nuclear technology licensing. The Subcommittees
received testimony from Kristine Svinicki, Chairman, Nuclear
Regulatory Commission; Stephen Burns, Commissioner, Nuclear
Regulatory Commission; and Jeff Baran, Commissioner, Nuclear
Regulatory Commission.
High Octane Fuels and HIGH Efficiency Vehicles: Challenges and
Opportunities
On April 13, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing entitled ``High Octane Fuels and High Efficiency
Vehicles: Challenges and Opportunities.'' The purpose of the
hearing was to examine the potential for high octane fuels and
vehicles, the impacts of a transition to high octane fuels and
vehicles on refiners, biofuel, producers, automakers, fuel
retailers, and consumers, and the legal and regulatory steps
necessary to bring about a transition to high octane fuels and
vehicles. The Subcommittee received testimony from Chet
Thompson, President, American Fuel and Petrochemicals
Manufacturers; Dan Nicholson, Vice President of Global
Propulsion Systems, General Motors, on behalf of the United
States Council for Automotive Research; Tim Columbus, General
Counsel, Society of Gasoline Marketers of America and National
Association of Convenience Stores; Paul Jeschke, on behalf of
the Illinois Corn Growers Association; and Emily Skor, CEO,
Growth Energy.
The Fiscal Year 2019 Environmental Protection Agency Budget
On April 26, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing entitled ``The Fiscal Year 2019 Environmental
Protection Agency Budget.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
examine the Environmental Protection Agency's budget proposal
for fiscal year 2019, rulemakings and regulatory issues, and
management and operations reform. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Scott Pruitt, Administrator, Environmental
Protection Agency.
Sharing the Road: Policy Implications of Electric and Conventional
Vehicles in the Years Ahead
On May 8, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing entitled ``Sharing the Road: Policy Implications of
Electric and Conventional Vehicles in the Years Ahead.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to examine the implications of the
growth in the electric vehicles (EV) sector. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Megan McKernan, Manager of Automotive
Engineering, Automobile Club of Southern California, on behalf
of the American Automobile Association; Mitch Bainwol,
President and CEO, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers;
Genevieve Cullen, President, Electric Drive Transportation
Association; Bob Dinneen, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels
Association; Geisha Williams, President and CEO, Pacific Gas
and Electric Company, on behalf of the Edison Electric
Institute; Frank Macchiarola, Group Director of Downstream and
Industry Operations, American Petroleum Institute; David
Reichmuth, Senior Engineer of Clean Vehicles Program, Union of
Concerned Scientists; and Dylan Remley, Senior Vice President,
Global Partners LP, on behalf of the National Association of
Convenience Stores and Society of Gasoline Marketers of
America.
The Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (CFATS)--A
Progress Report
On June 14, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing entitled ``The Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism
Standards Program (CFATS) A Progress Report.'' The purpose of
the hearing was to examine the implementation of the CFATS
program by the Department of Homeland Security. The
Subcommittee received testimony from David Wulf, Acting Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection, Department
of Homeland Security; Chris Currie, Director of Emergency
Management, National Preparedness, and Critical Infrastructure
Protection, Homeland Security and Justice Team, Government
Accountability Office; Steve Roberts, Principal, Chemical
Security Group, LLC; Doug Brown, President and COO, Brown
Chemical Company; Mike Wilson, National Director for
Occupational and Environmental Health, BlueGreen Alliance;
James Conrad, Principal, Conrad Law and Policy Counsel, on
behalf of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates;
and Yvette Arellano, Policy Research and Grassroots Advocate,
Texas Environmental Justices Advocacy Services.
Advanced Biofuels Under the Renewable Fuel Standard: Current Status and
Future Prospects
On June 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing entitled ``Advanced Biofuels Under the Renewable Fuel
Standard: Current Status and Future Prospects.'' The purpose of
the hearing was to examine the advanced biofuels component of
the Renewable Fuel Standard. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Mike McAdams, President, Advanced Biofuels
Association; Derrick Morgan, Senior Vice President, American
Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers; Robin Puthusseril, Vice
President, Greater Chicago Truck Plaza, on behalf of the
National Association of Truck Stop Operators; Randy Howard,
CEO, Renewable Energy Group, on behalf of the National
Biodiesel Board; Brooke Coleman, Executive Director, Advanced
Biofuels Business Council; Collin O'Mara, President, National
Wildlife Federation; and Luke Morrow, Managing Director, Morrow
Energy, on behalf of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas.
Examining Renewable Identification Numbers under the Renewable Fuel
Standard
On July 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held a
hearing entitled ``Examining Renewable Identification Numbers
under the Renewable Fuel Standard.'' The purpose of the hearing
was to review how Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) work
and their place within the Renewable Fuel Standard. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Brent Yacobucci, Energy
and Minerals Manager, Congressional Research Services; Sandra
Dunphy, Energy Compliance Director, Weaver and Tidwell, LLP;
Paul Niznik, Consultant, Argus Consulting Services; Gabriel
Lade, Assistant Professor of Economics, Iowa State University;
and Corey Lavinsky, Director of Global Biofuels, S&P Global
Platts Analytics.
Perfluorinated Chemicals in the Environment: An Update on the Response
to Contamination and Challenges Presented
On September 6, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held
a hearing entitled ``Perfluorinated Chemicals in the
Environment: An Update on the Response to Contamination and
Challenges Presented.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
receive an update on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and
the effects on the environment. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Peter Grevatt, Director, Office of Groundwater
and Drinking Water, Environmental Protection Agency; Maureen
Sullivan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environment,
Department of Defense; Lisa Daniels, Director, Bureau of Safe
Drinking Water, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection, on behalf of the Association of State Drinking
Water Administrators; Sandeep Burman, Manager, Site Remediation
and Redevelopment, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, on
behalf of the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste
Management Officials; Carol Isaacs, Director, Michigan PFAS
Action Response Team; Emily Donovan, Co-Founder, Clean Cape
Fear; and Erik Olson, Senior Director, Health and Food, Healthy
People and Thriving Communities Program, Natural Resources
Defense Council.
Air Quality Impacts of Wildfires: Mitigation and Management Strategies
On September 13, 2018, the Subcommittee on Environment held
a hearing entitled ``Air Quality Impacts of Wildfires:
Mitigation and Management Strategies.'' The purpose of the
hearing was to explore the available tools and best practices
to reduce and manage the air quality impacts of wildfires. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Herman Baertschiger, Jr.,
Senator, Oregon State Senate; Mary Anderson, Mobile and Area
Source Program Manager, Air Quality Division, Idaho Department
of Environmental Quality; Sonya Germann, State Forester,
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation,
Forestry Division, on behalf of the National Association of
State Foresters; Collin O'Mara, President and CEO, National
Wildlife Federation; and Tom Boggus, State Forester and
Director, Texas A&M Forest Service, on behalf of the National
Association of State Foresters.
Subcommittee on Health
LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5,
United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health
and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by
project recipients in selecting Subrecipients
PUBLIC LAW 115-23 (H.J.RES. 43)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by
Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance
with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting
subrecipients.
Summary
H.J. Res. 43 would provide that Congress disapproves the
rule submitted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services
relating to compliance with title X requirements by project
recipients in selecting subrecipients (81 Fed. Reg. 91852;
December 19, 2016), and such rule shall have no force or
effect.
Legislative History
H.J. Res. 43 was introduced by Representative Diane Black
(TN-06) on January 30, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On February 16, 2017, H.J. Res. 43 was considered in the
House pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 123, and the
resolution, without amendment, by was passed a recorded vote of
230 yeas and 188 nays (Roll Call No. 99).
On February 17, 2017, H.J. Res. 43 was received in the
Senate and read twice.
On March 30, 2017, H.J. Res. 43 was considered in the
Senate, and the resolution, without amendment, was passed by a
recorded vote of 51 yeas and 50 nays (Roll Call No. 101).
On April 5, 2017, H.J. Res. 43 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on April 13, 2017
(Public Law 115-23).
FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017
PUBLIC LAW 115-52 (H.R. 2430)
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise
and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs,
medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological
products, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2430 would authorize the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) to continue collecting user fees from regulated industry
to supplement Congressional appropriations. Specifically, the
bill would revise and reauthorize the Prescription Drug User
Fee Act, the Medical Device User Fee Amendments, the Generic
Drug User Fee Amendments, and the Biosimilars User Fee Act
through 2022. In addition, the bill would make a number of
changes to the regulation of medical products, support the
development of pediatric drugs and medical devices, and
encourage increased generic competition.
Legislative History
H.R. 2430 was introduced by Representative Greg Walden (OR-
02) on May 16, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 2430 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Health on May 16, 2017.
On May 18, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 2430 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2430 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
recorded vote of 54 yeas and 0 nays.
On July 11, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2430, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-201),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
138).
On July 12, 2017, H.R. 2430 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On July 13, 2017, H.R. 2430 was received in the Senate,
read the first time, and placed on the Senate Legislative
Calendar under Read the First Time.
On July 18, 2017, H.R. 2430 was read the second time and
placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders
(Calendar No. 174).
On August 3, 2017, H.R. 2430 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without amendment, was passed by a recorded vote
of 94 yeas and 1 nay (Roll Call No. 187).
On August 7, 2017, H.R. 2430 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on August 18, 2017
(Public Law 115-52).
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017
PUBLIC LAW 115-71 (S. 652, H.R. 1539)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a
program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding
deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children.
Summary
S. 652 would amend the Public Health Service Act to
reauthorize research and public health activities conducted by
the Health Resources and Services Administration and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those activities
are related to early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of
hearing loss in newborns, infants, and young children.
Legislative History
H.R. 1539 was introduced by Representative Brett Guthrie
(KY-02) on March 15, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1539 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on March 17, 2017.
No further action was taken on the bill.
S. 652 was introduced by Senator Rob Portman (OH) on March
15, 2017, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions. S. 652 was the Senate companion
bill to H.R. 1539.
On May 1, 2017, Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) reported S.
652, as amended, to the Senate without a written report, and
the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 44).
On September 6, 2017, S. 652 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
On October 3, 2017, S. 652 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
further amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On October 6, 2017, S. 652 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on October 18, 2017 (Public
Law 115-71).
National Clinical Care Commission Act
PUBLIC LAW 115-80 (S. 920, H.R. 309)
To establish a National Clinical Care Commission.
Summary
S. 920 would establish a National Clinical Care Commission
within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to
evaluate Federal programs related to clinical care for
individuals with a complex metabolic or autoimmune disease such
as diabetes. Commission members would include medical
professionals, advocates, and representatives from many
agencies within HHS, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the
Department of Defense, and the Department of Agriculture.
Within three years of convening, the Commission would be
required to issue a report on its findings, including suggested
improvements for Federally-funded clinical and educational
initiatives focused on the targeted populations.
Legislative History
H.R. 309 was introduced by Representative Anna G. Eshoo
(CA-18) on January 5, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On January 9, 2017, H.R. 309 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 10, 2017, H.R. 309 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill.
S. 920 was introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH) on
April 24, 2017, read twice, and referred to the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. S. 920 was the Senate
companion bill to H.R. 309.
On May 1, 2017, Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) reported S.
920 to the Senate without a written report, and the bill was
placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders
(Calendar No. 47).
On September 6, 2017, S. 920 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
On October 11, 2017, S. 920 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
further amendment was passed by a voice vote.
On October 24, 2017, S. 920 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on November 2, 2017 (Public
Law 115-80).
Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017
PUBLIC LAW 115-83 (H.R. 304)
To amend the Controlled Substances Act with regard to the
provision of emergency medical services.
Summary
H.R. 304 would authorize the Department of Justice to
register and collect additional registration fees from certain
providers of emergency medical services to dispense controlled
substances. H.R. 304 also would require the Government
Accountability Office to report to Congress on the potential
abuse of certain controlled substances.
Legislative History
H.R. 304 was introduced by Representative Richard Hudson
(NC-08) on January 5, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
On January 9, 2017, H.R. 304 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 404 yeas and 0 nays
(Roll Call No. 25).
On January 10, 2017, H.R. 304 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
On October 24, 2017, H.R. 304 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
On November 2, 2017, Representative Hudson asked unanimous
consent to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 304 and to agree
to the Senate amendment. The bill, as amended, was passed by
unanimous consent.
On November 7, 2017, H.R. 304 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on November 17,
2017 (Public Law 115-83).
To Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to Authorize
Additional Emergency Uses for Medical Products to Reduce Deaths and
Severity of Injuries Caused by Agents of War, and for Other Purposes
PUBLIC LAW 115-92 (H.R. 4374)
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
authorize additional emergency uses for medical products to
reduce deaths and severity of injuries caused by agents of war,
and for other purposes.
Summary
Section 716 (``Additional emergency uses for medical
products to reduce deaths and severity of injuries caused by
agents of war'') of H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91), amended 10 U.S.C.
1107a to authorize the Secretary of Defense to approve the
emergency use of medical products, outside the United States,
in situations in which an emergency use of an unapproved
product or an emergency unapproved use of an approved product
cannot be authorized under section 564 of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA, 21 U.S.C. 360bbb-3) because the
emergency does not involve an actual or threatened attack with
a biological, chemical, radiological, or nuclear agent.
As noted in the conference report to that bill (H.Rept.
115-404), this provision was included in the Senate amendment
to H.R. 2810. The House bill contained no similar provision,
and the House receded to the Senate position.
As a result, the Committee on Energy and Commerce was not
given an opportunity to address this matter through regular
order. The conference report to H.R. 2810 stated that:
The conferees agree that traditional pathways to the
Food and Drug Administration's approval and licensure
of critical medical products for combat casualty care
are too slow to allow for rapid insertion and use of
these products on the battlefield. The conferees
believe this provision could lead to even higher
survival rates from severe combat wounds and injuries
suffered by servicemembers. (p. 851)
However, as conferees to this provision, the Committee on
Energy and Commerce believes that the provision would expose
servicemembers to unnecessary risks.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the world's
preeminent regulatory process for the approval of medical
products. By contrast, the Department of Defense (DOD) has no
experience in evaluating and approving medical products. The
Committee on Energy and Commerce believes that, given DOD's
inexperience, DOD could approve medical products that harm
servicemembers.
After the conference report to H.R. 2810 was finalized, but
before it was considered by the House, the Committee on Energy
and Commerce introduced H.R. 4374, which would repeal section
716 and authorize the emergency use of an otherwise unapproved
medical product if DOD determines that there is a military
emergency involving an agent that may cause imminently life-
threatening and specific risk to U.S. forces. If a military
emergency is determined to exist, the bill would allow DOD to
request that the FDA expedite certain procedures for approving
medical products that would be reasonably likely to diagnose,
prevent, treat, or mitigate such risk. The FDA must take
specified actions to facilitate such a request by DOD.
H.R. 4374 is a commonsense approach to protect
servicemembers by leveraging the FDA's over 100 years of
experience in evaluating and approving medical products.
Legislative History
H.R. 4374 was introduced by Representative Greg Walden (OR-
02) on November 13, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed
Services. H.R. 4374 was not referred to a subcommittee.
On November 15, 2017, H.R. 4374 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On November 16, 2017, H.R. 4374 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, without amendment, was passed by
unanimous consent.
On December 12, 2017, H.R. 4374 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on December 12,
2017 (Public Law 115-92).
Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by
Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable Act or the HEALTHY KIDS Act
(Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2018, and for other purposes)
PUBLIC LAW 115-120 (DIVISION C OF H.R. 195, S.CON.RES. 33, H.R. 3921,
DIVISION B OF H.R. 3922)
To extend funding for the Children's Health Insurance
Program, and for other purposes.
Summary
Division C of H.R. 195 would extend Federal funding for the
Children's Health Insurance Program for six years, extend
funding for the Childhood Obesity Demonstration Project and the
Pediatric Quality Measures Program; extend funding through for
specified outreach and enrollment grants and make eligible for
such grants ``parent-mentors'' trained to assist families with
children who have no health-insurance coverage; maintain
enhanced Federal Matching Assistance Percentage for child-
health assistance at a reduced percentage-point increase; and
direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services shall
make additional funding available to States for specified
activities related to mechanized claims systems.
Legislative History
H.R. 3921 was introduced by Representative Michael C.
Burgess (TX-26) on October 3, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to Committee
on Ways and Means. H.R. 3921 was not referred to a
subcommittee.
On October 4, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3921 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a recorded vote of 28 yeas and 23 nays.
On October 19, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3921, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-358,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 263).
No further action was taken on the bill. Provisions similar
to H.R. 3921 were included in H.R. 3922 as division B, which is
discussed elsewhere in this report.
H.R. 195 was introduced by Representative Steve Russell
(OK-05) on January 3, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the
Committee on House Administration.
On October 19, 2017, the Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform reported H.R. 195, without amendment, to the
House (H.Rept. 115-128, Part 1), was discharged from further
consideration of the bill, and the bill was placed on the Union
Calendar (Calendar No. 78).
On May 17, 2017, H.R. 195 was considered in the House under
a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without amendment,
was passed by a voice vote.
On May 18, 2017, H.R. 195 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on the Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs.
On November 8, 2017, Senator Ron Johnson (WI) reported H.R.
195, without amendment, to the Senate with a written report
(Report 115-184), and the bill was placed on the Senate
Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 261).
On December 21, 2018, H.R. 195 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On January 18, 2018, H.R. 195 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 696, and the bill, with an
amendment to the Senate amendment, was passed by a recorded
vote of 230 yeas and 197 nays (Roll Call No. 33). (Pursuant to
the provisions of H.Res. 696, H.R. 3921, as reported by the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, was incorporated in to H.R.
195 as division C.).
On January 22, 2018, H.R. 195 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, with an amendment to the House amendment to the
Senate amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 81 yeas and
18 nays (Roll Call No. 16).
On January 22, 2018, H.R. 195 was considered in the House
pursuant to a unanimous consent request made by Representative
Pete Sessions (TX-32), and the bill was passed, with the Senate
amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment
thereto, by a recorded vote of 266 yeas and 150 nays (Roll Call
No. 44).
On January 22, 2018, H.R. 195 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill (Public Law 115-
120).
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-123 (DIVISION E OF H.R. 1892, H.R. 829, H.R. 938, H.R.
1148, H.R. 2465, H.R. 3120, H.R. 3163, H.R. 3245, H.R. 3263, H.R. 3271,
H.R. 3394, H.R. 3900, H.R. 3917, H.R. 3922, H.R. 3924, H.R. 3926, H.R.
3935, H.R. 4430)
To amend title 4, United States Code, to 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.
Summary
Division E of H.R. 1892 would provide $7.8 billion to fully
fund Community Health Centers for two years. The act also would
provide $6 billion to combat the opioid crisis and improve
mental health care--$3 billion for fiscal year 2018 and $3
billion for fiscal year 2019--to combat the substance abuse
epidemic, including enhanced State grants (with additional
assistance for those States with the highest mortality rates
and tribes), public prevention programs, and law enforcement
activities related to substance abuse and mental health
programs. In addition, $2 billion would be directed to the
National Institutes of Health--$1 billion for fiscal year 2018
and $1 billion for fiscal year 2019--to support additional
scientific research. Additional provisions would repeal the
Independent Payment Advisory Board, delay reductions in
Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payments, permanently
repeal Medicare therapy caps, extend the Children's Health
Insurance Program from six to ten years, extend the Maternal,
Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program for five
years, and increase Medicaid caps for Puerto Rico and U.S.
Virgin Islands for two years.
Legislative History
H.R. 1892 was introduced by Representative John B. Larson
(CT-01) on April 4, 2017, and referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
On May 15, 2017, the Committee on the Judiciary reported
H.R. 1892, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept. 115-119),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
72).
On May 16 and 18, 2017, H.R. 1892 was considered in the
House under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill,
without amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 411 yeas
and 1 nay (Roll Call No. 266).
On May 22, 2017, H.R. 1892 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
On November 28, 2018, H.R. 1892 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On February 6, 2018, H.R. 1892 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 727, and the bill was
passed, with an amendment to the Senate amendment, by a
recorded vote of 245 yeas and 182 nays (Roll Call No. 60).
On February 9, 2018, H.R. 1892 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, with an amendment to the House amendment
to the Senate amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 71
yeas and 28 nays (Roll Call No. 31). (The Senate amendment to
the House amendment to the Senate amendment incorporated
provisions within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Energy
and Commerce in to H.R. 1892 as division E).
On February 9, 2018, H.R. 1892 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 734, and the bill, with
the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate
amendment thereto, was passed by a recorded vote of 240 yeas
and 186 nays (Roll Call No. 69).
On February 9, 2018, H.R. 1892 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill (Public Law 115-
123).
Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina
Right to Try Act of 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-176 (S. 204, H.R. 5247)
To authorize the use of unapproved medical products by
patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with
State law, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5247 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act to exempt from specified requirements and restrictions, the
provision of certain unapproved, investigational drugs to a
terminally ill patient who has exhausted approved treatment
options and is unable to participate in a clinical trial
involving the drugs. The manufacturer or sponsor of an eligible
investigational drug would be required to report annually to
the Food and Drug Administration on any use of the drug in
accordance with these provisions.
The bill would limit the liability of a sponsor,
manufacturer, prescriber, or dispenser that provides or
declines to provide, an eligible investigational drug to an
eligible patient in accordance with the bill.
Legislative History
H.R. 5247 was introduced by Representative Brian K.
Fitzpatrick (PA-08) on March 13, 2018, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce.
On March 13, 2018, H.R. 5247 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was defeated by a recorded vote of 259 yeas and 140
nays (Roll Call No. 102) (pursuant to clause 1(a) of Rule XV of
the Rules of the House, a motion to suspend the Rules requires
a vote of two-thirds of the Members voting.).
On March 21, 2018, H.R. 5247 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 787, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 267 yeas and 149
nays (Roll Call No. 121).
On March 22, 2018, H.R. 5247 was received in the Senate. On
March 23, 2018, H.R. 5247 was read the first time and placed on
the Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. On
April 9, 2018, H.R. 5247 was read the second time and placed on
the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar
No. 367).
No further action was taken on the bill.
S. 204 was introduced by Senator Ron Johnson (WI) on
January 24, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
On August 3, 2017, S. 204 was considered in the Senate, and
the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
S. 204 was received in the House on August 4, 2017, and
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. S. 204 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on August 11, 2017.
On October 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on S. 204.
On May 22, 2018, S. 204 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 905, and the bill, without
further amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 250 yeas
and 169 nays (Roll Call No. 214).
On May 24, 2018, S. 204 was presented to the President, and
the President signed the bill on May 30, 2018 (Public Law 115-
176).
Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of
2018 or the Childhood Cancer STAR Act
PUBLIC LAW 115-180 (S. 292)
To maximize discovery, and accelerate development and
availability, of promising childhood cancer treatments, and for
other purposes.
Summary
S. 292 would amend the Public Health Service Act to
authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to
support the collection of donated biospecimens from children,
adolescents, and young adults with cancer. The bill would allow
the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish
pilot programs that develop or evaluate systems for monitoring
and caring for childhood cancer survivors. S. 292 also would
direct the Secretary of HHS, through the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, to award grants to States to update and
improve childhood cancer registries.
Legislative History
S. 292 was introduced by Senator Jack Reed (RI) on February
2, 2017, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
On March 12, 2018, Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) reported S.
292, as amended, to the Senate without a written report, and
the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 342).
On March 22, 2018, S. 292 was considered in the Senate, and
the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
On March 26, 2018, S. 292 was received in the House and
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. S. 292 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on March 30, 2018.
On May 22, 2018, S. 292 was considered in the House under a
motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without further
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On May 24, 2018, S. 292 was presented to the President, and
the President signed the bill on June 5, 2018 (Public Law 115-
180).
Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2017
PUBLIC LAW 115-194 (H.R. 931)
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
develop a voluntary registry to collect data on cancer
incidence among firefighters.
Summary
H.R. 931 would require the Secretary of Health and Human
Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, to develop and maintain a voluntary registry to
monitor cancer incidence among firefighters. The registry would
incorporate relevant information--including demographic
characteristics, number and type of fire incidents attended,
and health information relevant to cancer incidence--that would
be linked to State cancer registries.
Legislative History
H.R. 931 was introduced by Representative Chris Collins
(NY-27) on February 7, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 931 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on February 10, 2017.
On May 10, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 931.
On June 29, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 931 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On July 27, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 931 and ordered the
bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a voice
vote.
On September 8, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 931, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-301),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
215).
On September 12, 2017, H.R. 931 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On September 13, 2017, H.R. 931 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
On May 10, 2018, H.R. 931 was considered in the Senate, and
the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
On June 22, 2018, Representative Collins (NY) asked
unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 931 and
to agree to the Senate amendment. The bill, as amended, was
passed by unanimous consent.
On June 27, 2018, H.R. 931 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on July 7, 2018 (Public Law
115-194).
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay the reduction in
Federal medical assistance percentage for Medicaid personal care
services furnished without an electronic visit verification system, and
for other purposes
PUBLIC LAW 115-222 (H.R. 6042)
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay the
reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for Medicaid
personal care services furnished without an electronic visit
verification system, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 6042 would delay by one year the Medicaid Federal
matching rate reduction that is scheduled to take effect for
States that fail to require an electronic visit verification
system for personal care services. The bill also would exclude
specified services from such verification system requirements,
including inpatient hospital services and 24-hour residential
group home services.
Legislative History
H.R. 6042 was introduced by Representative Brett Guthrie
(KY-02) on June 7, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On June 19, 2018, H.R. 6042 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 20, 2018, H.R. 6042 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
On July 17, 2018, H.R. 6042 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without amendment, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On July 19, 2018, H.R. 6042 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on July 30, 2018 (Public Law
115-222).
Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-234 (H.R. 5554)
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and
generic new animal drugs.
Summary
H.R. 5554 would authorize the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) to collect and spend fees to cover the cost of expedited
approval for the development and marketing of certain drugs for
use in animals. H.R. 5554 also would extend through fiscal year
2023 the FDA's existing approval processes and fee programs for
brand-name and generic veterinary drugs.
Legislative History
On March 14, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Animal Drug and Animal
Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018.''
H.R. 5554 was introduced by Representative Markwayne Mullin
(OK-02) on April 18, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5554 was similar to the discussion
draft. H.R. 5554 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health on
April 25, 2018.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5554 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5554 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On July 16, 2018, H.R. 5554 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On July 17, 2018, H.R. 5554 was received in the Senate and
read twice.
On July 31, 2018, H.R. 5554 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without amendment, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On August 3, 2018, H.R. 5554 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on August 14, 2018
(Public Law 115-234).
Dr. Benjy Frances Brooks Children's Hospital GME Support
Reauthorization Act of 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-241 (H.R. 5385)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the
program of payments to children's hospitals that operate
graduate medical education programs, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5385 would amend the Public Health Service Act to
authorize payments to children's hospitals for operating
training programs that provide graduate medical education.
Legislative History
H.R. 5385 was introduced by Representative Gene Green (TX-
29) on March 22, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 5385 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Health on March 23, 2018.
On May 23, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 5385.
On June 27, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5385 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On July 12, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5385 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On July 23, 2018, H.R. 5385 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On July 24, 2018, H.R. 5385 was received in the Senate and
read twice.
On September 4, 2018, H.R. 5385 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, without amendment, was passed by
unanimous consent.
On September 6, 2018, H.R. 5385 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on September 18,
2018 (Public Law 115-241).
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
[Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2018]
PUBLIC LAW 115-254 (DIVISION A OF H.R. 302, H.RES. 1082)
To provide protections for certain sports medicine
professionals, to reauthorize Federal aviation programs, to
improve aircraft safety certification processes, and for other
purposes.
Summary
Division A of H.R. 302 would allow licensed athletic
trainers and other sports medicine professionals to provide
medical services when traveling with athletic teams without
obtaining licenses to practice in other States. H.R. 302 also
would require insurers to cover the liability of those
professionals when they provide medical services for their
athletes outside of their home State.
Legislative History
H.R. 302 was introduced by Representative Brett Guthrie
(KY-02) on January 5, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On January 9, 2017, H.R. 302 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On January 10, 2017, H.R. 302 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
On September 6, 2018, H.R. 302 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On September 6, 2018, H.Res. 1082 was considered in the
House under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the resolution
was passed, without amendment, by a recorded vote of 398 yeas
and 23 nays (Roll Call No. 407).
Upon the adoption of H.Res. 1082, the House was considered
to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 302, with the
Senate amendment thereto, and to have concurred in the Senate
amendment with an amendment.
On October 3, 2018, H.R. 302 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without further amendment, was passed by a
recorded vote of 93 yeas and 6 nays (Roll Call No. 320).
On October 4, 2018, H.R. 302 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on October 5, 2018
(Public Law 115-254).
Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and
Treatment for Patients and Communities Act or the SUPPORT for Patients
and Communities Act
PUBLIC LAW 115-271 (H.R. 6, H.RES. 1099, H.R. 449, H.R. 1925, H.R.
2851, H.R. 3192, H.R. 3331, H.R. 3528, H.R. 3692, H.R. 4005, H.R. 4275,
H.R. 4284, H.R. 4684, H.R. 4998, H.R. 5002, H.R. 5009, H.R. 5041, H.R.
5102, H.R. 5176, H.R. 5197, H.R. 5228, H.R. 5261, H.R. 5272, H.R. 5327,
H.R. 5329, H.R. 5353, H.R. 5473, H.R. 5477, H.R. 5483, H.R. 5580, H.R.
5582, H.R. 5583, H.R. 5587, H.R. 5590, H.R. 5603, H.R. 5605, H.R. 5675,
H.R. 5685, H.R. 5687, H.R. 5752, SECTION 2 OF H.R. 5776, H.R. 5789,
H.R. 5796, H.R. 5797, H.R. 5798, H.R. 5799, H.R. 5800, H.R. 5801, H.R.
5804, H.R. 5806, H.R. 5808, H.R. 5809, H.R. 5810, H.R. 5811, H.R. 5812,
S. 916)
To provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery,
and treatment, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 6 would help in Federal and State efforts to advance
treatment and recovery initiatives, improve prevention, protect
communities, and bolster efforts to fight deadly illicit
synthetic drugs like fentanyl.
Legislative History
H.R. 6 was introduced by Representative Greg Walden (OR-02)
on June 13, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means
and Committee on the Judiciary.
On June 19, 2018, H.R. 6 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 949, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 396 yeas and 14 nays
(Roll Call No. 288).
On June 25, 2018, H.R. 6 was received in the Senate, read
the first time, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar
under Read the First Time. On June 26, 2018, H.R. 6 was read
the second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar
under General Orders (Calendar No. 485).
On September 17, 2018, H.R. 6 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, as amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 99
yeas and 1 nay (Roll Call No. 210).
On September 28, 2018, H.Res. 1099 was considered in the
House under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the resolution
was passed, without amendment, by a recorded vote of 393 yeas
and 8 nays (Roll Call No. 415).
Upon the adoption of H.Res. 1099, the House was considered
to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 6, with the Senate
amendment thereto, and to have concurred in the Senate
amendment with an amendment.
On October 3, 2018, H.R. 6 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without further amendment, was passed by a
recorded vote of 98 yeas and 1 nay (Roll Call No. 221).
On October 16, 2018, H.R. 6 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on October 24, 2018 (Public
Law 115-271).
Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-262 (S. 2553, H.R. 6733)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit
Medicare Part D plans from restricting pharmacies from
informing individuals regarding the prices for certain drugs
and biologicals.
Summary
S. 2553 prohibits a prescription drug plan under Medicare
or Medicare Advantage from restricting a pharmacy from
informing an enrollee of any difference between the price,
copayment, or coinsurance of a drug under the plan and a lower
price of the drug without health-insurance coverage.
Legislative History
On September 5, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XXVII
of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social
Security Act to prohibit group health plans, health insurance
issuers, prescription drug plan sponsors, and Medicare
Advantage organizations from limiting certain information on
drug prices.''
On September 7, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider the discussion draft and
forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the full committee by
a voice vote.
H.R. 6733 was introduced by Representative Earl L.
``Buddy'' Carter (GA-01) on September 7, 2018, and referred to
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the
Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 6733 was similar to the
discussion draft.
No further action was taken on the bill.
S. 2553 was introduced by Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI) on
March 14, 2018, read twice, and referred to the Committee on
Finance. S. 2553 was the Senate companion bill to H.R. 6733.
On September 4, 2018, S. 2553 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
On September 4, 2018, S. 2553 was received in the House and
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in
addition to the Committee on Ways and Means.
On September 25, 2018, S. 2553 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
further amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
October 4, 2018, S. 2553 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on October 10, 2018 (Public
Law 115-262).
Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act
PUBLIC LAW 115-263 (S. 2554, H.R. 6733)
To ensure that health insurance issuers and group health
plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain
information to enrollees.
Summary
S. 2554 would prohibit certain insurers from restricting
pharmacists' ability to share information about drug prices and
require certain patent agreements to be filed with the Federal
government.
Legislative History
On September 5, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XXVII
of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social
Security Act to prohibit group health plans, health insurance
issuers, prescription drug plan sponsors, and Medicare
Advantage organizations from limiting certain information on
drug prices.''
On September 7, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider the discussion draft and
forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the full committee by
a voice vote.
H.R. 6733 was introduced by Representative Earl L.
``Buddy'' Carter (GA-01) on September 7, 2018, and referred to
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the
Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 6733 was similar to the
discussion draft.
No further action was taken on the bill.
S. 2554 was introduced by Senator Susan M. Collins (ME) on
March 14, 2018, read twice, and referred to the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. S. 2554 was the Senate
companion bill to H.R. 6733.
On July 31, 2018, Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) reported S.
2554, as amended, to the Senate without a written report, and
the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 549).
On September 17, 2017, S. 2554 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by a recorded vote
of 98 yeas and 2 nays (Roll Call No. 209).
On September 25, 2018, S. 2554 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
further amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
October 1, 2018, S. 2554 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on October 10, 2018 (Public
Law 115-263).
Action for Dental Health Act of 2017
PUBLIC LAW 115-302 (H.R. 2422)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve essential
oral health care for low-income and other underserved
individuals by breaking down barriers to care, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2422 would amend the Public Health Service Act to
reauthorize and amend grant programs conducted by the Health
Resources and Services Administration and the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention to provide assistance to States
and tribal governments to increase access to oral health care
services.
Legislative History
On May 17, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``Action for Dental Health Act
of 2017.''
H.R. 2422 was introduced by Representative Robin L. Kelly
(IL-02) on May 15, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2422 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on May 19, 2017. H.R. 2422 was similar to the
discussion draft.
On June 29, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 2422 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On July 27, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2422 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On September 25, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2422, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-328),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
238).
On February 26, 2018, H.R. 2422 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a recorded vote of 387 yeas and 13 nays (Roll
Call No. 82).
On February 27, 2018, H.R. 2422 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
On October 11, 2018, H.R. 2422 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by a voice vote.
On November 28, 2018, H.R. 2422 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules and concur in the Senate
amendment to H.R. 2422, and the bill, without further
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On November 29, 2018, H.R. 2422 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on December 11,
2018 (Public Law 115-302).
Improving Access to Maternity Care Act
PUBLIC LAW 115-320 (H.R. 315)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to distribute
maternity care health professionals to health professional
shortage areas identified as in need of maternity care health
services.
Summary
Under current law, maternity health care professionals may
participate in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan
Repayment Program, in which eligible licensed health care
providers may earn up to $50,000 toward student loans in
exchange for a two-year commitment at a NHSC approved site in a
Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). They also can
participate in the NHSC Scholarship Program while in medical
school. The NHSC Scholarship Program pays tuition, fees, other
educational costs, and provides a living stipend in return for
at least a two-year commitment at NHSC approved site in a HPSA.
Maternity health care professionals participate in the NHSC
under the primary care designation. H.R. 315 would improve data
collection under the existing HPSA to improve maternity health
care professional placement in areas with the greatest need for
their services.
Legislative History
H.R. 315 was introduced by Representative Michael C.
Burgess (TX-26) on January 5, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce.
On January 9, 2017, H.R. 315 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 405 yeas and 0 nays
(Roll Call No. 24).
On January 10, 2017, H.R. 315 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
On December 6, 2018, H.R. 315 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, without amendment, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On December 11, 2018, H.R. 315 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on December 17,
2018 (Public Law 115-320).
Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment
Act of 2017
PUBLIC LAW 115-327 (S. 2465, H.R. 2410)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a
sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration
program and to provide for sickle cell disease research,
surveillance, prevention, and treatment.
Summary
S. 2465 would authorize the Secretary of Health and Human
Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, to conduct research, surveillance, and public
health activities related to sickle cell disease and other
heritable blood disorders. In addition, the bill would
authorize grants for the prevention and treatment of
complications from sickle cell disease.
Legislative History
H.R. 2410 was introduced by Representative Danny K. Davis
(IL-07) on May 11, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2410 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on May 12, 2017.
On May 18, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 2410 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2410 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On October 19, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2410, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-354), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 258).
On February 27, 2018, H.R. 2410 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill.
S. 2465 was introduced by Senator Tim Scott (SC) on
February 28, 2018, read twice, and referred to the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. S. 2465 was the Senate
companion bill to H.R. 2410.
On August 15, 2018, Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) reported
S. 2465, as amended, to the Senate without a written report,
and the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar
under General Orders (Calendar No. 553).
On October 11, 2018, S. 2456 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
On October 16, 2018, S. 2456 was received in the House and
held at the desk.
On December 11, 2018, S. 2456 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
further amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
December 13, 2018, S. 2456 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on December 18, 2018 (Public
Law 115-327).
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver
Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-328 (S. 3029)
To revise and extend the Prematurity Research Expansion and
Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act (PREEMIE
Act).
Summary
S. 3029 would amend provisions of the Public Health Service
Act that authorize the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention to conduct research and education activities
relating to preterm labor and delivery and infant mortality.
The bill also would authorize several reports and an
interagency working group to improve coordination of and
provide recommendations for programs and activities relating to
preterm birth and infant mortality.
Legislative History
S. 3029 was introduced by Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) on
June 7, 2018, read twice, and referred to the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
On July 9, 2018, Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) reported S.
3029, as amended, to the Senate without a written report, and
the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 503).
On September 12, 2018, S. 3029 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On September 17, 2018, S. 3029 was received in the House
and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
On December 11, 2018, S. 3029 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
further amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 406 yeas
and 3 nays (Roll Call No. 429).
December 13, 2018, S. 3029 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on December 18, 2018 (Public
Law 115-328).
Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017
PUBLIC LAW 115-XX (H.R. 1222)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to coordinate
Federal congenital heart disease research efforts and to
improve public education and awareness of congenital heart
disease, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 1222 would reauthorize research and surveillance
efforts to study and track congenital heart disease (CHD),
enhance activities at the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, award grants to study CHD further, and direct the
National Institutes of Health to report on their ongoing
research efforts in this space.
Legislative History
H.R. 1222 was introduced by Representative Gus M. Bilirakis
(FL-12) on February 27, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1222 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on March 3, 2017.
On May 18, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 1222 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 1222 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On September 25, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 1222, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-
329), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 239).
On February 26, 2018, H.R. 1222 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a recorded vote of 394 yeas and 7 nays (Roll Call
No. 81).
On February 27, 2018, H.R. 1222 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on the Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
On August 15, 2018, Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) reported
H.R. 1222, as amended, to the Senate without a written report,
and the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar
under General Orders (Calendar No. 555).
On December 12, 2018, H.R. 1222 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On December 19, 2018, H.R. 1222 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules and concur in the Senate
amendment to H.R. 1222, and the bill, without further
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 355 yeas and 7 nays
(Roll Call No. 436).
December 21, 2018, H.R. 1222 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill (Public Law 115-
__).
Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017
PUBLIC LAW 115-XX (H.R. 1318)
To support States in their work to save and sustain the
health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and in the
postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health
outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths,
to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health
outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 1318 would reauthorize programs at the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention that promote safe motherhood,
and authorize support for States and tribes in establishing or
operating maternal mortality review committees. These
committees would be tasked with identifying the trends and risk
factors that contribute to deaths in new or expectant mothers,
and developing recommendations for appropriate interventions to
reduce maternal deaths in the future.
Legislative History
H.R. 1318 was introduced by Representative Jaime Herrera
Beutler (WA-03) on March 2, 2017, and referred to the Committee
on Energy and Commerce.
On December 11, 2018, H.R. 1318 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On December 12, 2018, H.R. 1318 was received in the Senate,
and read twice. On December 13, 2018, H.R. 1318 was considered
in the Senate, and the bill, without amendment, was passed by
unanimous consent.
On December 19, 2018, H.R. 1318 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on December 21,
2018 (Public Law 115-__).
Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-XX (H.R. 6615)
To reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury program.
Summary
H.R. 6615 would reauthorize the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention's Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program. It also
would authorize resources to launch a National Concussion
Surveillance System to collect and disseminate information
about TBI.
Legislative History
H.R. 6615 was introduced by Representative Bill Pascrell,
Jr. (NJ-09) on July 26, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On December 11, 2018, H.R. 6615 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On December 12, 2018, H.R. 6615 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 730).
On December 18, 2018, H.R. 6615 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous
consent.
On December 19, 2018, H.R. 6615 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules and concur in the Senate
amendment to H.R. 6615, and the bill, without further
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 352 yeas and 6 nays
(Roll Call No. 437).
December 21, 2018, H.R. 6615 was presented to the
President, and the President signed the bill on December 21,
2018 (Public Law 115-__).
SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2017
PUBLIC LAW 115-XX (H.R. 767)
To establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health
and Wellness Training pilot program to address human
trafficking in the health care system.
Summary
H.R. 767 would expand and codify the Stop, Observe, Ask,
and Respond (SOAR) training program at the Administration for
Children and Families, Office on Trafficking in Persons, which
provides health care professionals training on how to identify
and appropriately treat human trafficking victims.
Legislative History
H.R. 767 was introduced by Representative Steve Cohen (TN-
09) on January 31, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On May 17, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 767.
On June 29, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 767 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On July 27, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 767 and ordered the
bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a voice
vote.
On September 25, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 767, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-327),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
237).
On February 26, 2018, H.R. 767 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On February 27, 2018, H.R. 767 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
On December 20, 2018, H.R. 767 was considered in the
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by voice vote.
On December 20, 2018, H.R. 767 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules and concur in the Senate
amendment to H.R. 767, and the bill, without further amendment,
was passed by a recorded vote of 386 yeas and 6 nays (Roll Call
No. 462).
December 21, 2018, H.R. 767 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on December 31, 2018 (Public
Law 115-__).
Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act
PUBLIC LAW 115-XX (S. 2076, H.R. 4256)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the
expansion of activities related to Alzheimer's disease,
cognitive decline, and brain health under the Alzheimer's
Disease and Healthy Aging Program, and for other purposes.
Summary
S. 2076 would authorize grants to support public health
awareness and evidence-based practices related to Alzheimer's
disease and related dementia.
Legislative History
S. 2076 was introduced by Senator Susan M. Collins (ME) on
November 6, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
On November 29, 2018, Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) reported
S. 2076, as amended, to the Senate without a written report,
and the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar
under General Orders (Calendar No. 694).
On December 12, 2018, S. 2076 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, as amended, was passed by a voice vote.
On December 13, 2018, S. 2076 was received in the House and
held at the desk.
On December 19, 2018, S. 2076 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
further amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 361 yeas
and 3 nays (Roll Call No. 438).
December 27, 2018, S. 2076 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on December 31, 2018 (Public
Law 115-__).
State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act of 2018
PUBLIC LAW 115-XX (S. 2278, H.R. 5641)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to
improve health care in rural areas.
Summary
S. 2278 would reauthorize a program to provide $12.5
million annually through fiscal year 2022 in grants to state
offices of rural health.
Legislative History
S. 2278 was introduced by Senator Pat Roberts (KS) on
January 4, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
On March 23, 2018, Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) reported S.
2278, as amended, to the Senate without a written report, and
the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 344).
On July 24, 2018, S. 2278 was considered in the Senate, and
the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
On July 25, 2018, S. 2278 was received in the House and
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. S. 2278 was
not referred to a subcommittee.
On December 19, 2018, S. 2278 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
further amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 357 yeas
and 4 nays (Roll Call No. 439).
December 27, 2018, S. 2076 was presented to the President,
and the President signed the bill on December 31, 2018 (Public
Law 115-__).
Recognizing the Importance and Effectiveness of Trauma-Informed Care
H. RES. 443
Recognizing the importance and effectiveness of trauma-
informed care.
Summary
H. Res. 443 would recognize the importance, effectiveness,
and need for trauma-informed care among existing programs and
agencies at the Federal level; and the resolution would
encourage the use and practice of trauma-informed care within
the Federal Government, its agencies, and the United States
Congress.
Legislative History
H. Res. 443 was introduced by Representative Mike Gallagher
(WI-08) on July 13, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H. Res. 443 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on July 14, 2017.
On February 26, 2018, H. Res. 443 was considered in the
House under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the resolution,
as amended, was passed by a voice vote.
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure
Act of 2017
H.R. 7
To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.
Summary
H.R. 7 would prohibit the use of Federal funds, including
funds in the budget of the District of Columbia, for abortion
or health coverage that includes abortion. The prohibitions do
not apply to abortions in cases of rape or incest, or where a
physical condition endangers a woman's life unless an abortion
is performed. In addition, abortions may not be provided in a
Federal health care facility or by a Federal employee.
Legislative History
H.R. 7 was introduced by Representative Christopher H.
Smith (NJ-04) on January 13, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the
Committee on Ways and Means and Committee on the Judiciary.
On January 13, 2017, H.R. 7 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 55, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 238 yeas and 183
nays (Roll Call No. 65).
On January 30, 2017, H.R. 7 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to count portions of
income from annuities of a community spouse as income available to
institutionalized spouses for purposes of eligibility for medical
assistance, and for other purposes
H.R. 181
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to count
portions of income from annuities of a community spouse as
income available to institutionalized spouses for purposes of
eligibility for medical assistance, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 181 would provide that, for purposes of determining
the Medicaid eligibility of an institutionalized individual,
portions of certain annuity income made in the name of the
individual's spouse to count as available income.
Legislative History
H.R. 181 was introduced by Representative Markwayne Mullin
(OK-02) on January 3, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 181 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on January 25, 2017.
On February 1, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 181.
On February 7, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 181 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full committee by a recorded vote of
19 yeas and 13 nays.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2018
H.R. 449
To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service
to submit to Congress a report on the health effects of new
psychoactive substances (including synthetic drugs) use.
Summary
H.R. 449 would require the Surgeon General to report to the
Congress on the health effects of synthetic psychoactive drugs
on children between the ages of 12 and 18.
Legislative History
H.R. 449 was introduced by Representative Hakeem S.
Jeffries (NY-08) on January 11, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 449 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on January 25, 2018.
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 449.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 449 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by unanimous consent.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 449 and ordered the
bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a voice
vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 449 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 449 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 449 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Verify Eligibility Coverage Act
H.R. 705
To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to
promote program integrity with respect to the enrollment of
certain immigrants in State plans under Medicaid, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 705 would require individuals to provide documentation
of citizenship or lawful presence before obtaining Medicaid
coverage.
Legislative History
H.R. 705 was introduced by Representative Bill Flores (TX-
17) on January 27, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 705 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on February 1, 2017.
On February 1, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 705.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Plan Verification and Fairness Act of 2017
H.R. 706
To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act to require verification for eligibility for enrollment
during special enrollment periods in PPACA insurance plans, and
for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 706 would amend the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act to require health insurance exchanges to verify an
individual's eligibility for a special enrollment period before
coverage is made effective.
Legislative History
H.R. 706 was introduced by Representative Marsha Blackburn
(TN-07) on January 27, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 706 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on February 3, 2017.
On February 2, 2017, the Subcommittee Health held a hearing
on H.R. 706.
No further action was taken on the bill.
State Age Rating Flexibility Act of 2017
H.R. 708
To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act to require verification for eligibility for enrollment
during special enrollment periods in PPACA insurance plans, and
for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 708 would amend the Public Health Service Act to
increase the permissible variation based on age for health
insurance premiums for coverage offered in the individual or
small group market from a factor of three to a factor of five,
or to a factor determined by the State.
Legislative History
H.R. 708 was introduced by Representative Larry Bucshon
(IN-08) on January 27, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 708 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on February 2, 2017.
On February 2, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 708.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017
H.R. 772
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for
restaurants and similar retail food establishments, and to
amend the authority to bring proceedings under section 403A.
Summary
H.R. 772 would address the Food and Drug Administration's
final menu labeling regulations. H.R. 772 would provide a
flexible approach to nutrition disclosures by allowing
establishments to provide consumers with information in a
workable and helpful format, such as online or on a digital
table rather than a traditional menu board.
Additionally, H.R. 772 would eliminate the criminal
penalties and allows restaurants and retailers to take
corrective action, and preempt civil litigation for violations
of the Federal menu labeling law and any State laws that may
exist. Employees would no longer be penalized for inadvertent
human error while preparing foods.
Legislative History
H.R. 772 was introduced by Representative Cathy McMorris
Rodgers (WA-05) on January 31, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 772 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on February 3, 2017.
On July 27, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met
in open markup session to consider H.R. 772 and ordered the
bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a recorded
vote of 37 yeas and 14 nays.
On January 8, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 772, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-486),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
360).
On February 6, 2018, H.R. 772 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 725, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 266 yeas, 157 nays,
and 1 present (Roll Call No. 56).
On February 7, 2018, H.R. 772 was received in the Senate.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Prioritizing the Most Vulnerable Over Lottery Winners Act of 2017
H.R. 829
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify
the treatment of lottery winnings and other lump sum income for
purposes of income eligibility under the Medicaid program, and
for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 829 would require States, for purposes of determining
Modified Adjusted Gross Income for Medicaid and CHIP
eligibility, to consider monetary winnings from lotteries (and
other lump sum payments) as if they were obtained over multiple
months, even if obtained in a single month. The bill would
allow States to continue to provide Medicaid coverage for an
individual if the denial of coverage would cause an undue
medical or financial hardship on the basis of criteria
established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Legislative History
On February 1, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Prioritizing the Most
Vulnerable Over Lottery Winners Act of 2017.''
H.R. 829 was introduced by Representative Fred Upton (MI-
06) on February 2, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 829 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on February 3, 2017. H.R. 829 was similar to the
discussion draft.
On February 7, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 829 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a recorded vote of 20 yeas
and 11 nays.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 829 were included in H.R. 1892, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act
H.R. 849
To repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment
Advisory Board.
Summary
H.R. 849 would repeal the provisions of the Affordable Care
Act that established the Independent Payment Advisory Board and
that created a process by which the Board (or the Secretary of
the Department of Health and Human Services) would be required
under certain circumstances to modify the Medicare program to
achieve specified savings.
Legislative History
H.R. 849 was introduced by Representative David P. Roe (TN-
01) on February 3, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce and Committee on Rules. H.R. 849 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on February 10, 2017.
On July 20, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 849.
On October 31, 2017, the Committee on Ways and Means
reported H.R. 849, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-373,
Part 1), the Committee on Energy and Commerce was discharged
from further consideration, and the bill was placed on the
Union Calendar (Calendar No. 273).
On November 2, 2017, H.R. 849 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 600, and the bill was
passed, as amended, by a recorded vote of 307 yeas and 111 nays
(Roll Call No. 604).
On November 6, 2017, H.R. 849 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Military Injury Surgical Systems Integrated Operationally Nationwide to
Achieve Zero Preventable Deaths Act
H.R. 880
To amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate
assignment of military trauma care providers to civilian trauma
centers in order to maintain military trauma readiness and to
support such centers, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 880 would establish a grant program for qualified
military personnel to provide trauma care in civilian trauma
centers. The bill would provide a total of $15 million annually
for grants to eligible trauma centers through fiscal year 2022.
Legislative History
H.R. 880 was introduced by Representative Michael C.
Burgess (TX-26) on February 6, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 880 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on February 10, 2017.
On June 29, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 880 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On July 27, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 880 and ordered the
bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a voice
vote.
On September 25, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 880, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-330),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
240).
On February 26, 2018, H.R. 880 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On February 27, 2018, H.R. 880 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017
H.R. 959
To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to
extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical
nurse specialist programs, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 959 would amend title VIII of the Public Health
Service Act to reauthorize nursing workforce development
programs, which support the recruitment, retention, and
advanced education of skilled nursing professionals.
Legislative History
H.R. 959 was introduced by Representative David P. Joyce
(OH-14) on February 7, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 959 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on February 10, 2017.
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 959.
On July 2, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 959 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On July 12, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 959 and ordered the
bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a voice
vote.
On July 23, 2018, H.R. 959 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On July 24, 2018, H.R. 959 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Compassionate Freedom of Choice Act of 2017
H.R. 1020
To allow the manufacture, importation, distribution, and
sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by
terminally ill patients who execute an informed consent
document, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 1020 would provide that the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) may not prevent or restrict the
manufacture, importation, distribution, or sale of drugs or
medical devices that are intended for terminally ill patients,
have been the subject of a clinical trial, and have not been
approved by the FDA.
Legislative History
H.R. 1020 was introduced by Representative H. Morgan
Griffith (VA-09) on February 13, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1020 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on February 17, 2017.
On October 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 1020.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Pre-Existing Conditions Protection Act of 2017
H.R. 1121
To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit
application of pre-existing condition exclusions and to
guarantee availability of health insurance coverage in the
individual and group market, contingent on the enactment of
legislation repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 1121 would set forth amendments that would take effect
in the event of the repeal of the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the health care provisions of
the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and
the restoration of the provisions amended by those provisions.
The amendments of H.R. 1121 would revise the Public Health
Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, and Internal Revenue Code to maintain PPACA consumer
protections, including the requirement for health insurance to
cover preexisting conditions; the requirement for health
insurers to accept every employer and every individual applying
for coverage; the prohibition against health insurers
discriminating against individuals based on health status
factors; the prohibition against collecting genetic information
in connection with issuing health insurance; and requirements
for workplace wellness programs connected to health insurance.
Legislative History
On February 2, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Pre-existing
Conditions Protection and Continuous Coverage Incentive Act of
2017.''
H.R. 1121 was introduced by Representative Greg Walden (OR-
02) on February 16, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Education and the Workforce and Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 1121 was similar to the discussion draft.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine (FAST) Act of 2017
H.R. 1148
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand
access to telehealth-eligible stroke services under the
Medicare program.
Summary
H.R. 1148 would expand the use of remote (telehealth)
services for Medicare stroke patients located in non-rural
areas.
Legislative History
H.R. 1148 was introduced by Representative H. Morgan
Griffith (VA-09) on February 16, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the
Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 1148 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on February 17, 2017.
On July 20, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 1148.
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 1148 and forwarded the
bill, as amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On October 4, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 1148 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a voice vote.
On December 6, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 1148, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-444,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 328).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 1148 were included in H.R. 1892, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Medical Controlled Substances Transportation Act of 2017
H.R. 1492
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to direct the
Attorney General to register practitioners to transport
controlled substances to States in which the practitioner is
not registered under the Act for the purpose of administering
the substances (under applicable State law) at locations other
than principal places of business or professional practice.
Summary
H.R. 1492 would amend the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)
to authorize a practitioner registered under section 303(f) of
the CSA, to transport and administer controlled substances to
patients outside of the State in which they are registered
under subsection (f) at locations other than a principal place
of business or professional practice. The practitioner would
need to have a separate registration issued by the Drug
Enforcement Administration pursuant to section 303(k), as added
by this bill, and meet a number of conditions.
Legislative History
H.R. 1492 was introduced by Representative Peter Sessions
(TX-32) on March 10, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the
Judiciary. H.R. 1492 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on March 17, 2017.
On June 7, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 1495 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 23, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 1492, without amendment, to the House (H. Rept.
115-192, Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 131).
On July 12, 2017, H.R. 1492 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 416 yeas and 2 nays
(Roll Call No. 349).
On July 13, 2017, H.R. 1492 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
No further action was taken on the bill.
American Health Care Act of 2017
TITLE I OF H.R. 1628
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the
concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.
Summary
Title I of H.R. 1628 would repeal and replace portions of
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Among other
provisions, the bill would redirect money from the Prevention
and Public Health Fund to Federally Qualified Health Centers;
transition the Medicaid expansion to a per-capita payment model
for each enrolled individual; eliminate the Medicaid
Disproportionate Share Hospital cuts for non-expansion States
in 2018; establish a Patient and State Stability Fund, designed
to lower patient costs and stabilize State markets; provide a
continuous coverage incentive to limit adverse selection in
health care markets; increase plan options by eliminating
actuarial value standards; and, allow States to loosen their
age variation ratio to five-to-one.
Legislative History
On March 8 and March 9, 2017, the full Committee on Energy
and Commerce met in open markup session to consider Committee
Print, Budget Reconciliation Legislative Recommendations
Relating to Repeal and Replace of the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act and approved and transmitted the
recommendations, as amended, and all appropriate accompanying
material, including additional, supplemental or dissenting
views, to the Committee on the Budget by a recorded vote of 31
yeas and 23 nays.
On March 13, 2017, the Committee on Energy and transmitted
the Committee Print, Budget Reconciliation Legislative
Recommendations Relating to Repeal and Replace of the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act and the appropriate
accompanying material to the Committee on the Budget.
The Committee Print was included in H.R. 1628, American
Health Care Act of 2017, as title I--Energy and Commerce.
On March 20, 2017, Representative Diane Black (TN-06)
reported H.R. 1628 to the House (H. Rept. 115-52), and the bill
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 30).
On March 24, 2017, H.R. 1628 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228.
On May 4, 2017, H.R. 1628 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 308, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 217 yeas and 213 nays
(Roll Call No. 256).
On June 7, 2017, H.R. 1628 was received in the Senate, read
the first time, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar
under Read the First Time. On June 8, 2017, H.R. 1628 was read
the second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar
under General Orders (Calendar No. 120).
On July 26 and July 27, 2017, H.R. 1628 was considered in
the Senate.
On July 28, 2017, H.R. 1628 was returned to the calendar
(Calendar No. 120).
No further action was taken on the bill.
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017
H.R. 1652
To provide for the regulation of over-the-counter hearing
aids.
Summary
H.R. 1652 would require the Food and Drug Administration to
promulgate regulations to establish a category of over-the-
counter hearing aids intended to be used by adults to
compensate for perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment.
Legislative History
H.R. 1652 was introduced by Representative Joseph P.
Kennedy, III (MA-04) on March 21, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1652 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on March 24, 2017.
On May 2, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 1652.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
H.R. 1676
To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the
number of permanent faculty in palliative care at accredited
allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools,
social work schools, and other programs, including physician
assistant education programs, to promote education and research
in palliative care and hospice, and to support the development
of faculty careers in academic palliative medicine.
Summary
H.R. 1676 would amend the Public Health Service Act to
authorize initiatives that support the delivery of palliative
care and hospice services. The bill would authorize several
grant programs for the education and training of the palliative
care workforce. In addition, H.R. 1676 would authorize the
Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to
disseminate information about palliative care to patients,
family members, and health professionals. Finally, the bill
would direct the National Institutes of Health to develop a
strategy for expanding research in palliative care.
Legislative History
H.R. 1676 was introduced by Representative Eliot L. Engel
(NY-16) on March 22, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1676 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on March 24, 2017.
On June 27, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 1676 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On July 12, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 1676 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On July 23, 2018, H.R. 1676 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On July 24, 2018, H.R. 1676 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on the Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Medical Product Communications Act of 2017
H.R. 1703
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with
respect to determining the intended use of drugs and devices.
Summary
H.R. 1703 would clarify that a new intended use of a drug
may not be determined by reference to actual or constructive
knowledge that a product is being used in a manner that varies
from the approved labeling, non-public statements to that
effect, or communications that fall within a scientific
exchange safe harbor established by the legislation. To qualify
for the scientific exchange safe harbor, the communication may
not be advertising or otherwise promotional in nature; it must
be supported by competent and reliable scientific evidence; it
must clearly disclose appropriate contextual information about
the data presented, including limitations with the data and any
contradictory data or information; must include a conspicuous
and prominent statement about such information not being
contained in the labeling; and must not make any representation
that an unapproved use has been demonstrated to be safe and
effective.
Legislative History
H.R. 1703 was introduced by Representative H. Morgan
Griffith (VA-07) on March 23, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1703 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on March 24, 2017.
On July 12, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 1703.
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act to improve the
process for inspections of device establishments and for granting
export certifications
H.R. 1736
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
improve the process for inspections of device establishments
and for granting export certifications.
Summary
H.R. 1736 would modernize the Food and Drug
Administration's inspection of establishments that manufacture
or process medical devices and certification of medical devices
for export.
Legislative History
H.R. 1736 was introduced by Representative Larry Bucshon
(IN-08) on March 27, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1736 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on March 31, 2017.
On May 2, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 1736.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2017
H.R. 1876
To amend the Public Health Service Act to limit the
liability of health care professionals who volunteer to provide
health care services in response to a disaster.
Summary
H.R. 1876 would shield a health care professional from
liability for harm caused by any act or omission if: (1) the
professional is serving as a volunteer in response to a
disaster and (2) the act or omission occurs during the period
of the disaster, in the professional's capacity as a volunteer,
and in a good faith belief that the individual being treated is
in need of health care services.
Legislative History
H.R. 1876 was introduced by Representative Marsha Blackburn
(TN-07) on April 4, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the
Judiciary. H.R. 1876 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on April 7, 2017.
On May 17, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 1876.
On January 17, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 1876 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On February 14, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 1876 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a voice vote.
No further action was taken on the bill.
At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2018
H.R. 1925
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to protect
at-risk youth against termination of Medicaid eligibility while
an inmate of a public institution.
Summary
H.R. 1925 would require States to suspend, rather than
terminate, Medicaid eligibility for juvenile enrollees
(generally under 21 years of age) who become inmates of public
correctional institutions. States also would have to
redetermine those enrollees' Medicaid eligibility before their
release and restore their coverage upon release if they qualify
for the program. States would be required to process Medicaid
applications submitted by or on behalf of juveniles in public
correctional institutions who were not enrolled in Medicaid
before becoming inmates and ensure that Medicaid coverage is
provided when they are released if they are found to be
eligible.
Legislative History
H.R. 1925 was introduced by Representative Tony Cardenas
(CA-29) on April 5, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1925 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on April 7, 2017.
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 1925.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 1925 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 1925 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 1925, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-
738), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 572).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 1925 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Fostering Innovation in Medical Imaging Act of 2017
H.R. 2009
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
provide clarity with respect to the regulation of diagnostic
imaging devices intended for use with contrast agents.
Summary
H.R. 2009 would clarify the Food and Drug Administration's
review process for medical imaging devices intended to be used
in conjunction with contrast agents, which are drugs that
enhance the contrast between the targeted tissue of a patient
and the surrounding areas.
Legislative History
H.R. 2009 was introduced by Representative Ryan A. Costello
(PA-06) on April 6, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2009 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on April 7, 2017.
On May 2, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 2009.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Pharmaceutical Information Exchange Act
H.R. 2026
To improve patient access to emerging medication therapies
by clarifying the scope of permitted health care economic and
scientific information communications between biopharmaceutical
manufacturers and population health decision makers.
Summary
H.R. 2026 would clarify how drug and medical device
companies can share health care economic or scientific
information with the previously described entities if the
information is based on competent and reliable scientific
evidence and relates to an investigational use of a drug or
device.
Legislative History
H.R. 2026 was introduced by Representative Brett Guthrie
(KY-02) on April 6, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2026 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on April 7, 2017.
On July 12, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 2026.
On January 17, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 2026 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a recorded vote of 18 yeas
and 14 nays.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Opioid Preventing Abuse through Continuing Education Act of 2017 or the
Opioid PACE Act of 2017
H.R. 2063
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to require certain
training as a condition of registration to prescribe or
dispense opioids for the treatment of pain or pain management,
and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2063 would amend the Controlled Substances Act to
require a practitioner to comply with a training requirement as
a condition of obtaining or renewing a registration to
prescribe or dispense opioids for the treatment of pain or pain
management.
Legislative History
H.R. 2063 was introduced by Representative Bradley Scott
Schneider (IL-10) on April 6, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the
Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 2063 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on April 7, 2017.
On February 28, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 2063.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Medical Device Servicing Safety and Accountability Act
H.R. 2118
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
require the registration of establishments that service
devices, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2118 would require medical device servicers to
register with the Food and Drug Administration, maintain
records, and ensure the safety and effectiveness of service
devices.
Legislative History
H.R. 2118 was introduced by Representative Ryan A. Costello
(PA-06) on April 25, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2118 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on April 28, 2017.
On May 2, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 2118.
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the non-application
of certain State waiver provisions to Members of Congress and
congressional staff
H.R. 2192
To amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the
non-application of certain State waiver provisions to Members
of Congress and congressional staff.
Summary
H.R. 2192 amends the Public Health Service Act, if the
American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) is enacted, to make plans
made available by the Federal government to Members of Congress
and congressional staff subject to State waivers of the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requirement for
health insurance to cover the essential health benefits and
PPACA restrictions on premium variation by age and health
status.
Legislative History
H.R. 2192 was introduced by Representative Martha McSally
(AZ-02) on April 27, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on House
Administration. H.R. 2192 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Health on April 28, 2017.
On May 4, 2017, H.R. 2192 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 308, and the bill,
without amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 429 yeas
and 0 nays (Roll Call No. 255).
On June 7, 2017, H.R. 2192 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017
H.R. 2465
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make
permanent the removal of the rental cap for durable medical
equipment under the Medicare program with respect to speech
generating devices.
Summary
H.R. 2465 would modify Medicare coverage and payment rules
for speech-generating devices.
Legislative History
H.R. 2465 was introduced by Representative Cathy McMorris
Rodgers (WA-05) on May 16, 2017, and referred to the Committee
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Ways and Means. H.R. 2465 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Health on May 19, 2017.
On July 20, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 2465.
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 2465 and forwarded the
bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On October 4, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2465 and
ordered the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the
House by a voice vote.
On December 18, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2465, without amendment, to the House (H. Rept.
115-469, Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 348).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 2465 were included in H.R. 1892, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis Elimination Act of 2017
H.R. 2557
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide
for coverage under the Medicare program of certain DNA Specimen
Provenance Assay clinical diagnostic laboratory tests.
Summary
H.R. 2557 would require the Medicare program to cover a
certain type of laboratory test for beneficiaries who test
positive for prostate cancer.
Legislative History
H.R. 2557 was introduced by Representative Larry Bucshon
(IN-08) on May 19, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways
and Means. H.R. 2557 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on May 26, 2017.
On July 20, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 2557.
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 2557 and forwarded the
bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On October 4, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2557 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a voice vote.
On December 6, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 2557, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-449,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 331).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 2557 were included in H.R. 6886, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2017
or the SITSA Act
H.R. 2851
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify how
controlled substance analogues are to be regulated, and for
other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2851 would classify certain drugs as controlled
substances. Individuals who wish to handle those substances
would have to register with the Drug Enforcement Administration
and pay a fee.
Legislative History
H.R. 2851 was introduced by Representative John Katko (NY-
24) on June 8, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the
Judiciary. H.R. 2851 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on June 9, 2017.
On June 8, 2018, the Committee on the Judiciary reported
H.R. 2851, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-713, Part 1).
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 2851 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 934, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 239 yeas and 142 nays
(Roll Call No. 268).
On July 12, 2017, H.R. 2851 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
No further action was taken on the bill. Pursuant to the
provisions of H.Res. 949, in the engrossment of H.R. 6, H.R.
2851, as passed by the House, was added as new matter at the
end H.R. 6. However, H.R. 2851 was a matter of disagreement
between the House and the Senate and was not included in P.L.
115-271.
Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act
H.R. 2889
To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to
limit the orphan drug exclusion under the drug discount program
under section 340B of such title.
Summary
H.R. 2889 would amend the Public Health Service Act to
revise the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which requires drug
manufacturers to discount orphan drugs (drugs for rare
conditions) for certain entities covered by the program. The
bill would discount orphan drugs that are not used to treat
rare conditions for all entities covered by the program.
Legislative History
H.R. 2889 was introduced by Representative Peter Welch (VT)
on June 13, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce. H.R. 2889 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on June 16, 2017.
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 2889.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis Elimination Act of 2017
H.R. 3120
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce
the volume of future electronic health record-related
significant hardship requests.
Summary
H.R. 3120 would eliminate a requirement that, over time,
the Secretary of Health and Human Services must make the
criteria more stringent for physicians and hospitals to achieve
``meaningful use'' of electronic technology for health records.
Under current law, some Medicaid providers may be eligible for
bonus payments if they achieve meaningful use, and some
Medicare providers may be subject to penalties if they fail to
achieve meaningful use.
Legislative History
H.R. 3120 was introduced by Representative Michael C.
Burgess (TX-26) on June 29, 2017, and referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 3120 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Health on June 30, 2017.
On July 20, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 3120.
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 3120 and forwarded the
bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On October 4, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3120 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a voice vote.
On December 6, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3120, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-445,
Part 1).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 3120 were included in H.R. 1892, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Chip Mental Health Parity Act
H.R. 3192
To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure
access to mental health services for children under the
Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3192 would require all Children's Health Insurance
Program plans to cover mental health and substance abuse
treatment. In addition, States would not be allowed to impose
financial or utilization limits on mental health treatment that
are lower than limits placed on physical health treatment.
Legislative History
H.R. 3192 was introduced by Representative Joseph P.
Kennedy (MA-04) on July 12, 2017, and referred to the Committee
on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3192 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on July 14, 2017.
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 3192.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 3192 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3192 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3192, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-734),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
569).
On June 19, 2018, H.R. 3192 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 20, 2018, H.R. 3192 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 3192 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Medicare Civil and Criminal Penalties Update Act
H.R. 3245
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase
civil money penalties and criminal fines for Federal health
care program fraud and abuse, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3245 would modify certain civil and criminal monetary
penalties for violations of Federal law related to health care
programs.
Legislative History
H.R. 3245 was introduced by Representative Gus M. Bilirakis
(FL-12) on July 14, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways
and Means. H.R. 3245 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on July 20, 2017.
On July 20, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 3245.
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 3245 and forwarded the
bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On October 4, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3245 and
ordered the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the
House by a voice vote.
On December 6, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3245, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-448, Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 330).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 3245 were included in H.R. 1892, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Medicare
independence at home medical practice demonstration program
H.R. 3263
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend
the Medicare independence at home medical practice
demonstration program.
Summary
H.R. 3263 would extend the Independence at Home program for
two years, through late fiscal year 2019, and would increase
the aggregate cap on the number of Medicare beneficiaries
served by participating providers from 10,000 to 15,000.
Legislative History
H.R. 3263 was introduced by Representative Michael C.
Burgess (TX-26) on July 17, 2017, and referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 3263 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Health on July 20, 2017.
On July 20, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 3263.
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 3263 and forwarded the
bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On October 4, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3263 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a voice vote.
On December 6, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3263, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-446,
Part 1).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 3263 were included in H.R. 1892, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Protecting Access to Diabetes Supplies Act of 2017
H.R. 3271
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to
strengthen rules in case of competition for diabetic testing
strips, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3271 would codify certain requirements with respect to
Medicare coverage of diabetic testing supplies.
Legislative History
H.R. 3271 was introduced by Representative Diana DeGette
(CO-01) on July 17, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways
and Means. H.R. 3271 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on July 20, 2017.
On July 20, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 3271.
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 3271 and forwarded the
bill, as amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On October 4, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3271 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a voice vote.
On December 6, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3271, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-447,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 329).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 3271 were included in H.R. 1892, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act or the ACE Kids Act
H.R. 3325
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide
States with the option of providing coordinated care for
children with complex medical conditions through a health home,
and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3325 would create a new option for State Medicaid
programs by allowing States to utilize a Health Home model to
coordinate care for children with medically complex conditions.
Legislative History
H.R. 3325 was introduced by Representative Joe Barton (TX-
06) on July 20, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 3325 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Health on July 21, 2017.
On September 5, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 3325.
On September 7, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 3325 and forwarded the
bill, as amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On September 13, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3325 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a voice vote.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 3325 were included in H.R. 7217, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of
incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use
of certified electronic health record technology
H.R. 3331
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote
testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers
for adoption and use of certified electronic health record
technology.
Summary
H.R. 3331 would authorize the Center for Medicare and
Medicaid Innovation to test a program offering incentive
payments to behavioral health providers that adopt and use
certified electronic health record technology.
Legislative History
H.R. 3331 was introduced by Representative Lynn Jenkins
(KS-02) on July 20, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways
and Means. H.R. 3331 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on July 21, 2017.
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 3331.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 3331 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3331 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 8, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3331, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-720,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 555).
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 3331 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 3331 was received in the Senate. On
June 14, 2018, H.R. 3331 was read twice and referred to the
Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 3331 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act
H.R. 3528
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require
e-prescribing for coverage under Part D of the Medicare program
of prescription drugs that are controlled substances.
Summary
H.R. 3528 would require prescriptions for controlled
substances covered under Medicare Part D to be transmitted
electronically starting on January 1, 2021.
Legislative History
H.R. 3528 was introduced by Representative Katherine M.
Clark (MA-05) on July 28, 2017, and referred to the Committee
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Ways and Means. H.R. 3528 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Health on August 4, 2017.
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 3528.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 3528 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3528 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3528, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-748,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 582).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 3528 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and
Readiness Act of 2017
H.R. 3728
To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to
reauthorize certain programs relating to the health professions
workforce, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3728 would amend title VII of the Public Health
Service Act to reauthorize a number of programs to support loan
repayment and provider training experiences in primary care,
dentistry, rural or underserved areas, and in community-based
settings.
Legislative History
H.R. 3728 was introduced by Representative Michael C.
Burgess (TX-26) on September 11, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3728 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on September 13, 2017.
On September 14, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 3728.
On June 27, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 3728 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On July 12, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3728 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On July 23, 2018, H.R. 3728 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On July 24, 2018, H.R. 3728 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority
of State Medicaid fraud and abuse control units to investigate and
prosecute cases of Medicaid patient abuse and neglect in any setting,
and for other purposes
H.R. 3891
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify
the authority of State Medicaid fraud and abuse control units
to investigate and prosecute cases of Medicaid patient abuse
and neglect in any setting, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3891 would improve the authority of Medicaid Fraud
Control Units (MFCUs) that investigate and prosecute Medicaid
provider fraud as well as patient abuse or neglect in health
care facilities and board and care facilities. Under current
law, MFCUs are allowed only to investigate cases of provider
fraud and patient abuse in health care facilities or board and
care facilities. H.R. 3891 would broaden the authority of these
units to investigate and prosecute abuse and neglect of
Medicaid beneficiaries in non-institutional or other settings.
Legislative History
H.R. 3891 was introduced by Representative Tim Walberg (MI-
07) on September 28, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3891 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on September 29, 2017.
On September 5, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 3891.
On September 7, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 3891 and forwarded the
bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On September 13, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3891 and
ordered the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the
House by a voice vote.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Community Health and Medical Professionals Improve Our Nation Act of
2017 or the CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act
H.R. 3922, H.R. 3921
To extend funding for certain public health programs, and
for other purposes.
Summary
Division A of H.R. 3922 would extend funding for Community
Health Centers and several other public health programs for two
years, through 2019. It also would shorten the grace period for
repaying delinquent premiums for people receiving subsidies for
nongroup health insurance coverage and reduce funding available
for the Prevention and Public Health Fund.
Division B (from H.R. 3921) would extend Federal funding
for the Children's Health Insurance Program for five years,
increase Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico and the Virgin
Islands, and change policies that require other sources of
health insurance coverage, or third parties, to pay claims
before the Medicaid program. It also would modify payments to
hospitals that treat a disproportionate share of uninsured and
Medicaid patients and require States to count lottery winnings
as income for purposes of determining Medicaid eligibility.
Legislative History
H.R. 3921 was introduced by Representative Michael C.
Burgess (TX-26) on October 3, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to Committee
on Ways and Means. H.R. 3921 was not referred to a
subcommittee.
On October 4, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3921 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a recorded vote of 28 yeas and 23 nays.
On October 19, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3921, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-358,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 263).
No further action was taken on the bill.
H.R. 3922 was introduced by Representative Greg Walden (OR-
02) on October 3, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce, and in addition to Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 3922 was not referred to a subcommittee.
On October 4, 2017, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3922 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a recorded vote of 28 yeas and 23 nays.
On October 19, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 3922, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-359,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 262).
On November 3, 2017, H.R. 3922 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 601, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 242 yeas and 174 nays
(Roll Call No. 606). (Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 601,
H.R. 3922 and H.R. 3921, both as reported by the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, were incorporated in to H.R. 3922 as
divisions A and B respectively.)
On November 6, 2017, H.R. 3922 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 3922 were included in H.R. 1892, which is discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Medicaid Reentry Act
H.R. 4005
To promote State innovations to ease transitions to the
community for individuals who are inmates of a public
institution and eligible for medical assistance under the
Medicaid program.
Summary
H.R. 4005 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to convene a group of stakeholders to develop and
report to the Congress on best practices for addressing issues
related to health care faced by those returning from
incarceration to their communities. The bill also would require
the Secretary to issue a letter to State Medicaid directors
about relevant demonstration projects.
Legislative History
H.R. 4005 was introduced by Representative Paul Tonko (NY-
20) on October 10, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4005 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on October 13, 2017.
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 4005.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4005 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 4005, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-
733), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 568).
On June 19, 2018, H.R. 4005 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 20, 2018, H.R. 4005 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 4005 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act
H.R. 4275
To provide for the development and dissemination of
programs and materials for training pharmacists, health care
providers, and patients on indicators that a prescription is
fraudulent, forged, or otherwise indicative of abuse or
diversion, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4275 would require the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to develop and disseminate materials for training
pharmacists, health care practitioners, and the public about
the circumstances under which a pharmacist may decline to fill
a prescription.
Legislative History
H.R. 4275 was introduced by Representative Mark DeSaulnier
(CA-11) on November 7, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4275 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on November 10, 2017.
On February 28, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 4275.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 4275 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4275 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 4275 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 4275 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 4275 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids Act of 2018
H.R. 4284
To establish a substance use disorder information dashboard
within the Department of Health and Human Services, and for
other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4284 would direct the Department of Health and Human
Services to create a public and easily accessible electronic
dashboard linking to all of the nationwide efforts and
strategies to combat the opioid crisis.
Legislative History
H.R. 4284 was introduced by Representative Robert E. Latta
(OH-05) on November 7, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4284 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on November 10, 2017.
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 4284.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 4284 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4284 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 4284 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 4284 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 4284 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
To provide that the provision of the Medicare Program: Hospital
Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment
Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation relating to
changes in the payment amount for certain drugs and biologicals
purchased under the 340B drug discount program shall have no force or
effect, and for other purposes
H.R. 4392
To provide that the provision of the Medicare Program:
Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical
Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final
regulation relating to changes in the payment amount for
certain drugs and biologicals purchased under the 340B drug
discount program shall have no force or effect, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4392 would prohibit the Department of Health and Human
Services from taking any action to implement, administer, or
enforce the provision of the final regulation entitled
``Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and
Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality
Reporting Programs,'' published on November 13, 2017, that
would change the payment amount under the Prospective Payment
System for Hospital Outpatient Department Services under
section 1833(t) of the Social Security Act for separately
payable, nonpass-through drugs and biologicals purchased under
the drug discount program under section 340B of the Public
Health Service Act.
Legislative History
H.R. 4392 was introduced by Representative David B.
McKinley (WV-01) on November 14, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the
Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 4392 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on November 17, 2017.
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 4392.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living Act of 2018
H.R. 4684
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
identify or facilitate the development of best practices for
operating recovery housing, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4684 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to develop and disseminate best practices for
organizations that operate housing designed for people
recovering from substance use disorders.
Legislative History
H.R. 4684 was introduced by Representative Judy Chu (CA-27)
on December 19, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 4684 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Health on December 22, 2017.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 4684 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4684 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 4684 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 4684 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 4684 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-Net Entities Act
or the 340B PAUSE Act
H.R. 4710
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a
moratorium on the registration of certain new 340B hospitals
and associated sites, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4710 would prohibit the registration of any new 340B
covered entities into the program for two years.
Legislative History
H.R. 4710 was introduced by Representative Larry Bucshon
(IN-08) on December 21, 2017, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4710 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on December 22, 2017.
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 4710.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act
of 2018
H.R. 4841
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide
for electronic prior authorization under Medicare Part D for
covered Part D drugs, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 4841 would require health care professionals to submit
prior authorization requests electronically, starting on
January 1, 2021, for drugs covered under Medicare Part D.
Legislative History
H.R. 4841 was introduced by Representative David Schweikert
(AZ-06) on January 18, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways
and Means. H.R. 4841 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on January 19, 2018.
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 4841.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 4841 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full Committee by unanimous consent.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4841 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 4841, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-747,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 581).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 4841 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act
H.R. 4998
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure
health insurance coverage continuity for former foster youth.
Summary
H.R. 4998 would require States to provide Medicaid coverage
to adults up to age 25 who had aged out of foster care in any
State. Under current law, such coverage is mandatory only if
the former foster care youth has aged out in the State in which
the individual applies for coverage. The policy also would
apply to former foster children who had been in foster care
upon turning 14 years of age, but subsequently left foster care
to enter into a legal guardianship with a kinship caregiver.
The provisions would take effect respect for foster youth who
turn 18 on or after January 1, 2023.
Legislative History
H.R. 4998 was introduced by Representative Karen Bass (CA-
37) on February 13, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4998 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on February 16, 2018.
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 4998.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4998 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 4998, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 115-
732), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar
No. 567).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 4998 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Advancing Cutting Edge Research Act or the ACE Research Act
H.R. 5002
To expand the unique research initiatives authority of the
National Institutes of Health.
Summary
H.R. 5002 would amend the Public Health Service Act to
expand the National Institutes of Health's research initiatives
to include cutting-edge research that (1) fosters scientific
creativity and increases fundamental biological understanding
leading to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases
and disorders; or (2) is urgently required to respond to a
public health threat.
Legislative History
H.R. 5002 was introduced by Representative Debbie Dingell
(MI-12) on February 13, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5002 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on February 16, 2018.
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5002.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5002 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full Committee by unanimous consent.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5002 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5002 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5002 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5002 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Jessie's Law
H.R. 5009
To include information concerning a patient's opioid
addiction in certain medical records.
Summary
H.R. 5009 would require the Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS), in collaboration with outside experts, to
develop best practices for displaying information about opioid
use disorder in a patient's medical record. HHS also would be
required to develop and disseminate written materials annually
to health care providers about what disclosures could be made
while still complying with Federal laws that govern health care
privacy.
Legislative History
H.R. 5009 was introduced by Representative Tim Walberg (MI-
07) on February 13, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5009 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on February 16, 2018.
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5009.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5009 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full Committee by unanimous consent.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5009 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5009 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5009 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5009 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act
H.R. 5041
To include information concerning a patient's opioid
addiction in certain medical records.
Summary
H.R. 5041 would require hospice programs to have written
policies and procedures for the disposal of controlled
substances after a patient's death. Certain licensed employees
of hospice programs would be permitted to assist in the
disposal of controlled substances that were lawfully dispensed.
Legislative History
H.R. 5041 was introduced by Representative Tim Walberg (MI-
07) on February 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the
Judiciary. H.R. 5041 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on February 16, 2018.
On February 28, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5041.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5041 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5041 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5041 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a recorded vote of 398 yeas and 0 nays (Roll Call
No. 259).
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5041 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5041 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018
H.R. 5102
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan
repayment program for substance use disorder treatment
employees, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5102 would establish a loan repayment program for
mental health professionals who practice in areas with few
mental health providers or with high rates of death from
overdose.
Legislative History
H.R. 5102 was introduced by Representative Katherine M.
Clark (MA-05) on February 27, 2018, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5102 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on March 2, 2018.
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5102.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5102 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full Committee by unanimous consent.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5102 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5102 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5102 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5102 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Tribal Addiction and Recovery Act of 2018 or the TARA Act
H.R. 5140
To make improvements to the Account For the State Response
to the Opioid Abuse Crisis to improve tribal health.
Summary
H.R. 5140 would authorize tribes to participate in the
opioid grant program established in section 1003 of the 21st
Century Cures Act (42 U.S.C. 290ee-3 note), and include
prevention and treatment of prescription drug abuse and the use
of other addictive substances (such as alcohol, heroin, and
methamphetamine), including by providing mental health services
among the permissible uses of such grant program.
Legislative History
H.R. 5140 was introduced by Representative Markwayne Mullin
(OK-01) on March 1, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5140 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on March 2, 2018.
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5140.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms Act of 2018
H.R. 5176
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
provide coordinated care to patients who have experienced a
non-fatal overdose after emergency room discharge, and for
other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5176 would require the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to develop protocols and a grant program for health
care providers to address the needs of people who survive a
drug overdose.
Legislative History
H.R. 5176 was introduced by Representative David B.
McKinley (WV-01) on March 6, 2018, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5176 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on March 9, 2018.
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5176.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5176 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5176 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5176 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5176 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5176 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Alternatives to Opioids in the Emergency Department Act or the ALTO Act
H.R. 5197
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain
management protocols to limit the use of opioids in emergency
departments.
Summary
H.R. 5197 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to carry out a demonstration program for hospitals and
emergency departments to develop alternative protocols for pain
management that limit the use of opioids.
Legislative History
H.R. 5197 was introduced by Representative Bill Pascrell,
Jr. (NJ-09) on March 7, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5197 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on March 9, 2018.
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5197.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5197 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5197 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5197 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5197 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5197 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Ensuring Patient Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatments Act of
2018
H.R. 5202, S. 916
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the
delivery of a controlled substance by a pharmacy to an
administering practitioner.
Summary
H.R. 5202 would clarify the authority of pharmacists to
deliver controlled substances to providers under certain
circumstances.
Legislative History
H.R. 5202 was introduced by Representative Ryan A. Costello
(PA-06) on March 7, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the
Judiciary. H.R. 5202 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on March 9, 2018.
On February 28, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5202.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5202 and forwarded the bill,
without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5202 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
No further action was taken on the bill.
S. 916 was introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy (LA) on April
24, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions. S. 916 was the Senate companion bill to
H.R. 5202.
On March 21, 2017, Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) reported S.
916, as amended, to the Senate without a written report, and
the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 46).
On May 23, 2018, S. 916 was considered in the Senate, and
the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous consent.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
S. 916 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere in
this report.
Stop Counterfeit Drugs by Regulating and Enhancing Enforcement Now Act
or the SCREEN Act
H.R. 5228
To strengthen the authorities of the Food and Drug
Administration to address counterfeit drugs, illegal and
synthetic opioids, and opioid-like substances, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5228 would require drug distributors to cease
distributing any drug that the Secretary of Health and Human
Services determines might present an imminent or substantial
hazard to public health.
Legislative History
H.R. 5228 was introduced by Representative Frank Pallone,
Jr. (NJ-06) on March 8, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the
Budget. H.R. 5228 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health on
March 9, 2018.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5228 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5228 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5228 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5228 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5228 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Treatment, Education, and Community Help to Combat Addiction Act of
2018 or the TEACH to Combat Addiction Act of 2018
H.R. 5261
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for
regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder
education, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5261 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to designate regional centers of excellence to improve
the training of health professionals who treat substance use
disorders.
Legislative History
H.R. 5261 was introduced by Representative Bill Johnson
(OH-06) on March 13, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5261 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on March 16, 2018.
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5261.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5261 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by unanimous consent.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5261 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5261 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5261 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5261 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
To provide additional guidance to grantees seeking funding to treat or
prevent mental health or substance use disorders
H.R. 5272
To provide additional guidance to grantees seeking funding
to treat or prevent mental health or substance use disorders.
Summary
H.R. 5272 would require the newly established National
Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory to issue
guidance to applicants for Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration grants that support evidence-based
practices.
Legislative History
H.R. 5272 was introduced by Representative Steve Stivers
(OH-15) on March 14, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5272 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on March 16, 2018.
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5272.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5272 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5272 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5272 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5272 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5272 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity,
Resources, and Care Act or the EMPOWER Care Act
H.R. 5306
To reauthorize the Money Follows the Person Demonstration
Program.
Summary
H.R. 5306 would extend funding for the Money Follows the
Person Demonstration Program (MFP demonstration) for an
additional year. The MFP demonstration provides additional
resources for State Medicaid programs to help ensure Medicaid
patients needing long term care are served in their
communities.
Legislative History
H.R. 5306 was introduced by Representative Brett Guthrie
(KY-02) on March 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5306 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on March 16, 2018.
On September 5, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5306.
On September 7, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider H.R. 5306 and forwarded the
bill, as amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On September 13, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5306 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a voice vote.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Act of 2018
H.R. 5327
To amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to
establish a grant program to create comprehensive opioid
recovery centers, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5327 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to award grants to at least ten providers that offer
treatment services for people with opioid use disorder.
Legislative History
H.R. 5327 was introduced by Representative Brett Guthrie
(KY-02) on March 19, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5327 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on April 25, 2018.
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5327.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5327 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5327 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5327 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a recorded vote of 383 yeas and 13 nays (Roll
Call No. 258).
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5327 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5327 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2018
H.R. 5329
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and
enhance the poison center national toll-free number, national
media campaign, and grant program, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5329 would reauthorize the poison control center toll-
free number, national media campaign, and grant program under
the Public Health Service Act. H.R. 5329 also would increase
the share of poison control center funding that could be
provided by Federal grants.
Legislative History
H.R. 5329 was introduced by Representative Susan W. Brooks
(IN-05) on March 19, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5329 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on April 25, 2018.
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5329.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5329 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5329 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5329 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5329 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5329 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018
H.R. 5333
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain
nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new
drug application, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5333 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act to reform the over-the-counter monograph framework.
Legislative History
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Over-the-Counter
Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2017.''
On January 17, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a voice
vote.
H.R. 5333 was introduced by Representative Robert E. Latta
(OH-05) on March 19, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5333 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on March 23, 2018. H.R. 5333 was similar to the
discussion draft.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5333 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On July 16, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5333, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-827),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
640).
On July 16, 2018, H.R. 5333 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On July 17, 2018, H.R. 5333 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 518). The provisions of H.R. 5333
were included in H.R. 7328 and H.R. 6378, which are discussed
elsewhere in this report.
Eliminating Opioid Related Infectious Diseases Act of 2018
H.R. 5353
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and
expand a program of surveillance and education, carried out by
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regarding
infections associated with injection drug use.
Summary
H.R. 5353 would amend the Public Health Service Act by
broadening the focus of surveillance and education programs
from preventing and treating hepatitis C virus to preventing
and treating infections associated with injection drug use.
Legislative History
H.R. 5353 was introduced by Representative Leonard Lance
(NJ-07) on March 20, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5353 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on April 25, 2018.
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5353.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5353 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5353 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5353 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5353 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5353 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Better Pain Management Through Better Data Act of 2018
H.R. 5473
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
update or issue one or more guidances addressing alternative
methods for data collection on opioid sparing and inclusion of
such data in product labeling, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5473 would require that the Food and Drug
Administration conduct a public meeting and issue guidance to
industry addressing data collection and labeling for medical
products that reduce pain while enabling the reduction,
replacement, or avoidance of oral opioids.
Legislative History
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To direct the
Secretary of Health and Human Services to update or issue
guidance addressing alternative methods for data collection on
opioid sparing and inclusion of such data in product labeling,
and for other purposes.''
H.R. 5473 was introduced by Representative Barbara Comstock
(VA-10) on April 11, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5473 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on April 13, 2018.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5473 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5473 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5473 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5473 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Rural Development of Opioid Capacity Services Act
H.R. 5477
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide
for a demonstration project to increase substance use provider
capacity under the Medicaid program.
Summary
H.R. 5477 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to conduct a five-year demonstration to increase the
number and ability of providers participating in Medicaid to
provide treatment for substance use disorders.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XIX of
the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project
to increase substance use provider capacity under the Medicaid
program.''
H.R. 5477 was introduced by Representative Tom O'Halleran
(AZ-01) on April 11, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5477 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on April 25, 2018. H.R. 5477 was similar to the
discussion draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5477 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5477, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-731),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
566).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5477 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act of 2018
H.R. 5483
To impose a deadline for the promulgation of interim final
regulations in accordance with section 311(h) of the Controlled
Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 831(h)) specifying the circumstances
in which a special registration may be issued to a practitioner
to engage in the practice of telemedicine, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5483 would direct the Department of Justice, within
one year of the bill's enactment, to issue regulations
concerning the practice of telemedicine (for remote diagnosis
and treatment of patients).
Legislative History
On February 28, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Special Registration
for Telemedicine Clarification Act of 2018.''
H.R. 5483 was introduced by Representative Earl L.
``Buddy'' Carter (GA-01) on April 12, 2018, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the
Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 5483 was similar to the
discussion draft. H.R. 5483 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Health on April 25, 2018.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider H.R. 5483 and forwarded the bill, as
amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5483 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5483 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5483 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5483 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Protecting Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Babies Act or the Protecting
NAS Babies Act
H.R. 5562
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
develop a strategy implementing certain recommendations
relating to the Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015, and for
other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5562 would direct the Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) to submit to Congress a strategy for
implementing recommendations under the ``child'' categories in
the HHS Behavioral Health Coordinating Council report entitled
``Protecting Our Infants Act: Final Strategy.'' The strategy
would (1) include a timeline for the implementation of each
such recommendation; (2) provide for the dissemination of
information to State health agencies on best practices and
available resources and data with respect to implementing each
such recommendation; and (3) include recommendations for any
statutory change, including providing for additional
authorities, that would help the HHS implement the strategy.
Legislative History
H.R. 5562 was introduced by Representative Evan H. Jenkins
(WV-03) on April 18, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5562 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on April 25, 2018.
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on H.R. 5562.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Surveillance and Testing of Opioids to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths Act of
2018 or the STOP Fentanyl Deaths Act of 2018
H.R. 5580
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
conduct programs to address the usage of illicit drugs,
particularly fentanyl, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5580 would establish a grant program for public health
laboratories that conduct testing for fentanyl and other
synthetic opioids. It also would direct the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention to expand its drug surveillance program,
with a particular focus on collecting data on fentanyl.
Legislative History
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To authorize the
Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct programs to
address the usage of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl, and
for other purposes.''
H.R. 5580 was introduced by Representative Ann M. Kuster
(NH-02) on April 23, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5580 was similar to the discussion
draft. H.R. 5580 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health on
April 27, 2018.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by unanimous
consent.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5580 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5580 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Abuse Deterrent Access Act of 2018
H.R. 5582
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
conduct a study and submit a report on barriers to accessing
abuse-deterrent opioid formulations for individuals enrolled in
a plan under Part C or D of the Medicare program.
Summary
H.R. 5582 would require the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to report to the Congress on existing barriers to
access to ``abuse-deterrent opioid formulations'' by Medicare
Part C and D beneficiaries.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To direct the
Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on
barriers to accessing abuse-deterrent opioid formulations for
individuals enrolled in a plan under Part C or D of the
Medicare program.''
H.R. 5582 was introduced by Representative Earl L.
``Buddy'' Carter (GA-01) on April 23, 2018, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the
Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 5582 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on April 27, 2018. H.R. 5582 was similar
to the discussion draft.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5582 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5582, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-721,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 556).
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5582 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5582 was received in the Senate, and
read twice, referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5582 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require States to
annually report on certain adult health quality measures, and for other
purposes
H.R. 5583
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require
States to annually report on certain adult health quality
measures, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5583 would require States to include behavioral health
indicators in their annual reports on the quality of care under
Medicaid.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XI of
the Social Security Act to require States to annually report on
certain adult health quality measures, and for other
purposes.''
H.R. 5583 was introduced by Representative Yvette D. Clarke
(NY-09) on April 23, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5583 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on April 27, 2018. H.R. 5583 was similar to the
discussion draft.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5583 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 8, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5583, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-716), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 551).
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5583 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5583 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5583 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Peer Support Communities of Recovery Act
H.R. 5587
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain
recovery services grants to be used to establish regional
technical assistance centers.
Summary
H.R. 5587 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to award grants to nonprofit organizations that
support community-based, peer-delivered support, including
technical support for the establishment of recovery community
organizations, independent, nonprofit groups led by people in
recovery and their families.
Legislative History
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend the Public
Health Service Act to authorize certain recovery services
grants to be used to establish regional technical assistance
centers.''
H.R. 5587 was introduced by Representative Ben Ray Lujan
(NM-03) on April 23, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5587 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on April 27, 2018. H.R. 5587 was similar to the
discussion draft.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5587 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5587 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5587 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5587 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act
H.R. 5590
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
provide for an action plan on recommendations for changes under
Medicare and Medicaid to prevent opioids addictions and enhance
access to medication-assisted treatment, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5590 would require the Secretary of Health and Human
Services (HHS) to develop an action plan by January 1, 2019,
for increasing access to medication-assisted treatment among
Medicare and Medicaid enrollees. The bill also would require
HHS to convene a stakeholder meeting and issue a request for
information within three months of enactment, and to submit a
report to the Congress by June 1, 2019.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To require the
Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for an action
plan on recommendations for changes under Medicare and Medicaid
to prevent opioids addictions and enhance access to medication-
assisted treatment, and for other purposes.''
H.R. 5590 was introduced by Representative Adam Kinzinger
(IL-16) on April 24, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways
and Means. H.R. 5590 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on April 27, 2018. H.R. 5590 was similar to the discussion
draft.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by unanimous
consent.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5590 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5590, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-746,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 580).
On June 19, 2018, H.R. 5590 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 20, 2018, H.R. 5590 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5590 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2018
H.R. 5594
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify the
eligibility of certain community mental health centers to
register for purposes of the practice of telemedicine, and for
other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5594 would expand access for patients in rural and
underserved communities who may live near community mental
health or addiction treatment centers, but not a hospital or
State-licensed clinic. Without a Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) registration, these health facilities do
not qualify for the Ryan Haight Act's telemedicine exception
and are unable to provide care to patients in need. The bill
would direct the Attorney General, with the Secretary of Health
and Human Services, to promulgate interim final regulations for
these treatment facilities to register with the DEA to engage
in the practice of telemedicine.
Legislative History
On February 28, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Improving Access to
Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2018.''
H.R. 5594 was introduced by Representative Gregg Harper
(MS-03) on April 24, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the
Judiciary. H.R. 5594 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on April 27, 2018. H.R. 5594 was similar to the discussion
draft.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
No further action was taken on the bill.
340B Optimization Act
H.R. 5598
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require certain
disproportionate share hospital covered entities under the 340B
drug discount program to submit to the Secretary of Health and
Human Services reports on low-income utilization rates of
outpatient hospital services furnished by such entities.
Summary
H.R. 5598 would require certain disproportionate share
hospitals covered entities under the 340B program to submit
reports to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the
low-income utilization rates of outpatient hospital services
furnished by such entities, including both parent and child
sites.
Legislative History
H.R. 5598 was introduced by Representative Earl L.
``Buddy'' Carter (GA-01) on April 24, 2018, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5598 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Health on April 27, 2018.
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 5598.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Access to Telehealth Services for Substance Use Disorders Act
H.R. 5603
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide
the Secretary of Health and Human Services authority to waive
certain Medicare telehealth requirements in the case of certain
treatment of an opioid use disorder or co-occurring mental
health disorder.
Summary
H.R. 5603 would permit the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to lift current geographic and other restrictions on
coverage of telehealth services under Medicare for treatment of
substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health
disorders. Under the bill, the Secretary would be directed to
encourage other payers to coordinate payments for opioid use
disorder treatments and to evaluate the extent to which the
demonstration reduces hospitalizations, increases the use of
medication-assisted treatments, and improves the health
outcomes of individuals with opioid use disorders during and
after the demonstration.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XVIII
of the Social Security Act to provide the Secretary of Health
and Human Services authority to waive certain Medicare
telehealth requirements in the case of certain treatment of an
opioid use disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder.''
H.R. 5603 was introduced by Representative Doris O. Matsui
(CA-06) on April 24, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways
and Means. H.R. 5603 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on April 27, 2018. H.R. 5603 was similar to the discussion
draft.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5603 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5603, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-745,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 579).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5603 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Advancing High Quality Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare
Act
H.R. 5605
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide
for an opioid use disorder treatment demonstration program, and
for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5605 would establish a five-year demonstration program
to increase access to treatment for opioid use disorder. The
demonstration would provide incentive payments and funding for
care management services based on criteria such as patient
engagement, use of evidence-based treatments, and treatment
length and intensity. Under the bill, the Secretary of Health
and Human Services would be directed to encourage other payers
to coordinate payments for opioid use disorder treatments and
to evaluate the extent to which the demonstration reduces
hospitalizations, increases the use of medication-assisted
treatments, and improves the health outcomes of individuals
with opioid use disorders during and after the demonstration.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Advancing High Quality
Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare Act.''
H.R. 5605 was introduced by Representative Raul Ruiz (CA-
36) on April 24, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and
Means. H.R. 5605 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health on
April 27, 2018. H.R. 5605 was similar to the discussion draft.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5605 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5605, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-744,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 578).
On June 19, 2018, H.R. 5605 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 20, 2018, H.R. 5605 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5605 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription
drug plan sponsors under the Medicare program to establish drug
management programs for at-risk beneficiaries
H.R. 5675
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require
prescription drug plan sponsors under the Medicare program to
establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries.
Summary
H.R. 5675 would require Part D prescription drug plans to
provide drug management programs for Medicare beneficiaries who
are at risk for prescription drug abuse.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XVIII
of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plan
sponsors under the Medicare program to establish drug
management programs for at-risk beneficiaries.''
H.R. 5675 was introduced by Representative Gus M. Bilirakis
(FL-12) on May 3, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and
Means. H.R. 5675 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health on
May 4, 2018. H.R. 5675 was similar to the discussion draft.
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5675 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5675, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-743,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 577).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5675 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Protecting Seniors From Opioid Abuse Act
H.R. 5684
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand
eligibility for medication therapy management programs
established under Part D of the Medicare program to include
certain individuals who are at risk for prescription drug
abuse.
Summary
H.R. 5684 would expand medication therapy management
programs under Medicare Part D to include beneficiaries who are
at risk for prescription drug abuse.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XVIII
of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for medication
therapy management programs established under Part D of the
Medicare program to include certain individuals who are at risk
for prescription drug abuse.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by unanimous
consent.
H.R. 5684 was introduced by Representative Mike Kelly (PA-
03) on May 7, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 5684 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health on May 4,
2018. H.R. 5684 was similar to the discussion draft.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5684 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5684, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-742,
Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 576).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5684 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Medicare Opioid Safety Education Act of 2018
H.R. 5685
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide
educational resources regarding opioid use and pain management
as part of the Medicare & You handbook.
Summary
H.R. 5685 would require the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to include information on opioid use, pain management,
and nonopioid pain management treatments in future editions of
Medicare & You, the program's handbook for beneficiaries,
starting on January 1, 2019.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XVIII
of the Social Security Act to provide educational resources
regarding opioid use and pain management as part of the
Medicare & You handbook.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by unanimous
consent.
H.R. 5685 was introduced by Representative John J. Faso
(NY-19) on May 7, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce. H.R. 5685 was similar to the discussion draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5685 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 8, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5685, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-715, Part 1).
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5685 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5685 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5685 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Medicare CHOICE Act of 2018
H.R. 5686
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require
prescription drug plans under Medicare Part D to include
information on the adverse effects of opioid overutilization
and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid
medications or devices used to treat pain.
Summary
H.R. 5686 would require prescription drug plans that
provide coverage under Medicare Part D to furnish information
to beneficiaries about the risks of opioid use and the
availability of alternative treatments for pain.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XVIII
of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plans
under Medicare Part D to include information on the adverse
effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of
nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or
devices used to treat pain.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
H.R. 5686 was introduced by Representative Erik Paulsen
(MN-03) on May 7, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and
Means. H.R. 5686 was similar to the discussion draft.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5686 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5686, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-741, Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 575).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5686 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Securing Opioids and Unused Narcotics with Deliberate Disposal and
Packaging Act of 2018 or the SOUND Disposal and Packaging Act
H.R. 5687
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
require improved packaging and disposal methods with respect to
certain drugs, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5687 would permit the Food and Drug Administration to
require certain packaging and disposal technologies, controls,
or measures to mitigate the risk of abuse and misuse of drugs.
Legislative History
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require improved packaging and
disposal methods with respect to certain drugs, and for other
purposes.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
H.R. 5687 was introduced by Representative Richard Hudson
(NC-08) on May 7, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 5687 was similar to the discussion draft.
On May 9, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5687 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 19, 2018, H.R. 5687 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a recorded vote of 342 yeas and 13 nays (Roll
Call No. 269).
On June 20, 2018, H.R. 5687 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5687 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Strengthening Partnerships to Prevent Opioid Abuse Act
H.R. 5715
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide
for certain program integrity transparency measures under
Medicare Parts C and D.
Summary
H.R. 5715 would require the Secretary of Health and Human
Services (HHS) to establish a secure Internet portal to allow
HHS, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare Part D plans to
exchange information about fraud, waste, and abuse among
providers and suppliers no later than two years after
enactment. H.R. 5715 also would require organizations with
Medicare Advantage contracts to submit information on
investigations related to providers suspected of prescribing
large volumes of opioids through a process established by the
Secretary no later than January 2021.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XVIII
of the Social Security Act to provide for certain program
integrity transparency measures under Medicare Parts C and D.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by unanimous
consent.
H.R. 5715 was introduced by Representative James B. Renacci
(OH-16) on May 9, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce. H.R. 5715 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on May 11, 2018. H.R. 5715 was similar to the discussion draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5715 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5715, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-737, Part 1).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5715 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Commit to Opioid Medical Prescriber Accountability and Safety For
Seniors Act or the COMPASS Act
H.R. 5716
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require
the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide
notifications under the Medicare program to outlier prescribers
of opioids.
Summary
H.R. 5716 would require the Secretary of Health and Human
Services on an annual basis to identify high prescribers of
opioids and furnish them with information about proper
prescribing methods.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XVIII
of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health
and Human Services to provide notifications under the Medicare
program to outlier prescribers of opioids.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by unanimous
consent.
H.R. 5716 was introduced by Representative Peter J. Roskam
(IL-06) on May 9, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and
Means. H.R. 5716 was similar to the discussion draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5716 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5716, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-740, Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 574).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5716 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Stop Illicit Drug Importation Act of 2018
H.R. 5752
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with
respect to the importation of certain drugs, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5752 would amend the Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act to strengthen the Food and Drug Administration's seizure
powers and enhance its authority to detain, refuse, seize, or
destroy illegal products offered for import.
Legislative History
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of
certain drugs, and for other purposes.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, as amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
H.R. 5752 was introduced by Representative Marsha Blackburn
(TN-07) on May 10, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5752 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on May 11, 2018. H.R. 5752 was similar to the
discussion draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5752 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5752 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 14, 2018, H.R. 5752 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5752 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicaid
coverage protections for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving
inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder, and for other
purposes
H.R. 5789
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide
for Medicaid coverage protections for pregnant and post-partum
women while receiving inpatient treatment for a substance use
disorder, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5789 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to issue guidance to States on best practices under
Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for
treating infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome. H.R. 5789
also would direct the Government Accountability Office to study
Medicaid coverage for pregnant and postpartum women with
substance use disorders.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XIX of
the Social Security Act to provide for Medicaid coverage
protections for pregnant and postpartum women while receiving
inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
H.R. 5789 was introduced by Representative Bill Foster (IL-
11) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 5789 was similar to the discussion draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5789 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5789, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-730),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
565).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5789 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users'
Treatment Act of 2018 or the REACH OUT Act of 2018
H.R. 5796
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical
assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5796 would allow the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to award grants to certain organizations that provide
technical assistance and education to high-volume prescribers
of opioids.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To require the
Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants for
eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier
prescribers of opioids.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by unanimous
consent.
H.R. 5796 was introduced by Representative Brian K.
Fitzpatrick (PA-08) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the
Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 5796 was similar to the
discussion draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5796 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5796, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-729, Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 564).
On June 19, 2018, H.R. 5796 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 20, 2018, H.R. 5796 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5796 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and
Responsible in its Execution Act or the IMD CARE Act
H.R. 5797
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow
States to provide under Medicaid services for certain
individuals with opioid use disorders in institutions for
mental diseases.
Summary
H.R. 5797 would expand Medicaid coverage for people with
opioid use disorder who are in institutions for mental disease
for up to 30 days per year.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Limited repeal of the
IMD Exclusion for adult Medicaid beneficiaries with substance
use disorder.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a
recorded vote of 16 yeas and 10 nays.
H.R. 5797 was introduced by Representative Mimi Walters
(CA-45) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5797 was similar to the discussion
draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5797 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5797, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-723),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
558).
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5797 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 949, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 261 yeas and 155 nays
(Roll Call No. 276).
On June 21, 2018, H.R. 5797 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5797 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors
Act
H.R. 5798
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require
a review of current opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and
screening for opioid use disorder to be included in the Welcome
to Medicare initial preventive physical examination.
Summary
H.R. 5798 would add an assessment of current opioid
prescriptions and screening for opioid use disorder to the
Welcome to Medicare Initial Preventive Physical Examination.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Welcome to Medicare.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
H.R. 5798 was introduced by Representative Larry Bucshon
(IN-08) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways
and Means. H.R. 5798 was similar to the discussion draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5798 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5798, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-739, Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 573).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5798 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Medicaid Drug Review, Utilization, Good Governance Improvement Act or
the Medicaid DRUG Improvement Act
H.R. 5799
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require as
a condition of receipt of full Federal medical assistance
percentage under Medicaid that State Medicaid plans have in
place certain drug utilization review activities.
Summary
H.R. 5799 would require State Medicaid programs to
implement additional reviews of opioid prescriptions, monitor
concurrent prescribing of opioids and certain other drugs, and
monitor use of antipsychotic drugs by children.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Medicaid Drug Review,
Utilization, Good Governance Improvement Act'' or the
``Medicaid DRUG Improvement Act.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a
recorded vote of 18 yeas and 9 nays.
H.R. 5799 was introduced by Representative Marsha Blackburn
(TN-07) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5799 was similar to the discussion
draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5799 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5799, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-728),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
563).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5799 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Medicaid Institutes for Mental Disease Are Decisive in Delivering
Inpatient Treatment for Individuals but Opportunities for Needed Access
are Limited without Information Needed about Facility Obligations Act
or the Medicaid IMD ADDITIONAL INFO Act
H.R. 5800
To require the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access
Commission to conduct an exploratory study and report on
requirements applicable to and practices of institutions for
mental diseases under the Medicaid program.
Summary
H.R. 5800 would direct the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and
Access Commission to study institutions for mental diseases in
a representative sample of States.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Medicaid Institutes
for Mental Disease Are Decisive in Delivering Inpatient
Treatment for Individuals but Opportunities for Needed Access
are Limited without Information Needed about Facility
Obligations Act'' or the ``Medicaid IMD ADDITIONAL INFO Act.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
H.R. 5800 was introduced by Representative Fred Upton (MI-
06) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 5800 was similar to the discussion draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5800 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 8, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5800, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-717), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 552).
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5800 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5800 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5800 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Medicaid Providers Are Required To Note Experiences in Record Systems
to Help In-need Patients Act or the Medicaid PARTNERSHIP Act
H.R. 5801
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide
for requirements under the Medicaid program relating to the use
of qualified prescription drug monitoring programs and
prescribing certain controlled substances.
Summary
H.R. 5801 would require providers who are permitted to
prescribe controlled substances and who participate in Medicaid
to query prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) before
prescribing controlled substances to Medicaid patients. PDMPs
are statewide electronic databases that collect data on
controlled substances dispensed in the State. The bill also
would require PDMPs to comply with certain data and system
criteria, and it would provide additional Federal matching
funds to certain States to help cover administrative costs.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Medicaid Providers and
Pharmacists Required to Note Experiences in Record Systems to
Help In-need Patients Act'' or the ``Medicaid PARTNERSHIP
Act.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a
recorded vote of 18 yeas and 9 nays.
H.R. 5801 was introduced by Representative Morgan Griffith
(VA-09) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5801 was similar to the discussion
draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5801 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5801, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-725),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
560).
On June 19, 2018, H.R. 5801 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 20, 2018, H.R. 5801 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5801 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Saving American Families through Efficacy and Trusted Ways Act of 2018
or the SAFETY Act of 2018
H.R. 5803
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
consider the potential for misuse and abuse when determining
whether to approve certain drugs, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5803 would strengthen the Food and Drug
Administration's authority to consider the misuse and abuse of
a controlled substance when determining if its overall benefits
outweigh the risks.
Legislative History
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the Secretary of
Health and Human Services to consider the potential for misuse
and abuse when determining whether to approve certain drugs,
and for other purposes.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
H.R. 5803 was introduced by Representative Gene Green (TX-
29) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 5803 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Health on May 18, 2018. H.R. 5803 was similar to the discussion
draft.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Post-Surgical Injections as an Opioid Alternative Act
H.R. 5804
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide
for modifications in payment for certain outpatient surgical
services.
Summary
H.R. 5804 would freeze the Medicare payment rate for
certain analgesic injections provided in ambulatory surgical
centers.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XVIII
of the Social Security Act to provide for modifications in
payment for certain outpatient surgical services.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a
recorded vote of 17 yeas and 10 nays.
H.R. 5804 was introduced by Representative John Shimkus
(IL-15) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways
and Means. H.R. 5804 was similar to the discussion draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5804 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a recorded vote of 36 yeas and 14 nays.
On June 13, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5804, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-752, Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 585).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5804 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
21st Century Tools for Pain and Addiction Treatment Act
H.R. 5806
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
issue guidance with respect to the expedited approval of
certain drugs, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5806 would direct the Food and Drug Administration to
issue or update existing guidance on ways these existing
pathways can be used to bring novel non-addictive treatments
for pain and addiction to patients.
Legislative History
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider a discussion draft entitled ``21st
Century Tools for Pain and Addiction Treatment Act'' and
forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by
a recorded vote of 19 yeas and 10 nays.
H.R. 5806 was introduced by Representative Michael C.
Burgess (TX-26) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee
on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5806 was similar to the discussion
draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5806 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a recorded vote of 31 yeas and 23 nays.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5806 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Medicaid Pharmaceutical Home Act of 2018
H.R. 5808
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require
States to operate drug management programs for at-risk
beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5808 would require State Medicaid programs to operate
pharmacy programs that would identify people at high risk of
abusing controlled substances and require those patients to use
a limited number of providers and pharmacies.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Medicaid
Pharmaceutical Home Act of 2018.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a
recorded vote of 18 yeas and 14 nays.
H.R. 5808 was introduced by Representative Gus M. Bilirakis
(FL-12) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5808 was similar to the discussion
draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5808 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5808, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-726), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 561).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5808 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Postoperative Opioid Prevention Act of 2018
H.R. 5809
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to
encourage the use of non-opioid analgesics for the management
of post-surgical pain under the Medicare program, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5809 would create an additional payment under Medicare
for nonopioid analgesics. Under current law, certain new drugs
and devices may receive an additional payment separate from the
bundled payment for a surgical procedure in outpatient hospital
departments and ambulatory surgical centers. The bill would
allow nonopioid analgesics to qualify for a five-year period of
additional payments.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Postoperative Opioid
Prevention Act of 2018.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a
recorded vote of 18 yeas and 11 nays.
H.R. 5809 was introduced by Representative Scott H. Peters
(CA-52) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways
and Means. H.R. 5809 was similar to the discussion draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5809 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a recorded vote of 34 yeas and 17 nays.
On June 13, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5809, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-753, Part 1), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 586).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5809 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Medicaid Health Homes for Opioid-Use-Disorder Medicaid Enrollees
Encouraged Act or the Medicaid Health HOME Act
H.R. 5810
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide
for an extension of the enhanced FMAP for certain Medicaid
health homes for individuals with substance use disorders.
Summary
H.R. 5810 would allow States to receive six months of
enhanced Federal Medicaid funding for programs that coordinate
care for people with substance use disorders. The bill also
would require States to cover all Food and Drug Administration-
approved drugs used in medication-assisted treatment for five
years, although States could seek a waiver from that
requirement.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XIX of
the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of the
enhanced FMAP for certain Medicaid health homes for individuals
with substance use disorders.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full Committee by a voice
vote.
H.R. 5810 was introduced by Representative Leonard Lance
(NJ-07) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5810 was similar to the discussion
draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5810 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5810, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-727), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 562).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5810 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to
postapproval study requirements for certain controlled substances, and
for other purposes
H.R. 5811
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with
respect to postapproval study requirements for certain
controlled substances, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5811 would allow the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) to require that pharmaceutical manufacturers study
certain drugs after they are approved to assess any potential
reduction in those drugs' effectiveness for the conditions of
use prescribed, recommended, or suggested in labeling. H.R.
5811 also would require drug developers to conduct postapproval
studies or clinical trials for certain drugs. Under current
law, in certain instances, the FDA can require studies or
clinical trials after a drug has been approved. H.R. 5811 would
permit the FDA to use that authority if the reduction in a
drug's effectiveness meant that its benefits no longer
outweighed its costs.
Legislative History
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to postapproval study
requirements for certain controlled substances, and for other
purposes.''
H.R. 5811 was introduced by Representative Jerry McNerney
(CA-09) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5811 was similar to the discussion
draft.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5811 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On June 19, 2018, H.R. 5811 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 20, 2018, H.R. 5811 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5811 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Creating Opportunities that Necessitate New and Enhanced Connections
That Improve Opioid Navigation Strategies Act of 2018 or the
CONNECTIONS Act
H.R. 5812
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the
Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to
carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances
overdoses, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5812 would improve current Federal support for State-
run prescription drug monitoring programs. The bill also would
authorize the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to
carry out certain controlled substances overdose prevention and
surveillance activities in order to improve data collection and
integration into physician clinical workflow so that timely,
complete, and accurate information will get into the hands of
providers and dispensers so that they can make the best
clinical decisions for their patients.
Legislative History
H.R. 5812 was introduced by Representative H. Morgan
Griffith (VA-09) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee
on Energy and Commerce.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5812 and ordered
the bill, without amendment, favorably reported to the House by
a voice vote.
On June 12, 2018, H.R. 5812 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 5812 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 5812 were included in H.R. 6, which is discussed elsewhere
in this report.
Stretching Entity Resources for Vulnerable Communities Act or the SERV
Communities Act
H.R. 6071
To amend the Public Health Service Act to clarify the
intent of the 340B program and provide for enhanced 340B
program integrity, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 6071 would codify the 340B definition of a patient as
described in the 1996 Federal Register. The bill also would
prohibit covered entities from discriminating against a
patient's choice of drugs received and pharmacies from
discriminating against covered entities in the reimbursement
for drugs. The bill would direct the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) to publish 340B ceiling prices so that
covered entities can verify that they are being charged the
correct amount. If there is a discrepancy between the price
paid by the covered entity and the 340B published ceiling
price, then Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
would enforce civil monetary penalties on manufacturers in the
amount of $5,000 or 200 percent of the overcharged amount. The
bill also would require parity in HRSA's audits of hospitals
and pharmaceutical manufacturers; formalize penny pricing; and
prevent HHS from making the Medicare hospital outpatient
payment change as described in the November 2017 HHS
regulation.
Legislative History
H.R. 6071 was introduced by Representative Doris O. Masui
(CA-06) on June 12, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways
and Means. H.R. 6071 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health
on June 15, 2018.
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 6071.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act
H.R. 6082, H.R. 5795, H.R. 3545
To amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the
confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.
Summary
H.R. 6082 would amend the Public Health Service Act so that
requirements pertaining to the confidentiality and disclosure
of medical records relating to substance use disorders align
with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996. The bill would require the Office
of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue
regulations prohibiting discrimination based on data disclosed
from such medical records, to issue regulations requiring
covered entities to provide written notice of privacy
practices, and to develop model training programs and materials
for health care providers and patients and their families.
Legislative History
H.R. 3545 was introduced by Representative Tim Murphy (PA-
18) on July 28, 2017, and referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. H.R. 3545 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Health on August 4, 2017.
On May 5, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 3545.
H.R. 3545 was scheduled for consideration by the
Subcommittee on Health on April 25, 2018, but was not
considered.
No further action was taken on the bill.
H.R. 5795 was introduced by Representative Earl Blumenauer
(OR-03) on May 15, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5795 was similar to H.R. 3545.
On May 17, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5795 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
recorded vote of 35 yeas and 17 nays.
On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.R. 5795, as amended, to the House (H.Rept. 115-724),
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.
559).
No further action was taken on the bill.
H.R. 6082 was introduced by Representative Markwayne Mullin
(OK-02) on June 13, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 6082 was similar to H.R. 5795 and
H.R. 3545.
On June 13, 2018, H.R. 6082 was considered in the House
pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 949, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 357 yeas and 57 nays
(Roll Call No. 278).
On June 21, 2018, H.R. 6082 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Drug Discount Accountability Act
H.R. 6240
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for
certain user fees under the 340B drug discount program.
Summary
H.R. 6240 would direct the Health Resources and Services
Administration to assess and collect user fees from covered
entities. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would have
180 days to determine the fee amount, which shall not exceed
0.1 percent of the total paid during the previous year by a
covered entity to manufacturers. The bill also would require
user fees to be used to finance the administration and
oversight of the program.
Legislative History
H.R. 6240 was introduced by Representative Chris Collins
(NY-27) on June 27, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 6240 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on June 29, 2018.
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 6240.
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure appropriate care by
certain 340B covered entities for victims of sexual assault, and for
other purposes
H.R. 6273
To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure
appropriate care by certain 340B covered entities for victims
of sexual assault, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 6273 would require 340B Disproportionate Share
Hospitals with an emergency department to enact a plan to
transfer victims of sexual assault to the nearest Sexual
Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE)-certified facility using
official hospital transportation at no charge to the victim.
Within two years of enactment, such hospitals must become SAFE-
certified, meaning the entity employs or contracts with a
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program such that a SANE
is available or on call 24 hours a day. The bill also would
require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to
publish a list of 340B SAFE-certified entities on the HHS
website, and update such list annually.
Legislative History
H.R. 6273 was introduced by Representative Mimi Walters
(CA-45) on June 28, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 6273 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Health on June 29, 2018.
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on H.R. 6273.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act of 2018
H.R. 6753
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to direct the
Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a public-
private partnership for purposes of identifying health care
waste, fraud, and abuse.
Summary
H.R. 6753 would codify the Healthcare Fraud Prevention
Partnership (HFPP), a voluntary public-private partnership
between the Federal government, State agencies, law
enforcement, private health insurance plans, and health care
anti-fraud associations. The HFPP is operated by the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services to detect and prevent health
care fraud through public-private information sharing,
streamlining analytical tools and data, and providing a forum
for government and industry experts to exchange successful
anti-fraud practices.
Legislative History
On September 5, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Strengthening the
Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act of 2018.''
On September 9, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider the discussion draft and
forwarded the bill, as amended, to the full Committee by a
voice vote.
H.R. 6753 was introduced by Representative Greg Walden (OR-
02) on September 7, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 6753 was similar to the discussion
draft.
On September 13, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 6753 and
ordered the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House
by a voice vote.
On November 28, 2018, H.R. 6753 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as amended,
was passed by a voice vote.
On November 29, 2018, H.R. 6753 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Health Equity and Access for Returning Troops and Servicemembers Act of
2018
H.R. 6886, H.R. 2557, H.R. 2243
To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the
requirement for certain former members of the Armed Forces to
enroll in Medicare Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life,
and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide
for coverage of certain DNA specimen provenance assay tests
under the Medicare program.
Summary
H.R. 6886 would extend TRICARE eligibility to certain
former members of the Armed Forces regardless of whether they
enroll in Medicare's supplementary medical insurance program.
The bill also would require the Medicare program to cover a
certain type of laboratory test for beneficiaries who test
positive for prostate cancer.
Legislative History
H.R. 6886 was introduced by Representative Sam Johnson (TX-
03) on September 25, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways
and Means and Committee on the Judiciary.
On September 28, 2018, Representative Johnson asked
unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Commerce,
Committee on Ways and Means, and Committee on Armed Services be
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 6886, and asked
for its immediate consideration in the House. The bill was
passed, without amendment, by unanimous consent.
On October 1, 2018, H.R. 6886 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible
Beneficiaries Act or the IMPROVE Act
H.R. 7217, H.R. 3325, H.R. 5306, H.R. 7149
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide
States with the option of providing coordinated care for
children with complex medical conditions through a health home,
and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 7217 would authorize funding or maintain current rules
for two programs in Medicaid and allow States to create Health
Home care for children with medically complex conditions. The
two other programs are the Money Follows the Person (MFP)
demonstration, and rules protecting the income of seniors from
Spousal Impoverishment. For health homes, the bill would create
a new option and limited incentive for States to utilize a
Health Home model to coordinate care for children. Under
current law, States can only use this model for adults. The
extension of the MFP demonstration and spousal impoverishment
rules would help equalize the incentives in Medicaid between
long-term institutional care and long-term care in a home or
community-based setting. The bill also would be fully offset by
ensuring that State Medicaid programs have an Asset
Verification system in place, only cover medically necessary
procedures regarding vacuum erection devices and penile
prosthetic implants, and authorize the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services to impose civil monetary penalties on drug
companies that provide inaccurate rebate dollars to the
Medicaid program. Finally, the bill would amend Medicare to
prohibit the inclusion of manual Complex Rehabilitative (CRT)
wheelchairs from the Competitive Acquisition Program and to
delay the use of competitive bid pricing with CRT wheelchair
accessories.
Legislative History
H.R. 7217 was introduced by Representative Joe Barton (TX-
06) on December 6, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On December 11, 2018, H.R. 7217 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 400 yeas and 11
nays (Roll Call No. 428).
No further action was taken on the bill. The provisions of
H.R. 3325, H.R. 5306, and H.R. 7149 were included in H.R. 7217.
H.R. 3325 is discussed elsewhere in this report.
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of
2018
H.R. 7328, H.R. 6378, H.R. 1876
To reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health
Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with
respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness
and response, to clarify the regulatory framework with respect
to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an
approved drug application, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 7328, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and
Advancing Innovation Act of 2018, would reauthorize key
preparedness and response programs such as the Hospital
Preparedness Program/Healthcare Preparedness and Response
Program, Temporary Reassignment of Federally Funded Personnel,
the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters, and
the Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer
Health Professionals. The bill would clarify the use of the
Public Health Emergency Fund and codify the Public Health
Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise. H.R. 7328 also
would improve the ability of the Secretary of the Department of
Health and Human Services to fill intermittent Federal employee
vacancies in National Disaster Medical System personnel to
support preparedness for and response to threats and provides
Public Safety Officer Benefit Act coverage for NDMS Employees.
In addition, the legislation would provide resources for the
development of medical countermeasures for pandemic influenza
within the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development
Authority. In addition, the legislation would amend the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reform the over-the-counter
monograph framework and establish a user fee program for over-
the-counter drugs.
Legislative History
On June 6, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``Pandemic and All-Hazards
Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2018.''
On June 27, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, as amended, to the full Committee by a voice vote.
H.R. 6378 was introduced by Representative Susan W. Brooks
(IN-05) on July 16, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the
Judiciary, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and Committee on
Homeland Security.
On July 18, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 6378 and ordered
the bill, as amended, favorably reported to the House by a
voice vote.
On September 25, 2018, H.R. 6378 was considered in the
House under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, as
amended, was passed by a voice vote.
No further action was taken on the bill.
H.R. 7328 was introduced by Representative Susan W. Brooks
(IN-05) on December 19, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs, Committee on the Judiciary, and Committee on
Homeland Security. H.R. 7328 was similar to H.R. 6378.
On December 20, 2018, H.R. 7328 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 367 yeas and 9 nays
(Roll Call No. 449).
No further action was taken on the bill.
Resolution of inquiry requesting the President of the United States and
directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit
certain information to the House of Representatives relating to plans
to repeal or replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and
the health-related measures of the Health Care and Education
Reconciliation Act of 2010
H. RES. 154
Resolution of inquiry requesting the President of the
United States and directing the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to transmit certain information to the House of
Representatives relating to plans to repeal or replace the
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the health-
related measures of the Health Care and Education
Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Summary
H. Res. 154 requests the President and directs the
Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to
transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14
days after the adoption of the resolution, all documents,
memoranda, and advisory legal opinions, including notes from
meetings, memos, and telephone and electronic mail records,
relating to plans to repeal or replace the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) and the health-
related measures of the Health Care and Education
Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152).
Legislative History
H. Res. 154 was introduced by Representative Joseph P.
Kennedy, III (MA-04) on February 27, 2017, and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce.
On March 8 and March 9, 2017, the full Committee on Energy
and Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.Res. 154
and ordered the resolution, without amendment, to be adversely
reported to the House by a recorded vote of 29 yeas and 20
nays.
On March 21, 2017, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.Res. 154, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-54), and the resolution was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 24).
No further action was taken on the resolution.
Resolution of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, to transmit, respectively,
certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the
separation of children from their parents or guardians as a result of
the President's ``zero tolerance'' policy
H. RES. 982
Resolution of inquiry requesting the President, and
directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to
transmit, respectively, certain information to the House of
Representatives referring to the separation of children from
their parents or guardians as a result of the President's
``zero tolerance'' policy.
Summary
H. Res. 982 requests the President and directs the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, to transmit to the
House of Representatives copies of all documents, memoranda,
advisory legal opinions, notes from meetings, audio recordings,
records (including telephone and electronic mail records),
correspondence, and other communications, or any portion of any
such communications, to the extent that any such one or more
items are within the possession of the President or the
Secretary, and refer to the health and welfare of children
forcibly separated from their parents or guardians as a result
of the President's ``zero tolerance'' policy, and the long-term
implications of the President's ``zero tolerance'' policy on
the health of such children.
Legislative History
H. Res. 982 was introduced by Representative Frank Pallone,
Jr. (NJ-06) on July 3, 2018, and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
On July 12, 2018, the full Committee on Energy and Commerce
met in open markup session to consider H.Res. 982 and ordered
the resolution, without amendment, to be without recommendation
reported to the House by a recorded vote of 52 yeas and 0 nays.
On July 18, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
reported H.Res. 982, without amendment, to the House (H.Rept.
115-835), and the resolution was placed on the Union Calendar
(Calendar No. 170).
No further action was taken on the resolution.
Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act
S. 2322, H.R. 4828
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define
the term natural cheese.
Summary
S. 2322 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act to include a definition for the term ``natural cheese.''
Legislative History
S. 2322 was introduced by Senator Ron Johnson (WI) on
January 18, 2018, and referred to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
On December 13, 2018, S. 2322 was considered in the Senate,
and the bill, as amended, was passed by a voice vote.
S. 2322 was received in the House on December 19, 2018, and
held at the desk.
On December 13, 2018, S. 2322 was considered in the House
under a motion to suspend the Rules, and the bill, without
further amendment, was defeated by a recorded vote of 230 yeas
and 162 nays (Roll Call No. 463) (pursuant to clause 1(a) of
Rule XV of the Rules of the House, a motion to suspend the
Rules requires a vote of two-thirds of the Members voting.).
No further action was taken on the bill.
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement the
Government Accountability Office recommendations for the Health
Resources and Services Administration relating to 340B contract
pharmacies
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
implement the Government Accountability Office recommendations
for the Health Resources and Services Administration relating
to 340B contract pharmacies.
Summary
The discussion draft would require the Health Resources and
Services Administration to implement all the recommendations in
the Government Accountability Office's 2018 report on contract
pharmacies within three years.
Legislative History
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``To require the Secretary of
Health and Human Services to implement the Government
Accountability Office recommendations for the Health Resources
and Services Administration relating to 340B contract
pharmacies.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require certain covered
entities under the 340B drug discount program to establish certain fee
amounts charged to certain low-income patients for 340B drugs
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require certain
covered entities under the 340B drug discount program to
establish certain fee amounts charged to certain low-income
patients for 340B drugs.
Summary
The discussion draft would prohibit 340B covered entities
from charging low-income and uninsured patients the full price
for 340B drugs. The discussion draft does not mandate a
specific discount for covered entities for such patients, but
would require certain covered entities to pass on a discount
(at or below the 340B ceiling price) and that covered entities
have documentation of this process.
Legislative History
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend the Public Health
Service Act to require certain covered entities under the 340B
drug discount program to establish certain fee amounts charged
to certain low-income patients for 340B drugs.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of
Health and Human Services to conduct audits under the 340B drug
discount program in accordance with generally accepted government
auditing standards, and for other purposes
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the
Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct audits under
the 340B drug discount program in accordance with generally
accepted government auditing standards, and for other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would require the Health Resources and
Services Administration to perform audits utilizing auditing
standards recognized by the Government Accountability Office.
Legislative History
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend the Public Health
Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to conduct audits under the 340B drug discount program
in accordance with generally accepted government auditing
standards, and for other purposes.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
Helping Unite Managers who have Abilities with Novel Chances to
Activate the Possibilities of Innovation, Transformation, and
Leadership in Medicaid Act or the HUMAN CAPITAL in Medicaid Act
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide
for an increased Federal medical assistance percentage for the
compensation of qualified officers of State agencies, and for
other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would provide enhanced Federal medical
assistance percentage to use toward recruiting and retaining
individuals to serve as a chief financial officer, chief
information officer, or State Medicaid director.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``HUMAN CAPITAL in
Medicaid Act.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a
recorded vote of 18 yeas and 12 nays.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Medicaid Graduate Medical Education Transparency Act
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide
for reporting requirements relating to graduate medical
education.
Summary
The discussion draft would improve transparency in the
graduate medical education (GME) program by requiring State
Medicaid programs to report data and information to the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services on how GME funds are used to
support physician training. The discussion draft also would
require State Medicaid programs to report specific information
on how physicians are trained in specialties that are essential
in the opioid crisis (i.e., psychiatry, addiction medicine,
etc.) and how GME recipients are using Medicaid funds to train
physicians on substance use disorder.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Medicaid Graduate
Medical Education Transparency Act.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a
recorded vote of 18 yeas and 10 nays.
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the
Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance with respect
to the accelerated approval of certain drugs, and for other purposes
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue
guidance with respect to the accelerated approval of certain
drugs, and for other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would amend the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act to direct the Department of Health and Human
Services to issue draft guidance, clarifying how and when the
Food and Drug Administration will provide expedited treatment
for drugs developed to treat pain or addiction.
Legislative History
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Secretary of Health
and Human Services to issue guidance with respect to the
accelerated approval of certain drugs, and for other
purposes.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for a one-year
claims filing period for State Medicaid claims, and for other purposes
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for
a one-year claims filing period for State Medicaid claims, and
for other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would reduce the Medicaid filing
window from two years to one year.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XI of
the Social Security Act to provide for a one-year claims filing
period for State Medicaid claims, and for other purposes.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require an
evaluation and management of chronic pain to be included in the Welcome
to Medicare initial preventive physical examination
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require
an evaluation and management of chronic pain to be included in
the Welcome to Medicare initial preventive physical
examination.
Summary
The discussion draft would add a pain assessment as part of
the Welcome to Medicare initial examination, and provide
intervention about non-opioid alternatives, as appropriate.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XVIII
of the Social Security Act to require an evaluation and
management of chronic pain to be included in the Welcome to
Medicare initial preventive physical examination.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
Tableting and Encapsulating Machine Regulation Act of 2018
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to apply provisions
relating to certain controlled substances to tableting machines
and encapsulating machines, and for other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would give the Drug Enforcement
Administration the authority to regulate the use of tableting
and encapsulating machines with requirements for the
maintenance of records, inspections for verifying location and
stated use, and security provisions.
Legislative History
On February 28, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Tableting and
Encapsulating Machine Regulation Act of 2018.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out certain
activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses, and for other
purposes
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the
Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to
carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances
overdoses, and for other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would authorize the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention to carry out certain controlled
substances overdose prevention and surveillance activities in
order to improve data collection and integration into physician
clinical workflow so that timely, complete, and accurate
information will get into the hands of providers and dispensers
so that they can make the best clinical decisions for their
patients.
Legislative History
On March 21 and 22, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend the Public
Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention to carry out certain activities
to prevent controlled substances overdoses, and for other
purposes.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a voice
vote.
No further action was taken on the bill.
Medicaid Pharmacy Home Act of 2018
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require
States to operate drug management programs for at-risk
beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would require all State Medicaid
programs to have a provider and pharmacist assignment program
that identifies Medicaid beneficiaries at-risk for substance
use disorder and assigns them to a pharmacy home program. The
pharmacy home program must set reasonable limits on the number
of prescribers and dispensers that beneficiaries may utilize,
whether under a fee-for-service or managed care arrangement.
The bill also codifies a requirement that requires Medicaid
managed care plans have a similar program.
Legislative History
On April 11 and 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend title XIX of
the Social Security Act to require States to operate drug
management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, and for other
purposes.''
On April 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session to consider the discussion draft and forwarded
the bill, without amendment, to the full committee by a
recorded vote of 18 yeas and 14 nays.
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require under the 340B drug
discount program reports by covered entities regarding certain
information on savings to covered entities from discounted prices under
the program and the relationship between such savings and charity care
expenditures of such covered entities
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require under the
340B drug discount program reports by covered entities
regarding certain information on savings to covered entities
from discounted prices under the program and the relationship
between such savings and charity care expenditures of such
covered entities.
Summary
The discussion draft would require covered entities to
report to the Health Resources and Services Administration
every 12 months on 340B total savings, total amount of revenue
generated from the sale of 340B outpatient drugs, payor mix,
and total uncompensated costs (including charity care, net loss
or income, bad debt, unreimbursed costs).
Legislative History
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend the Public Health
Service Act to require under the 340B drug discount program
reports by covered entities regarding certain information on
savings to covered entities from discounted prices under the
program and the relationship between such savings and charity
care expenditures of such covered entities.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health
and Human Services to prescribe regulations as necessary or appropriate
to carry out the 340B drug discount program, and for other purposes
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend the Public Health Service Act to allow the
Secretary of Health and Human Services to prescribe regulations
as necessary or appropriate to carry out the 340B drug discount
program, and for other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would authorize the Health Resources
and Services Administration to enforce specific regulations
regarding all aspects of the 340B program.
Legislative History
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend the Public Health
Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services
to prescribe regulations as necessary or appropriate to carry
out the 340B drug discount program, and for other purposes.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
Protecting Safety-Net 340B Hospitals Act
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend the Public Health Service Act to raise the minimum
disproportionate share adjustment percentage required of
certain hospitals as a condition of qualifying for the 340B
drug discount program, and for other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would increase the rate for
Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) programs from 11.75
percent to 18 percent. The discussion draft also would increase
the 340B discount for all covered entity types, other than DSH
hospitals and critical access hospitals, by five percent.
Legislative History
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``Protecting Safety-Net 340B
Hospitals Act.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
Bettering Operations and Oversight Through Senate-Process Transparency
in 340B Act or the BOOST 340B Act
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for an
Administrator for the 340B Drug Discount Program, and for other
purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would require the administrator of the
340B program to be an Assistant Secretary and Senate-confirmed,
with the goal of increasing the oversight of the program and
accountability of the administrator.
Legislative History
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``BOOST 340B ACT.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to define the term patient for
purposes of the 340B drug discount program
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend the Public Health Service Act to define the term
patient for purposes of the 340B drug discount program.
Summary
The discussion draft would establish a new definition of a
patient for purposes of the 340B program.
Legislative History
On July 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on a discussion draft entitled ``To amend the Public Health
Service Act to define the term patient for purposes of the 340B
drug discount program.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2018
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To support States in their work to save and sustain the
health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and in the
postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health
outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths,
to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health
outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes.
Summary
The discussion draft would improve Federal efforts to
support State maternal mortality review committees in order to
improve data collection and reporting around maternal
mortality, and to develop or support surveillance systems at
the local, State, and national level in order to better
understand the burden of maternal complications. These
surveillance efforts include identifying groups of women with
disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and
identifying the determinants of disparities in maternal care,
health risks, and health outcomes.
Legislative History
On September 27, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing on a discussion draft entitled ``Preventing Maternal
Deaths Act of 2018.''
No further action was taken on the bill.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare
Payment Advisory Commission with access to certain drug rebate
information
DISCUSSION DRAFT
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide
the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission with access to certain
drug rebate information.
Summary
The discussion draft would authorize the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide information regarding
drug rebate data to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment Advisory Commission.
Legislative History
On September 7, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health met in
open markup session to consider a discussion draft entitled
``To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission with access to certain
drug rebate information,'' and forwarded the bill, without
amendment, to the full committee by a voice vote.
No further action was taken on the bill.
OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES
Strengthening Medicaid and Prioritizing the Most Vulnerable
On February 1, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled ``Strengthening Medicaid and Prioritizing the
Most Vulnerable.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine
ways to improve the Medicaid program. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Avik Roy, President, The Foundation for Research
on Equal Opportunity; John McCarthy, former Director, Ohio
Department of Medicaid, former Deputy Director, District of
Columbia Department of Health Care Finance; and Judith Solomon,
Vice President for Health Policy, The Center on Budget and
Policy Priorities.
Examining FDA's Generic Drug and Biosimilar User Fee Programs
On March 2, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
entitled ``Examining FDA's Generic Drug and Biosimilar User Fee
Programs.'' The purpose of the hearing was to review the user
fee programs. The Subcommittee received testimony from Janet
Woodcock, Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research,
Food and Drug Administration; David Gaugh, Senior Vice
President of Sciences and Regulatory Sciences, Association for
Accessible Medicines; Bruce A. Leicher, Senior Vice President
and General Counsel, Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Chair, The
Biosimilars Council, a Division of the Association for
Accessible Medicines; Juliana Reed, Vice President of
Government Affairs, Coherus BioSciences, Immediate Past
President, The Biosimilars Forum; Kay Holcombe, Senior Vice
President of Science Policy, Biotechnology Industry
Organization; and Allan Coukell, Senior Director, Health
Programs, The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Examining FDA's Prescription Drug User Fee Program
On March 22, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled ``Examining FDA's Prescription Drug User Fee
Program.'' The purpose of the hearing was to hear from
shareholders on how the prescription drug user fee program. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Janet Woodcock, Director,
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug
Administration; Jeff Allen, President and CEO, Friends of
Cancer Research; Kay Holcombe, Senior Vice President of Science
Policy, Biotechnology Industry Organization; and Anne
Pritchett, Vice President of Policy and Research,
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
Examining FDA's Medical Device User Fee Program
On March 28, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled ``Examining FDA's Medical Device User Fee
Program.'' The purpose of the hearing was to hear from
stakeholders on how the medical device user fee program. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Jeffrey Shuren, Director,
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug
Administration; Cynthia Bens, Vice President of Public Policy,
Alliance for Aging Research; Robert Kieval, Founder and Chief
Development Officer, CVRx; Patrick Daly, President and CEO,
Cohera Medical; and Diane Wurzburger, Executive, Regulatory
Affairs U.S. and Canada, Global Strategic Policy and Programs,
GE Healthcare.
Examining the Extension of Safety Net Health Programs
On June 23, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
entitled ``Examining the Extension of Safety Net Health
Programs.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine funding
for Federal safety net health programs that provide health care
and coverage for low-income adults and children. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Michael Holmes, CEO, Cook
Arena Health Services; Jami Snyder, Associate Commissioner for
Medicaid/SCHIP Services, Health and Human Services Commission,
State of Texas; and Cindy Mann, Partner, Manatt Health.
Examining Medical Product Manufacturer Communications
On July 12, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
entitled ``Examining Medical Product Manufacturer
Communications.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine how
medical products are prescribed and administered for uses that
are not included in the labeling approved by the Food and Drug
Administration, as well as how product manufacturers are
limited in their ability to communicate about such ``off-
label'' uses. The Subcommittee received testimony from Coleen
Klasmeier, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP; R. Alta Charo,
Professor, University of Wisconsin Law School; George F. Van
Hare, Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiology, Professor,
Washington University School of Pediatrics, Co-Director, St.
Louis Children's and Washington University Heart Center; Aaron
Kesselheim, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School,
Director, Program on Regulation, Therapeutics and Law, Division
of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics, Brigham and
Women's Hospital; Linda House, President, Cancer Support
Community; and Kat Wolf Khachatourian, Vice President,
Delegation Oversight, Pharmacy Services and Strategy,
Qualchoice Health Plan Services.
Examining the Extension of Special Needs Plan
On July 26, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
entitled ``Examining the Extension of Special Needs Plans.''
The purpose of the hearing was to examine Special Needs Plans
under the Medicare Advantage program, and their interactions
with other programs. The Subcommittee received testimony from
Chris Wing, CEO, SCAN Health Plan; Larry Atkins, President,
National MLTSS Health Plan Association; and Melanie Bella,
Consultant and former Director, Federal Coordinated Health Care
Office, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Modernizing FDA's Regulation of Over-the-Counter Drugs
On September 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled ``Modernizing FDA's Regulation of Over-the-
Counter Drugs.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine the
regulatory framework for over-the-counter drug products and to
consider a proposal to improve the over-the-counter drug
monograph process. The Subcommittee received testimony from
Janet Woodcock, Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research, Food and Drug Administration; Scott Melville,
President and CEO, Consumer Health Products Association;
Kirsten Moore, Project Director, Health Care Products, The Pew
Charitable Trusts; Michael Werner, Partner, Holland and Knight,
on behalf of the Public Access to SunScreens Coalition;
Bridgette Jones, Chair, American Academy of Pediatrics; and Gil
Roth, President, Pharma and Biopharma Outsourcing Association.
Supporting Tomorrow's Health Providers: Examining Workforce Programs
Under the Public Health Service Act
On September 14, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled ``Supporting Tomorrow's Health Providers:
Examining Workforce Programs Under the Public Health Service
Act.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine two primary
care workforce programs, the National Health Service Corps and
the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education program.
The Subcommittee received testimony from Neil S. Calman,
President and CEO, Institute for Family Health, Chair,
Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Icahn
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital,
President, American Association of Teaching Health Centers;
Adrian Billings, Chief Medical Officer, Preventative Care
Health Services, Associate Professor, Department of Family and
Community Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences;
Janice A. Knebl, Chair and Professor, Geriatrics, University of
North Texas Health Science Center, Medical Director, James L.
West Presbyterian Special Care Center; and Juliann G.
Sebastian, Dean and Professor, College of Nursing, University
of Nebraska Medical Center.
Examining Patient Access to Investigational Drugs
On October 3, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled ``Examining Patient Access to Investigational
Drugs.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine patient
access to investigational drugs and devices under the Food and
Drug Administration's expanded access program, and to examine
proposals for ``Right to Try'' laws. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Brian Fitzpatrick, Member, U.S. Representatives;
Andy Biggs, Member, U.S. Representatives; Scott Gottlieb,
Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration; John Dicken,
Director, Health Care, Government Accountability Office; Naomi
Lopez-Bauman, Director of Healthcare Policy, Goldwater
Institute; Matthew Bellina, U.S. Navy (Retired); Kenneth I.
Moch, President and CEO, Cognition Therapeutics, Inc.; Alison
Bateman-House, Assistant Professor, Department of Population
Health, New York University Langone Health; and Ellen V. Sigal,
Chairperson and Founder, Friends of Cancer Research.
Member Day: Testimony and Proposals on the Opioid Crisis
On October 11, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled ``Member Day: Testimony and Proposals on the
Opioid Crisis.'' The purpose of the hearing was to solicit
Member input on potential ways to complement existing law and
administrative action to combat the opioid epidemic and address
acute emerging issues. The Subcommittee received testimony from
the following Members of the U.S. Representatives: Gus
Bilirakis, Earl Blumenauer, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Susan W.
Brooks, Larry Bucshon, Cheri Bustos, G.K. Butterfield, Early L.
``Buddy'' Carter, Judy Chu, Katherine M. Clark, Ryan A.
Costello, Charlie Crist, Daniel M. Donovan, Elizabeth H. Esty,
John J. Faso, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Bob Goodlatte, Karen
Handel, Vicky Hartzler, Richard Hudson, Hakeem S. Jeffries,
Evan H. Jenkins, Bill Johnson, John Katko, William R. Keating,
Leonard Lance, Robert E. Latta, Mia B. Love, Ben Ray Lujan,
Thomas MacArthur, Roger W. Marshall, Doris O. Matsui, Markwayne
Mullin, Tom O'Halleran, Frank Pallone, Bill Pascrell, Erik
Paulsen, Nancy Pelosi, Bruce Poliquin, Harold Rogers, Keith J.
Rothfus, David Rouzer, Bradley Scott Schneider, Steve Stivers,
Paul Tonko, Niki Tsongas, Michael R. Turner, Fred Upton, Tim
Walberg, Greg Walden, Jackie Walorski, Peter Welch, Brad
Wenstrup; and David Young.
MACRA and Alternative Payment Models: Developing Options for Value-
based Care
On November 8, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled ``MACRA and Alternative Payment Models:
Developing Options for Value-based Care.'' The purpose of the
hearing was to examine the implementation of one of the two
tracks eligible professionals can be reimbursed under the
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Jeffrey Bailet,
Chairperson, Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory
Committee; Elizabeth Mitchell, Vice Chairperson, Physician-
Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee; Frank
Opelka, Medical Director, Quality and Health Policy, American
College of Surgeons; Bill Wulf, Central Ohio Primary Care
Physicians, CAPG; Colin Edgerton, American College of
Rheumatology; Daniel Varga, Chief Clinical Officer, Texas
Health Resources, Premier, Inc.; Brian Kavanagh, Chair,
American Society for Radiation Oncology; and Louis Friedman,
American College of Physicians.
Implementing the 21st Century Cures Act: An Update from FDA and NIH
On November 30, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled, ``Implementing the 21st Century Cures Act: An
Update from FDA and NIH.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
provide a status update on the 21st Century Cures Act and
receive testimony from agency officials charged with
implementing the drug development and biomedical research
provisions included in the law. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Francis S. Collins, Director, National
Institutes of Health; and Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, Food
and Drug Administration.
Examining the Drug Supply Chain
On December 13, 2017, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled ``Examining the Drug Supply Chain.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to examine the role of each player
in the drug supply chain that brings medicines from
manufacturers to consumers, and how this impacts pricing and
access. The Subcommittee received testimony from Chip Davis,
President and CEO, Association for Accessible Medicines; Tom
DiLenge, President, Advocacy, Law, and Public Policy,
Biotechnology Innovation Organization; Matt Eyles, Senior
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Policy
and Regulatory Affairs, America's Health Insurance Plans;
Elizabeth Gallenagh, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
and General Counsel, Healthcare Distribution Alliance; Gerald
Harmon, Chair, Board of Trustees, American Medical Association;
B. Douglas Hoey, CEO, National Community Pharmacists
Association; Mark Merritt, President and CEO, Pharmaceutical
Care Management Association; David Mitchell, Founder and
President, Patients for Affordable Drugs; Tom Nickels,
Executive Vice President for Government Relations and Public
Policy, American Hospital Association; and Lori Reilly,
Executive Vice President for Policy, Research and Membership,
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
Examining Implementation of the Compounding Quality Act
On January 30, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled ``Examining Implementation of the Compounding
Quality Act.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine
implementation of the Compounding Quality Act as it pertains to
patient specific compounding, interstate distribution, pharmacy
inspections, and the duplication of existing products. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Scott Gottlieb,
Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration; Jenn Adams, Senior
Vice President, Clinical Product Solutions, PharMEDium; Bruce
Brod, Chair, Congressional Policy Committee, American Academy
of Dermatology Association; Nancy Dargan; Shawn Hodges, Vice
President, International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists;
Elizabeth Jungman, Director, Public Health, The Pew Charitable
Trusts; Jacob Olson, President and CEO, Skywalk Pharmacy, on
behalf of National Community Pharmacists Association; Molly
Ventrelli, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Fresenius Kabi;
and George Williams, President Elect, American Academy of
Ophthalmology.
Oversight of the Department of Health and Human Services
On February 15, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled ``Oversight of the Department of Health and
Human Services.'' The purpose of the hearing was to review the
Fiscal Year 2019 budget request for the Department of Health
and Human Services. The Subcommittee received testimony from
Alex Azar, Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services.
Combating the Opioid Crisis: Helping Communities Balance Enforcement
and Patient Safety
On February 28, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled ``Combating the Opioid Crisis: Helping
Communities Balance Enforcement and Patient Safety.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to examine efforts to combat the
opioid crisis through enforcement. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Susan Gibson, Deputy Assistant Attorney,
Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration;
Frank Fowler, Chief of Police, Syracuse Police Department;
Patrick Beardsley, Professor, Department of Pharmacology and
Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University; John Mulder,
Director, Trillium Institute; Ponni Subbiah, Chief Medical
Officer, Indivior PLC; David Kan, President, California Society
of Addiction Medicine; Richard Nance, Director, Utah County
Department of Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment; Thomas
Cosgrove, Partner, Covington and Burling LLP; Andrew Kolodny,
Co-Director, Opioid Policy Research, Brandeis University; and
Richard Logan, Owner, L&S Pharmacy.
21st Century Cures Implementation: Examining Mental Health Initiatives
On July 19, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
entitled ``21st Century Cures Implementation: Examining Mental
Health Initiatives.'' The purpose of the hearing was to receive
a status update on the 21st Century Cures Act and its
provisions furthering substance abuse and mental health
treatment. The Subcommittee received testimony from Elinore
McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary, Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration.
21st Cures Implementation: Updates From FDA and NIH
On July 25, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
entitled ``21st Cures Implementation: Updates from FDA and
NIH.'' The purpose of the hearing was to receive a status
update on the 21st Century Cures Act and its provisions
furthering drug development and biomedical research. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Francis Collins, Director,
National Institutes of Health; and Scott Gottlieb,
Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration.
MACRA and MIPS: An Update on the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System
On July 26, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
entitled ``MACRA and MIPS: An Update on the Merit-based
Incentive Payment System.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
receive an update from industry professionals on the
implementation of one of the two tracks eligible professionals
can be reimbursed under the Medicare Access and CHIP
Reauthorization Act of 2015, specifically the ``Merit-based
Incentive Payment System'' quality program. The Subcommittee
received testimony from David Barbe, Immediate Past President,
American Medical Association; Frank Opelka, Medical Director of
Quality and Health Policy, American College of Surgeon; Parag
Parekh, Chair, Government Relations Committee, American Society
of Cataract and Refractive Surgery; Ashok Rai, Chairman of the
Board, American Medical Group Association; and Kurt Ransohoff,
Chairman of the Board, America's Physicians Groups.
Examining Barriers to Expanding Innovative Value-Based Care in Medicare
On September 13, 2018, the Subcommittee on Health held a
hearing entitled ``Examining Barriers to Expanding Innovative
Value-Based Care in Medicare.'' The purpose of the hearing was
to examine the ongoing efforts to transition the Medicare
program away from fee-for-service and toward various
arrangements that enable better care delivery and the
integration of new technologies, and the potential need to
update Federal law in response to this change. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Michael Robertson, Chief Medical
Officer, Covenant Health Partners; Michael Weinstein,
President, Digestive Health Physicians Association; Morgan
Reed, President, The App Association; Nishant Anand, Chief
Medical Officer, Adventist Health System; Timothy Peck, CEO,
Call9; and Mary Grealy, President, Healthcare Leadership
Council.
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Medicaid Oversight: Existing Problems and Ways to Strengthen the
Program
On January 31, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Medicaid Oversight:
Existing Problems and Ways to Strengthen the Program.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to conduct oversight of the Medicaid
program. The Subcommittee received testimony from Carolyn L.
Yocom, Director, Health Care, Government Accountability Office;
Ann Maxwell, Assistant Inspector General, Office of Evaluation
and Inspections, Office of Inspector General, Department of
Health and Human Services; Paul Howard, Senior Fellow,
Director, Health Policy, The Manhattan Institute; Josh
Archambault, Senior Fellow, The Foundation for Government
Accountability; and Timothy M. Westmoreland, Professor from
Practice, Senior Scholar in Health Law, Georgetown University
Law Center.
Ways to Improve and Strengthen the International Anti-Doping System
On February 28, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Ways to Improve and
Strengthen the International Anti-Doping System.'' The purpose
of the hearing was to examine the global anti-doping system
following the Summer 2016 Olympic Games. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Richard Budgett, Medical and Scientific
Director, International Olympic Committee; Rob Koehler, Deputy
Director General, World Anti-Doping Agency; Travis Tygart, CEO,
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency; Adam Nelson, U.S. Olympic Gold
Medalist, Shot Put; and Michael Phelps, U.S. Olympic Gold
Medalist, Swimming.
Fentanyl: The Next Wave of the Opioid Crisis
On March 21, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Fentanyl: The Next
Wave of the Opioid Crisis.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
discuss the emerging threat of the synthetic drug Fentanyl and
Federal strategy for and response to the crisis. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Kemp Chester, Acting
Deputy Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy; Louis
Milione, Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control Division,
Drug Enforcement Administration; William Brownfield, Assistant
Secretary of State, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement
Affairs, Department of State; Matthew Allen, Assistant
Director, Homeland Security Investigative Programs, Homeland
Security Investigations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
Department of Homeland Security; Debra Houry, Director,
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention; and Wilson Compton, Deputy
Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Cybersecurity in the Health Care Sector: Strengthening Public-Private
Partnerships
On April 4, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Cybersecurity in the
Health Care Sector: Strengthening Public-Private
Partnerships.'' The purpose of the hearing was to discuss the
current state of public-private partnerships for cybersecurity
in health care. The Subcommittee received testimony from Denise
Anderson, President, National Health Information Sharing and
Analysis Center; Michael McNeil, Global Product Security and
Services Officer, Royal Philips; and Terry Rice, Vice
President, IT Risk Management and Chief Information Security
Officer, Merck and Co., Inc.
Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid's Personal Care Services
Program
On May 2, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Combating Waste,
Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid's Personal Care Services
Program.'' The purpose of the hearing was to discuss areas of
concern in Medicaid's Personal Care Services Program. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Timothy Hill, Deputy
Director, Medicaid and CHIP Services, Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services; Christi Grimm, Chief of Staff, Office of
Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services; and
Katherine Iritani, Director, Health Care, Government
Accountability Office.
U.S. Public Health Response to the Zika Virus: Continuing Challenges
On May 23, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``U.S. Public Health
Response to the Zika Virus: Continuing Challenges.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to examine the findings and
recommendations of a Government Accountability Office report on
the Zika virus and discuss challenges of the crisis. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Timothy Persons, Chief
Scientist, Government Accountability Office; Lyle R. Petersen,
Director, Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, National Center
for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention; Luciana Borio, Acting Chief
Scientist, Food and Drug Administration; Anthony Fauci,
Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious
Diseases, National Institutes of Health; and Rick A. Bright,
Director, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development
Authority; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Department of Health
and Human Services.
Examining the Role of the Department of Health and Human Services in
Health Care Cybersecurity
On June 8, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining the Role of
the Department of Health and Human Services in Health Care
Cybersecurity.'' The purpose of the hearing was to discuss the
role of the Department of Health and Human Services in health
care cybersecurity. The Subcommittee received testimony from
Steve Curren, Director, Division of Resilience, Office of
Emergency Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Preparedness and Response, Department of Health and Human
Services; Leo Scanlon, Deputy Chief Information Security
Officer, Department of Health and Human Services; and Emery
Csulak, Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Privacy
Official, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Co-Chair,
Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Task Force.
Combating the Opioid Crisis: Battles in the States
On July 12, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Combating the Opioid
Crisis: Battles in the States.'' The purpose of the hearing was
to learn how some States are battling the opioid crisis and
what State policies can improve the Federal response. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Boyd K. Rutherford,
Lieutenant Governor, Maryland; Brian J. Moran, Secretary of
Public Safety and Homeland Security, Virginia; Rebecca Boss,
Director, Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare,
Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals; and John Tilley,
Secretary, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Kentucky.
Examining Hrsa's Oversight of the 340B Drug Pricing Program
On July 18, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining HRSA's
Oversight of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.'' The purpose of
the hearing was to examine the Health Resources and Services
Administration's oversight of the 340B drug pricing program.
The Subcommittee received testimony from Krista M. Pedley,
Director, Office of Pharmacy Affairs, Health Resources and
Services Administration, Department of Health and Human
Services; Debra Draper, Director, Health Care, Government
Accountability Office; and Erin Bliss, Assistant Inspector
General, Office of Evaluation and Inspections, Office of
Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services.
EPA Oversight: Unimplemented Inspector General and GAO Recommendations
On September 6, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``EPA Oversight:
Unimplemented Inspector General and GAO Recommendations.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to allow the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General and the
Government Accountability Office to discuss open and
unimplemented recommendations at the EPA. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Alan Larsen, Counsel to the Inspector
General, Office of Inspector General, Environmental Protection
Agency; and Alfredo Gomez, Director, Natural Resources and
Environment, Government Accountability Office.
Examining How Covered Entities Utilize the 340B Drug Pricing Program
On October 11, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining How Covered
Entities Utilize the 340B Drug Pricing Program.'' The purpose
of the hearing was to examine how covered entities utilize and
track the 340B drug pricing program. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Sue Veer, President and CEO, Carolina Health
Centers; Michael J. Gifford, President and CEO, AIDS Resource
Center of Wisconsin; Ronald A. Paulus, President and CEO,
Mission Health; Charles Reuland, Executive Vice President and
COO, Johns Hopkins Hospital; and Shannon A. Banna, Director of
Finance and System Controller, Northside Hospital, Inc.
Examining HHS's Public Health Preparedness for and Response to the 2017
Hurricane Season
On October 24, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining HHS's Public
Health Preparedness for and Response to the 2017 Hurricane
Season.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine the
Department of Health and Human Services' preparedness for and
response to the 2017 hurricane season. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Robert P. Kadlec, Assistant Secretary
for Preparedness and Response, Department of Health and Human
Services; Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, Food and Drug
Administration; Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator
for Operations, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and
Stephen C. Redd, Director of the Office of Public Health
Preparedness and Response, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
Concerns Over Federal Select Agent Program Oversight of Dangerous
Pathogens
On November 2, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Concerns over Federal
Select Agent Program Oversight of Dangerous Pathogens.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to discuss concerns over the Federal
Select Agent Program's oversight of hazardous pathogens. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Mary Denigan-Macauley,
Acting Director, Health Care, Government Accountability Office;
Samuel S. Edwin, Director, Division of Select Agents and
Toxins, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and Freeda
E. Isaac, Director, Agriculture Select Agent Services, Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture.
Identity Verification in a Post-Breach World
On November 30, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Identity Verification
in a Post-Breach World.'' The purpose of the hearing was to
examine the challenges that large-scale data breaches create
for identity verification and personal security. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Troy Hunt, Information
Security Author and Instructor, Pluralsight; Jeremy Grant,
Managing Director of Technology Business Strategy, Venable,
LLP; and Ed Mierzwinski, Consumer Program Director, U.S. PIRG.
Examining Concerns of Patient Brokering and Addiction Treatment Fraud
On December 12, 2017, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining Concerns of
Patient Brokering and Addiction Treatment Fraud.'' The purpose
of the hearing was to investigate patient brokering and fraud
in the treatment of substance abuse disorders. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Douglas Tieman, President and CEO,
Caron Treatment Centers; Pete Nielsen, CEO, California
Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals; Dave
Aronberg, State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach
County, Florida; Alan S. Johnson, Chief Assistant State
Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida;
Head, Palm Beach County Sober Homes Task Force; and Eric Gold,
Assistant Attorney General, Chief, Health Care Division, Office
of the Attorney General, Massachusetts.
Safety of the U.S. Food Supply: Continuing Concerns Over the Food and
Drug Administration's Food-Recall Process
On January 19, 2018, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Safety of the U.S.
Food Supply: Continuing Concerns Over the Food and Drug
Administration's Food-Recall Process.'' The purpose of the
hearing was to examine a December 2017 report by the Department
of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General on
the Food and Drug Administration's food recall process. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Gloria Jarmon, Deputy
Inspector General for Audit Services, Office of Inspector
General, Department of Health and Human Services; and Douglas
Stearn, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Director, Office of
Enforcement and Import Operations, Food and Drug
Administration.
Examining the Impact of Health Care Consolidation
On February 14, 2018, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining the Impact
of Health Care Consolidation.'' The purpose of the hearing was
to examine consolidation trends in the health care sector, the
reasons behind those trends, and the effects they have on the
cost and quality of care. The Subcommittee received testimony
from Martin Gaynor, Professor, Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon
University; Leemore Dafny, Professor, Harvard Business School;
and Kevin A. Schulman, Professor, Duke University, and Visiting
Scholar, Harvard Business School.
Examining the U.S. Public Health Preparedness for and Response Efforts
to Seasonal Influenza
On March 8, 2018, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining the U.S.
Public Health Preparedness for and Response Efforts to Seasonal
Influenza.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine the
Department of Health and Human Services' efforts to combat
seasonal influenza, develop an effective influenza vaccine, and
prepare a long-term strategy to improve seasonal influenza
preparedness. The Subcommittee received testimony from Anne
Schuchat, Acting Director, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention; Anthony S. Fauci, Director, National Institute of
Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health;
Rick A. Bright, Director, Biomedical Advanced Research and
Development Authority, and Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office
of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response,
Department of Health and Human Services; and Scott Gottlieb,
Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration.
The Drug Enforcement Administration's Role in Combating the Opioid
Epidemic
On March 20, 2018, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``The Drug Enforcement
Administration's Role in Combating the Opioid Epidemic.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to discuss the response of the Drug
Enforcement Administration to the opioid crisis, including the
detection and investigation of suspicious orders of opioids.
The Subcommittee received testimony from Robert W. Patterson,
Acting Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration.
Update on the Restoration of Puerto Rico's Electric Infrastructure
On April 11, 2018, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Update on the
Restoration of Puerto Rico's Electric Infrastructure.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to hear updates on the efforts to
rebuild Puerto Rico's electrical infrastructure following the
Fall 2017 Hurricane Season. The Subcommittee received testimony
from Bruce J. Walker, Assistant Secretary, Office of
Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Department of
Energy; Jeffrey Byard, Associate Administrator, Office of
Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency;
Charles R. Alexander, Jr., Director, Contingency Operations and
Homeland Security Headquarters, Army Corps of Engineers; Carlos
D. Torres, Power Restoration Coordinator, Edison Electric
Institute; and Gene Shlatz, Director, Navigant Consulting.
Combating the Opioid Epidemic: Examining Concerns About Distribution
and Diversion
On May 8, 2018, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Combating the Opioid
Epidemic: Examining Concerns About Distribution and
Diversion.'' The purpose of the hearing was to investigate the
role of wholesale drug distribution and diversion in the opioid
epidemic. The Subcommittee received testimony from George S.
Barrett, Executive Chairman of the Board, Cardinal Health,
Inc.; Steven H. Collis, Chairman, President and CEO,
AmerisourceBergen Corporation; John H. Hammergren, Chairman,
President and CEO, McKesson Corporation; Joseph Mastandrea,
Chairman of the Board, Miami-Luken, Inc.; and J. Christopher
Smith, former President and CEO, H.D. Smith Wholesale Drug Co.
Examining the Olympic Community's Ability to Protect Athletes from
Sexual Abuse
On May 23, 2018, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining the Olympic
Community's Ability to Protect Athletes from Sexual Abuse.''
The purpose of the hearing was to examine the pervasiveness of
sexual misconduct within the U.S. Olympic community and whether
there are adequate policies and procedures in place to protect
athletes at all levels of sport. The Subcommittee received
testimony from Susanne Lyons, acting CEO, U.S. Olympic
Committee; Kerry Perry, President and CEO, USA Gymnastics; Tim
Hinchey, President and CEO, USA Swimming; Steve McNally,
Executive Director, USA Taekwondo; Jamie Davis, CEO, USA
Volleyball; and Shellie Pfohl, President and CEO, U.S. Center
for SafeSport.
The State of U.S. Public Health Biopreparedness: Responding to
Biological Attacks, Pandemics, and Emerging Disease Outbreaks
On June 15, 2018, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``The State of U.S.
Public Health Biopreparedness: Responding to Biological
Attacks, Pandemics, and Emerging Disease Outbreaks.'' The
purpose of the hearing was to follow up on the past
biopreparedness oversight issues examined by the Subcommittee,
and to receive updates from the agencies on current assessments
and strategies. The Subcommittee received testimony from Rick
A. Bright, Director, Biomedical Advanced Research and
Development Authority, and Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office
of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response,
Department of Health and Human Services; Anne Schuchat,
Principal Deputy Director, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention; Anthony Fauci, Director, National Institute of
Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health;
and Denise Hinton, Chief Scientist, Food and Drug
Administration.
Examination of the GAO Audit Series of HHS Cybersecurity
On June 20, 2018, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examination of the GAO
Audit Series of HHS Cybersecurity.'' The purpose of the hearing
was to examine a series of audits that the Committee on Energy
and Commerce requested that the Government Accountability
Office perform on the Department of Health and Human Services
and its component agencies' cybersecurity programs. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Sherri Berger, Chief
Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
Suzi Connor, Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention; Beth Killoran, Chief Information
Officer, Department of Health and Human Services; and Greg
Wilshusen, Director, Information Security Issues, Government
Accountability Office. The Subcommittee recessed at the
conclusion of Member opening statements and reconvened in
executive session to receive testimony from and question
witnesses.
Examining State Efforts to Improve Transparency of Health Care Costs
for Consumers
On July 17, 2018, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining State
Efforts to Improve Transparency of Health Care Costs for
Consumers.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine State
laws and policies that improve transparency of health care
costs for consumers. The Subcommittee received testimony from
Jaime King, Professor, UC Hastings College of the Law, and
Associate Dean and Co-Director, UCSF/UC Hastings Consortium on
Law, Science, and Health Policy; Michael Chernew, Professor,
and Director, Healthcare Markets and Regulation Lab, Harvard
Medical School; and Kavita Patel, Associate Chief Medical
Officer, Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Examining Advertising and Marketing Practices within the Substance Use
Treatment Industry
On July 24, 2018, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining Advertising
and Marketing Practices within the Substance Use Treatment
Industry.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine practices
within the substance use treatment industry, including
advertising and marketing and quality of care. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Jason Brian, Founder and Owner, Redwood
Recovery Solutions and TreatmentCalls.com; Michael T.
Cartwright, Chairman and CEO, American Addiction Centers; Mark
Mishek, President and CEO, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation;
Robert Niznik, CEO, Addiction Recovery Now and Niznik
Behavioral Health, Inc.; Kenneth Stoller, Director, Johns
Hopkins Hospital Broadway Center for Addiction; and Marvin
Ventrell, Executive Director, National Association of Addiction
Treatment Providers.
Examining Federal Efforts to Ensure Quality of Care and Resident Safety
in Nursing Homes
On September 6, 2018, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining Federal
Efforts to Ensure Quality of Care and Resident Safety in
Nursing Homes.'' The purpose of the hearing was to review the
roles of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the
Office of Inspector General at the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS OIG) relating to the management and safety
of nursing home facilities. The Subcommittee received testimony
from Kate Goodrich, Director, Center for Clinical Standards and
Quality and Chief Medical Officer, Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services; Ruth Ann Dorrill, Regional Inspector
General, Department of Health and Human Services; and John
Dicken, Director, Health Care, Government Accountability
Office.
Examining the Availability of Safe Kits at Hospitals in the United
States
On December 12, 2018, the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Examining the
Availability of SAFE Kits at Hospitals in the United States.''
The purpose of the hearing was to examine the availability of
nurses and medical professionals trained to conduct rape kits
and the challenges hospitals face in providing access to rape
kits. The Subcommittee received testimony from Nicole Clowers,
Managing Director, Health Care, U.S. Government Accountability
Office; Sara Jennings, President-elect, International
Association of Forensic Nurses; Lynn M. Frederick Hawley,
Executive Director, SAVI Program, Mount Sinai Hospital; and
Kiersten Stewart, Director, Public Policy, Futures Without
Violence.
Authorization and Oversight Plan
(Adopted January 25, 2017)
During the 115th Congress, the Committee on Energy and
Commerce will hold hearings and conduct rigorous oversight over
matters within its jurisdiction. The Committee will conduct
thorough oversight, reach conclusions based on an objective
review of the facts, and treat witnesses fairly. The Committee
will request information in a responsible manner that is
calculated to be helpful to the Committee in its oversight
responsibilities. The Committee's oversight functions will
focus on: 1) cutting government spending through the
elimination of waste, fraud, and abuse and 2) ensuring laws are
adequate to protect the public interest or are being
implemented in a manner that protects the public interest,
without stifling economic growth. The Committee will use the
information it collects through its oversight to inform the
reauthorization of certain lapsed programs within its
jurisdiction.
HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE ISSUES
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
To aid in legislative efforts to replace the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the Committee will
continue to examine issues related to the Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS) implementation of PPACA, Public Law
111-148, and the related Health Care and Education
Reconciliation Act of 2010, Public Law 111-152. It is critical
that the Committee understand decisions made in drafting and
implementing PPACA so that it can replace PPACA with better
solutions focused on helping consumers. The Committee will
examine the continuing impact of PPACA and its implementing
regulations on the economy, consumers, and the health care
industry. The Committee will also examine the status and future
of employer-sponsored health care plans as well as the effects
of PPACA's enactment on the States. The Committee will continue
to monitor the law's effects on individuals as well as the
regulations and requirements imposed on small and large
businesses.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Committee will review the management, operations, and
activity of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS) and the programs it administers. The Committee will
examine and review Medicare and Medicaid management and
activity as it relates to ongoing Committee efforts to prevent
bias, waste, fraud, and abuse in Federal health care programs.
The Committee will investigate the process by which CMS
implements statutory formulas to set prices for Medicare
payment, as well as the effectiveness of those formulas. The
Committee will investigate the processes by which CMS prevents
bias, waste, fraud, and abuse in the award of government
contracts.
Food and Drug Administration and Drug Safety
The Committee will review whether the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is ensuring that regulated drugs and
medical devices are safe, effective, and available to American
patients in an expeditious fashion. The Committee will also
explore the interplay between these policies and drug and
medical device innovation, both in the United States and
abroad. Further, the Committee will examine FDA's enforcement
of current drug safety laws and the issues involved in
protecting the nation's supply chains against economically
motivated and other forms of adulteration, including those
posed by illegal drug supply chains and economically-motivated
adulteration. The Committee will examine whether FDA's
reorganization efforts are improving the effectiveness of
product reviews, or worsening delays and inefficiency in
decision-making. The Committee will review FDA's efforts to
improve and modernize import-safety screening, and the
management of its foreign inspection program.
Public Health and Pandemic Preparedness
The Committee will examine the roles of various Federal
agencies involved in insuring and protecting the public health,
including the implementation and management of these programs.
In particular, the Committee will review Federal efforts on the
opioid epidemic, pandemic preparedness, including influenza
preparedness, the United States' response to the spread of the
Zika virus, and other emerging infectious disease threats from
abroad. The Committee will continue to evaluate the Federal
response to the opioid epidemic, the Zika virus, and other
public health emergencies to better understand the operation
and efficacy of key public health programs and to address
broader concerns about national all-hazards preparedness and
response capacity. Further, the Committee will monitor related
spending to ensure the appropriate and efficient use of Federal
tax dollars.
21st Century Cures and Mental Health Reforms
In the 115th Congress, the Committee will examine
implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act, landmark
legislation that will expedite the discovery, development, and
delivery of new treatments and cures. The legislation also
included meaningful mental health reforms. The Committee will
ensure that HHS and its component agencies, including FDA and
the National Institutes of Health, and other relevant agencies
implement the legislation in a manner that will quickly deliver
the benefits provided by the law. The Committee will conduct
oversight of the implementation of and work done by the newly-
created Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance
Use, an office which will be responsible for HHS mental health
programs and policies. The Committee will also examine
regulations drafted to implement the 21st Century Cures Act to
ensure they comport with the intent of Congress, and will
monitor funding provided by the legislation to ensure that it
is appropriately spent.
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUES
National Energy Policy
During the 115th Congress, the Committee will examine
issues relating to national energy policy, including U.S.
policies that relate to the exploration, production,
distribution, and consumption of electricity, oil and natural
gas, coal, hydroelectric power, nuclear power, and renewable
energy. The Committee will examine the impact of government
policies and programs on the efficient exploration, production,
storage, supply, marketing, pricing, and regulation of domestic
energy resources, including issues relating to the nation's
energy infrastructure. The Committee will continue to examine
safety and security issues relating to energy exploration,
production, and distribution.
Electricity System and Electric Utility Markets
During the 115th Congress, the Committee will undertake a
comprehensive review of the nation's electricity system. This
effort will include a review of the Federal electricity
policies of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to ensure that those
policies promote competitive wholesale power markets,
transmission, generation infrastructure upgrades, and
compliance with relevant statutes. It will also examine the
activities of the DOE and FERC relating to electric industry
restructuring, protection of consumers, and the development of
efficient and vigorous wholesale markets for electricity. It
will also continue to examine the activities of the DOE and
FERC with respect to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
regulations affecting the electricity sector, including
regulatory requirements that may impact consumer prices and
reliability of the electricity grid.
Energy Efficiency
The Committee will continue to assess Federal programs
setting energy efficiency standards for motor vehicles, crafted
by EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), and home appliances, crafted by DOE, to ensure that
the programs are implemented in a manner that maximizes the
benefit to consumers. In the case of motor vehicle standards,
the Committee will also assess the merit of having two Federal
agencies operating parallel efficiency programs. The Committee
will continue to promote energy efficiency initiatives in order
to create jobs, save businesses and consumers money, and
improve our nation's energy security. This may include Federal
programs setting energy efficiency standards for motor vehicles
and appliances, to ensure that the programs are implemented in
a manner that rewards innovation, ensures benefits for
consumers and businesses, enhances U.S. energy security, and
protects the environment.
Management of the Department of Energy and its National Laboratories
The Committee will continue to oversee the governance,
management, and operations issues at DOE, including oversight,
management, and operations of the National Nuclear Security
Administration (NNSA) and the national laboratories. The
Committee's oversight work will include review of the
implementation of security and safety reforms at NNSA and DOE
facilities, ongoing safety and security matters, and the Office
of Environmental Management's cleanup program. This work will
also include the Committee's special oversight functions over
programs and activities relating to nonmilitary energy research
and development.
The Committee will also continue to examine the findings
and the recommendations made by the final report of the
Congressional Advisory Panel on the Governance of the National
Nuclear Security Enterprise as established by Section 3166 of
the FY 2013 NDAA.
Yucca Mountain
The Committee will continue to examine the actions of DOE
and the NRC in connection with obligations of these agencies
under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act, including licensing
activities for the Yucca Mountain repository.
DOE Energy Grant and Loan Programs
The Committee will continue to review management and
implementation of clean energy and advanced technology grant
and loan programs authorized under the Energy Policy Act of
2005 and other statutes; the development of new technologies,
products, and businesses including clean energy, advanced coal,
nuclear, and other technologies; and the impact of DOE grant,
cost-sharing, and loan spending on the domestic supply,
manufacture and commercial deployment of clean and advanced
energy products and other technologies.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The Committee will continue to review the activities of the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The Committee will examine
NRC's budget requests and conduct oversight of the manner in
which the Commission discharges its various responsibilities,
including licensing activity, the safety and security of
nuclear power facilities and nuclear materials licensees, and
the Commission's regulatory actions.
Clean Air Act
The Committee will continue to review significant
rulemakings under the Clean Air Act and the potential economic
and job impacts of those rulemakings on the energy,
manufacturing, industrial, and construction industries, and
other critical sectors of the U.S. economy, as well as any
public health and environmental benefits of the regulations.
The Committee's review will include oversight of the EPA's
decisions, strategies, and actions to meet Clean Air Act
standards, and the current role of cost, employment and
feasibility considerations in Clean Air Act rulemakings. The
Committee will also continue to review EPA's implementation of
the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Climate Change
The Committee will continue to monitor international
negotiations on efforts to control greenhouse gas emissions in
connection with concerns about global climate change. In
addition, the Committee will examine the EPA's efforts to
regulate domestic greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air
Act based on its endangerment findings. The Committee will
consider whether such agreements and regulatory efforts are
scientifically well grounded. The Committee will also review
the activities undertaken in this area by DOE, HHS, and other
agencies within the Committee's jurisdiction, including efforts
to prepare for and respond to weather events and natural
disasters in the future.
EPA Management and Operations
The Committee will conduct general oversight of the EPA,
including review of the agency's funding decisions, resource
allocation, grants, research activities, enforcement actions,
relations with State and local governments, public
transparency, and respect for economic, procedural, public
health, and environmental standards in regulatory actions. In
addition, the Committee will review the government's activities
in hydraulic fracturing research and regulation.
Assessment and Management of Chemical Substances
The Committee will monitor EPA implementation of reforms
made to title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act. These
efforts will include program management and the use of chemical
risk analysis in environmental assessment programs. The
Committee will also review deadline management and consistency
of implementation, ensure that confidential business
information is protected from unwarranted disclosure, and make
certain that EPA provides the appropriate consideration of
risks and their trade-offs during the evaluation and regulatory
process.
Drinking Water Infrastructure and Regulation
The Committee will conduct oversight of the operation of
the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund program authorized
under section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Included
will be an examination of State funding uses, efficiencies that
could be realized in managing this funding that maximize its
effectiveness, and the use of this funding for leveraging other
investments. In addition, the Committee will conduct oversight
of EPA regulatory actions under section 1412 of the Safe
Drinking Water Act and the protocol it uses to issue health
advisories under the same section of law.
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
The Committee will review EPA implementation of various
regulatory programs established under the most recent
administration, including regulations regarding the definition
of solid waste and coal ash.
CERCLA (Superfund) and Brownfields
The Committee will monitor EPA implementation of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability
Act (CERCLA). These efforts will include an examination of
State cleanup programs and a comprehensive analysis regarding
whether cleanup under State programs would result in greater
efficiency in the process. The Committee will also conduct
oversight of EPA regulatory actions under CERCLA, in particular
the current rule making for financial assurance under CERCLA
section 108(b). The Committee will also examine the EPA
brownfields program, including statutory implementation, the
challenges of program operation, and whether changes to the
program would result in more effective and efficient cleanup
and redevelopment of abandoned and blighted properties.
COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES
A Modern Communications Framework for the Innovation Age
The Committee will continue to exercise its jurisdiction
over wired and wireless communications to ensure our nation's
policies governing voice, video, audio, and data services are
promoting investment, innovation, and job creation. The
country's current regulatory regime takes a siloed approach in
which different technological platforms--such as wireline,
wireless, broadcast, cable, and satellite--are regulated
differently based on regulations that may be decades old. As we
move deeper into the Internet era, however, providers are
increasingly using these platforms to offer the same or similar
services. The Committee will examine whether these regulations
should be updated to better meet the communications needs of
the country and to ensure its citizens enjoy cutting edge
services and the economic benefits they bring.
Federal Communications Commission
During the 115th Congress, the Committee will conduct
oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
including the efforts to reverse the reclassification of
Broadband Internet Access Service as a telecommunications
service subject to title II of the Communications Act of 1934
and efforts to bring transparency and accountability to the
Commission's processes. The Committee will also continue to
conduct oversight of the FCC's decisions and their impact on
innovation and the U.S. economy. Among other things, the
Committee will evaluate the impact generally of FCC actions on
voice, video, audio, and data services, and on public safety.
The Committee will pay particular attention to whether the FCC
conducts cost-benefit and market analyses before imposing
regulations.
Spectrum Management
The Committee will conduct oversight of the Federal
Communications Commission's and the National Telecommunications
and Information Administration's (NTIA) management and
allocation of the nation's spectrum for commercial and
government use. Spectrum is increasingly being used to provide
voice, video, audio, and data services to consumers and to
serve the needs of our nation's government agencies. The
Committee will evaluate spectrum-management policies to ensure
efficient use of the public airwaves for innovative
communications services. The Committee will also examine
whether plans for allocating spectrum maximizes broadband
deployment and encourages investment. The Committee will pay
particular attention to FCC and NTIA implementation of the
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 and the
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, which included provisions
intended to make more spectrum available for mobile broadband
services, as well as raise billions in spectrum auction
proceeds.
Availability of Broadband
The Committee will investigate whether regulatory policies
are helping or hindering broadband deployment. In particular,
the Committee will examine the need for reforms to State and
Federal permitting processes to speed the deployment of fiber
optic systems and 5G wireless services. Additionally, the
Committee will conduct oversight of funding mechanisms for
broadband deployment and adoption, including the $9 billion per
year Universal Service Fund. Specifically, the Committee will
examine what procedures are in place to control waste, fraud,
and abuse, whether the funds are appropriately targeted, and
the impact of the funding on jobs and the economy.
Internet
The Committee will exercise its jurisdiction over wired and
wireless communications to ensure continued growth and
investment in the Internet. In particular, the Committee will
monitor efforts to employ the multi-stakeholder model of
Internet governance--in which governmental and non-governmental
entities develop best practices for the management of Internet
networks and content. The Committee will also monitor
international efforts to replace multistakeholder governance
with domestic regulation and international multilateral
institutions.
Public Safety Communications
The Committee will examine whether the communications needs
of first responders are being met. The Committee will examine
the progress being made to ensure that first responders have
interoperable communications capabilities with local, State,
and Federal public safety officials. The Committee will also
examine the progress being made by the First Responder Network
Authority (FirstNet) in carrying out the mandates of the Middle
Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. Specifically,
the progress made in finding private sector partners to develop
an interoperable public safety broadband network and
implementation of the network. In addition, the Committee will
conduct oversight regarding the implementation of legacy 911
and Next Generation 911 (NG911) services. The Committee will
review efforts to promote deployment of these advanced systems
and challenges to realizing ubiquitous NG911.
DIGITAL COMMERCE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
Privacy and Security
In the 115th Congress, the Committee will examine issues
relating to the privacy and security of methods, information
and data collected by businesses about consumers and the
potential for improving protection without undercutting
innovative uses that benefit consumers and the economy.
Further, the Committee will continue to review the manner in
which fraud and other criminal activities affect e-commerce.
The Committee will also explore how privacy and cybersecurity
policies should treat the burgeoning Internet of Things.
Self-Driving Vehicles
The Committee will examine the policy framework being put
into place for self-driving vehicles. Self-driving vehicles
hold the promise to greatly reduce traffic fatalities, while at
the same time expanding mobility to additional subsets of
Americans and doing so with less impact on the environment. It
is critical that this technology is encouraged through smart
approaches and to ensure that the potential of revolutionary
change to the industry is not curtailed by unnecessary
regulation.
Manufacturing
The Committee will explore the state of manufacturing in
the United States to identify factors that are hampering or
furthering U.S. competitiveness. The Committee will review the
issues presented by the globalization of production and
manufacturing networks, including the integrity of products and
components assembled overseas and the impact on national
security.
Trade
The Committee will examine trade negotiations to ensure
that foreign governments are not imposing non-tariff trade
barriers, such as regulations or requirements, that harm U.S.
businesses, their competitiveness and their ability to support
jobs in the United States, especially as it relates to the flow
of data across borders.
Department of Commerce Management and Operations
The Committee will conduct oversight of the Commerce
Department and complementary or conflicting Federal efforts to
promote U.S. manufacturing, exports, and trade, including
efforts to lower or eliminate non-tariff barriers and harmonize
regulation of products sold internationally where other
countries share our health, safety, and consumer protection
goals.
Consumer Product Safety Commission Management and Operations
The Committee will continue oversight of the Consumer
Product Safety Commission and its implementation and
enforcement of laws and regulations relating to the safety of
consumer products, including the agency's implementation of
Public Law 112-28 and determination of priorities to ensure
that it is efficiently and effectively protecting consumers.
NHTSA Management and Operations
The Committee intends to continue oversight of the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), including the
effectiveness of the agency's structure, regulations, research
activities, investigations, and enforcement actions pertaining
to motor vehicle safety. The committee will be particularly
concerned with the way the Administration processes information
and its ability to effectively oversee ever advancing safety
technologies.
Federal Trade Commission Management and Operations
The Committee will conduct oversight of the Federal Trade
Commission's management and operations, including the impact of
its decisions and actions on the general public and the
business community, its determination of priorities and the
need, if any, for refinement of its authorities. In particular,
the Committee will explore the FTC's role relative to emerging
sectors of the economy and its jurisdiction relative to new
technologies.
MISCELLANEOUS
Cybersecurity
The Committee will exercise its jurisdiction over
cybersecurity to ensure the country is well protected while at
the same time avoiding one-size-fits all approaches that hinder
the flexibility of commercial and governmental actors to combat
the rapidly evolving threats. The Committee will also review
the efforts of agencies within its jurisdiction to secure their
networks consistent with the Homeland Security Act of 2002. In
doing so, the Committee will explore current cybersecurity
threats and strategies to address those threats. The Committee
will also examine government initiatives to improve
cybersecurity both in the public and private sectors, and
review efforts at agencies within the Committee's jurisdiction
to regulate cybersecurity. The Committee will also examine the
security of the Internet of Things, discovery and disclosure of
cybersecurity vulnerabilities, the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, and
the recently released report from the Presidential Commission
on Enhancing Cybersecurity.
Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response
The Committee will continue its examination of the roles of
HHS agencies in assisting the nation's detection, warning
capability, and response to potential biological attacks. In
addition, the Committee will evaluate the potential impact and
preparedness of the nation's public health system. The
Committee will continue to review the implementation of the
Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and
Response Act of 2002 by HHS, and the extent of the coordination
between HHS and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),
especially as it relates to Project Bioshield.
Federal Oversight of High-Containment Bio Laboratories
The Committee will examine issues related to high-
containment bio laboratories, which handle some of the world's
most exotic and dangerous diseases, including anthrax,
smallpox, foot and mouth disease, and Ebola virus. Among the
issues under review are the adequacy of the security and
practices of high-containment bio laboratories, Federal efforts
to oversee the laboratories, and whether some of these efforts
are duplicative and overlapping. The Committee will continue
its oversight into issues raised by the improper storage and
handling of Federal select agents at CDC, NIH, and FDA labs.
Anti-Terrorism Security for Chemical Facilities
The Committee will continue its oversight of DHS's
implementation of the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism
Program, originally authorized in Section 550 of Public Law
109-295, the Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007. The
Committee will continue to examine whether taxpayer funds are
spent prudently and the extent to which DHS is advancing the
purpose of securing chemical facilities against terrorist
threats.
Government Scientific and Risk Assessment Programs
During the 115th Congress, the Committee will examine
issues relating to the numerous Federal science programs
assessing public health risks, including the Integrated Risk
Information System at the EPA, the Report on Carcinogens
produced by the National Toxicology Program at HHS, and
assessments proposed or ongoing in other Federal departments
and agencies. The Committee will review programs to assess the
objectives, transparency, and integrity of scientific
assessments that inform regulatory and public health policies.
Controlling Spending
The Committee will examine Departments and agencies under
its jurisdiction to assure adequate and prompt implementation
of recommendations from the Administration, the Offices of
Inspectors General, the Government Accountability Office, and
other sources to achieve cost savings or eliminate wasteful
spending.
Critical Infrastructure
In June 2006, the Bush Administration issued a National
Infrastructure Protection Plan. This plan created a process by
which DHS is to identify critical assets and assess their
vulnerabilities and risks due to loss or natural disaster.
During the 115th Congress, the Committee will review the
Department's activities with respect to identifying high-
priority assets and implementing plans to protect these assets
in areas within the Committee's jurisdiction. The Committee
will also examine the activities of DOE, FERC, and other
Federal agencies related to the physical and cybersecurity of
the nation's energy infrastructure. Further, the Committee will
examine the roles and responsibilities of the private sector,
which owns and operates the bulk of the nation's critical
infrastructure assets.
Nuclear Smuggling
The Committee will continue to monitor Federal government
and private sector efforts at border crossings, seaports, and
mail facilities. The Committee's review will analyze and assess
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of
Energy's efforts, including international efforts, aimed at
detecting and preventing the smuggling of dangerous commerce,
particularly nuclear and radiological weapons of mass
destruction.
AUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON
ENERGY AND COMMERCE
During the 115th Congress, as part of both its oversight
and legislative agenda, the Committee on Energy and Commerce
will review the authorizations of agencies and programs within
its jurisdiction and, specifically with regard to lapsed
authorizations, determine whether the program should be
reauthorized or terminated. Each subcommittee will conduct
oversight of these programs and offices, including hearings,
outreach to the Executive Branch, and requests for information
in order to gather the necessary information to support these
determinations.
The Committee plans to dedicate considerable time in the
115th Congress to examining the policies of the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and then developing
legislation to improve health care delivery and treatment and
lower costs for families. When the PPACA was enacted in 2010,
it authorized dozens of individual programs. Some of these
programs received indefinite, or ``such sums'' authorizations,
and others were authorized at a specific level. Since 2010, the
authorizations for most of these programs have expired; some
have continued to receive appropriations while others have not.
The Committee expects to consider the now-lapsed programs that
the law authorized and determine which ones should be
reauthorized. The Committee's oversight of the PPACA, as
described previously in this document, will necessarily inform
how the Committee will advance alternative solutions to the
PPACA and either the reauthorize or terminate the programs
first authorized by the that law. The Committee plans to work
closely with the Department of Health and Human Services and
the Executive Branch when making decisions about individual
programs.
In addition to examining the lapsed authorizations
contained within the ACA, the Committee in the first session of
the 115th Congress will work on the reauthorization of two key
programs before they expire: the State Children's Health
Insurance Program (SCHIP), last authorized in the Medicare
Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 and expiring in
2017, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) User Fees,
including the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) and
Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA). The reauthorization
of both programs will require multiple hearings and may involve
extensive negotiations.
With regard to the Committee's jurisdiction over energy and
the environment, a number of the energy and environment
programs within the Committee's jurisdiction have lapsed but
continue to receive appropriations. The bulk of the lapsed
programs are within the Committee's energy jurisdiction,
including the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-58) and the
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-140). In
addition, there are various lapsed programs within the Clean
Air Act; the Safe Drinking Water Act; the Toxic Substances
Control Act; the Nuclear Waste Policy Act; the Solid Waste
Disposal Act, also referred to as the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA); the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986; the Energy Act of
2000; the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields
Revitalization Act; the Pollution Prevention Act; the
Department of Energy Organization Act; and the Energy Policy
and Conservation Act of 1975.
As many of the programs related to energy and environmental
matters have lapsed for more than a decade, and as part of the
Committee's ongoing work to modernize energy policy, it is an
appropriate time to consider whether these programs should
continue, be updated, or be terminated. The Committee plans to
collect information as appropriate and to evaluate the relevant
programs within the Department of Energy, the Environmental
Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the
Energy Information Administration, the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, the Department of Homeland Security, and
other relevant agencies. Such reauthorization activity will
include consideration of programs in relation to current and
projected U.S. economic, energy, and environmental conditions.
In addition to the reauthorization work described
previously in the health, environment, and energy jurisdictions
of the Committee, and as explained in the oversight plan, the
Committee plans to lay the groundwork for other
reauthorizations in this Congress. Within the jurisdiction of
the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, the
oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and
the NTIA that the Committee pursued in the 114th Congress will
continue in the 115th Congress, including the examination of
the Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1990
and the NTIA Organization Act. Finally, within the jurisdiction
of the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer
Protection, the Federal Trade Commission was last reauthorized
in 1996, with the authorization expiring at the end of Fiscal
Year 1998. The Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer
Protection plans to conduct continued oversight of how the FTC
carries out its authorities relating to unfair or deceptive
acts or practices, specifically the agency's actions with
respect to disruptive and technology-driven markets, innovative
products, and services that benefit consumers. The purpose of
this oversight work is to clarify the FTC's consumer protection
authority in areas where observed harms have plagued consumers
and better understand the legal and economic basis for the
agency's enforcement actions.
The reauthorization work will require extensive Committee
resources and member participation, particularly of the members
of the Subcommittee on Health and Subcommittee on Energy. While
the Committee expects that the repeal and replacement of the
PPACA will be accomplished by the end of the 115th Congress, it
is possible that the Committee's work to reauthorize the energy
and environment-related programs and agencies will continue
into the next Congress.
PUBLIC LAWS
This list includes: (1) legislation on which the Committee
on Energy and Commerce acted directly, (2) legislation
developed through Committee participation in House-Senate
conferences, and (3) legislation which included provisions
within the Committee's jurisdiction, including legislation
enacted by reference as part of other legislation.
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Serial No. Bill Title
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115-22............. S.J.Res. 34........... Providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter
8 of title 5, United
States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Federal
Communications Commission
relating to ``Protecting
the Privacy of Customers
of Broadband and Other
Telecommunications
Services''.
115-23............. H.J.Res. 43........... Providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter
8 of title 5, United
States Code, of the final
rule submitted by
Secretary of Health and
Human Services relating to
compliance with title X
requirements by project
recipients in selecting
subrecipients.
115-43............. H.R. 1238............. Securing our Agriculture
and Food Act.
115-52............. H.R. 2430............. FDA Reauthorization Act of
2017.
115-63............. H.R. 3823............. Disaster Tax Relief and
Airport and Airway
Extension Act of 2017.
115-70............. S. 178................ Elder Abuse Prevention and
Prosecution Act
115-71............. S. 652, H.R. 1539..... Early Hearing Detection and
Intervention Act of 2017.
115-78............. S. 190, H.R. 511...... Power And Security Systems
(PASS) Act.
115-80............. S. 920, H.R. 309...... National Clinical Care
Commission Act.
115-83............. H.R. 304.............. Protecting Patient Access
to Emergency Medications
Act of 2017.
115-92............. H.R. 4374............. To amend the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
authorize additional
emergency uses for medical
products to reduce deaths
and severity of injuries
caused by agents of war,
and for other purposes.
115-115............ H.R. 518.............. EPS Improvement Act of
2017.
115-120............ H.R. 195.............. Making further continuing
appropriations for the
fiscal year ending
September 30, 2018, and
for other purposes (P.L.
115-120 included H.R.
3921).
115-123............ H.R. 1892............. Bipartisan Budget Act of
2018 (P.L. 115-123
included the following
bills: H.R. 829, H.R. 938,
H.R. 1148, H.R. 2465, H.R.
3120, H.R. 3163, H.R.
3245, H.R. 3263, H.R.
3271, H.R. 3394, H.R.
3900, H.R. 3917, H.R.
3922, H.R. 3924, H.R.
3926, H.R. 3935, H.R.
4430, H.R. 4987).
115-127............ H.R. 582.............. Kari's Law Act of 2017
115-129............ S. 96, H.R. 460....... Improving Rural Call
Quality and Reliability
Act of 2017.
115-141............ H.R. 1625............. Consolidated Appropriations
Act, 2018 [P.L. 115-141
included the following
bills: H.R. 3017, H.R.
4986, H.R. 423, H.R. 588,
H.R. 599, H.R. 1340, H.R.
1546, H.R. 1581, H.R.
2546, H.R. 2636, H.R.
3347, H.R. 3995, H.R.
5236, H.R. 6394, H.R.
1814, H.R. 3685, H.R.
4109, H.R. 4795, H.R.
4798, H.R. 4839, H.R.
4800, H.R. 4847].
115-161............ S. 2030, H.R. 3477.... Ceiling Fan Energy
Conservation Harmonization
Act.
115-164............ H.R. 1865............. Allow States and Victims to
Fight Online Sex
Trafficking Act of 2017.
115-176............ S. 204, H.R. 5247..... Trickett Wendler, Frank
Mongiello, Jordan McLinn,
and Matthew Bellina Right
to Try Act of 2018.
115-180............ S. 292................ Childhood Cancer
Survivorship, Treatment,
Access, and Research Act
of 2018.
115-194............ H.R. 931.............. Firefighter Cancer Registry
Act of 2017.
115-196............ S. 1091............... Supporting Grandparents
Raising Grandchildren Act.
115-202............ H.R. 446.............. To extend the deadline for
commencement of
construction of a
hydroelectric project.
115-203............ H.R. 447.............. To extend the deadline for
commencement of
construction of a
hydroelectric project.
115-204............ H.R. 951.............. To extend the deadline for
commencement of
construction of a
hydroelectric project.
115-205............ H.R. 2122............. To extend the deadline for
commencement of
construction of a
hydroelectric project
involving Jennings
Randolph Dam.
115-206............ H.R. 2292............. To extend a project of the
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission involving the
Cannonsville Dam.
115-219............ S. 490, H.R. 3872..... To reinstate and extend the
deadline for commencement
of construction of a
hydroelectric project
involving the Gibson Dam.
115-222............ H.R. 6042............. To amend title XIX of the
Social Security Act to
delay the reduction in
Federal medical assistance
percentage for Medicaid
personal care services
furnished without an
electronic visit
verification system, and
for other purposes.
115-328............ S. 3029............... Prematurity Research
Expansion and Education
for Mothers who deliver
Infants Early (PREEMIE)
Reauthorization Act of
2018
115-233............ H.R. 2345............. National Suicide Hotline
Improvement Act of 2017.
115-234............ H.R. 5554............. Animal Drug and Animal
Generic Drug User Fee
Amendments of 2018.
115-241............ H.R. 5385............. Dr. Benjy Frances Brooks
Children's Hospital GME
Support Reauthorization
Act of 2018.
115-247............ H.R. 1109............. To amend section 203 of the
Federal Power Act.
115-254............ H.R. 302.............. FAA Reauthorization Act of
2018 (Division A, Sports
Medicine Licensure Clarity
Act of 2018; Division E,
Concrete Masonry Products
Research, Education, and
Promotion Act of 2018).
115-262............ S.2553, H.R. 6733..... Know the Lowest Price Act
of 2018.
115-263............ S.2554, H.R. 6733..... Patient Right to Know Drug
Prices Act.
115-270............ S. 3021, H.R. 587, America's Water
H.R. 2786, H.R. 2872, Infrastructure Act of
H.R. 2880, H.R. 3043. 2018.
115-271............ H.R. 6................ Substance Use-Disorder
Prevention that Promotes
Opioid Recovery and
Treatment for Patients and
Communities Act.
115-278............ H.R. 3359............. Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security
Agency Act of 2018.
115-302............ H.R. 2422............. Action for Dental Health
Act of 2018.
115-320............ H.R. 315.............. Improving Access to
Maternity Care Act.
115-327............ S. 2465, H.R. 2410.... Sickle Cell Disease and
Other Heritable Blood
Disorders Research,
Surveillance, Prevention,
and Treatment Act of 2018.
115-............... H.R.-7213............. Countering Weapons of Mass
Destruction Act of 2018.
115-............... S. 1311............... Abolish Human Trafficking
Act of 2017.
115-334............ H.R. 2, H.R. 4881..... Agriculture Improvement Act
of 2018.
115-............... H.R. 1318............. Preventing Maternal Deaths
Act of 2018.
115-............... H.R. 6615............. Traumatic Brain Injury
Program Reauthorization
Act of 2018.
115-............... H.R. 1222............. Congenital Heart Futures
Reauthorization Act of
2017.
115-............... S. 2076, H.R. 4256.... BOLD Infrastructure for
Alzheimer's Act.
115-............... S. 2278, H.R. 5641.... State Offices of Rural
Health Reauthorization Act
of 2018.
115-............... H.R. 767.............. SOAR to Health and Wellness
Act of 2018.
115-............... S. 512................ Nuclear Energy Innovation
and Modernization Act.
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PRINTED HEARINGS
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Serial No. Hearing Title Hearing Date(s)
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115-1.............. Medicaid Oversight: January 31, 2017
Existing Problems and Ways
to Strengthen the Program.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-2.............. Strengthening Medicaid and February 1, 2017
Prioritizing the Most
Vulnerable. (Subcommittee
on Health).
115-3.............. The Electricity Sector's February 1, 2017
Efforts to Respond to
Cybersecurity Threats.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-4.............. Patient Relief from February 2, 2017
Collapsing Health Markets.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-5.............. Reauthorization of NTIA. February 2, 2017
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-6.............. Self-Driving Cars: Road to February 14, 2017
Deployment. (Subcommittee
on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection).
115-7.............. Modernizing Energy and February 15, 2017
Electricity Delivery
Systems--Challenges and
Opportunities to Promote
Infrastructure Improvement
and Expansion.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-8.............. Modernizing Environmental February 16, 2017
Laws: Challenges and
Opportunities for
Expanding Infrastructure
and Promoting Development
and Manufacturing.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-9.............. Ways to Improve and February 28, 2017
Strengthen the
International Anti-Doping
System. (Subcommittee on
Oversight and
Investigations).
115-10............. Examining FDA's Generic March 2, 2017
Drug and Biosimilar User
Fee Programs.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-11............. Disrupter Series: Advanced March 15, 2017
Materials and Production.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-12............. Modernizing Energy March 15, 2017
Infrastructure: Challenges
and Opportunities to
Expanding Hydropower
Generation. (Subcommittee
on Energy).
115-13............. Reinvestment and March 16, 2017
Rehabilitation of Our
Nation's Safe Drinking
Water Delivery Systems.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-14............. Disrupter Series: Smart March 16, 2017
Communities. (Subcommittee
on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection).
115-15............. Broadband: Deploying March 21, 2017
America's 21st Century
Infrastructure.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-16............. Fentanyl: The Next Wave of March 21, 2017
the Opioid Crisis.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-17............. H.R. 806, Ozone Standards March 22, 2017
Implementation Act of
2017. (Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-18............. Examining FDA's March 22, 2017
Prescription Drug User Fee
Program. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-19............. Self-Driving Cars: Levels March 28, 2017
of Automation.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-20............. Examining FDA's Medical March 28, 2017
Device User Fee Program.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-21............. Realizing Nationwide Next- March 29, 2017
Generation 911.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-22............. Federal Energy Related Tax March 29, 2017
Policy and its Effects on
Markets, Prices, and
Consumers. (Subcommittee
on Energy).
115-23............. Discussion Draft: April 4, 2017
Brownfields
Reauthorization.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-24............. Cybersecurity in the Heath April 4, 2017
Care Sector: Strengthening
Public-Private
Partnerships.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-25............. Facilitating the 21st April 5, 2017
Century Wireless Economy.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-26............. H.R. __, the Nuclear Waste April 26, 2017
Policy Amendments Act of
2017. (Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-27............. Outdoor Recreation: Vast April 27, 2017
Impact of the Great
Outdoors. (Subcommittee on
Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection).
115-28............. Examining Improvements to May 2, 2017
the Regulation of Medical
Technologies.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-29............. Combating Waste, Fraud, and May 2, 2017
Abuse in Medicaid's
Personal Care Services
Program. (Subcommittee on
Oversight and
Investigations).
115-30............. Legislation Addressing May 3, 2017
Pipeline and Hydropower
Infrastructure
Modernization.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-31............. Future of Emergency May 17, 2017
Alerting. (Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-32............. Examining Initiatives to May 17, 2017
Advance Public Health.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-33............. H.R. __, Drinking Water May 19, 2017
System Improvement Act and
related issues of funding,
management, and compliance
assistance under the Safe
Drinking Water Act.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-35............. Disrupter Series: May 23, 2017
Delivering to Consumers.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-34............. U.S. Public Health Response May 23, 2017
to the Zika Virus:
Continuing Challenges.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-36............. Disrupter Series: Improving June 8, 2017
Consumer's Financial
Options With FinTech.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-37............. Examining the Role of the June 8, 2017
Department of Health and
Human Services in Health
Care Cybersecurity.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-38............. Promoting Security in June 13, 2017
Wireless Technology.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-39............. Disrupter Series: Update on June 13, 2017
IOT Opportunities and
Challenges. (Subcommittee
on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection).
115-40............. Defining and Mapping June 21, 2017
Broadband Coverage in
America. (Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-41............. Examining the Extension of June 23, 2017
Safety Net Health
Programs. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-42............. Self-Driving Vehicle June 27, 2017
Legislation. (Subcommittee
on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection).
115-43............. Examining Medical Product July 12, 2017
Manufacturer
Communications.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-44............. Combating the Opioid July 12, 2017
Crisis: Battles in the
States. (Subcommittee on
Oversight and
Investigations).
115-45............. Powering America: Examining July 18, 2017
the State of the Electric
Industry through Market
Participant Perspectives.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-46............. Examining HRSA's Oversight July 18, 2017
of the 340B Drug Pricing
Program. (Subcommittee on
Oversight and
Investigations).
115-47............. Examining Bipartisan July 20, 2017
Legislation to Improve the
Medicare Program.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-48............. Oversight and July 25, 2017
Reauthorization of the
Federal Communications
Commission. (Subcommittee
on Communications and
Technology).
115-49............. Powering America: A Review July 26, 2017
of the Operation and
Effectiveness of the
Nation's Wholesale
Electricity Markets.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-50............. Examining the Extension of July 2, 2017
Special Needs Plans.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-51............. Powering America: September 6, 2017
Reevaluating PURPA's
Objectives and its Effects
on Today's Consumers.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-52............. EPA Oversight: September 6, 2017
Unimplemented Inspector
General and GAO
Recommendations.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-53............. The Broadcast Incentive September 7, 2017
Auction: Update on
Repacking Opportunities
and Challenges.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-54............. Big Relief for Small September 13, 2017
Business: Legislation
Reducing Regulatory
Burdens on Small
Manufacturers and Other
Job Creators.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-55............. Modernizing FDA's September 13, 2017
Regulation of Over-the-
Counter Drugs.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-56............. Powering America: Defining September 14, 2017
Reliability in a
Transforming Electricity
Industry (Part 1).
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-57............. Supporting Tomorrow's September 14, 2017
Health Providers:
Examining Workforce
Programs Under the Public
Health Service Act.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-58............. Powering America: September 26, 2017
Technology's Role in
Empowering Consumers.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-56............. Powering America: Defining October 3, 2017
Reliability in a
Transforming Electricity
Industry (Part 2).
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-59............. Oversight of the Equifax October 3, 2017
Data Breach: Answers for
Consumers. (Subcommittee
on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection).
115-60............. Examining Patient Access to October 3, 2017
Investigational Drugs.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-61............. Air Quality Impacts of October 4, 2017
Wildfires: Perspectives of
Key Stakeholders.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-62............. Powering America: Consumer- October 5, 2017
Oriented Perspectives on
Improving the Nation's
Electricity Markets.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-63............. Examining How Covered October 11, 2017
Entities Utilize the 340B
Drug Pricing Program.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-64............. Member Day: Testimony and October 11, 2017
Proposals on the Opioid
Crisis. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-65............. Department of Energy October 12, 2017
Missions and Management
Priorities. (Subcommittee
on Energy).
115-66............. 21st Century Trade October 12, 2017
Barriers: Protectionist
Cross Border Data Flow
Policies Impact on U.S.
Jobs. (Subcommittee on
Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection).
115-67............. Examining HHS's Public October 24, 2017
Health Preparedness for
and Response to the 2017
Hurricane Season.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-68............. Federal Efforts to Combat October 25, 2017
the Opioid Crisis: A
Status Update on CARA and
Other Initiatives. (Full
Committee).
115-69............. Oversight of the Federal October 25, 2017
Communications Commission.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-70............. Securing Consumers' Credit November 1, 2017
Data in the Age of Digital
Commerce. (Subcommittee on
Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection).
115-71............. Oversight of FirstNet-- November 1, 2017
State Perspectives.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-72............. The 2017 Hurricane Season: November 2, 2017
A Review of Emergency
Response and Energy
Infrastructure Recovery
Efforts. (Subcommittee on
Energy).
115-73............. Concerns over Federal November 2, 2017
Select Agent Program
Oversight of Dangerous
Pathogens. (Subcommittee
on Oversight and
Investigations).
115-74............. Discussion Draft, Energy November 7, 2017
Star Reform Act of 2017
and H.R. 3477, Ceiling Fan
Energy Conservation
Harmonization Act.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-75............. MACRA and Alternative November 8, 2017
Payment Models: Developing
Options for Value-based
Care. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-76............. Perspectives on Mixed November 9, 2017
Martial Arts.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-77............. H.R. __, Farm Regulatory November 9, 2017
Certainty Act.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-78............. Response and Recovery to November 14, 2017
Environmental Concerns
from the 2017 Hurricane
Season. (Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-79............. The Race to 5G and its November 16, 2017
Potential to Revolutionize
American Competitiveness.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-80............. Algorithms: How Companies' November 29, 2017
Decisions About Data and
Content Impact Consumers.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology and
Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-81............. Powering America: Examining November 29, 2017
the Role of Financial
Trading in the Electricity
Markets. (Subcommittee on
Energy).
115-82............. Implementing the 21st November 30, 2017
Century Cures Act: An
Update from FDA and NIH.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-83............. Identity Verification in a November 30, 2017
Post-Breach World.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-84............. Latest Developments in November 30, 2017
Combating Online Sex
Trafficking. (Subcommittee
on Communications and
Technology).
115-85............. The Mission of the U.S. December 12, 2017
Environmental Protection
Agency. (Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-86............. Update on the Corporate December 12, 2017
Average Fuel Economy
Program (CAFE) and
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Standards for Motor
Vehicles. (Subcommittee on
Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection and
Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-87............. Examining Concerns of December 2, 2017
Patient Brokering and
Addiction Treatment Fraud.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-88............. Examining the Drug Supply December 13, 2017
Chain. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-89............. The Impacts and Future of December 13, 2017
North American Energy
Trade. (Subcommittee on
Energy).
115-90............. DOE Modernization: January 9, 2018
Advancing DOE's Mission
for National, Economic,
and Energy Security of the
United States.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-91............. Disrupter Series: The January 18, 2018
Internet of Things,
Manufacturing and
Innovation. (Subcommittee
on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection).
115-92............. Modernizing the Superfund January 18, 2018
Cleanup Program.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-93............. Safety of the U.S. Food January 19, 2018
Supply: Continuing
Concerns Over the Food and
Drug Administration's Food-
Recall Process.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-94............. Legislation Addressing LNG January 19, 2018
Exports and PURPA
Modernization.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-95............. Closing the Digital Divide-- January 30, 2018
Broadband Infrastructure
Solutions. (Subcommittee
on Communications and
Technology).
115-96............. Examining Implementation of January 30, 2018
the Compounding Quality
Act. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-97............. DOE Modernization: February 6, 2018
Advancing the Economic and
National Security Benefits
of America's Nuclear
Infrastructure.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-100............ New Source Review February 14, 2018
Permitting Challenges for
Manufacturing and
Infrastructure.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-98............. Oversight of the National February 14, 2018
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-99............. Examining the Impact of February 14, 2018
Health Care Consolidation.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-101............ Oversight of the Department February 15, 2018
of Health and Human
Services. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-102............ State of the Nation's February 27, 2018
Energy Infrastructure.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-103............ Combating the Opioid February 28, 2018
Crisis: Helping
Communities Balance
Enforcement and Patient
Safety. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-104............ Oversight of the National March 6, 2018
Telecommunications and
Information
Administration.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-105............ Review of Emerging Tech's March 7, 2018
Impact on Retail
Operations and Logistics.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-106............ The Future of March 7, 2018
Transportation Fuels and
Vehicles. (Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-107............ Examining U.S. Public March 8, 2018
Health Preparedness for
and Response Efforts to
Seasonal Influenza.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-108............ DOE Modernization: March 14, 2018
Legislation Addressing
Cybersecurity and
Emergency Response.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-109............ Reauthorization of Animal March 14, 2018
Drug User Fees: ADUFA and
AGDUFA. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-110............ The Drug Enforcement March 20, 2018
Administration's Role in
Combating the Opioid
Epidemic. (Subcommittee on
Oversight and
Investigations).
115-111............ Fiscal Year 2019 Nuclear March 20, 2018
Regulatory Commission
Budget. (Subcommittee on
Energy and Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-112............ Combating the Opioid March 22, 2018
Crisis--Prevention and
Public Health Solutions.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-113............ Legislative Hearing on Four March 22, 2018
Communications Bills.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-114............ Facebook: Transparency and April 11, 2018
Use of Consumer Data.
(Full Committee).
115-115............ Update on the Restoration February 11, 2018
of Puerto Rico's Electric
Infrastructure.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-116............ Combating the Opioid April 11, 2018,
Crisis: Improving the April 12, 2018
Ability of Medicare and
Medicaid to Provide Care
for Patients.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-117............ The Fiscal Year 2019 April 12, 2018
Department of Energy
Budget. (Subcommittee on
Energy).
115-118............ High Octane Fuels and High April 13, 2018
Efficiency Vehicles:
Challenges and
Opportunities.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-119............ Oversight of the Federal April 17, 2018
Energy Regulatory
Commission and the FY2019
Budget. (Subcommittee on
Energy).
115-120............ From Core to Edge: April 17, 2018
Perspective on Internet
Prioritization.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-121............ Oversight of the FY2019 EPA April 26, 2018
Budget. (Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-122............ Perspectives on Reform of April 26, 2018
the CFIUS Review Process.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-123............ Do Not Call: Combating April 27, 2018
Robocalls and Caller ID
Spoofing. (Subcommittee on
Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection).
115-124............ Combating the Opioid May 8, 2018
Epidemic: Examining
Concerns About
Distribution and
Diversion. (Subcommittee
on Oversight and
Investigations).
115-125............ Sharing the Road--Policy May 8, 2018
Implications of Electric
and Conventional Vehicles
in the Years Ahead.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-126............ Improving the Coordination May 8, 2018
and Quality of Substance
Use Disorder Treatment.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-127............ Examining the State of May 10, 2018
Electric Transmission
Infrastructure--Investment
, Planning, Construction,
and Alternatives.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-128............ Telecommunications, Global May 16, 2018
Competitiveness, and
National Security.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-129............ Legislation Addressing New May 16, 2018
Source Review Permitting
Reform. (Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-130............ Legislative Hearing on H.R. May 18, 2018
2278, the Responsible
Disposal Reauthorization
Act of 2017, and H.R.
2389, to reauthorize the
West Valley demonstration
project and for other
purposes. (Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-131............ Disrupter Series: Quantum May 18, 2018
Computing. (Subcommittee
on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection).
115-132............ DOE Modernization: May 22, 2018
Legislation Addressing
Development, Regulation,
and Competitiveness of
Advanced Nuclear Energy
Technologies.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-133............ Internet of Things May 22, 2018
Legislation. (Subcommittee
on Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection).
115-134............ Examining the Olympic May 23, 2018
Community's Ability to
Protect Athletes from
Sexual Abuse.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-135............ Reauthorization of the May 23, 2018
Children's Hospital
Graduate Medical Education
Program. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-136............ Examining the June 6, 2018
Reauthorization of the
Pandemic and All-Hazards
Preparedness Act.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-137............ Improving the Hydropower June 7, 2018
Licensing Process.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-138............ Understanding the Digital June 14, 2018
Advertising Ecosystem.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-139............ The Chemical Facilities June 14, 2018
Anti-Terrorism Standards
Program (CFATS)--A
Progress Report.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-140............ The State of U.S. Public June 15, 2018
Health Biopreparedness:
Responding to Biological
Attacks, Pandemics, and
Emerging Infectious
Disease Outbreaks.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-141............ The Benefits of Tax Reform June 20, 2018
on the Energy Sector and
Consumers. (Subcommittee
on Energy).
115-142............ Examination of the GAO June 20, 2018
Audit Series of HHS
Cybersecurity.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-143............ H.R. 2651, the Horseracing June 22, 2018
Integrity Act of 2017.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-144............ Advanced Biofuels Under the June 22, 2018
Renewable Fuel Standard:
Current Status and Future
Prospects. (Subcommittee
on Environment).
115-145............ The Shifting Geopolitics of June 26, 2018
Oil and Gas. (Subcommittee
on Energy).
115-146............ Discussion Draft: National June 26, 2018
Telecommunications and
Information Administration
Reauthorization Act of
2018. (Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-147............ Opportunities to Improve July 11, 2018
the 340B Drug Pricing
Program. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-148............ Protecting Customer July 11, 2018
Proprietary Network
Information in the
Internet Age.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-149............ Examining Drug-Impaired July 11, 2018
Driving. (Subcommittee on
Digital Commerce and
Consumer Protection).
115-150............ Realizing the Benefits of July 17, 2018
Rural Broadband:
Challenges and Solutions.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-151............ Examining State Efforts to July 17, 2018
Improve Transparency of
Health Care Costs for
Consumers. (Subcommittee
on Oversight and
Investigations).
115-152............ Powering America: The Role July 18, 2018
of Energy Storage in the
Nation's Electricity
System. (Subcommittee on
Energy).
115-153............ Oversight of the Federal July 18, 2018
Trade Commission.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-154............ 21st Century Cures July 19, 2018
Implementation: Examining
Mental Health Initiatives.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-155............ Examining Advertising and July 24, 2018
Marketing Practices within
the Substance Use
Treatment Industry.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-156............ DOE Modernization: July 24, 2018
Legislation to Authorize a
Pilot Project to
Commercialize the
Strategic Petroleum
Reserve. (Subcommittee on
Energy).
115-157............ 21st Century Cures July 25, 2018
Implementation: Updates
from FDA and NIH.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-158............ Background on Renewable July 25, 2018
Identification Numbers
under the Renewable Fuel
Standard. (Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-159............ Oversight of the Federal July 25, 2018
Communications Commission.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-160............ MACRA and MIPS: An Update July 26, 2018
on the Merit-based
Incentive Payment System.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-161............ Opportunities to Improve September 5, 2018
Health Care. (Subcommittee
on Health).
115-162............ Twitter: Transparency and September 5, 2018
Accountability. (Full
Committee).
115-163............ Perfluorinated Chemicals in September 6, 2018
the Environment: An Update
on the Response to
Contamination and
Challenges Presented.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-164............ Examining Federal Efforts September 6, 2018
to Ensure Quality of Care
and Resident Safety in
Nursing Homes.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigation).
115-165............ Air Quality Impacts of September 13, 2018
Wildfires: Mitigation and
Management Strategies.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-166............ Examining Barriers to September 13, 2018
Expanding Innovative,
Value-Based Care in
Medicare. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-167............ Built in America: Jobs and September 26, 2018
Growth in the
Manufacturing Sector.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-168............ Solutions to Strengthen September 26, 2018
U.S. Public Safety
Communications.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-169............ Better Data and Better September 27, 2018
Outcomes: Reducing
Maternal Mortality in the
U.S. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-170............ DOE Modernization--The September 27, 2018
Office of Cybersecurity,
Energy Security, and
Emergency Response.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-171............ State of the Media September 27, 2018
Marketplace. (Subcommittee
on Communications and
Technology).
115-172............ Discussion Draft: The 21st December 11, 2018
Century Transportation
Fuels Act. (Subcommittee
on Environment).
115-173............ Implementing the 21st December 11, 2018
Century Cures Act: An
Update from the Office of
the National Coordinator.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-174............ RAY BAUM'S Act: A December 11, 2018
Bipartisan Foundation for
Bridging the Digital
Divide. (Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-175............ Examining the Availability December 12, 2018
of SAFE Kits at Hospitals
in the United States.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-176............ Public-Private Partnerships December 12, 2018
for Federal Energy
Management. (Subcommittee
on Energy).
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HEARINGS HELD PURSUANT TO CLAUSES 2(n), (o), OR (p) OF RULE XI
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Serial No. Hearing Title Hearing Date(s)
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115-1.............. Medicaid Oversight: January 31, 2017
Existing Problems and Ways
to Strengthen the Program.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-2.............. Strengthening Medicaid and February 1, 2017
Prioritizing the Most
Vulnerable. (Subcommittee
on Health).
115-3.............. The Electricity Sector's February 1, 2017
Efforts to Respond to
Cybersecurity Threats.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-4.............. Patient Relief from February 2, 2017
Collapsing Health Markets.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-10............. Examining FDA's Generic March 2, 2017
Drug and Biosimilar User
Fee Programs.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-18............. Examining FDA's March 22, 2017
Prescription Drug User Fee
Program. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-20............. Examining FDA's Medical March 28, 2017
Device User Fee Program.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-24............. Cybersecurity in the Heath April 4, 2017
Care Sector: Strengthening
Public-Private
Partnerships.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-28............. Examining Improvements to May 2, 2017
the Regulation of Medical
Technologies.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-29............. Combating Waste, Fraud, and May 2, 2017
Abuse in Medicaid's
Personal Care Services
Program. (Subcommittee on
Oversight and
Investigations).
115-31............. Future of Emergency May 17, 2017
Alerting. (Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-34............. U.S. Public Health Response May 23, 2017
to the Zika Virus:
Continuing Challenges.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-37............. Examining the Role of the June 8, 2017
Department of Health and
Human Services in Health
Care Cybersecurity.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-38............. Promoting Security in June 13, 2017
Wireless Technology.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-41............. Examining the Extension of June 23, 2017
Safety Net Health
Programs. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-43............. Examining Medical Product July 12, 2017
Manufacturer
Communications.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-44............. Combating the Opioid July 12, 2017
Crisis: Battles in the
States. (Subcommittee on
Oversight and
Investigations).
115-46............. Examining HRSA's Oversight July 18, 2017
of the 340B Drug Pricing
Program. (Subcommittee on
Oversight and
Investigations).
115-47............. Examining Bipartisan July 20, 2017
Legislation to Improve the
Medicare Program.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-48............. Oversight and July 25, 2017
Reauthorization of the
Federal Communications
Commission. (Subcommittee
on Communications and
Technology).
115-50............. Examining the Extension of July 2, 2017
Special Needs Plans.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-52............. EPA Oversight: September 6, 2017
Unimplemented Inspector
General and GAO
Recommendations.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-55............. Modernizing FDA's September 13, 2017
Regulation of Over-the-
Counter Drugs.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-63............. Examining How Covered October 11, 2017
Entities Utilize the 340B
Drug Pricing Program.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-64............. Member Day: Testimony and October 11, 2017
Proposals on the Opioid
Crisis. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-65............. Department of Energy October 12, 2017
Missions and Management
Priorities. (Subcommittee
on Energy).
115-67............. Examining HHS's Public October 24, 2017
Health Preparedness for
and Response to the 2017
Hurricane Season.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-68............. Federal Efforts to Combat October 25, 2017
the Opioid Crisis: A
Status Update on CARA and
Other Initiatives. (Full
Committee).
115-69............. Oversight of the Federal October 25, 2017
Communications Commission.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-71............. Oversight of FirstNet-- November 1, 2017
State Perspectives.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-72............. The 2017 Hurricane Season: November 2, 2017
A Review of Emergency
Response and Energy
Infrastructure Recovery
Efforts. (Subcommittee on
Energy).
115-73............. Concerns over Federal November 2, 2017
Select Agent Program
Oversight of Dangerous
Pathogens. (Subcommittee
on Oversight and
Investigations).
115-78............. Response and Recovery to November 14, 2017
Environmental Concerns
from the 2017 Hurricane
Season. (Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-88............. Examining the Drug Supply December 13, 2017
Chain. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-90............. DOE Modernization: January 9, 2018
Advancing DOE's Mission
for National, Economic,
and Energy Security of the
United States.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-93............. Safety of the U.S. Food January 19, 2018
Supply: Continuing
Concerns Over the Food and
Drug Administration's Food-
Recall Process.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-97............. DOE Modernization: February 6, 2018
Advancing the Economic and
National Security Benefits
of America's Nuclear
Infrastructure.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-98............. Oversight of the National February 14, 2018
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-101............ Oversight of the Department February 15, 2018
of Health and Human
Services. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-103............ Combating the Opioid February 28, 201
Crisis: Helping
Communities Balance
Enforcement and Patient
Safety. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-104............ Oversight of the National March 6, 2018
Telecommunications and
Information
Administration.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-107............ Examining U.S. Public March 8, 2018
Health Preparedness for
and Response Efforts to
Seasonal Influenza.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-108............ DOE Modernization: March 14, 2018
Legislation Addressing
Cybersecurity and
Emergency Response.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-109............ Reauthorization of Animal March 14, 2018
Drug User Fees: ADUFA and
AGDUFA. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-110............ The Drug Enforcement March 20, 2018
Administration's Role in
Combating the Opioid
Epidemic. (Subcommittee on
Oversight and
Investigations).
115-111............ Fiscal Year 2019 Nuclear March 20, 2018
Regulatory Commission
Budget. (Subcommittee on
Energy and Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-112............ Combating the Opioid March 21, 2018, March
Crisis--Prevention and 22, 2018
Public Health Solutions.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-115............ Update on the Restoration February 11, 2018
of Puerto Rico's Electric
Infrastructure.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-116............ Combating the Opioid April 11, 2018, April
Crisis: Improving the 12, 2018
Ability of Medicare and
Medicaid to Provide Care
for Patients.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-117............ The Fiscal Year 2019 April 12, 2018
Department of Energy
Budget. (Subcommittee on
Energy).
115-119............ Oversight of the Federal April 17, 2018
Energy Regulatory
Commission and the FY2019
Budget. (Subcommittee on
Energy).
115-120............ From Core to Edge: April 17, 2018
Perspective on Internet
Prioritization.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-121............ Oversight of the FY2019 EPA April 26, 2018
Budget. (Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-124............ Combating the Opioid May 8, 2018
Epidemic: Examining
Concerns About
Distribution and
Diversion. (Subcommittee
on Oversight and
Investigations).
115-126............ Improving the Coordination May 8, 2018
and Quality of Substance
Use Disorder Treatment.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-128............ Telecommunications, Global May 16, 2018
Competitiveness, and
National Security.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-132............ DOE Modernization: May 22, 2018
Legislation Addressing
Development, Regulation,
and Competitiveness of
Advanced Nuclear Energy
Technologies.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
115-134............ Examining the Olympic May 23, 2018
Community's Ability to
Protect Athletes from
Sexual Abuse.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-135............ Reauthorization of the May 23, 2018
Children's Hospital
Graduate Medical Education
Program. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-136............ Examining the June 6, 2018
Reauthorization of the
Pandemic and All-Hazards
Preparedness Act.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-139............ The Chemical Facilities June 14, 2018
Anti-Terrorism Standards
Program (CFATS)--A
Progress Report.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-140............ The State of U.S. Public June 15, 2018
Health Biopreparedness:
Responding to Biological
Attacks, Pandemics, and
Emerging Infectious
Disease Outbreaks.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-142............ Examination of the GAO June 20, 2018
Audit Series of HHS
Cybersecurity.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-147............ Opportunities to Improve July 11, 2018
the 340B Drug Pricing
Program. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-151............ Examining State Efforts to July 17, 2018
Improve Transparency of
Health Care Costs for
Consumers. (Subcommittee
on Oversight and
Investigations).
115-153............ Oversight of the Federal July 18, 2018
Trade Commission.
(Subcommittee on Digital
Commerce and Consumer
Protection).
115-155............ Examining Advertising and July 24, 2018
Marketing Practices within
the Substance Use
Treatment Industry.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations).
115-159............ Oversight of the Federal July 25, 2018
Communications Commission.
(Subcommittee on
Communications and
Technology).
115-160............ MACRA and MIPS: An Update July 26, 2018
on the Merit-based
Incentive Payment System.
(Subcommittee on Health).
115-161............ Opportunities to Improve September 5, 2018
Health Care. (Subcommittee
on Health).
115-163............ Perfluorinated Chemicals in September 6, 2018
the Environment: An Update
on the Response to
Contamination and
Challenges Presented.
(Subcommittee on
Environment).
115-164............ Examining Federal Efforts September 6, 2018
to Ensure Quality of Care
and Resident Safety in
Nursing Homes.
(Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigation).
115-166............ Examining Barriers to September 13, 2018
Expanding Innovative,
Value-Based Care in
Medicare. (Subcommittee on
Health).
115-170............ DOE Modernization--The September 27, 2018
Office of Cybersecurity,
Energy Security, and
Emergency Response.
(Subcommittee on Energy).
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