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                                           Union Calendar No. 597

116th Congress, 2d Session - - - - - - - - - House Report 116-713

                            ACTIVITY REPORT

                                 of the

                    COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE

                                 of the

                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                                for the

                     ONE HUNDRED SIXTEENTH CONGRESS












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                  THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE

                     ONE HUNDRED SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

                             (Ratio 31-24)

                FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey, Chairman
BOBBY L. RUSH, Illinois              GREG WALDEN, Oregon, Ranking 
ANNA G. ESHOO, California                Member
ELIOT L. ENGEL, New York             FRED UPTON, Michigan
DIANA DeGETTE, Colorado              JOHN SHIMKUS, Illinois
MICHAEL F. DOYLE, Pennsylvania       MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Texas
JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, Illinois       STEVE SCALISE, Louisiana
G.K. BUTTERFIELD, North Carolina     ROBERT E. LATTA, Ohio
DORIS O. MATSUI, California          CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS, Washington
KATHY CASTOR, Florida                BRETT GUTHRIE, Kentucky
JOHN P. SARBANES, Maryland           PETE OLSON, Texas
JERRY McNERNEY, California           DAVID B. 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, Vice     BILL JOHNSON, Ohio
    Chair                            BILLY LONG, Missouri
DAVID LOEBSACK, Iowa                 LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana
KURT SCHRADER, Oregon                BILL FLORES, Texas
JOSEPH P. KENNEDY III,               SUSAN W. BROOKS, Indiana
    Massachusetts                    MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma
TONY CARDENAS, California            RICHARD HUDSON, North Carolina
RAUL RUIZ, California                TIM WALBERG, Michigan
SCOTT H. PETERS, California          EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER, Georgia
DEBBIE DINGELL, Michigan             JEFF DUNCAN, South Carolina
MARC A. VEASEY, Texas                GREG GIANFORTE, Montana
ANN M. KUSTER, New Hampshire
ROBIN L. KELLY, Illinois
NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGAN, California
A. DONALD McEACHIN, Virginia
LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER, Delaware
DARREN SOTO, Florida
TOM O'HALLERAN, Arizona 
















                         LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

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                          House of Representatives,
                          Committee on Energy and Commerce,
                                 Washington, DC, December 31, 2020.
Hon. Cheryl L. Johnson,
Clerk, House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
    Dear Madam Clerk: 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 116th Congress, including the Committee's 
review and study of legislation within its jurisdiction and the 
oversight activities undertaken by the Committee.
            Sincerely,
                                        Frank Pallone, Jr.,
                                                          Chairman. 
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                            C O N T E N T S

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Jurisdiction.....................................................     1
Rules............................................................     3
Committee and Subcommittee Memberships...........................    11
Committee Staff..................................................    15
Committee Organization and Historical Notes......................    19
Legislative and Oversight Activity of the Committee..............    25
    Statistical Summary of Committee Activities..................    25
Legislative and Oversight Summary and Accomplishments............    26
    Full Committee...............................................    29
    Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.............    33
    Subcommittee on Communications and Technology................    63
    Subcommittee on Energy.......................................   103
    Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change...............   155
    Subcommittee on Health.......................................   189
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.................
Appendix I--116th Congress Oversight Plan........................   320
Appendix II--Public Laws.........................................   331
Appendix III--Printed Hearings...................................   333
Appendix IV--Hearings Held Pursuant to Clauses 2(n), (o), or (p) 
  of Rules XI....................................................   338





















                                                Union Calendar No. 597
                                                 
116th Congress     }                                    {       Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 2d Session        }                                    {      116-713

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ACTIVITY REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE OF THE HOUSE OF 
         REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

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 December 31, 2020.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on 
            the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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        Mr. Pallone, 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 for the Committee on Energy and Commerce U.S. House of 
                    Representatives, 116th Congress

                       (Adopted January 24, 2019)

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. Business Meetings/Markups
    (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 or her 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 or she 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 (other than a hearing) 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. In no 
event shall such meeting commence earlier than the third 
calendar day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays 
except when the House is in session on such a day) on which 
members have notice thereof.
    (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 grants 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 or 
relevant subcommittee, as the case may be.
    (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 
most senior 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 or subcommittee in question. A majority of the 
members of the Committee or subcommittee 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 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 at subcommittee hearings.
    (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 or her 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 or her 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 or she may delegate such 
staff 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 they 
determine is 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 116th 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. Subpoena Power

    The power to authorize and issue subpoenas is delegated to 
the chairman 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 chairman shall notify the ranking minority 
member prior to issuing any subpoena under such authority. To 
the extent practicable, the chairman 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 that 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 
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 SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

                    COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE

                             (Ratio 31-24)

 FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey, 
             Chairman

GREG WALDEN, Oregon, Ranking Member  BOBBY L. RUSH, Illinois
FRED UPTON, Michigan                 ANNA G. ESHOO, California
JOHN SHIMKUS, Illinois               ELIOT L. ENGEL, New York
MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Texas            DIANA DeGETTE, Colorado
STEVE SCALISE, Louisiana             MICHAEL F. DOYLE, Pennsylvania
ROBERT E. LATTA, Ohio                JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, Illinois
CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS, Washington   G.K. BUTTERFIELD, North Carolina
BRETT GUTHRIE, Kentucky              DORIS O. MATSUI, California
PETE OLSON, Texas                    KATHY CASTOR, Florida
DAVID B. McKINLEY, West Virginia     JOHN P. SARBANES, Maryland
ADAM KINZINGER, Illinois             JERRY McNERNEY, California
H. MORGAN GRIFFITH, Virginia         PETER WELCH, Vermont
GUS M. BILIRAKIS, Florida            BEN RAY LUJAN, New Mexico
BILL JOHNSON, Ohio                   PAUL TONKO, New York
BILLY LONG, Missouri                 YVETTE D. CLARKE, New York, Vice 
LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana               Chair 
BILL FLORES, Texas                   DAVID LOEBSACK, Iowa
SUSAN W. BROOKS, Indiana             KURT SCHRADER, Oregon
MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma           JOSEPH P. KENNEDY III, 
RICHARD HUDSON, North Carolina       Massachusetts
TIM WALBERG, Michigan                TONY CARDENAS, California
EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER, Georgia    RAUL RUIZ, California
JEFF DUNCAN, South Carolina          SCOTT H. PETERS, California
GREG GIANFORTE, Montana              DEBBIE DINGELL, Michigan
                                     MARC A. VEASEY, Texas
                                     ANN M. KUSTER, New Hampshire
                                     ROBIN L. KELLY, Illinois
                                     NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGAN, California
                                     A. DONALD McEACHIN, Virginia
                                     LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER, Delaware
                                     DARREN SOTO, Florida
                                     TOM O'HALLERAN, Arizona
               Subcommittee Memberships and Jurisdiction


             Subcommittee on Communications and Technology


                             (Ratio 18-13)


 MICHAEL F. DOYLE, Pennsylvania, 
             Chairman

ROBERT E. LATTA, Ohio, Ranking MemberJERRY McNERNEY, California
JOHN SHIMKUS, Illinois               YVETTE D. CLARKE, New York
STEVE SCALISE, Louisiana             DAVID LOEBSACK, Iowa
PETE OLSON, Texas                    MARC A. VEASEY, Texas
ADAM KINZINGER, Illinois             A. DONALD McEACHIN, Virginia
GUS M. BILIRAKIS, Florida            DARREN SOTO, Florida
BILL JOHNSON, Ohio                   TOM O'HALLERAN, Arizona
BILLY LONG, Missouri                 ANNA G. ESHOO, California
BILL FLORES, Texas                   DIANA DeGETTE, Colorado
SUSAN W. BROOKS, Indiana             G.K. BUTTERFIELD, North Carolina
TIM WALBERG, Michigan                DORIS O. MATSUI, California, Vice 
GREG GIANFORTE, Montana              Chair
GREG WALDEN, Oregon                  PETER WELCH, Vermont
  (Ex Officio)                       BEN RAY LUJAN, New Mexico
                                     KURT SCHRADER, Oregon
                                     TONY CARDENAS, California
                                     DEBBIE DINGELL, Michigan
                                     FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey
                                       (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 Emergency Communications Division in 
the Department of Homeland Security; and all aspects of the above-
referenced jurisdiction related to the Department of Homeland Security.

            Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce


                             (Ratio 14-10)


 JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, Illinois, 
            Chairwoman

CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS, Washington,  KATHY CASTOR, Florida
  Ranking Member                     MARC A. VEASEY, Texas
FRED UPTON, Michigan                 ROBIN L. KELLY, Illinois
MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Texas            TOM O'HALLERAN, Arizona
ROBERT E. LATTA, Ohio                BEN RAY LUJAN, New Mexico
BRETT GUTHRIE, Kentucky              TONY CARDENAS, California, Vice 
LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana               Chair
RICHARD HUDSON, North Carolina       LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER, Delaware
EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER, Georgia    DARREN SOTO, Florida
GREG GIANFORTE, Montana              BOBBY L. RUSH, Illinois
GREG WALDEN, Oregon                  DORIS O. MATSUI, California
  (Ex Officio)                       JERRY McNERNEY, California
                                     DEBBIE DINGELL, Michigan
                                     FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey
                                       (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; data security; consumer product safety (the Consumer 
Protection Safety Commission); product liability; motor vehicle safety; 
and regulation of travel, tourism, and time.
                         Subcommittee on Energy


                             (Ratio 19-14)


 BOBBY L. RUSH, Illinois, Chairman

FRED UPTON, Michigan, Ranking Member SCOTT H. PETERS, California
ROBERT E. LATTA, Ohio                MICHAEL F. DOYLE, Pennsylvania
CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS, Washington   JOHN P. SARBANES, Maryland
PETE OLSON, Texas                    JERRY McNERNEY, California, Vice 
DAVID B. McKINLEY, West Virginia     Chair
ADAM KINZINGER, Illinois             PAUL TONKO, New York
H. MORGAN GRIFFITH, Virginia         DAVID LOEBSACK, Iowa
BILL JOHNSON, Ohio                   G.K. BUTTERFIELD, North Carolina
LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana               PETER WELCH, Vermont
BILL FLORES, Texas                   KURT SCHRADER, Oregon
RICHARD HUDSON, North Carolina       JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, III, 
TIM WALBERG, Michigan                Massachusetts
JEFF DUNCAN, South Carolina          MARC A. VEASEY, Texas
GREG WALDEN, Oregon                  ANN M. KUSTER, New Hampshire
  (Ex Officio)                       ROBIN L. KELLY, Illinois
                                     NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGAN, California
                                     A. DONALD McEACHIN, Virginia
                                     TOM O'HALLERAN, Arizona
                                     LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER, Delaware
                                     FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey
                                       (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 and Climate Change


                             (Ratio 14-10)


  PAUL TONKO, New York, Chairman

JOHN SHIMKUS, Illinois, Ranking MemberVETTE D. CLARKE, New York
CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS, Washington   SCOTT H. PETERS, California
DAVID B. McKINLEY, West Virginia     NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGAN, California
BILL JOHNSON, Ohio                   A. DONALD McEACHIN, Virginia
BILLY LONG, Missouri                 LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER, Delaware
BILL FLORES, Texas                   DARREN SOTO, Florida
MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma           DIANA DeGETTE, Colorado
EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER, Georgia    JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, Illinois
JEFF DUNCAN, South Carolina          DORIS O. MATSUI, California
GREG WALDEN, Oregon                  JERRY McNERNEY, California
  (Ex Officio)                       RAUL RUIZ, California, Vice Chair
                                     DEBBIE DINGELL, Michigan
                                     FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey
                                       (Ex Officio)

    Jurisdiction: the Clean Air Act and air emissions; 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; 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)


    ANNA G. ESHOO, California, 
            Chairwoman

MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Texas,           ELIOT L. ENGEL, New York
  Ranking Member                     G.K. BUTTERFIELD, North Carolina,
FRED UPTON, Michigan                   Vice Chair
JOHN SHIMKUS, Illinois               DORIS O. MATSUI, California
BRETT GUTHRIE, Kentucky              KATHY CASTOR, Florida
H. MORGAN GRIFFITH, Virginia         JOHN P. SARBANES, Maryland
GUS M. BILIRAKIS, Florida            BEN RAY LUJAN, New Mexico
BILLY LONG, Missouri                 KURT SCHRADER, Oregon
LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana               JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, III, 
SUSAN W. BROOKS, Indiana             Massachusetts
MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma           TONY CARDENAS, California
RICHARD HUDSON, North Carolina       PETER WELCH, Vermont
EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER, Georgia    RAUL RUIZ, California
GREG GIANFORTE, Montana              DEBBIE DINGELL, Michigan
GREG WALDEN, Oregon                  ANN M. KUSTER, New Hampshire
  (Ex Officio)                       ROBIN L. KELLY, Illinois
                                     NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGAN, California
                                     LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER, Delaware
                                     BOBBY L. RUSH, Illinois
                                     FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey
                                       (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, 
devices, cosmetics, and tobacco (the Food and Drug Administration); 
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)


  DIANA DEGETTE, Colorado, Chair

BRETT GUTHRIE, Kentucky,             JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, Illinois
  Ranking Member                     JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, III, 
MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Texas            Massachusetts, Vice Chair
DAVID B. McKINLEY, West Virginia     RAUL RUIZ, California
H. MORGAN GRIFFITH, Virginia         ANN M. KUSTER, New Hampshire
SUSAN W. BROOKS, Indiana             KATHY CASTOR, Florida
MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma           JOHN P. SARBANES, Maryland
JEFF DUNCAN, South Carolina          PAUL TONKO, New York
GREG WALDEN, Oregon                  YVETTE D. CLARKE, New York
  (Ex Officio)                       SCOTT H. PETERS, California
                                     FRANK PALLONE, Jr., New Jersey
                                       (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

Jeffrey C. Carroll, Staff Director
 Tiffany Guarascio, Deputy Staff 
             Director
  Andrew W. Souvall, Director of 
  Communications, Outreach, and 
          Member Services
  Rick Kessler, Staff Director, 
Energy and Environment and Senior 
          Policy Advisor
    Christopher Knauer, Staff 
     Director, Oversight and 
          Investigations
   Una Lee, Chief Health Counsel
   Kimberlee R. Trzeciak, Chief 
          Health Advisor
    Alex D. Hoehn Saric, Chief 
   Counsel--Communications and 
        Consumer Protection
Timothy R. Robinson, Chief Counsel
 Waverly L. Gordon, Deputy Chief 
              Counsel
   Sharon E. Davis, Chief Clerk
   William C. Benjamin, Systems 
           Administrator
Elizabeth B. Ertel, Office Manager
 Austin J. Flack, Staff Assistant
    Evan Gilbert, Deputy Press 
             Secretary
 Perry H. Hamilton, Deputy Chief 
               Clerk
  Zachary L. Kahan, Outreach and 
    Member Services Coordinator
Elysa A. Montfort, Press Secretary
 Kaitlyn D. Peel, Digital Director
    Lino Pena Martinez, Staff 
             Assistant
Alivia P. Roberts, Press Assistant
 Chloe V. Rodriguez, Deputy Chief 
       Clerk/Policy Analyst
   Edward L. Walker, Technology 
             Director
  Caroline E. Wood, Legislative 
             Assistant
     CJ Young, Press Secretary
     Jacqueline Cohen, Chief 
        Environment Counsel
     Adam S. Fischer, Junior 
     Professional Staff Member
Jean Fruci, Policy Advisor, Energy 
     and Environment (retired)
Anthony J. Gutierrez, Professional 
           Staff Member
  Caitlin Haberman, Professional 
           Staff Member
      Brendan Larkin, Policy 
   Coordinator--Environment and 
          Climate Change
   Dustin J. Maghamfar, Air and 
          Climate Counsel
     Jourdan M. Lewis, Policy 
        Coordinator--Energy
      John Marshall, Policy 
  Coordinator--Energy (resigned)
  Medha Surampudy, Professional 
           Staff Member
   Rebecca J. Tomilchik, Policy 
  Analyst, Energy and Environment
J. Tuley Wright, Senior Energy and 
    Environment Policy Advisor
     Peter J. Rechter, Counsel
Mohammad Aslami, Oversight Counsel
Kevin S. Barstow, Chief Oversight 
              Counsel
  Jesseca L. Boyer, Professional 
           Staff Member
    Manmeet K. Dhindsa, Counsel
     Judith B. Harvey, Counsel
      Edward M. Kaczamarski, 
     Professional Staff Member
   Kevin G. McAloon, Oversight 
           Investigator
   Jon Monger, Oversight Counsel
  Nikki Roy, Policy Coordinator--
   Oversight and Investigations
    Benjamin S. Tabor, Junior 
  Professional Staff Member and 
     Policy Analyst, Oversight
  Joe Banez, Professional Staff 
              Member
Jacquelyn L. Bolen, Health Counsel
Kimberly L. Espinosa, Professional 
           Staff Member
Stephen M. Holland, Health Counsel
Saha Khaterzai, Professional Staff 
              Member
   Aisling E. Mcdonough, Policy 
        Coordinator--Health
Meghan K. Mullon, Policy Analyst, 
              Health
     Roberto Sada III, Policy 
            Coordinator
Samantha N. Satchell, Professional 
           Staff Member
   Richard A. Van Buren, Health 
              Counsel
         AJ Brown, Counsel
   Jennifer L. Epperson, Counsel
  Gerald B. Leverich III, Senior 
              Counsel
     Daniel A. Miller, Junior 
     Professional Staff Member
     Philip H. Murphy, Policy 
 Coordinator--Communications and 
            Technology
Joseph S. Orlando, Policy Analyst, 
   Communications and Technology
 Elisa R. Goldman, Senior Counsel
  Daniel M. Greene, Professional 
           Staff Member
     Sydney L. Terry, Policy 
 Coordinator--Consumer Protection 
           and Commerce
Anna Yu, Professional Staff Member

                          Government Detailees

    Wayne Laufert, Government 
         Publishing Office
   Patricia Mangrum, Government 
         Publishing Office
      Emily Ryan, Government 
       Accountability Office
   Megan Howard, Food and Drug 
          Administration
       Parul Desai, Federal 
     Communications Commission
 Elisabeth Olson, Federal Energy 
       Regulatory Commission
   Catherine Giljohann, Federal 
   Energy Regulatory Commission
 Anne Marie Hirschberger, Federal 
   Energy Regulatory Commission
                        Minority Committee Staff


   Michael D. Bloomquist, Staff 
        Director (retired)
    Ryan C. Long, Deputy Staff 
Director/Staff Director (appointed 
            10/05/2020)
   Peter Kielty, General Counsel
  Jennifer Barblan, Chief Counsel
     Zach Roday, Director of 
          Communications
Nolan W. Ahern, Professional Staff 
              Member
    Lorissa M. Bounds, Policy 
            Coordinator
   Sara Katherine Bowens, Press 
             Secretary
  William B. Clutterbuck, Staff 
             Assistant
Gerald S. Couri III, Deputy Chief 
      Counsel for Environment
   Jordan Davis, Senior Advisor
 Justin Discigil, Press Secretary
 Theresa N. Gambo, Financial and 
       Office Administrator
     Marissa Gervasi, Counsel
   Caleb M. Graff, Deputy Chief 
          Counsel, Health
    Tyler J. Greenberg, Staff 
             Assistant
Brittan Havens, Professional Staff 
              Member
 Tiffany Haverly, Communications 
             Director
  Molly Jenkins, Press Secretary
  Bijan Koohmaraie, Deputy Chief 
  Counsel, Consumer Protection & 
  Commerce & Coalitions Director
  Timothy Kurth, Chief Counsel, 
 Consumer Protection and Commerce
  Mary K. Martin, Chief Counsel, 
      Energy and Environment
 Brandon P. Mooney, Deputy Chief 
          Counsel, Energy
Catherine O'Connor, Chief Counsel, 
   Communications and Technology
  JP Paluskiewicz, Chief Counsel
Claire M. Paoletta, Policy Analyst
 Brannon T. Rains, Policy Analyst
Mark D. Ratner, Policy Coordinator
     Kristin T. Seum, Counsel
Kristen E. Shatynski, Professional 
           Staff Member
     Alan M. Slobodin, Chief 
       Investigative Counsel
       Natalie Sohn, Counsel
Peter Spencer, Senior Professional 
               Staff
  Callie Strock, Press Secretary
Matthew Thomas, Research Associate
 Evan M. Viau, Professional Staff 
              Member
 Everett G. Winnick, Director of 
      Information Technology

                          Government Detailees

  Kristine Fargotstein, Federal 
     Communications Commission
      Michael Engel, Federal 
     Communications Commission
   David Brodian, Department of 
             Commerce
Diane Cutler, Department of Health 
and Human Services, Office of the 
         Inspector General

              COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION AND HISTORICAL NOTES

                         Committee Organization

    The Committee on Energy and Commerce organized on January 
24, 2019, the Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), presiding. 
The size of the full Committee remained the same as it was in 
the 115th Congress, bringing the total number of members on the 
Committee to 55 (31 Democrats and 24 Republicans). Nine were 
new to the Committee: Representatives Veasey of Texas, Kuster 
of New Hampshire, Kelly of Illinois, Barragan of California, 
McEachin of Virginia, Blunt Rochester of Delaware, Soto of 
Florida, O'Halleran of Arizona, and Gianforte of Montana. 
Representative Yvette D. Clarke of New York was designated as 
Vice Chair for the full Committee for the 116th Congress.
    In the 116th Congress, there were no changes in the 
Committee membership following its organization, an exceptional 
occurrence that had not happened during the previous 25 years.
    During the January 24, 2019, organizational meeting, the 
Committee adopted the Rules of the Committee for the 116th 
Congress. The subcommittee jurisdictions, ratios, and 
memberships were approved, as well. While the jurisdiction and 
ratios of the subcommittees remained the same as in the 115th 
Congress, two subcommittee names were changed. The new names 
were the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce, in 
the 115th Congress previously named the Subcommittee on Digital 
Commerce and Consumer Protection; and the Subcommittee on 
Environment and Climate Change, previously named the 
Subcommittee on Environment. The following members were elected 
to serve as subcommittee chairs and Chairman Pallone later 
designated the vice chairs of the six subcommittees:
           Subcommittee on Communications and 
        Technology
            Michael Doyle of Pennsylvania, Chairman
            Doris O. Matsui of California, Vice Chair
           Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
        Commerce
            Janice D. Schakowsky of Illinois, Chairwoman
            Tony Cardenas of California, Vice Chair
           Subcommittee on Energy
            Bobby L. Rush of Illinois, Chairman
            Jerry McNerney of California, Vice Chair
           Subcommittee on Environment and Climate 
        Change
            Paul Tonko of New York, Chairman
            Raul Ruiz of California, Vice Chair
           Subcommittee on Health
            Anna G. Eshoo, California, Chairwoman
            G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina, Vice Chair
           Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
            Dianna DeGette of Colorado, Chair
            Joseph P. Kennedy III of Massachusetts, Vice Chair
    As the 116th Congress concludes, 10 committee members will 
not return for the next congress due to their decision to 
retire or because of electoral outcomes.
    Among those leaving the House at the end of this congress 
is the Honorable Greg Walden (R-OR), who serves as the full 
Committee's Republican leaders and Ranking Member in the 116th 
Congress. Mr. Walden was first elected to Congress in 1998 and 
has served 21 years in the House of Representatives, with 19 of 
those years as a Member of this Committee. From the 112th 
through the 114th Congress, he served as chairman of the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. In the 115th 
Congress, Mr. Walden was elected and served as the Chairman of 
the full Committee on Energy and Commerce. In October of 2019, 
Mr. Walden announced his plan to retire at the end of the 116th 
Congress. At that time, Chairman Pallone noted that the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce had ``a proud tradition of 
bipartisanship, and during both his time as Chairman and 
Ranking Member, Greg has lived up to that tradition.'' He 
concluded that Mr. Walden's ``voice, ideas and leadership will 
be missed in the House.''

                            Historical Notes

                    John D. Dingell, Jr. (1926-2019)
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    Shortly after the first session of the 116th Congress 
began, and a new chairman was elected to lead the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, the committee lost a former member and 
chairman, the late Honorable John D. Dingell of Michigan. Mr. 
Dingell died on February 7, 2019, at the age of 92 at his home 
in Dearborn, Michigan. Mr. Dingell, who retired from the House 
at the end of the 113th Congress, was the longest-ever serving 
member of Congress in American history, representing Michigan 
for more than 59 years.
    A year following Mr. Dingell's first election to the House, 
he was appointed a member of this Committee in 1957, at that 
time named the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. 
More than two decades later, he was elected Chairman of the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mr. Dingell's chairmanship 
encompassed the years of 1981 to 1995 and again from 2007 to 
2009. In 2010, Mr. Dingell was named Chairman Emeritus of the 
Committee, a title he held until his retirement in 2015.
    Also, in 1995 of the 104th Congress, Mr. Dingell became the 
longest continuously serving member of the House of 
Representatives, making him the Dean of the House of 
Representatives. As Dean of the House, Mr. Dingell gave the 
oath of office to the Speaker-elect in each new Congress. His 
tenure as Dean was also the longest of any other in history. 
During the 20 years he held that title, Mr. Dingell swore in 10 
Speakers of the House of Representatives.
    In 2013, the main hearing room of the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building, 
was named the John D. Dingell Room in honor of the former 
Chairman.

                   225th Anniversary of the Committee

    On December 14, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
marked its 225th anniversary as the oldest continuous standing 
committee in the House of Representatives, originally named the 
Committee on Commerce and Manufactures in 1795.
    More than two centuries ago, the Fourth Congress determined 
to establish several permanent legislative panels, or standing 
committees. The first of these standing committees to be 
established was the Committee on Commerce and Manufacturers. It 
was believed that such a permanent committee would better 
address the multitude of petitions and memorials being 
presented to the new Federal legislature. Prior to using 
standing committees, the first congresses created special or 
select committees that would disband once their immediate 
assignments were completed. By 1795, Congress recognized its 
repeated reliance on a smaller number of representatives to 
finalize legislative language and produce a bill that the 
Congress had considered and would subsequently pass. 
Congressional founding fathers envisioned that the 
establishment of a standing committee, one that endured through 
each passing congress, would promote a more efficient way to 
address and dispose of the congressional workload, especially 
related to the Commerce Clause of the Constitution. It was 
further expected that having a committee with a more stable 
membership of representatives would, over time, not only allow 
those members to gain experience with and knowledge about 
matters under the Committee's jurisdiction, but also carry out 
their work more efficiently and effectively to present a 
legislative measure to the entire Congress. Over the centuries, 
the system of standing committees has remained a key function 
of House of Representatives in lawmaking and government 
oversight and has proven to be the workhorse of the Congress.

            The Committee and the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020

    Shortly after the start of the second session of the 116th 
Congress, the first case of the coronavirus disease of 2019 
(COVID-19) in the United States was reported by the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on January 21, 2020. Ten 
days later on January 31, the Secretary of the Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS) declared the disease a public 
health emergency. The first death in the United States of an 
individual known to have COVID-19 occurred on February 6. The 
World Health Organization declared the disease a pandemic on 
March 11, and on March 13, President Trump declared a national 
emergency.
    As a result of the spreading national COVID-19 pandemic, 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce staff was instructed to 
begin the unprecedented actions of working remotely from their 
homes beginning on March 16, 2020, which continued through the 
end of the 116th Congress. The Capitol complex and the House 
office buildings were closed to the public. No hearings or 
markups were held from that point on until late May.
    At the direction of Chairman Pallone, the committee staff 
began work to determine the best tools available to enable its 
members to safely convene and work together on the important 
issues under the Committee's jurisdiction, especially in the 
area of public health.
    With the goal of safeguarding the health and wellbeing of 
the American people, Chairman Pallone further directed 
committee staff to prepare a series of fact sheets for the 
Committee's website as well as for use as a shared resource not 
only by Members of Congress but also for the public at large. 
These COVID-19 fact sheets (https://energycommerce.house.gov/
covid-19-responses) were prepared on a range of topics related 
to the pandemic, including information on what a national 
emergency declaration means; the availability of testing by 
State; shortages of personal protective equipment and medical 
supplies; vaccine development and how will it be distributed; 
and a number of links to government websites where individuals 
can file claims or receive further information. The fact sheets 
also included information about the Committee's ongoing 
activity to oversee and question the White House Coronavirus 
Task Force and other Federal agencies regarding what was being 
done to develop a national COVID-19 strategy and its 
deployment.
    During the spring of 2020, the House leadership worked on 
revising the House rules to allow remote work on the House 
floor and in committees during the pandemic. At the same time, 
this Committee focused on how it would work during the 
pandemic, starting with its majority and minority caucuses 
holding discussions that contributed to determining the 
priority issues relating to the pandemic. The Committee 
Chairman and Ranking Minority Member then began holding 
bipartisan forums through teleconferencing to share information 
on the COVID-19 pandemic. These forums usually included an 
individual or government official with expertise on the 
pandemic. This type of forum was later held on other issues 
within the Committee's jurisdiction.
    Meanwhile, the committee staff researched and obtained the 
technology needed to conduct remote meetings, hearings, and 
markups with video conferencing software. The committee members 
and staff received practice sessions on using this equipment in 
preparation for the transition to virtually conducting 
committee business.
    There was one subcommittee hearing held in May 2020, prior 
to adoption of House rules for remote House activities. That 
hearing, although held in-person, utilized social distancing as 
determined by the Architect of the Capitol and followed the 
guidelines of the CDC and the Attending Physician of the 
Capitol to ensure participant safety and avoid transmission of 
the novel virus.
    By June of 2020, the House of Representatives approved 
changes to the House rules enabling committees to conduct fully 
remote virtual hearings and markups. Committees also had the 
option of holding a hybrid hearing, which allowed committee 
members to choose whether to attend remotely or in-person. The 
Committee continued to enforce the CDC and Attending Physician 
of the Capitol guidelines for this type of hearing. Hybrid 
hearings were necessary as the Trump Administration only 
permitted its department officials to testify in person. Except 
for those instances, Chairman Pallone, as a matter of public 
health, only allowed virtual hearings and markups to be held 
for the remainder of the 116th Congress. From the point of the 
adoption of the House remote work rules, the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce held 17 virtual hearings and two hybrid 
hearings during the second session. The Committee also held two 
virtual full Committee markup sessions that favorably approved 
a total of 68 measures to the House. Finally, for the first 
time, the Committee on Energy and Commerce filed House reports 
electronically with the Clerk of the House on a total of 51 
bills and resolutions approved for House consideration.

          Legislative and Oversight Activity of the Committee

              Statistical Summary of Committee Activities

Total Bills and Resolutions Referred to Committee................2,222*
Public Laws......................................................    26
Bills and Resolutions Reported to the House......................    95
Hearings Held:
    Days of Hearings.............................................   129
        Full Committee...........................................     4
        Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.........    19
        Subcommittee on Communications and Technology............    17
        Subcommittee on Energy...................................    17
        Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change...........    25
        Subcommittee on Health...................................    30
        Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.............    21
    Hours of Sitting.............................................361:13
        Full Committee........................................... 18:58
        Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce......... 49:12
        Subcommittee on Communications and Technology............ 46:12
        Subcommittee on Energy................................... 23:27
        Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change........... 65:19
        Subcommittee on Health...................................106:15
        Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations............. 54:45
Legislative Markups:
    Days of Markups..............................................    23
        Full Committee...........................................     8
        Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.........     2
        Subcommittee on Communications and Technology............     4
        Subcommittee on Energy...................................     3
        Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change...........     2
        Subcommittee on Health...................................     4
    Hours of Sitting............................................. 83:47
        Full Committee........................................... 59:45
        Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce......... 01:25
        Subcommittee on Communications and Technology............ 07:04
        Subcommittee on Energy................................... 04:02
        Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change........... 04:16
        Subcommittee on Health................................... 07:15
Business Meetings:
    Days of Meetings.............................................     1
        Full Committee...........................................     1
        Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.............     0
    Hours of Sitting............................................. 00:28
        Full Committee........................................... 00:28
        Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.............     0

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*As of December 28, 2020. (H.R. 9056)
          LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITY OF THE COMMITTEE


                                Summary

    The full Committee and its six subcommittees were extremely 
active during the 116th Congress and had a significant record 
of achievement. Of the 2,222 bills referred to the Committee, 
at least 27 measures became law, and many additional 
legislative measures were pending action by the President as a 
result of the Committee's work when this report was filed. The 
full Committee and its subcommittees held a combined total of 
129 hearings and 23 markups.
    As the Nation confronted the unprecedented public health 
crisis of the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic 
and the resulting severe economic downturn, the Committee 
worked expeditiously on the following measures that were 
enacted into law:
           The Families First Coronavirus Response Act 
        included provisions that guaranteed all Americans have 
        access to coronavirus testing free of charge and 
        expanded Federal funding for State and territorial 
        Medicaid programs;
           The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic 
        Security (CARES) Act provided assistance to the 
        American people, health care workers, hospitals, small 
        businesses, and State, local, Tribal and territorial 
        governments, as well as funding for research and 
        development of vaccines and therapeutics; and
           The Paycheck Protection Program and Health 
        Care Enhancement Act included funding for testing and 
        contact tracing, as well as funding to reimburse 
        hospitals and health care providers for COVID-19 
        expenses and losses.
    Other key accomplishments included crafting legislation 
through the Committee that was enacted into law, including 
legislation that will:
           End surprise medical bills by holding 
        patients harmless when they receive a surprise bill 
        from an out-of-network health care provider.
           Phase down the production and consumption of 
        hydrofluorocarbons, a greenhouse gas, in order to avoid 
        up to 0.5 degree Celsius of warming.
           Update the Federal pipeline safety program 
        to better protect our communities and help combat 
        climate change by mandating the repair of methane 
        leaks.
           Provide long-term extensions of expiring 
        public health programs, including Community Health 
        Centers, the National Health Service Corps, Teaching 
        Health Centers, and Special Diabetes Programs.
           Stop the onslaught of annoying robocalls by 
        requiring carriers to offer call-authentication 
        technology to consumers at no additional charge to 
        enable consumers to block calls they don't want.
           Protect consumers from scammers who are 
        exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to commit fraud.
           Improve America's broadband maps to promote 
        the deployment of high-speed service to Americans 
        living in unserved and underserved areas.
           Secure America's wireless future to better 
        serve all Americans and guarantee our networks are 
        secure from foreign adversaries that may wish to do us 
        harm.
           Protect consumers from dangerous products 
        and ensure the Consumer Product Safety Commission acts 
        quickly to enforce the law and educate consumers about 
        common household dangers.
           Further the march toward our clean energy 
        future by helping Federal, State, and local officials 
        use renewable power, make facilities more energy 
        efficient and acquire zero emissions vehicles and the 
        infrastructure to fuel them.
    The Committee also crafted legislation through the 
Committee that will:
           Enhance the Affordable Care Act to make 
        health care more affordable and accessible, and protect 
        people with pre-existing conditions.
           Make prescription drugs more affordable by 
        empowering the Federal Government to negotiate the 
        price of prescription drugs and capping out-of-pocket 
        costs for seniors.
           Rebuild America through a comprehensive 
        infrastructure package that combats climate change, 
        expands broadband access, and protects public health 
        and the environment.
           Restore a free and open internet to spark 
        innovation and protect small businesses by reversing 
        the Federal Communications Commission's repeal of net 
        neutrality protections.
           Protect consumers and workers by banning the 
        manufacture, import, processing, and distribution of 
        asbestos, which kills nearly 40,000 Americans every 
        year.
           Enhance the security of our electric grid 
        and other energy infrastructure by protecting them 
        against cyberattacks.
           Stop the youth tobacco epidemic by raising 
        the minimum purchase age, prohibiting flavors in 
        tobacco products, and protecting kids from predatory 
        marketing.
           Protect consumers from PFAS contamination 
        and exposure through a protective drinking water 
        standard, ensuring contaminated sites are cleaned up, 
        and establishing a new grant program to filter the 
        chemicals out of Americans' drinking water.
    In January 2020, after holding 15 hearings addressing the 
climate crisis, the Committee released the draft Climate 
Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's (CLEAN) 
Future Act--a comprehensive proposal of sector-specific and 
economy-wide solutions to address the climate crisis by 
achieving net-zero greenhouse gas pollution.
    The Committee's oversight and investigative efforts were as 
robust as its legislative efforts, including:
           Scrutinizing the Administration's failures 
        in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
           Examining how vaccine manufacturers are 
        spending billions in Federal dollars and partnering 
        with the Federal Government for COVID-19 vaccine 
        development, manufacturing, and equitable distribution.
           Overseeing Federal agencies' efforts to turn 
        the tide against the opioid epidemic.
           Demanding answers from manufacturers and 
        pharmacy middlemen on the skyrocketing price of 
        insulin.
           Examining the role of the Department of 
        Health and Human Services in carrying out the 
        Administration's inhumane family separation policy.
           Investigating the rise of youth vaping in 
        America, the Food and Drug Administration's response, 
        and e-cigarette manufacturers' impact on public health.
           Questioning the Environmental Protection 
        Agency's (EPA) lack of enforcement of environmental 
        violations and its troubling reliance on industry self-
        reporting, particularly during COVID-19.
           Scrutinizing EPA's efforts to rollback 
        pollution protections and dismiss independent science 
        by removing independent scientific experts and 
        undermining protections against mercury air toxics and 
        automobile emissions;
           Examining the Department of Energy's (DOE) 
        nuclear waste cleanup efforts and skyrocketing 
        environmental liabilities.
           Investigating Short-Term Insurance Plans 
        that put consumers' health at risk.
                 Full Committee on Energy and Commerce

                         Legislative Activities


 Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrow's America Act or LIFT America Act


                               H.R. 2741

    To rebuild and modernize the Nation's infrastructure to 
expand access to broadband and Next Generation 9-1-1, 
rehabilitate drinking water infrastructure, modernize the 
electric grid and energy supply infrastructure, redevelop 
brownfields, strengthen health care infrastructure, create 
jobs, and protect public health and the environment, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrow's America Act'', 
or LIFT America Act, sets out five years of funding for 
essential infrastructure improvements, job growth, and greater 
protections for public health and the environment. The LIFT 
America Act includes investments in several key areas 
including: $40 billion for the deployment of secure and 
resilient broadband to expand access for communities nationwide 
while promoting security by design; $22.56 billion for drinking 
water infrastructure to protect public health and create jobs, 
including increased investment in drinking water State 
Revolving Funds and additional funding to replace lead service 
lines, address lead in school drinking water, and prepare for 
the effects of climate change; more than $17 billion for energy 
infrastructure, including $4 billion for modern, secure, 
efficient, and resilient electric grid infrastructure, $9 
billion for resilient and renewable energy supply, including 
methane pipeline replacement, and more than $4 billion for 
energy efficiency efforts and smart communities; more than $3 
billion for healthcare infrastructure, to revive the successful 
Hill-Burton hospital infrastructure program, fund medical 
facilities in Indian Country, support State labs on the 
frontlines of fighting Zika and other infectious diseases, and 
expand community based health care facilities; and $2.7 billion 
for Brownfields redevelopment to revitalize communities and 
create jobs by returning valuable land to productive use.
    The LIFT America Act will invest in programs with proven 
records of job creation, including the drinking water State 
Revolving Fund and the Brownfields Redevelopment program. The 
legislation requires the use of American made iron and steel 
for drinking water projects and hospital construction and 
requires the payment of prevailing wages. The bill will also 
spur new high-paying technology jobs by supporting deployment 
of smart buildings, smart grid, and Smart Communities 
technology.
    The LIFT America Act also provides much-needed funding to 
repair and replace aging infrastructure that will have 
significant public health benefits, especially for children. 
The bill includes funding to get lead out of school drinking 
water, replace polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-laden lighting 
fixtures with safer and more energy efficient alternatives in 
schools, and reduce diesel emissions from school buses.

Legislative History

    On May 15, 2019, H.R. 2741 was introduced by Representative 
Pallone (NJ-06) and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural 
Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, Ways and Means, 
Transportation and Infrastructure, and Education and Labor.
    On May 22, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce held 
a legislative hearing on H.R. 2741. The witnesses included 
Mignon L. Clyburn, Principal, MLC Strategies, LLC; John 
Auerbach, MBA, President and CEO, Trust for America's Health; 
Jessica Eckdish, Legislative Director, BlueGreen Alliance; the 
Honorable Brian Wahler, Mayor, Piscataway Township New Jersey, 
on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Mayors; Daniel Lyons, 
Visiting Fellow, American Enterprise Institute (AEI); and 
Christopher Guith, Acting President, Global Energy Institute, 
U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2741 in the 116th 
Congress.

                          OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES


   Oversight of the Trump Administration's Response to the COVID-19 
                                Pandemic

    On June 23, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce held 
a hearing entitled ``Oversight of the Trump Administration's 
Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.'' The purpose of the hearing 
was to review the Trump Administration's response to the COVID-
19 pandemic to better understand what efforts are working, what 
still needs to be improved, and what more can Congress do to 
help. The witnesses included Anthony Fauci, M.D., Director, 
National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 
National Institutes of Health; Adm. Brett P. Giroir, M.D., 
Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and 
Human Services; Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., Commissioner, U.S. Food 
and Drug Administration; and Robert R. Redfield, M.D., 
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

         Addressing the Urgent Needs of Our Tribal Communities

    On July 8, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce held 
a hearing entitled ``Addressing the Urgent Needs of Our Tribal 
Communities.'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine the 
growing health, environmental, and accessibility needs of 
tribal communities across the country. The witnesses included 
Charles Grim, D.D.S., M.H.S.A., Secretary, Chickasaw Nation 
Department of Health; Jonathan Nez, President, Navajo Nation; 
the Honorable Christine Sage, Chairman, Southern Ute Indian 
Tribe; Fawn Sharp, President, National Congress of American 
Indians; and Pilar M. Thomas, Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP.

                               Member Day

    On July 25, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce held 
a hearing entitled ``Member Day.'' The purpose of the hearing 
was to offer the opportunity for all Members of the House of 
Representatives to highlight specific legislation or issues of 
importance to them, their constituents, and districts.
    The witnesses appearing before the Committee on Member Day 
included the following Members of the U.S. House of 
Representatives: Anthony Brindisi (NY-22), Ed Case (HI-01), 
Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), Sanford 
Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Mark Takano (CA-41), Ted Lieu (CA 33), 
Marcy Kaptur (OH 09), Glenn Grothman (WI 6), Dean Phillips (MN-
03), Mike Levin (CA-49), Sean Casten (IL-06), Deb Haaland (NM-
1), David Schweikert (AZ-06), Donna Shalala (FL-27), Bonnie 
Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Grace Meng (NY-06), Lucy McBath (GA-
06), Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (MP-00), Grace Napolitano 
(CA-32), Andy Levin (MI-09), Daniel Lipinski (IL-03), Lucille 
Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), David 
Trone (MD-06), Eric Swalwell (CA-15), Jared Golden (ME-02), 
Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Jenniffer 
Gonzalez-Colon (PR-00), Xochitl Torres Small (NM-2), Tom 
Malinowski (NJ-07), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Abby Finkenauer (IA-
01), Rob Wittman (VA-01), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Troy Balderson 
(OH-12), Antonio Delgado (NY-19), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), 
Susan Wild (PA-07), Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Kevin Hern (OK-
01), Fred Keller (PA-12), Stacey Plaskett (VI-00), Christopher 
Smith (NJ-04), Eliot L. Engel (NY-16), Gwen Moore (WI-04), 
Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Doug Collins (GA-
09), Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) and C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger 
(MD-02). The Committee also received testimony from the 
following Members of the House of Representatives on behalf of 
the House Congressional Auto Caucus: Mike Kelly (PA-16) and 
Marcy Kaptur (OH-09).

            Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce

                         LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

    Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

                PUBLIC LAW 116-94 (H.R. 1865, H.R. 3851)

    Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Summary
    Division 1, title VIII of this legislation incorporated the 
Brand USA Extension Act. This legislation extends funding for 
Brand USA through fiscal year 2027 and increases the fee on 
foreign visitors used to partially fund the program. In 
addition, it reduces the percentage of in-kind contributions 
from the private sector that can count towards public matching 
funds; clarifies the qualifications for the members on the 
board of directors for Brand USA; clarifies additional methods 
by which Brand USA may carry out its duties; and adds 
additional transparency and accountability measures.
Legislative History
    On July 18, 2019, H.R. 3851, the Brand USA Extension Act, 
was introduced by Representative Welch (VT-00) and referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the 
Committee on Homeland Security. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce on July 22, 2019.
    On October 29, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce held a legislative hearing on two 
bills, including H.R. 3851. The witnesses included Christopher 
L. Thompson, President and CEO, Brand USA; Tori Barnes, 
Executive Vice President, U.S. Travel Association; and Aaron J. 
Burstein, Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP.
    On November 14, 2019, the Subcommittee met in open markup 
session to consider H.R. 3851 and forwarded the bill to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, amended, by a voice vote.
    On November 19, 2019, the Committee met in open markup 
session to consider H.R. 3851, as amended by the Subcommittee, 
and ordered the bill favorably reported to the House, as 
amended, by a voice vote.
    On January 13, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 3851, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 116-376) 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
299).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3851 in the 116th 
Congress. For further action on the legislation, see the 
following actions taken on H.R. 1865, for which provisions of 
H.R. 3851 were incorporated.
    On March 25, 2019, H.R. 1865, the National Law Enforcement 
Museum Commemorative Coin Act, was introduced by Representative 
Bill Pascrell, Jr. and referred to the Committee on Financial 
Services.
    On October 28, 2019, H.R. 1865 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 29, 2019, H.R. 1865 was received in the Senate 
and read twice.
    On November 12, 2019, H.R. 1865 was considered in the 
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous 
consent.
    On December 17, 2019, H.R. 1865, now amended to be the 
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, was considered 
in the House pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 765, and the 
bill, with a House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, 
was passed by a recorded vote of 297 yeas and 120 nays (Roll 
Call No. 689).
    On December 17 and 19, 2019, H.R. 1865 was received and 
considered in the Senate, and the bill, without further 
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 71 yeas and 23 nays 
(Roll Call No. 415).
    On December 20, 2019, H.R. 1865 was signed into law by the 
President (Public Law 116-94).

  To Extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With 
      Enforcers Beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for Other Purposes

                     PUBLIC LAW 116-173 (H.R. 4779)

    To extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud 
Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006 (U.S. 
SAFE WEB Act), and for other purposes.
Summary
    The bill reauthorizes the U.S. SAFE WEB Act through fiscal 
year 2027. It would also require the Federal Trade Commission 
to issue a report to Congress describing the Commission's use 
of and experience with the authority granted by the U.S. SAFE 
WEB Act.
Legislative History
    On October 22, 2019, H.R. 4779 was introduced by 
Representative Rodgers (WA-05), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on October 
23, 2019.
    On October 24, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce held a legislative hearing on two 
bills, including H.R. 4779. The witnesses included Christopher 
L. Thompson, President and CEO, Brand USA; Tori Barnes, 
Executive Vice President, U.S. Travel Association; and Aaron J. 
Burstein, Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP.
    On November 14, 2019, the Subcommittee met in open markup 
session to consider H.R. 4779, and forwarded the bill to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a voice 
vote.
    On November 20, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4779 and ordered 
the bill reported favorably to the House, without amendment, by 
a voice vote.
    On December 16, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4779, without amendment, to the House (H. Rept. 
116-351) and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 280). That same day, H.R. 4779 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 17, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 4779, read 
the bill twice, and referred the bill to the Senate Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. On September 24, 
2020, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation was discharged from consideration of the bill by 
unanimous consent. That same day, H.R. 4779 was considered in 
the Senate and passed, without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On October 20, 2020, H.R. 4779 was signed into law by the 
President (Public Law 116-173).

               The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

                           PUBLIC LAW 116-__

 (H.R. 133, H.R. 806, H.R. 1754, H.R. 9038, H.R. 8132, H.R. 8134, H.R. 
                                 2647)

    Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency 
response and relief, and for other purposes.
Summary
    Section 901 of H.R. 133 incorporates H.R. 806, the Portable 
Fuel Container Safety Act. The legislation requires the CPSC to 
promulgate a final rule to require flame mitigation devices in 
portable fuel containers that impede the propagation of flame 
into the container. It also directs the CPSC to conduct an 
education campaign to alert consumers to the dangers of using 
or storing portable fuel containers near ignition sources and 
amends the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act to expand 
existing child-resistance requirements for closures for 
portable gasoline containers to include portable kerosene and 
diesel fuel containers and component parts.
    Section 1201 of H.R. 133 incorporates H.R. 1754, the 
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act. This legislation 
establishes minimum standards for an anti-doping and medication 
control program, racing surfaces, pre-race inspections, equine 
medical directors, workout requirements and safety stewards. 
Further, it provides federal recognition and enforcement power 
to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority for purposes 
of developing and implementing both a horse racing anti-doping 
and medication control program and a racetrack safety program.
    Section 1401 of H.R. 133 incorporates H.R. 9038, the COVID-
19 Consumer Protection Act. The legislation grants authority to 
the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to seek civil penalties for 
unfair and deceptive practices associated with the treatment, 
cure, prevention, mitigation, or diagnosis of COVID-19 or a 
government benefit related to COVID-19.
    Section 1501 of H.R. 133 incorporates H.R. 8132, the 
American Competitiveness Of a More Productive Emerging Tech 
Economy (American COMPETE) Act. This legislation directs the 
Department of Commerce and the FTC to conduct studies and 
submit reports on technologies including artificial 
intelligence, the Internet of Things, quantum computing, 
blockchain, advanced materials, unmanned delivery services, and 
3-D printing. The studies include requirements to survey each 
industry and report recommendations to help grow the economy 
and safely implement the technology.
    Section 2001 of H.R. 133 incorporates H.R. 8134, the 
Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act. This 
legislation directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission 
(CPSC) to increase the number of inspectors at ports of entry 
for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also directs the 
CPSC to hire at least 16 additional full-time equivalent 
personnel stationed at or supporting efforts at ports of entry, 
including ports of entry for de minimis shipments, and to add 
additional staffing every year until staffing needs are met. 
This section also directs the CPSC to study and report to 
Congress regarding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on port 
inspections and the prevalence of and efforts to target 
violative consumer products entering the United States as de 
minimis shipments and from certain high-risk countries.
    Section 2101 of H.R. 133 incorporates H.R. 2647, the Safer 
Occupancy Furniture Flammability Act (SOFFA). This legislation 
adopts the California upholstered furniture flammability 
standard as the federal standard for upholstered furniture. The 
new standard will protect consumers from the risk of 
upholstered furniture fires and reduce unnecessary consumer 
exposure to flame-retardant chemicals, which have been 
associated with adverse health effects.
Legislative History
    On January 3, 2019, H.R. 133 was introduced by 
Representative Cuellar (TX-28), and referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs. On January 10, 2019, the House considered 
H.R. 133 under a motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 
133 by a voice vote. On January 15, 2020, the Senate passed 
H.R. 133, amended, by unanimous consent.
    On December 21, 2020, the House passed an amendment to the 
Senate amendment to H.R. 133 with a portion of amendment 
comprising divisions B, C, E, and F by a recorded vote of 327 
yeas and 85 nays (Roll no. 250) and an amendment to the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 133 (except divisions B, C, E, and F) by a 
recorded vote of 359 yeas and 53 nays (Roll no. 251). That same 
day, the House passed the Senate amendment to H.R. 133, 
amended, by unanimous consent.
    On December 21, 2020, the Senate passed the House amendment 
to the Senate amendment to H.R. 133 by a recorded vote of 92 
yeas to 6 nays (Recorded Vote Number: 289). On December 24, 
2020, H.R. 133 was presented to the President. On December 27, 
2020, the President signed H.R. 133 into law. The Public Law 
number had not been assigned when this report was filed.
    H.R. 133 includes provisions from the following bills: H.R. 
806, the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, introduced by 
Representative Thompson (CA-05); H.R. 1754, the Horseracing 
Integrity and Safety Act of 2020, introduced by Representative 
Tonko (NY-20); H.R. 9038, To prohibit deceptive acts or 
practices in connection with public health emergencies 
resulting from COVID-19, introduced by Representative 
Schakowsky (IL-09); H.R. 8132, the American COMPETE Act, 
introduced by Representative Rodgers; H.R. 8134, the Consumer 
Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act, introduced by 
Representative Schakowsky; and H.R. 2647, the Safer Occupancy 
Furniture Flammability Act, introduced by Representative Matsui 
(CA-06).

                           Moving Forward Act

          H.R. 2 (H.R. 6284, H.R. 6256, H.R. 4354, H.R. 4708)

    To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety 
programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
Summary
    Section 32003 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 6284, the ``21st 
Century Smart Cars Act''. This legislation requires the 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to 
require all new passenger motor vehicles to be equipped with 
advanced driver assistance systems and establish minimum 
performance standards these systems. The Administrator is also 
directed to update safety standards applicable to headlamps and 
issue a final rule to require clear and concise information 
about the capabilities and limitations of vehicles with 
advanced driver assistance systems.
    Section 32004 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 6256, the ``Five-
Stars for Safe Cars Act'', which directs NHTSA to update the 
New Car Assessment Program to account for advances in advanced 
driver assistance systems, crashworthiness protections, and 
other automobile safety features.
    Section 32005 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 4354, the 
``Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving 
Act'', which mandates that NHTSA require all new passenger 
motor vehicles to be equipped with passive alcohol detection 
systems and establish minimum standards for those systems.
    Section 32006 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 4708, the 
``Safety, Accountability, and Federal Enforcement of Limos 
Act'', which requires that new limousines have seatbelts for 
every seating position, meet safety requirements for seat 
strength and integrity, and be equipped with evaluation exits. 
Further, limousine remodelers converting used vehicles into 
limousines are required to adhere to Federal safety standards 
and develop safety plans. The legislation also requires 
limousine operators to disclose the date of an inspection, the 
results of an inspection, and any corrective actions taken to 
pass inspection and directs NHTSA to research side impact 
protection, roof crush resistance, and air bag systems for 
limousines.
Legislative History
    On June 11, 2020, H.R. 2 was introduced by Representative 
DeFazio (OR-04) and referred to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure.
    On July 1, 2020, H.R. 2 was considered in the House 
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1028 and the bill, as 
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 233 yeas to 188 nays 
(Roll Call No. 138).
    On July 20, 2020, H.R. 2 was received in the Senate.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On March 13, 2020, H.R. 6284, the ``21st Century Smart Cars 
Act'', was introduced by Representative Schakowsky and referred 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce on March 16, 2020.
    On March 12, 2020, H.R. 6256, the ``Five-Stars for Safe 
Cars Act'', was introduced by Representative Pallone and 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce on March 13, 2020.
    On September 17, 2019, H.R. 4354, the ``Abbas Family Legacy 
to Terminate Drunk Driving Act'', was introduced by 
Representative Dingell (MI-12) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Oversight and Reform. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on September 
18, 2019.
    On October 16, 2019, H.R. 4708, the SAFE Limo Act, was 
introduced by Representative Tonko and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce on October 17, 2019.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 6284, H.R. 6256, H.R. 
4354, and H.R. 4354 in the 116th Congress. The provisions of 
these bills were included in H.R. 2.

U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics Act 
                                of 2019

                                H.R. 693

    To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional 
unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for 
violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture 
enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes.
Summary
    This legislation establishes a new system for inspecting 
horses for soring, which includes various actions taken on 
horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, 
distress, inflammation, or lameness. The United States 
Department of Agriculture (USDA) must license, train, assign, 
and oversee persons for hire by the management of horse shows, 
exhibitions, sales, or auctions to detect and diagnose sore 
horses. A license may not be issued to a person with conflicts 
of interest, and the USDA must give preference to 
veterinarians. The USDA may revoke a license for unsatisfactory 
performance.
    In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations. 
The USDA is permitted to disqualify violators from activities 
related to horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auction and 
prevent a horse that is sore from being shown or exhibited.
Legislative History
    On January 22, 2019, H.R. 693 was introduced by 
Representative Schrader (OR-05) and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on January 
25, 2019.
    On May 23, 2019, Representative Schrader filed a motion to 
place the bill on Consensus Calendar. On July 19, 2019, H.R. 
693 was placed the Consensus Calendar (Calendar No. 3).
    On July 24, 2019, H.R. 693 was considered in the House 
under a motion to suspend of the Rules and the bill, as 
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 333 yeas and 96 nays 
(Roll no. 510).
    On July 29, 2019, H.R. 693 was received in the Senate, read 
twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 693 in the 116th 
Congress.

               Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019


                                H.R. 806

    To require compliant flame mitigation devices to be used on 
portable fuel containers for flammable liquid fuels, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation directs the Consumer Product Safety 
Commission (CPSC) to issue a mandatory standard that requires 
flame mitigation devices in portable fuel containers to prevent 
death or injuries from flame-jetting. It further directs the 
CPSC to conduct an education campaign to alert consumers to the 
dangers of using or storing portable fuel containers near 
ignition sources. The legislation also amends the Children's 
Gasoline Burn Prevention Act to expand existing child-
resistance requirements for closures for portable gasoline 
containers to include portable kerosene and diesel fuel 
containers and component parts.

Legislative History

    On October 22, 2019, H.R. 806 was introduced by 
Representative Thompson (CA-05) and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on January 
29, 2019.
    On June 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce held a legislative hearing on seven bills, 
including H.R. 806. The witnesses included Will Wallace, 
Manager, Home & Products Policy, Consumer Reports; Crystal 
Ellis, Founding Member, Parents Against Tip-Overs; Chris 
Parsons, President, Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters; and 
Charles A. Samuels, Member, Mintz.
    On July 10, 2019, the Subcommittee met in open markup 
session to consider H.R. 806 and the bill was forwarded to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, amended, by a voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 806, as amended by the 
Subcommittee, and subsequently ordered H.R. 806 reported 
favorably to the House, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 13, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 806, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 116-207) 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
164).
    On September 17, 2019, H.R. 806 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 18, 2019, the bill was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 806 in the 116th 
Congress. Provisions of this bill were incorporated into H.R. 
133, which became public law.

 Nicholas and Zachary Burt Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 
                                  2019


                               H.R. 1618

    To encourage states to require the installation of 
residential carbon monoxide detectors in homes, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation directs the CPSC to establish a grant 
program for States to purchase and install carbon monoxide 
detectors in dwelling units of low-income families or the 
elderly; facilities that commonly serve children or the 
elderly, including childcare facilities, public schools, and 
senior centers; or student dorms owned by public universities, 
and to assist in enforcement and education efforts related to 
carbon monoxide detectors.

Legislative History

    On March 7, 2019, H.R. 1618 was introduced by 
Representative Kuster (NH-02), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, in addition to the Committee on House 
Administration. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on March 8, 
2019.
    On June 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce held a legislative hearing on seven bills, 
including on H.R. 1618. The witnesses included Will Wallace, 
Manager, Home & Products Policy, Consumer Reports; Crystal 
Ellis, Founding Member, Parents Against Tip-Overs; Chris 
Parsons, President, Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters; and 
Charles A. Samuels, Member, Mintz.
    On July 10, 2019, the Subcommittee met in open markup 
session, to consider H.R. 1618 and forwarded the bill, amended, 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 1618, as amended by the 
Subcommittee, and ordered the bill reported favorably to the 
House, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 16, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 1618 to the House (H. Rept. 116-208). The next 
day, H.R. 1618 was considered in the House under suspension of 
the rules and passed, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 18, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 1618, read 
the bill twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1618 in the 116th 
Congress.

              Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020


                               H.R. 1754

    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

    This bill would improve the integrity and safety of 
horseracing by requiring uniform safety and performance 
standards, including a horseracing anti-doping and medication 
control program and a racetrack safety program, to be developed 
and enforced by an independent Horseracing Integrity and Safety 
Authority.

Legislative History

    On March 14, 2019, Representative Tonko introduced H.R. 
1754, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Consumer Protection and Commerce on March 15, 2019.
    On January 28, 2020, the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce held a legislative hearing on H.R. 
1754. The witnesses included the Honorable Andy Barr, 
Congressman, Kentucky's Sixth District; Dr. Kathleen M. 
Anderson, Equine Veterinarian; Joseph A. De Francis, Chairman, 
National Horseracing Advisory Council of the Humane Society of 
the United States; Dennis A. Drazin, Chairman and CEO, Darby 
Development, Operator of Monmouth Park Racetrack; Marty Irby, 
Executive Director, Animal Wellness Action; William M. Lear, 
Jr., Vice Chairman, The Jockey Club; Edward J. Martin, 
President and CEO, Association of Racing Commissioners 
International, Inc.; and Christopher J. McCarron, Hall of Fame 
Jockey, Retired.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in virtual open 
markup session on September 9, 2020 and ordered the bill 
reported favorably to the House, amended by a recorded vote of 
46 yeas to 5 nays.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 1754 to the House (H. Rept. 116-554). That same 
day, H.R. 1754 was considered in the House under a motion to 
suspend the Rules and the bill passed, as amended, by a voice 
vote.
    On September 30, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 1754.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1754 in the 116th 
Congress. Provisions of this legislation were incorporated into 
H.R. 133, which became public law.

        Stop Tip-Overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act


                               H.R. 2211

    To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to 
promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing 
clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over 
related death or injury, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The bill would protect children from tip-over-related death 
or injury by requiring the CPSC to promulgate a mandatory 
consumer product safety standard for clothing storage units.

Legislative History

    On April 10, 2019, H.R. 2211 was introduced by 
Representative Schakowsky and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on April 11, 
2019.
    On June 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce held a legislative hearing on seven bills, 
including H.R. 2211. The witnesses included Will Wallace, 
Manager, Home & Products Policy, Consumer Reports; Crystal 
Ellis, Founding Member, Parents Against Tip-Overs; Chris 
Parsons, President, Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters; and 
Charles A. Samuels, Member, Mintz.
    On July 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2211 
and the forwarded the bill, amended, to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce by a voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 2211, as amended, and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 16, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2211 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-209). 
The next day, H.R. 2211 was considered in the House under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and the bill passed, as amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On September 18, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 2211, read 
the bill twice, and referred it to the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2211 in the 116th 
Congress.

                      Fraud and Scam Reduction Act


       H.R. 2610 (H.R. 2301, H.R. 7699, H.R. 8127, AND H.R. 8152)

    To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission 
and an outside advisory group to prevent fraud targeting 
seniors and to direct the Commission to study and submit a 
report to Congress on scams targeting seniors and Indian 
Tribes, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation establishes a Senior Scams Prevention 
Advisory Group at the Federal Trade Commission to collect and 
disseminate model educational materials for retailers, 
financial institutions, and wire-transfer companies to use in 
preventing scams that affect seniors.
    This legislation also directs the FTC to establish an 
office to advise the FTC on the prevention of fraud targeting 
seniors and to help monitor marketing materials for fraud 
targeting seniors. Further, the bill requires the FTC to submit 
a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, including 
policy. Finally, the legislation directs the FTC to submit to 
Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices 
targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes and 
requires the FTC to conduct a study on facilitating and 
refining existing efforts with State Attorneys General 
regarding enforcement of scams.

Legislative History

    On May 9, 2019, H.R. 2610 was introduced by Representative 
Blunt Rochester (DE-00) and was referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on May 10, 
2019.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in virtual open 
markup session on September 9, 2020 to consider the bill H.R. 
2610 and ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, 
amended, by a voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2610 to the House (H. Rept. 116-590). The next 
day, H.R. 2610 was considered in the House under a motion to 
suspend of the Rules and passed, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 2610, read 
the bill twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2610 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On April 12, 2019, H.R. 2301, the ``Seniors Fraud 
Prevention Act of 2019,'' was introduced by Representative 
Deutch (FL-22) and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on April 15, 
2019.
    On July 21, 2020, H.R. 7699, the ``Protecting Seniors from 
Emergency Scams Act,'' was introduced by Representative Kelly 
(IL-02) and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Consumer Protection and Commerce on July 22, 2020.
    On August 28, 2020, H.R. 8127, the ``Protecting Indian 
Tribes from Scams Act,'' was introduced by Representative Ben 
Ray Lujan (NM-03) and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on August 21, 
2020.
    On September 1, 2020, H.R. 8152, the ``FTC Collaboration 
Act of 2020,'' was introduced by Representative Tom O'Halleran 
(AZ-01) and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Consumer Protection and Commerce on September 2, 2020.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2301, H.R. 7699, H.R. 
8127, and H.R. 8152 in the 116th Congress.
    The provisions of these bills were included in H.R. 2610.

               Safer Occupancy Furniture Flammability Act


                               H.R. 2647

    To adopt a certain California flammability standard as a 
Federal flammability standard to protect against the risk of 
upholstered furniture flammability, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires the adoption of the California 
upholstered furniture flammability standard known as Technical 
Bulletin 117-2013 as a national flammability standard for 
upholstered furniture. Technical Bulletin 117-2013 is an 
updated standard that protects consumers against the risk of 
upholstered furniture fires while omitting previous performance 
requirements that were typically satisfied through the addition 
of flame-retardant chemicals, which have been associated with 
adverse health effects.

Legislative History

    On May 9, 2019, H.R. 2647 was introduced by Representative 
Matsui (CA-06), and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce on May 10, 2019.
    On June 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce held a legislative hearing on seven bills, 
including H.R. 2647. The witnesses included Will Wallace, 
Manager, Home & Products Policy, Consumer Reports; Crystal 
Ellis, Founding Member, Parents Against Tip-Overs; Chris 
Parsons, President, Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters; and 
Charles A. Samuels, Member, Mintz.
    On July 10, 2019, the Subcommittee met in open markup 
session to consider H.R. 2647 and forwarded the bill to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a voice 
vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 2647 and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On December 16, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2647 to the House, without amendment (H. Rept. 
116-348). That same day, H.R. 2647 was considered in the House 
under a motion to suspend the Rules and passed, as amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On December 17, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 2647.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2647 in the 116th 
Congress. Provisions of this bill were incorporated into H.R. 
133, which became public law.

 Protecting Americans From the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology Act


                               H.R. 3145

    To require the Secretary of Transportation to finalize 
rules to protect consumers from the risks of carbon monoxide 
poisoning and rollaways from motor vehicles, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would require the U.S. Department of 
Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule within two years of 
enactment requiring manufacturers to install technology in 
motor vehicles equipped with keyless ignitions that 
automatically shuts off the vehicle if the engine has idled for 
a period of time, consistent with the goal of preventing carbon 
monoxide poisoning. The legislation also directs the DOT to 
issue a final rule, within two years after enactment, requiring 
manufacturers to install technology to prevent movement of 
motor vehicles equipped with keyless ignitions when certain 
conditions are met, including if the motor vehicle is not in 
the park setting. Each rule would become effective on September 
1 of the year that is one year after the date such rule is 
issued.

Legislative History

    On June 5, 2019, H.R. 3145 was introduced by Representative 
Schakowsky and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on June 6, 
2019. On October 24, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce held a legislative hearing on four 
bills, including H.R. 3145. The witnesses included Cathy Chase, 
President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety; Susan 
Livingston, Daughter of Dr. James D. Livingston and Dr. Sherry 
H. Penney; and Benjamin R. Nordstrom, M.D., Ph.D., Executive 
Director, Responsibility.org.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3145 in the 116th 
Congress.

  Focusing Attention on Safety Transparency and Effective Recalls Act


                               H.R. 3169

    To protect consumers by codifying a fast-track recall 
program to remove potentially hazardous products from the 
marketplace as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Summary

    This legislation would amend the Consumer Product Safety 
Act (CPSA) to establish a ``fast-track'' program for businesses 
to conduct recalls of potentially hazardous products via 
notification to CPSC and publication of the recall on CPSC's 
website. Companies that recall products under this program 
would be required to provide, repair, or replace affected 
products or provide a refund up to the full amount of the 
purchase price and would not be obligated to provide any 
additional public notification of the recall.

Legislative History

    On June 10, 2019, H.R. 3169 was introduced by 
Representative Rodgers, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on June 12, 
2019.
    On June 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce held a legislative hearing, on seven bills, 
including H.R. 3169. The witnesses included Will Wallace, 
Manager, Home & Products Policy, Consumer Reports; Crystal 
Ellis, Founding Member, Parents Against Tip-Overs; Chris 
Parsons, President, Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters; and 
Charles A. Samuels, Member, Mintz.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3169 in the 116th 
Congress.

                   Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019


                         H.R. 3172 (H.R. 3170)

    To provide that inclined sleepers for infants and crib 
bumpers shall be considered banned hazardous products under 
section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This bill prohibits the manufacture for sale, offer for 
sale, distribution in commerce, or importation into the United 
States of any inclined sleeper for infants. Inclined sleepers 
are defined as any product with an inclined sleep surface 
greater than 10 degrees that is intended, marketed, or designed 
to provide sleeping accommodations for an infant up to one year 
of age. In addition, the bill prohibits the manufacture for 
sale, offer for sale, distribution in commerce, or import of 
non-mesh crib bumpers. A crib bumper is defined to include any 
non-mesh material that is intended to cover the sides of a crib 
to prevent injury to a crib occupant from impacts or to prevent 
a crib occupant from getting any body part entrapped in any 
opening, such as a padded crib bumper, a supported and 
unsupported vinyl bumper guard, and vertical slat covers. The 
bill would make violations of these prohibition subject to 
civil and criminal penalties under the CPSA.

Legislative History

    On June 10, 2019, H.R. 3172 was introduced by 
Representative Cardenas, and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on June 11, 
2019.
    On June 10, 2019, H.R. 3170, the Safe Cribs Act of 2019, 
was introduced by Representative Jan Schakowsky and referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce on June 11, 2019.
    On June 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce held a legislative hearing six bills, including 
H.R. 3172 and H.R. 3170. The witnesses included Will Wallace, 
Manager, Home & Products Policy, Consumer Reports; Crystal 
Ellis, Founding Member, Parents Against Tip-Overs; Chris 
Parsons, President, Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters; and 
Charles A. Samuels, Member, Mintz.
    On July 10, 2019, the Subcommittee met in open markup 
session to consider H.R. 3172 and H.R. 3170 and forwarded the 
bills, amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by 
voice votes.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in open markup 
session on July 17, 2019, to consider H.R. 3172 and H.R. 3170 
and ordered the bills reported favorably to the House, as 
amended, by voice votes.
    On September 13, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 3172 to the House (H. Rept. 116-206) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 163). On the 
same day, the Committee on Energy and Commerce reported H.R. 
3170 to the House (H. Rept. 116-205) and the bill was placed on 
the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 162).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3170 in the 116th 
Congress. The provisions of H.R. 3170 were incorporated into 
H.R. 3172.
    On December 16, 2019, H.R. 3172 was considered in the House 
under a motion to suspend the rules and passed, as amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On December 17, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 3172, read 
the bill twice, and referred the bill to the Senate Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3172 in the 116th 
Congress.

                          Hot Cars Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3593

    To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule 
requiring all new passenger motor vehicles to be equipped with 
a child safety alert system, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would require the DOT to issue a final 
rule within two years of enactment requiring vehicles to be 
equipped with a system that can detect and alert the driver to 
the presence of a child or occupant in a rear seat of a vehicle 
after the engine is shut off. The bill would also require DOT 
to contract with an independent party to study retrofitting 
existing passenger motor vehicles with technology to address 
the problem of occupants left unattended in such vehicles. The 
report would be submitted to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation within 180 days of the issuance of the rule 
described above.

Legislative History

    On June 28, 2019, H.R. 3593 was introduced by 
Representative Ryan (OH-13) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce on July 1, 2019.
    On October 24, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce held a legislative hearing on four 
bills, including H.R. 3593. The witnesses included Cathy Chase, 
President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety; Susan 
Livingston, Daughter of Dr. James D. Livingston and Dr. Sherry 
H. Penney; and Benjamin R. Nordstrom, M.D., Ph.D., Executive 
Director, Responsibility.org.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3593 in the 116th 
Congress.

                   Impaired Driving Study Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3888

    To require the Administrator of the National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration to conduct a study on motor 
vehicle safety and impaired driving, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation directs the National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration (NHTSA), in cooperation with other 
Federal agencies as appropriate, to conduct a study on ways in 
which the Administration can improve motor vehicle safety to 
address impaired driving, including alcohol, marijuana, and 
opioid-impaired driving. NHTSA is required to issue a report 
within two years, and biannually thereafter, detailing the 
research activities undertaken; progress of the research 
conducted; and the results of the study when completed.

Legislative History

    On July 23, 2019, H.R. 3888 was introduced by 
Representative Rodgers and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on July 24, 
2019.
    On October 24, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce held a legislative hearing on four 
bills, including H.R. 3888. The witnesses included Cathy Chase, 
President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety; Susan 
Livingston, Daughter of Dr. James D. Livingston and Dr. Sherry 
H. Penney; and Benjamin R. Nordstrom, M.D., Ph.D., Executive 
Director, Responsibility.org.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3888 in the 116th 
Congress.

                Combatting Impaired Driving Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3890

    To require the Secretary of Transportation to provide funds 
to address motor vehicle safety and impaired driving, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation authorizes DOT to provide funding for 
grants, pilot programs, demonstration projects, and innovative 
solutions to improve motor vehicle safety to address impaired 
driving, including alcohol, opioid, and marijuana-impaired 
driving. The legislation authorizes $7 million for fiscal year 
2021 increasing to $10 million by fiscal year 2025. This bill 
directs the Department of Transportation to provide funding for 
grants, pilot programs, demonstration projects, and innovative 
solutions to improve motor vehicle safety and address impaired 
driving, including alcohol, marijuana, and opioid-impaired 
driving.

Legislative History 

    On July 23, 2019, H.R. 3890 was introduced by 
Representative Bucshon and was referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on July 24, 
2019.
    On October 24, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce held a legislative hearing, on H.R. 
3890 and three other bills. The witnesses included Cathy Chase, 
President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety; Susan 
Livingston, Daughter of Dr. James D. Livingston and Dr. Sherry 
H. Penney; and Benjamin R. Nordstrom, M.D., Ph.D., Executive 
Director, Responsibility.org.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3890 in the 116th 
Congress.

                               Sami's Law


                               H.R. 4686

    To require ride-hailing companies to implement an enhanced 
digital system to verify passengers with their authorized ride-
hailing vehicles and drivers.

Summary

    This bill would require each transportation network company 
(TNC) to establish a system and policy for passengers to 
digitally verify the driver with whom they have been matched 
and establish an advisory council for the purpose of developing 
recommended performance standards for successor technology that 
will protect TNC passengers and TNC drivers.

Legislative History

    On October 15, 2019, H.R. 4686 was introduced by 
Representative Smith (NJ-04). It was referred to the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce on October 17, 2019.
    On July 29, 2020, H.R. 4686 was considered in the House 
under a motion to suspend the Rules and passed, as amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On July 30, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 4686.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4686 in the 116th 
Congress.

        National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021


                         H.R. 6395 (H.R. 3600)

    To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 military 
activities of the Department of Defense, for military 
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of 
Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such 
fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Summary

    Section 1710D of this legislation incorporates H.R. 3600, 
the ``Deepfakes Report Act of 2019'', which requires the 
Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of 
Homeland Security to issue reports on deepfake videos, or those 
altered by artificial intelligence to change the meaning of a 
video. The report must include an assessment of how foreign 
governments and domestic actors use deepfakes to affect 
national security.

Legislative History

    On March 26, 2020, H.R. 6395 was introduced by 
Representative Smith (WA-09) and referred to the Committee on 
Armed Services.
    On July 20, 2020, H.R. 6395 was considered in the House 
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, and the bill was 
passed by a recorded vote of 295 yeas and 125 nays (Roll Call 
No. 152).
    On August 5, 2020, H.R. 6395 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 505).
    On November 16, 2020, the Senate passed H.R. 6395 with an 
amendment by a voice vote. On November 18, 2020, the House 
agreed to a motion that the House disagree to the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 6395 and request a conference with the Senate 
thereon by unanimous consent.
    On November 18, 2020, the Speaker appointed conferees. From 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Speaker appointed 
Representatives Pallone, DeGette, and Walden for consideration 
of secs. 223, 229, 332, 335, 535, 540H, 601, 705, 736, 1299N-2, 
1641, 1760, 1761, 1772, 1793, 1821, 1823, 1824, 2835, 3201, 
3511, 3601, 5101-04, 5109, 10306, and 11206 of the House bill 
and secs. 311, 319, 703, 1053, 1091, 1092, 1094, 1098, 1099, 
2841, 3121, 3125, 3131, 3132, 5239, 6082-84, subtitle I of 
title LX of division E, secs. 6299F, 6614, 6704, and 6706 of 
the Senate amendment and modifications committed to conference.
    On December 2, 2020, the Senate insisted on its amendment, 
agreed to the request for a conference, and appointed the 
following conferees, Senators Inhofe (OK), Wicker (MS), Fischer 
(NE), Cotton (AR), Rounds (SD), Ernst (IA), Tillis (NC), 
Sullivan (AK), Perdue (GA), Cramer (ND), Thune (SD), Scott 
(FL), Blackburn (TN), Hawley (MO), Reed (RI), Shaheen (NH), 
Gillibrand (NY), Blumenthal (CT), Hirono (HI), Kaine (VA), King 
(ME), Heinrich (NM), Warren (MA), Peters (MI), Manchin (WV), 
Duckworth (IL), and Jones (AL).
    The conference report (H. Rept. 116-617) was filed on 
December 3, 2020. On December 8, 2020, the conference report 
was considered in the House pursuant to a special order and the 
conference report was agreed to by a recorded vote of 335 yeas 
to 78 nays and 1 present (Roll Call No. 238). On December 11, 
2020, the Senate agreed to the conference report by a recorded 
vote of 84 yeas and 13 nays (Record Vote Number: 264).
    On December 11, 2020, H.R. 6395 was presented to the 
President.
    On December 23, 2020, the President vetoed H.R. 6395.
    On December 28, 2020, the House considered H.R. 6395 
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1271, and was 
subsequently passed by a recorded vote of 275 yeas to 134 nays 
(Roll No. 252), two-thirds of the members present having voted 
in the affirmative, the objections of the President to the 
contrary notwithstanding. On December 29, 2020, the Senate 
received notification of the action of the House and the veto 
message, which was ordered held at the Senate desk. Further 
action on H.R. 6395 was pending with the Senate at the time 
this report was filed.
    On June 28, 2019, H.R. 3600 was introduced by 
Representative Kilmer (WA-06) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on July 1, 
2019.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3600 in the 116th 
Congress. The provisions of H.R. 3600 were included in H.R. 
6395.

                 Combatting Pandemic Scams Act of 2020


                               H.R. 6435

    To direct the Federal Trade Commission to develop and 
disseminate information to the public about scams related to 
COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation aims to protect Americans, especially 
senior citizens and people with infirmities and disabilities, 
from deceptive and fraudulent scams while the United States 
continues to face the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) 
pandemic. Specifically, the bill directs the FTC to develop and 
disseminate information to the public about scams related to 
COVID-19. This bill also requires the FTC, in consultation with 
the Attorney General and Secretary of Health and Human 
Services, among other relevant agencies, to establish a 
comprehensive national database to track all instances of scams 
relating to COVID-19.

Legislative History

    On April 3, 2020, H.R. 6435 was introduced by 
Representative Carter (GA-01) and the bill was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce on April 4, 2020.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in virtual open 
markup session on September 9, 2020 to consider thirty-eight 
bills, including H.R. 6435 and ordered the bill reported 
favorably to the House, without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 6435 to the House (H. Rept. 116-591). The next 
day, H.R. 6435 was considered in the House under a motion to 
suspend the Rules and passed, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 6435, read 
the bill twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    On December 17, 2020, the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation was discharged from further 
consideration of H.R. 6435 and the bill was passed without 
amendment by unanimous consent, clearing the measure for the 
White House.
    On December 24, 2020, H.R. 6435 was presented to the 
President. The bill was pending action by the President when 
this report was filed.

                             The Heroes Act


                         H.R. 6800 (H.R. 6472)

    Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

Summary

    Division M, title I of H.R. 6800 incorporates H.R. 6472, 
which would prohibit the sale of consumer goods and services at 
an unconscionably excessive price during the public health 
emergency declared as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legislative History

    On May 12, 2020, H.R. 6800 was introduced by Representative 
Lowey (NY-17) and referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 
in addition to the Committees on the Budget and Way and Means.
    On May 15, 2020, H.R. 6800 was considered in the House 
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 965, and the bill was 
passed by a recorded vote of 208 yeas and 199 nays.
    On May 20, 2021, H.R. 6800 was received in the Senate. On 
May 21, 2020, the bill was read the first time and placed on 
the Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. On 
June 1, 2020, H.R. 6800 was read a second time and placed on 
the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar 
No. 455). The Senate Committee on Small Business and 
Entrepreneurship held a hearing on the bill on July 23, 2020.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 8134 in the 116th 
Congress.

            Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act


                         H.R. 8121 (H.R. 8122)

    To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study 
the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths 
associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary 
of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 
pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United 
States.

Summary 

    This legislation requires the CPSC to study and report to 
Congress on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries 
and deaths associated with consumer products. The bill also 
directs the Department of Commerce (DOC) to conduct a study and 
report to Congress on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on 
the travel and tourism industry in the United States.

Legislative History

    On August 28, 2020, H.R. 8121 was introduced by 
Representative Cardenas (CA-29) and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on August 
31, 2020. No further action was taken on H.R. 8122 in the 116th 
Congress. The provisions of H.R. 8122 were included into H.R. 
8121.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in virtual open 
markup session on September 9, 2020 to consider H.R. 8121 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 8121 to the House (H. Rept. 116-588). The next 
day, H.R. 8121 was considered in the House under a motion to 
suspend the Rules and passed, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 8121, read 
the bill twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 8121 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On August 28, 2020, H.R. 8122, the Protecting Tourism in 
the United States Act, was introduced by Representative Castor 
(FL-14) and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Consumer Protection and Commerce on August 31, 2020.
    No further action was taken on this bill in the 116th 
Congress. The provisions of H.R. 8122 were included in H.R. 
8121.

                     Consumer Safety Technology Act


                  H.R. 8128 (H.R. 2154 AND H.R. 8153)

    To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to 
establish a pilot program to explore the use of artificial 
intelligence in support of the mission of the Commission and 
direct the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade 
Commission to study and report on the use of blockchain 
technology and digital tokens, respectively.

Summary

    This legislation requires the CPSC to establish a pilot 
program to explore the use of artificial intelligence for at 
least one of the following purposes: (1) tracking injury 
trends; (2) identifying consumer product hazards; (3) 
monitoring the retail marketplace for the sale of recalled 
consumer products; or (4) identifying unsafe imported consumer 
products.
    This bill also directs the Department of Commerce, in 
consultation with the FTC, to conduct a study and submit to 
Congress a report on the state of blockchain technology in 
commerce, including its use to reduce fraud and increase 
security and directs the FTC to submit to Congress a report and 
recommendations on unfair or deceptive acts or practices 
relating to digital tokens.

Legislative History

    On August 28, 2020, H.R. 8128 was introduced by 
Representative McNerney (CA-09) and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on August 
31, 2020.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in virtual open 
markup session on September 9, 2020, to consider H.R. 8128 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 8121 to the House (H. Rept. 116-545). That same 
day, H.R. 8121 was considered in the House under a motion to 
suspend the Rules and passed, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 8121, read 
the bill twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 8121 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On April 9, 2019, H.R. 2154, the Digital Taxonomy Act of 
2019, introduced by Representative Soto (FL-09) and referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce on April 10, 2019.
    On September 1, 2020, H.R. 8153, the Blockchain Innovation 
Act, was introduced by Representative Soto and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce on September 2, 2020.
    No further action was taken on these bills in the 116th 
Congress. The provisions of H.R. 2154 and H.R. 8153 were 
incorporated into H.R. 8121.

                          American Compete Act


                               H.R. 8132

   (H.R. 6950, H.R. 2644, H.R. 6939, H.R. 6938, H.R. 6928, H.R. 6919,

                  H.R. 6927, H.R. 6943, AND H.R. 6937)

    To require the Federal Trade Commission and the Secretary 
of Commerce to conduct studies and submit reports on the impact 
of artificial intelligence and other technologies on United 
States businesses conducting interstate commerce, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation aims to ensure America leads the world and 
outpaces the People's Republic of China in charting the future 
of emerging technologies. Specifically, H.R. 8132 directs the 
DOC and the FTC to study and report to Congress on the state of 
artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, blockchain, 
and new and advanced materials. The bill also requires the DOC 
to study and report to Congress on the state of the Internet of 
Things (IOT), IOT manufacturing, three-dimensional printing, 
and unmanned delivery services and directs the FTC to study how 
AI may be used to address online harms.

Legislative History

    On August 28, 2020, H.R. 8132 was introduced by 
Representative Rodgers and the bill was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on August 31, 
2020.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in virtual open 
markup session on September 9, 2020, to consider H.R. 8132 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 8132 to the House (H. Rept. 116-539). That same 
day, H.R. 8132 was considered in the House under a motion to 
suspend the Rules and passed, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 8132, read 
the bill twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 8132 in the 116th 
Congress. Provisions of this legislation were incorporated into 
H.R. 133, which became public law.
    On May 19, 2020, H.R. 6950, the GAINS Act, was introduced 
by Representative Rodgers and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, in addition to the Committees on Science, 
Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce on May 20, 2020.
    On May 9, 2019, H.R. 2644, the SMART IOT Act, was 
introduced by Representative Latta (OH-05) and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce on May 10, 2019.
    On May 19, 2020, H.R. 6939, the Advancing IOT Manufacturing 
Act, was introduced by Representative Hudson (NC-08) and 
referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce on May 20, 2020.
    On May 19, 2020, H.R. 6938, the Advancing Blockchain Act, 
was introduced by Representative Guthrie (KY-02) and referred 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, in addition to the 
Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign 
Affairs. The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee 
on Consumer Protection and Commerce on May 20, 2020.
    On May 19, 2020, H.R. 6928, the Advancing 3D Printing Act, 
was introduced by Representative Burgess (TX-26) and referred 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the 
Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign 
Affairs. The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee 
on Consumer Protection and Commerce on May 20, 2020.
    On May 19, 2020, H.R. 6919, the Advancing Quantum Computing 
Act, was introduced by Representative Griffith (VA-09) and 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in 
addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, 
and Foreign Affairs. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on May 20, 
2020.
    On May 19, 2020, H.R. 6927, the Advancing New and Advanced 
Materials Act was introduced by Representative Bucshon and 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in 
addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, 
and Foreign Affairs. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on May 20, 
2020.
    On May 19, 2020, H.R. 6943, the Advancing Unmanned Delivery 
Services Act, was introduced by Representative Latta and 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in 
addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, 
and Foreign Affairs. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on May 20, 
2020.
    On May 19, 2020, H.R. 6937, the Countering Online Harms 
Act, was introduced by Representative Guthrie and referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce on May 20, 2020.
    No further action was taken on these bills in the 116th 
Congress. The provisions of H.R. 6950, H.R. 2644, H.R. 6939, 
H.R. 6938, H.R. 6928, H.R. 6919, H.R. 6927, H.R. 6943, and H.R. 
6937 were included in H.R. 8132.

           Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act


                               H.R. 8134

    To support the Consumer Product Safety Commission's 
capability to protect consumers from unsafe consumer products, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation directs the CPSC to enhance its ability to 
identify unsafe consumer products entering the United States, 
especially e-commerce shipments entering under the de minimis 
value exemption. The bill also requires the CPSC to hire not 
less than 16 employees and add staffing every year until needs 
are met to identify violative products at ports and to complete 
a study and report on the CPSC's efforts and needs to 
effectively stop violative products from entering the United 
States.

Legislative History

    On August 28, 2020, H.R. 8134 was introduced by 
Representative Schakowsky and was referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee 
on Consumer Protection and Commerce on August 31, 2020.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in virtual open 
markup session on September 9, 2020, to consider H.R. 8134 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On September 24, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 8134 to the House (H. Rept. 116-537). On 
September 29, 2020, H.R. 8134 was considered in the House under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed, as amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 8134, read 
the bill twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 8134 in the 116th 
Congress. Provisions of H.R. 8134 were incorporated into H.R. 
133, which became public law.
                          OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES


           Protecting Consumer Privacy in the Era of Big Data

    On February 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Protecting 
Consumer Privacy in the Era of Big Data.'' The purpose of this 
hearing was to examine the need for comprehensive data privacy 
and security legislation. The witnesses included Brandi 
Collins-Dexter, Senior Campaign Director, Media, Democracy & 
Economic Justice, Color of Change; Dave Grimaldi, Executive 
Vice President for Public Policy, IAB; Roslyn Layton, Ph.D., 
Visiting Scholar, American Enterprise Institute; Nuala 
O'Connor, President and CEO, Center for Democracy & Technology; 
and Denise Zheng, Vice President, Technology, Innovation, 
Business Roundtable.

        Inclusion in Tech: How Diversity Benefits All Americans

    On March 6, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Protecting Consumer 
Privacy in the Era of Big Data.'' The purpose of this hearing 
was to examine the importance of diversity and inclusion in the 
technology sector. The witnesses included Nicol Turner Lee, 
Ph.D., Fellow, Center for Technology Innovation, Governance 
Studies, Brookings Institution; Mark Luckie, Digital Media 
Strategist, Former Manager at Facebook and Twitter; Jiny Kim, 
Vice President, Policy and Programs, Asian Americans Advancing 
Justice (AAJC); David Lopez, Counsel, Outten and Golden, Co-
Dean, Rutgers Law School; Jill Houghton, President & CEO, 
Disability:IN; Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Ph.D., President, University 
of Maine; and Natalie Oliverio, CEO, Military Talent Partners.

         Enhancing Vehicle Technology to Prevent Drunk Driving

    On March 14, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Enhancing Vehicle 
Technology to Prevent Drunk Driving.'' The purpose of this 
hearing was to examine the importance of improving vehicle 
safety technology to prevent individuals from driving drunk. 
The witnesses included Joan Claybrook, Board Member, Advocates 
for Highway and Auto Safety, Former Administrator, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration; Helen Witty, National 
President, Mothers Against Drunk Driving; David Kelly, 
Executive Director, Coalition of Ignition Interlock 
Manufacturers; and Robert Strassburger, President & CEO, 
Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety, Inc. (ACTS, Inc.).

 Protecting Americans From Dangerous Products: Is the Consumer Product 
               Safety Commission Fulfilling Its Mission?

    On April 9, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Protecting Americans 
from Dangerous Products: Is the Consumer Product Safety 
Commission Fulfilling Its Mission?'' The purpose of this 
hearing was to conduct oversight of the Consumer Product Safety 
Commission (CPSC). The CPSC is an independent agency 
responsible for protecting consumers from unreasonable risk of 
injury or death from consumer products. The witnesses included 
Ann Marie Buerkle, Acting Chairman, Consumer Product Safety 
Commission; Elliot F. Kaye, Commissioner, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission; Robert S. Adler, Commissioner, Consumer 
Product Safety Commission; Dana Baiocco, Commissioner, Consumer 
Product Safety Commission; Peter A. Feldman, Commissioner, 
Consumer Product Safety Commission; Rachel Weintraub, 
Legislative Director and General Counsel, Consumer Federation 
of America; Nancy Cowles, Executive Director, Kids in Danger; 
Remington A. Gregg, Counsel for Civil Justice and Consumer 
Rights, Public Citizen; and Mike Gentine, Counsel, Schiff 
Hardin LLP.

 Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission: Strengthening Protections 
                for Americans' Privacy and Data Security

    On May 8, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of the Federal 
Trade Commission: Strengthening Protections for Americans' 
Privacy and Data Security.'' The purpose of this hearing was to 
conduct oversight of the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC is 
an independent agency with the dual mission of protecting 
consumers and competition by preventing anticompetitive, 
deceptive, and unfair business practices. The witnesses 
included Joseph J. Simons, Chairman, Federal Trade Commission; 
Noah Joshua Phillips, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission; 
Rohit Chopra, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission; Rebecca 
Kelly Slaughter, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission; and 
Christine S. Wilson, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission.

  Summer Driving Dangers: Exploring Ways to Protect Drivers and Their 
                                Families

    On May 23, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Summer Driving Dangers: 
Exploring Ways to Protect Drivers and Their Families.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to explore available technologies 
to improve motor vehicle safety to reduce the number of 
automobile fatalities and injuries. The witnesses included 
Janette Fennell, President and Founder, KidsAndCars.org; Miles 
Harrison, Father of Chase Harrison; Jason Levine, Executive 
Director, Center for Auto Safety; and Gary Shapiro, President 
and CEO, Consumer Technology Association.

 Driving in Reverse: The Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy and 
                          Clean Car Standards

    On June 20, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce and the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate 
Change held a joint hearing entitled ``Driving in Reverse: The 
Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy and Clean Car 
Standards.'' The purpose of this hearing was to examine the 
Trump Administration's efforts to roll back Corporate Average 
Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and carbon pollution regulations 
from light duty cars and trucks. The witnesses included William 
L. Wehrum, Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and 
Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Heidi King, 
Deputy Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation; Mary D. 
Nichols, Chair, California Air Resources Board; David Friedman, 
Vice President, Advocacy, Consumer Reports; Ramzi Y. Hermiz, 
President and Chief Executive Officer, Shiloh Industries, Inc.; 
Josh Nassar, Legislative Director, United Auto Workers; 
Shoshana M. Lew, Executive Director, Colorado Department of 
Transportation; Jeff Landry, Attorney General, State of 
Louisiana; David Schweitert, Interim Chief Executive Officer, 
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers; and Nick Loris, Deputy 
Director of the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy 
Studies, Herbert and Joyce Morgan Fellow in Energy and 
Environmental Policy, Heritage Foundation.

Profits Over Consumers: Exposing How Pharmaceutical Companies Game the 
                                 System

    On September 19, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Profits Over 
Consumers: Exposing How Pharmaceutical Companies Game the 
System.'' The purpose of this hearing was to examine product 
hopping in the pharmaceutical market. Product hopping, also 
known as line extension and sometimes referred to as 
evergreening, refers to the reformulation of a pharmaceutical 
drug product by a brand drug manufacturer for the purpose of 
delaying competition. The witnesses included Michael A. 
Carrier, Distinguished Professor, Rutgers law School, Co-
Director, Rutgers Institute for Information Policy and Law; 
Jeff Francer, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, 
Association for Accessible Medicines; David Mitchell, Founder, 
Patients for Affordable Drugs, Patients for Affordable Dugs 
NOW; and Joanna M. Shepherd, Professor of Law, Emory University 
School of Law.

          Fostering a Healthier Internet to Protect Consumers

    On October 16, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology and the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce held a joint hearing entitled ``Fostering a Healthier 
Internet to Protect Consumers.'' The purpose of this hearing 
was to explore content moderation practices and whether 
consumers are adequately protected under current law. The 
witnesses included Steve Huffman, Co-Founder & CEO, Reddit, 
Inc.; Danielle Keats Citron, Professor of Law, Boston 
University School of Law; Corynne McSherry, Legal Director, 
Electronic Frontier Foundation; Hany Farid, Professor, 
University of California, Berkeley; Katherine Oyama, Global 
Head of Intellectual Property Policy, Google, Inc.; and 
Gretchen S. Peters, Executive Director, Alliance to Counter 
Crime Online.

    Americans at Risk: Manipulation and Deception in the Digital Age

    On January 8, 2020, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Americans at Risk: 
Manipulation and Deception in the Digital Age.'' The purpose of 
this hearing was to explore the issues of deception and 
manipulation of consumers online. The witnesses included Monika 
Bickert, Vice President of Global Policy Management, Facebook; 
Joan Donovan, Ph.D., Research Director of the Technology and 
Social Change Project, Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, 
and Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School; Tristan Harris, 
Executive Director, Center for Humane Technology; and Justin 
(Gus) Hurwitz, Associate Professor of Law, Director of the NU 
Governance and Technology Center, University of Nebraska 
College of Law, Director of Law & Economics Programs, 
International Center for Law & Economics.

  Autonomous Vehicles: Promises and Challenges of Evolving Automotive 
                              Technologies

    On February 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Autonomous 
Vehicles: Promises and Challenges of Evolving Automotive 
Technologies.'' The purpose of this hearing was to examine the 
Federal role in regulating self-driving technology. The 
witnesses included Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for 
Highway and Auto Safety; John Bozzella, President and CEO, 
Alliance for Automotive Innovation; Daniel Hinkle, State 
Affairs Counsel, American Association of Justice; Mark 
Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind; Gary 
Shapiro, President and CEO, Consumer Technology Association; 
and Jeff Tumlin, Director of Transportation, San Francisco 
Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA).

     Buyer Beware: Fake and Unsafe Products on Online Marketplaces

    On March 4, 2020, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Buyer Beware: Fake and 
Unsafe Products on Online Marketplaces.'' The purpose of this 
hearing was to examine the proliferation of deceptive and 
dangerous products on online marketplaces. The witnesses 
included Dharmesh Mehta, Vice President of Worldwide Customer 
Trust and Partner Support, Amazon; Amber Leavitt, Associate 
General Counsel and Head of IP, eBay; Jeff Myers, Senior 
Director for Intellectual Property, Apple; Andrew Love, Head of 
Brand Security/Investigations/Global Enforcement, Specialized 
Bicycles; David Friedman, Vice President of Advocacy, Consumer 
Reports; and Lori Wallach, Director of Global Trade Watch, 
Public Citizen.

 A Country In Crisis: How Disinformation Online Is Dividing the Nation

    On June 24, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology and the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce held a joint hearing entitled ``A Country in Crisis: 
How Disinformation Online is Dividing the Nation.'' The purpose 
of this hearing was to examine the role of social media 
platforms in disseminating disinformation relating to the 
coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and racial 
injustice. The witnesses included Brandi Collins-Dexter, Senior 
Campaign Director, Color of Change; Hany Farid, Professor, 
University of California, Berkeley; Spencer Overton, President, 
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Professor of 
Law, George Washington University; and Neil Fried, Former Chief 
Counsel for Communications and Technology, Energy and Commerce 
Committee, Principal, DigitalFrontiers Advocacy.

     Consumers Beware: Increased Risks During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    On July 9, 2020, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection 
and Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Consumers Beware: 
Increased Risks During the COVID-19 Pandemic.'' The purpose of 
this hearing was to explore ways to protect Americans from the 
increased prevalence of some unfair and deceptive acts and 
practices as well as product safety issues during the COVID-19 
pandemic. The witnesses included Kevin Anderson, Senior Deputy 
Attorney General, Director, Consumer Protection Division, North 
Carolina Department of Justice; Sally Greenberg, Executive 
Director, National Consumers League; and Thomas Quaadman, 
Executive Vice President, Center for Capital Markets 
Competitiveness, Chamber Technology Engagement Center, Global 
Innovation Policy Center, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

  Mainstreaming Extremism: Social Media's Role in Radicalizing America

    On September 24, 2020, the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce held a hearing entitled ``Mainstreaming 
Extremism: Social Media's Role in Radicalizing America.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to examine the growing influence of 
extremism and social media's role in its rapid spread. The 
witnesses included Marc Ginsberg, President, Coalition for a 
Safer Web; Tim Kendall, Chief Executive Officer, Moment; Taylor 
Dumpson, Hate Crime Survivor and Cyber-Harassment Target; and 
John Donohue, Fellow, Rutgers University Miler Center for 
Community Protection and Resiliency, Former Chief of Strategic 
Initiatives, New York City Police Department.

             Subcommittee on Communications and Technology

                         LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

                               Pirate Act

                     PUBLIC LAW 116-109 (H.R. 583)

    To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for 
enhanced penalties for pirate radio, and for other purposes.
Summary
    This legislation would give the Federal Communications 
Commission (FCC or Commission) 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 further give 
the FCC additional tools to enforce penalties against pirate 
stations by raising the fine for rule violations to $100,000 
per day per violation, up to a maximum of $2,000,000.
Legislative History
    On January 16, 2019, H.R. 583 was introduced by 
Representative Tonko and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on January 25, 
2019.
    On February 25, 2019, H.R. 583 was considered in the House 
under a motion to suspend the Rules and passed, as amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On February 26, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 583, read 
the bill twice, and referred the bill to the Senate Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. On January 8, 2020, 
the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
discharged consideration of the bill by unanimous consent. That 
same day, H.R. 583 was considered in the Senate and passed, 
without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On January 14, 2020, H.R. 583 was presented to the 
President. On January 24, 2020, H.R. 583 was signed into law by 
the President (Public Law 116-109).

             Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

                PUBLIC LAW 116-94 (H.R. 1865, H.R. 5035)

    Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Summary
    Title X, section 1001 of H.R. 1865 incorporates H.R. 5035, 
the ``Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019''. This 
legislation addresses two provisions of law that were to expire 
at the end of 2019 that facilitated the ability of consumers to 
view broadcast television stations over multichannel video 
programming distributor (MVPD) services and provide basic 
protections to consumers when purchasing MVPD services and 
certain broadband equipment. H.R. 5035 made permanent ``good 
faith'' negotiation provisions for retransmission consent while 
allowing for the importation of distant signals to unserved 
households without retransmission consent only as authorized 
under the statutory license in section 119 of the Copyright 
Act. The legislation further requires that, at the point of 
sale, MVPDs must give consumers a breakdown of all charges 
related to the MVPD's video service and allows the consumer 24-
hours to cancel the service without any penalty. Finally, the 
legislation provides for more transparency in electronic bills 
and prevents MVPDs and broadband companies from charging for 
equipment they do not provide.
Legislative History
    On November 12, 2019, H.R. 5035 was introduced by 
Representative Doyle (PA-18) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on November 13, 
2019.
    On November 14, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5035 
and forwarded the bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
by a voice vote.
    On November 19, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5035 and ordered 
the bill favorably reported to the House, amended, by a voice 
vote.
    On December 9, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 5035 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-329), 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
265).
    On December 10, 2019, the House considered H.R. 5035 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 5035 by a voice 
vote.
    On December 11, 2019, H.R. 5035 was received by the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.
    The provisions of H.R. 5035 were included in H.R. 1865.
    On March 25, 2019, H.R. 1865 was introduced by 
Representative Pascrell and referred to the Committee on 
Financial Services.
    On October 28, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1865 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules, and passed the bill, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On October 29, 2019, H.R. 1865 was received in the Senate 
and read twice.
    On November 12, 2019, H.R. 1865 was considered in the 
Senate, and the bill, as amended, was passed by unanimous 
consent.
    On December 17, 2019, H.R. 1865 was considered in the House 
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 765, and the bill, with a 
House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, was passed by 
a recorded vote of 297 yeas and 120 nays (Roll Call No. 689).
    On December 17 and 19, 2019, H.R. 1865 was received and 
considered in the Senate, and the bill, without further 
amendment, was passed by a recorded vote of 71 yeas and 23 nays 
(Roll Call No. 415).
    On December 20, 2019, H.R. 1865 was presented to the 
President and signed into law by the President (Public Law 116-
94).

         Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019

               PUBLIC LAW 116-124 (H.R. 4998, H.R. 4459)

    To prohibit certain Federal subsidies from being used to 
purchase communications equipment or services posing national 
security risks, to provide for the establishment of a 
reimbursement program for the replacement of communications 
equipment or services posing such risks, and for other 
purposes.
Summary
    This legislation would require the FCC to develop and 
maintain a list of communications equipment and services that 
pose an unacceptable risk to national security and prohibit the 
use of Federal funds administered by the FCC to purchase, rent, 
lease, or otherwise obtain such equipment and services. The 
legislation also establishes the Secure and Trusted 
Communications Reimbursement Program to assist small 
communications providers with the costs of removing prohibited 
equipment and services from their networks and replacing 
prohibited equipment with more secure communications equipment 
and services.
Legislative History
    On November 8, 2019, H.R. 4998 was introduced by 
Representative Pallone and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on November 12, 
2019.
    On September 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on seven bills, 
including H.R. 4998. Testimony was received from John Nettles, 
President, Pine Belt Wireless; Harold Feld, Senior Vice 
President, Public Knowledge; Dean R. Brenner, Senior Vice 
President, Spectrum Strategy and Tech Policy, Qualcomm 
Incorporated; and Bobbie Stempfley, Managing Director, CERT 
Division, Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon 
University.
    On November 14, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4998 
and forwarded the bill, amended, to the full Committee, by a 
voice vote.
    On November 20, 2019, the full Committee met in open markup 
session to consider H.R. 4998, as amended, and ordered the bill 
favorably reported, amended, to the House, by a voice vote.
    On December 16, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4998 to the House (H. Rept. 116-352). That same 
day, H.R. 4998 was considered in the House under a motion to 
suspend the Rules and passed, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On December 17, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 4998 and 
read the bill twice. On February 27, 2020, H.R. 4998 was 
considered in the Senate and passed, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On March 3, 2020, H.R. 4998 was presented to the President. 
On March 12, 2020, H.R. 4998 was signed into law by the 
President (Public Law 116-124).

                    Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020


                 PUBLIC LAW 116-129 (S. 893, H.R. 2881)

    To require the President to develop a strategy to ensure 
the security of next generation mobile telecommunications 
systems and infrastructure in the United States and to assist 
allies and strategic partners in maximizing the security of 
next generation mobile telecommunications systems, 
infrastructure, and software, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation directs the President to develop the 
``Secure Next Generation Mobile Communications Strategy'' in 
consultation with the heads of the FCC, National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as well as the Director 
of National Intelligence (DNI) and Secretary of Defense (DOD).

Legislative History

    On May 21, 2019, H.R. 2881 was introduced by Representative 
Spanberger (VA-07) and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on May 22, 2019.
    On September 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on seven bills, 
including H.R. 2881. Testimony was received from John Nettles, 
President, Pine Belt Wireless; Harold Feld, Senior Vice 
President, Public Knowledge; Dean R. Brenner, Senior Vice 
President, Spectrum Strategy and Tech Policy, Qualcomm 
Incorporated; and Bobbie Stempfley, Managing Director, CERT 
Division, Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon 
University.
    On November 14, 2019, the Subcommittee met in open markup 
session to consider H.R. 2881 and forwarded the bill, amended, 
to the full Committee on Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    On November 20, 2019, the full Committee met in open markup 
session to consider H.R. 2881, as amended by the Subcommittee, 
and ordered the bill, as amended, reported favorably reported 
to the House, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On January 8, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2881 to the House (H. Rept. 116-36). That same 
day, H.R. 2881 was considered in the House under a motion to 
suspend the rules and passed by a record vote of 413 yeas to 3 
nays (Roll no. 4).
    On January 9, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 2881 and read 
the bill twice. That same day, H.R. 2881 was placed on Senate 
Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 403).
    No further action was taken on this bill in the 116th 
Congress.
    On December 19, 2019, the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation reported substantially similar legislation, 
S. 893, to the Senate, amended (S. Rept. 116-184). On March 4, 
2020, S. 893 was considered in the Senate and passed, amended, 
by unanimous consent.
    On March 9, 2020, the House received S. 893 and the bill 
was held at the desk.
    On March 11, 2020, S. 893 was considered in the House under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill by a voice 
vote.
    On March 16, 2020, S. 893 was presented to the President. 
On March 23, 2020, S. 893 was signed into law by the President 
(Public Law 116-129).

    Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act


         PUBLIC LAW 116-130 (S. 1822, H.R. 4229, AND H.R. 4227)

    To improve broadband data collection, mapping, and 
validation to support the effective deployment of broadband 
services to all areas of the United States, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would require the FCC to issue new rules 
to require the collection and dissemination of granular 
broadband availability data. It would also require the FCC to 
establish a process to verify the accuracy of such data, 
including by using data submitted by other government entities 
or the public. In addition, it would require the FCC to use 
this data to create coverage maps based on a serviceable 
location fabric of all locations that could receive fixed 
broadband service, and it would require the FCC to create a 
separate coverage map for mobile broadband.

Legislative History

    On September 6, 2019, H.R. 4229, the Broad Deployment 
Accuracy and Technological Availability Act, was introduced by 
Representative Loebsack (IA-2) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on September 7, 
2019.
    On September 6, 2019, H.R. 4227, the ``Mapping Accuracy 
Promotes Services Act'', was introduced by Representative 
McEachin (VA-04) and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on September 7, 
2019.
    On September 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on six bills, 
including H.R. 4229 and H.R. 4227. The witnesses included James 
M. Assey, Executive Vice President, NCTA--The Internet & 
Television Association; Shirley Bloomfield, Chief Executive 
Officer, NTCA--The Rural Broadband Association; Dana J. 
Floberg, Policy Manager, Free Press & Free Press Action; 
Jonathan Spalter, President and CEO, US Telecom Association; 
Grant Spellmeyer, Vice President, Federal Affairs & Public 
Policy, U.S. Cellular; and James W. Stegeman, President/CEO, 
CostQuest Associates.
    On November 14, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4229 
and H.R. 4227. The Subcommittee forwarded H.R. 4229, amended, 
and H.R. 4227, without amendment, to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce.
    On November 20, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4229, as amended, 
and H.R. 4227. The Committee on Energy and Commerce ordered 
H.R. 4229 reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice 
vote. The Committee on Energy and Commerce also ordered H.R. 
4227 reported favorably to the House by voice vote.
    On December 16, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4229 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-350). 
On December 16, 2019, the House considered H.R. 4229 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill by a voice 
vote.
    On December 17, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 4229, read 
the bill twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar 
under General Orders (Calendar No. 345).
    On December 16, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4227 to the House (H. Rept. 116-349). On December 
16, 2019, the House considered H.R. 4227 under a motion to 
suspend the Rules and passed the bill by a voice vote.
    On December 17, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 4227, read 
the bill twice, and referred the bill to the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on these bills in the 116th 
Congress.
    On December 12, 2019, the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation reported substantially similar 
legislation, S. 1822, to the Senate, amended (S. Rept. 116-
174).
    On December 19, 2019, Senate considered substantially 
similar legislation, S. 1822, and passed the bill, amended, by 
unanimous consent.
    On March 3, 2020, the House received S. 1822 and held the 
bill at the desk. The House then considered S. 1822 and passed 
the bill, amended, by unanimous consent.
    On March 10, 2020, S. 1822 passed the House amendment to S. 
1822 by unanimous consent.
    On March 23, 2020, S. 1822 was signed into law by the 
President (Public Law 116-130).

    Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and 
                             Deterrence Act


PUBLIC LAW 116-105 (S. 151, H.R. 3375, H.R. 3264, H.R. 3434, H.R. 3780, 
                    H.R. 721, H.R. 2386, H.R. 1575)

    To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the 
prohibitions on making robocalls, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would take myriad actions aimed at 
relieving consumers from the onslaught of robocalls. Among many 
other things, this legislation would require the implementation 
of nationwide call authentication technology so consumers can 
again trust the number that appears on their caller ID. The 
legislation also provides for carriers to offer call blocking 
services and requires it to be offered at a no additional line-
item charge. The legislation also requires the FCC to issue 
multiple rules to protect against illegal robocalls and makes 
it easier for the FCC to fine robocallers.

Legislative History

    On April 30, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held a legislative hearing on seven bills entitled 
``Legislating to Stop the Onslaught of Annoying Robocalls.'' 
Testimony was received from Aaron Foss, Founder, Nomorobo; Dave 
Summitt, Chief Information Security Officer, H. Lee Moffitt 
Cancer Center & Research Institute, Fellow for the Institute 
for Critical Infrastructure Technology; Margot Saunders, Senior 
Counsel, National Consumer Law Center; and Patrick Halley, 
Senior Vice President, Advocacy and Regulatory Affairs, 
USTelecom--The Broadband Association.
    On June 20, 2019, H.R. 3375 was introduced by 
Representative Pallone and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on June 21, 2019.
    On June 25, 2019, the Subcommittee met in open markup 
session to consider H.R. 3375 and forwarded the bill to the 
full Committee on Energy and Commerce, amended, by a voice 
vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the full Committee met in open markup 
session to consider H.R. 3375, as amended by the Subcommittee, 
and ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, 
by a recorded vote of 48 yeas to 0 nays.
    On July 23, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 3375 to the House (H. Rept. 116-173). The next 
day, H.R. 3375 was considered in the House under a motion to 
suspend the Rules and passed by a recorded vote of 429 yeas and 
3 nays (Roll no. 502).
    On July 25, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 3375.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3375 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On May 23, 2019, a substantially similar bill, S. 151, 
passed the Senate, amended, by a recorded vote of 97 yeas to 1 
nay (Record Vote Number: 127). On May 24, 2019, S. 151 was 
received in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce.
    On December 4, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
was discharged from consideration of S. 151. That same day, the 
House considered S. 151 under a motion to suspend the Rules, 
and the bill passed, as amended, by a recorded vote of 417 yeas 
to 3 nays (Roll no. 647).
    On December 5, 2019, the House amendment to S. 151 was 
received by the Senate. On December 9, 2019, the Senate passed 
the House amendment to S. 151 by a voice vote.
    On December 20, 2019, S. 151 was presented to the 
President. On December 30, 2019, S. 151 was signed into law by 
the President (Public Law 116-105).
    On June 13, 2019, H.R. 3264, the Ending One-Ring Scams Act 
of 2019, was introduced by Representative Clarke (NY-09) and 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology on June 14, 2019.
    On June 24, 2019, H.R. 3434, the Tracing Back and Catching 
Unlawful Robocallers Act of 2019 was introduced by 
Representative Butterfield (NC-01) and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology on 
June 25, 2019.
    On July 16, 2019, H.R. 3780, the Protecting Patients and 
Doctors form Unlawful Robocalls Act of 2019, was introduced by 
Representative Dingell and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Telecommunications on July 
17, 2019.
    On January 23, 2019, H.R. 721, the Spam Calls Task Force 
Act of 2019, was introduced by Representative Crist (FL-13) and 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology on January 25, 2019. On April 30, 2019, the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a 
legislative hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 721.
    On April 29, 2019, H.R. 2386, the STOP Robocalls Act, was 
introduced by Representative Latta and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology 
on April 30, 2019. On April 30, 2019, the Subcommittee on 
Communications and Technology held a legislative hearing on 
seven bills, including H.R. 2386.
    On March 6, 2019, H.R. 1575, the Robocall Enforcement 
Enhancement Act of 2019, was introduced by Representative Van 
Drew (NJ-02) and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on March 7, 2019.
    On April 30, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held a legislative hearing on three bills, including 
H.R. 1575.
    No further action was taken on these bills in the 116th 
Congress. Provisions similar to those in H.R. 3264, H.R. 3434, 
H.R. 3780, H.R. 721, H.R. 2386, and H.R. 1575 were included in 
H.R. 3375 and S. 151.

            National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020


                PUBLIC LAW 116-172 (S. 2661, H.R. 4194)

    To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to designate 9-8-8 
as the universal telephone number for the purpose of the 
national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline 
system operating through the National Suicide Prevention 
Lifeline and through the Veterans Crisis Line, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires the FCC to designate 9-8-8 as the 
universal telephone number for a national suicide prevention 
and mental health crisis hotline. A state may impose and 
collect a fee for providing 9-8-8 related services. However, 
this fee must be held in a designated account to be spent only 
in support of 9-8-8 services, and the FCC must submit an annual 
report on state administration of these fees.
    The Department of Health and Human Services and the 
Department of Veterans Affairs must jointly report on how to 
make the use of 9-8-8 operational and effective across the 
country, and HHS must develop a strategy to provide access to 
competent, specialized services for high-risk populations such 
as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) 
youth; minorities; and rural individuals.

Legislative History

    On August 20, 2019, H.R. 4194 was introduced by 
Representative Stewart (UT-02) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on August 21, 
2019.
    On February 27, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on eight bills, 
including H.R. 4194. The witnesses included Matthew Gerst, Vice 
President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA; Sue Ann Atkerson, CEO, 
Behavioral Health Link; Anthony Gossner, Fire Chief, City of 
Santa Rosa, CA; Joseph Torres, Senior Director of Strategy and 
Engagement, Free Press and Free Press Action; Daniel Henry, 
Regulatory Counsel and Director of Government Affairs, National 
Emergency Number Association; and Allen F. Bell, Distribution 
Manager, Georgia Power Company.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4194 and 
forwarded the bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
amended, by a voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual markup session to consider H.R. 4194 and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    On May 13, 2020, the Senate considered substantially 
similar legislation, S. 2661, and passed the bill, amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On May 20, 2020, the House received S. 2661 and held the 
bill at the desk. On September 21, 2020, the House considered 
S. 2661 under the suspension of the Rules and passed the bill, 
as amended, by a voice vote.
    On October 6, 2020, S. 2661 was presented to the President. 
On October 17, 2020, S. 2661 was signed into law by the 
President (Public Law 116-172).

               The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021


 PUBLIC LAW 116-__ (H.R. 133, H.R. 451, H.R. 1328, H.R. 8545, S. 1294)

    Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency 
response and relief, and for other purposes.

Summary

    Section 902 of H.R. 133 incorporates H.R. 451, the ``Don't 
Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020''. This legislation repeals the 
requirement for the FCC to clear and auction critical public 
safety spectrum in the 470 to 512 megahertz band, commonly 
referred to as the T-band. It also directs the FCC to take 
steps to end 9-1-1 fee diversion.
    Section 903 of H.R. 133 also incorporates H.R. 1328, the 
``ACCESS BROADBAND Act''. The legislation establishes the 
Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (Office) at the 
National Telecommunications and Information Administration. 
This Office would be tasked with performing certain 
responsibilities related to broadband access, adoption, and 
deployment, such as performing public outreach to promote 
access and adoption of high-speed broadband service, and 
standardizing the process for applying for Federal broadband 
support. It also establishes coordination requirements between 
agencies that offer broadband deployment funding programs, to 
ensure Federal funds are spent efficiently and effectively.
    In addition, section 905 of H.R. 133 incorporates H.R. 
8545, the ``Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020''. This legislation 
directs the President, acting through the Assistant Secretary 
of Commerce for Communications and Information, to withdraw or 
modify Federal spectrum assignments in the 3450 to 3550 
megahertz band. It also directs the FCC to revise the non-
Federal allocation of the band to permit flexible-use services 
and to begin a system of competitive bidding for a portion or 
all of the band no later than December 31, 2021.
    Also, section 904 of H.R. 133 incorporates S. 1294, the 
``Broadband Interagency Coordination Act''. This legislation 
requires the FCC, the National Telecommunications and 
Information Administration, and the Department of Agriculture 
to enter into an interagency agreement to coordinate the 
distribution of Federal funds for broadband programs, to 
prevent duplication of support, and ensure stewardship of 
taxpayer dollars.

Legislative History

    H.R. 133--On January 3, 2019, H.R. 133, the ``United 
States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act'', was introduced by 
Representative Cuellar and referred to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs. On January 10, 2019, the House considered H.R. 133 
under a motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 133 by a 
voice vote. On January 15, 2020, the Senate passed H.R. 133, 
amended, by unanimous consent.
    On December 21, 2020, the House passed an amendment to the 
Senate amendment to H.R. 133 with portions of an amendment 
comprising divisions B, C, E, and F by a recorded vote of 327 
yeas and 85 nays (Roll no. 250) and an amendment to the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 133 (except divisions B, C, E, and F) by a 
recorded vote of 359 yeas and 53 nays (Roll no. 251). That same 
day, the House pass the Senate amendment to H.R. 133 with 
amendment by unanimous consent.
    On December 21, 2020, the Senate passed the House amendment 
to the Senate amendment to H.R. 133 by a recorded vote of 92 
yeas to 6 nays (Recorded Vote Number: 289). On December 27, 
2020, the President signed H.R. 133 into law. The Public Law 
number had not been assigned when this report was filed.
    H.R. 451--On January 10, 2019, H.R. 451, the ``Don't Break 
Up the T-Band Act of 2020'', was introduced by Representative 
Engel (NY-16) and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on January 25, 
2019. On February 27, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on eight bills, 
including H.R. 451. Testimony was received from Matthew Gerst, 
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA; Sue Ann Atkerson, 
CEO, Behavioral Health Link; Anthony Gossner, Fire Chief, City 
of Santa Rosa, CA; Joseph Torres, Senior Director of Strategy 
and Engagement, Free Press and Free Press Action; Daniel Henry, 
Regulatory Counsel and Director of Government Affairs, National 
Emergency Number Association; and Allen F. Bell, Distribution 
Manager, Georgia Power Company.
    On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 451 and 
forwarded the bill, amended, to the full Committee on Energy 
and Commerce by a voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the full Committee met in virtual open 
markup session to consider H.R. 451, as amended by the 
Subcommittee, and ordered the bill reported favorably to the 
House, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 18, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 451 to the House (H. Rept. 116-521) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 421).
    On September 21, 2020, the House considered H.R. 451 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by a recorded vote of 410 yeas and 5 nays on September 23, 
2020.
    On September 24, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 451, read 
the bill twice, and referred the bill to the Senate Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. No further action was 
taken on the bill H.R. 451 in the 116th Congress. For further 
action related to this legislation, see H.R. 133.
    H.R. 1328--On February 25, 2019, H.R. 1328, the ``ACCESS 
BROADBAND Act'', was introduced by Representative Tonko and the 
bill was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The 
bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Communications and Technology on February 26, 2019.
    On May 8, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1328 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and the bill passed, as amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On May 9, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 1328, read the 
bill twice, and referred the bill to the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation. For further action 
related to this legislation, see H.R. 133.
    H.R. 8545--On October 6, 2020, H.R. 8545, the ``Beat CHINA 
for 5G Act of 2020'', was introduced by Representative Walden 
and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill 
was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology on October 7, 2020. For further action related 
to this legislation, see H.R. 133.
    H.R. 451, H.R. 1328, and H.R. 8545 were incorporated into 
H.R. 133, which was signed into law on December 27, 2020.

                           Moving Forward Act


                                 H.R. 2

(H.R. 1328, H.R. 1693, H.R. 2760, H.R. 2785, H.R. 3278, H.R. 4127, H.R. 
                 4486, H.R. 6563, H.R. 6881, H.R. 8665)

    To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety 
programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.

Summary

    Section 31101 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 1328, the 
``ACCESS BROADBAND Act''. The legislation establishes the 
Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration.
    Section 31341 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 1693, a bill to 
require the Federal Communications Commission to make the 
provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate 
support. This legislation requires that the provision of Wi-Fi 
access on school buses be made eligible for support under the 
E-Rate programs, which allots broadband discounts to schools 
and libraries.
    Section 31601 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 2760, the ``Next 
Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2019''. The legislation establishes a 
Federal grant program to help state and local governments 
deploy next generation (interoperable, secure, Internet 
Protocol-based) 9-1-1 systems across the United States, 
enabling emergency call centers to receive, process, and 
analyze all types of 9-1-1 requests for emergency aid.
    Section 31401 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 2785, the 
``Community Broadband Act of 2019''. This legislation prohibits 
state and local entities from blocking the provision of 
broadband by public providers or public-private partnership 
providers. Further, public providers and state or local 
entities participating in such a partnership must administer 
applicable ordinances and rules without discrimination against 
competing private providers.
    Section 31301 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 3278, the 
``Connect America Act of 2019''. This legislation requires the 
FCC to establish a funding program to expand broadband access 
for unserved and underserved areas and unserved anchor 
institutions, such as schools or libraries. The program shall 
consist of both a national reverse auction and population-based 
grants to states.
    Section 31321 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 4127, the 
``Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 
2019''. This legislation requires the National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration to make 
financing available for the construction and deployment of 
broadband infrastructure through a broadband infrastructure 
finance and innovation program. Specifically, the bill provides 
a means for communities and public-private partnerships to 
apply for low-interest secured loans, lines of credit, or loan 
guarantees to finance broadband infrastructure investments.
    Section 31121 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 4486, the 
``Digital Equity Act of 2019''. This legislation requires the 
National Telecommunications and Information Administration to 
establish grant programs for promoting digital equity, 
supporting digital inclusion activities, and building capacity 
for state-led efforts to increase adoption of broadband by 
their residents. Specifically, the bill establishes the State 
Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program to make distributions to 
states based on their populations, demographics, and 
availability and adoption of broadband. The bill also 
establishes the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program for 
supporting efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital 
inclusion, and stimulate adoption of broadband.
    Section 31161 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 6563, the 
``Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020''. This 
legislation establishes and provides funding for the Emergency 
Connectivity Fund, from which the FCC must provide support for 
certain schools or libraries to purchase specified 
telecommunications equipment. Specifically, the FCC shall 
provide funds to certain elementary schools, secondary schools, 
or libraries to purchase telecommunications equipment or 
services (e.g., Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, and routers) for use by 
students, staff, or patrons at locations that include locations 
other than the schools or libraries. Priority must be given to 
students, staff, or patrons who do not have access to such 
equipment or services. Funding recipients are authorized to use 
purchased equipment for appropriate purposes but may not sell 
or transfer such equipment for anything of value, except for 
upgraded equipment of the same type.
    Section 31141 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 6881, the 
``Emergency Broadband Connections Act of 2020''. This 
legislation establishes a program to provide eligible 
households a discount on internet service, upon request by a 
member of such household, and creates a fund at the FCC to 
reimburse providers the cost of providing such discount. The 
legislation also allows providers to seek a reimbursement for 
providing low-cost devices such as computers and tablets to 
eligible households.
    Section 31701 of H.R. 2 incorporates H.R. 8665, the 
``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2020''. The 
legislation directs the FCC to establish a new Tribal priority 
window to apply for use of spectrum in the 2.5 gigahertz band.

Legislative History

    On June 11, 2020, H.R. 2 was introduced by Representative 
DeFazio (OR-04) and referred to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure.
    On July 1, 2020, H.R. 2 was considered in the House 
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1028 and the bill, as 
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 233 yeas to 188 nays 
(Roll Call No. 138).
    On July 20, 2020, H.R. 2 was received in the Senate.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2 in the 116th 
Congress.
    H.R. 2 contains provisions of the following bills: H.R. 
1328, the ``ACCESS BROADBAND Act'', introduced by 
Representative Tonko; H.R. 1693, a bill to require the Federal 
Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access 
on school buses eligible for E-rate support, introduced by 
Representative Lujan; H.R. 2760, the ``Next Generation 9-1-1 
Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative Eshoo (CA-18); H.R. 
2785, the ``Community Broadband Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative Eshoo; H.R. 3278, the ``Connect America Act of 
2019'', introduced by Representative Loebsack; H.R. 4127, the 
``Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 
2019'', introduced by Representative Lujan; H.R. 4486, the 
``Digital Equity Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative 
McNerney; H.R. 6563, the ``Emergency Educational Connections 
Act of 2020'', introduced by Representative Meng; H.R. 6881, 
the ``Emergency Broadband Connections Act of 2020'', introduced 
by Representative Veasey (TX-33); and H.R. 8665, the 
``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2020'', introduced 
by Representative Haaland.

                           Phone Act of 2020


                               H.R. 1289

    To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for a 
moratorium on number reassignment after a disaster declaration, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would prohibit providers of fixed wireline 
voice service from reassigning, rescinding, or otherwise 
modifying subscribers' phone numbers in the aftermath of a 
major disaster declaration by the President, among other 
things.

Legislative History

    On February 14, 2019, H.R. 1289 was introduced by 
Representative Thompson (CA-05) and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on February 
15, 2019.
    On February 27, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on eight bills, 
including H.R. 1289. The witnesses included Matthew Gerst, Vice 
President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA; Sue Ann Atkerson, CEO, 
Behavioral Health Link; Anthony Gossner, Fire Chief, City of 
Santa Rosa, CA; Joseph Torres, Senior Director of Strategy and 
Engagement, Free Press and Free Press Action; Daniel Henry, 
Regulatory Counsel and Director of Government Affairs, National 
Emergency Number Association; and Allen F. Bell, Distribution 
Manager, Georgia Power Company.
    On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held an open markup session on H.R. 1289 and 
forwarded the bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 1289 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 1289 to the House (H. Rept. 116-541). That same 
day, the House considered H.R. 1289 under a motion to suspend 
the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 1289, read 
the bill twice, and referred the bill to the Senate Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1289 in the 116th 
Congress.

                     Save the Internet Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1644

    To restore the open internet order of the Commission.

Summary

    This legislation would codify the FCC's 2015 Open Internet 
Order.

Legislative History

    On March 8, 2019, H.R. 1644 was introduced by 
Representative Doyle and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on March 9, 2019.
    On March 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held a legislative hearing on H.R. 1644. The 
witnesses included Francella Ochillo, Vice President of Policy 
and General Counsel, National Hispanic Media Coalition; Matt 
Wood, Vice President of Policy and General Counsel, Free Press 
Action; Gregory Green, Chief Executive Officer, Fatbeam; and 
Robert M. McDowell, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute, Partner, 
Cooley LLP.
    On March 26, 2019, the Subcommittee met in open markup 
session to consider H.R. 1644 and forwarded the bill to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
recorded vote of 18 yeas and 11 nays.
    On April 3, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 1644 and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by recorded vote 
of 30 yeas to 22 nays.
    On April 5, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 1644 to the House (H. Rept. 116-34). On April 9, 
2019, the House considered H.R. 1644 pursuant to the provisions 
of rule H. Res. 294 and passed the bill, amended, by a recorded 
vote of 232 yeas and 190 nays (Roll No. 167).
    On April 11, 2019, H.R. 1644 was received in the Senate and 
placed on the Legislative Calendar under General Orders 
(Calendar No. 74).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1644 in the 116th 
Congress.

                             E-Frontier Act


                               H.R. 2063

    To prohibit the President or a Federal agency from 
constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail 
services on broadband networks without authorization from 
Congress, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would prohibit the President or any 
Federal agency from constructing or operating broadband 
networks or providing wholesale or retail service on a 
broadband network without prior authorization from Congress.

Legislative History

    On April 3, 2019, H.R. 2063 was introduced by 
Representative Cardenas and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on April 4, 2019.
    On September 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on H.R. 2063 and six 
other bills. The witnesses included John Nettles, President, 
Pine Belt Wireless; Harold Feld, Senior Vice President, Public 
Knowledge; Dean R. Brenner, Senior Vice President, Spectrum 
Strategy and Tech Policy, Qualcomm Incorporated; and Bobbie 
Stempfley, Managing Director, CERT Division, Software 
Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2063 in the 116th 
Congress.

                       Broadband MAPS Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2643

    To direct the FCC to establish a challenge process to 
verify fixed and mobile broadband service coverage data.

Summary

    This legislation would require the FCC to establish a 
challenge process to be used to verify the collection and use 
of fixed and mobile broadband service coverage data submitted 
to the FCC by private entities and governmental entities to 
verify fixed and mobile broadband coverage.

Legislative History

    On May 9, 2019, H.R. 2643 was introduced by Representative 
Latta and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The 
bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Communications and Technology on May 10, 2019.
    On September 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on six bills, 
including H.R. 2643. The witnesses included James M. Assey, 
Executive Vice President, NCTA--The Internet & Television 
Association; Shirley Bloomfield, Chief Executive Officer, 
NTCA--The Rural Broadband Association; Dana J. Floberg, Policy 
Manager, Free Press & Free Press Action; Jonathan Spalter, 
President and CEO, US Telecom Association; Grant Spellmeyer, 
Vice President, Federal Affairs & Public Policy, U.S. Cellular; 
and James W. Stegeman, President/CEO, CostQuest Associates.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2643 in the 116th 
Congress.

           Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act


              H.R. 2741 (H.R. 2760, H.R. 3278, H.R. 4127)

    To rebuild and modernize the Nation's infrastructure to 
expand access to broadband and Next Generation 9-1-1, 
rehabilitate drinking water infrastructure, modernize the 
electric grid and energy supply infrastructure, redevelop 
brownfields, strengthen health care infrastructure, create 
jobs, and protect public health and the environment, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    Section 12001 of H.R. 2741 incorporates H.R. 2760, the 
``Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2019''. The legislation 
establishes a Federal grant program to help state and local 
governments deploy next generation (interoperable, secure, 
Internet Protocol-based) 9-1-1 systems across the United 
States, enabling emergency call centers to receive, process, 
and analyze all types of 9-1-1 requests for emergency aid.
    Section 14 of H.R. 2741 incorporates H.R. 3278, the 
``Connect America Act of 2019''. This legislation requires the 
FCC to establish a funding program to expand broadband access 
for unserved and underserved areas and unserved anchor 
institutions, such as schools or libraries. The program shall 
consist of both a national reverse auction and population-based 
grants to states.
    Section 11001 of H.R. 2741 incorporates H.R. 4127, the 
``Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 
2019''. The legislation requires the National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration to make 
financing available for the construction and deployment of 
broadband infrastructure through a broadband infrastructure 
finance and innovation program. Specifically, the bill provides 
a means for communities and public-private partnerships to 
apply for low-interest secured loans, lines of credit, or loan 
guarantees to finance broadband infrastructure investments.

Legislative History

    On May 15, 2019, H.R. 2741 was introduced by Representative 
Pallone and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, 
Science, Space, and Technology, Ways and Means, Transportation 
and Infrastructure, and Education and Labor On May 22, 2019, 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a legislative hearing 
on H.R. 2741. The witnesses included Mignon L. Clyburn, 
Principal, MLC Strategies, LLC; John Auerbach, MBA, President 
and CEO, Trust for America's Health; Jessica Eckdish, 
Legislative Director, BlueGreen Alliance; the Honorable Brian 
Wahler, Mayor, Piscataway Township New Jersey, on behalf of the 
U.S. Conference of Mayors; Daniel Lyons, Visiting Fellow, 
American Enterprise Institute (AEI); and Christopher Guith, 
Acting President, Global Energy Institute, U.S. Chamber of 
Commerce.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2741 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On May 15, 2019, H.R. 2760 was introduced by Representative 
Eshoo and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The 
bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Communications and Technology on May 16, 2019.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2760 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On June 13, 2019, H.R. 3278 was introduced by 
Representative Loebsack and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on June 14, 2019.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3278 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On July 30, 2019, H.R. 4127 was introduced by 
Representative Lujan and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on July 31, 2019.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4127 in the 116th 
Congress.
    The provisions of H.R. 2760, H.R. 3278, and H.R. 4127 were 
included in H.R. 2741.

 Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency During Emergencies and Disaster Act


                               H.R. 3836

    To amend section 332 of the Communications Act of 1934 to 
include public safety requirements in terms and conditions 
states may require of mobile services.

Summary

    This legislation would amend the Communications Act to 
specify that state and local governments may impose reasonable 
requirements to promote resilient wireless communications 
infrastructure for situational awareness during a natural 
disaster.

Legislative History

    On July 18, 2019, H.R. 3836 was introduced by 
Representative Eshoo and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on July 19, 2019.
    On September 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on seven bills, 
including H.R. 3836. The witnesses included John Nettles, 
President, Pine Belt Wireless; Harold Feld, Senior Vice 
President, Public Knowledge; Dean R. Brenner, Senior Vice 
President, Spectrum Strategy and Tech Policy, Qualcomm 
Incorporated; and Bobbie Stempfley, Managing Director, CERT 
Division, Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon 
University.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3836 in the 116th 
Congress.

        Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3957

    To direct the Commission to take certain actions to 
increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would reinstate the tax certificate 
program at FCC. The program had incentivized broadcast station 
sales to women and members of minority groups and encouraged 
investment of capital in stations owned by women and members of 
minority groups. The bill would also require the FCC to make 
recommendations to Congress for increasing the number of 
broadcast stations owned by women and members of minority 
groups and submit to Congress a report every two years stating 
the total number of women- and minority-owned broadcast 
stations.

Legislative History

    On July 25, 2019, H.R. 3957 was introduced by 
Representative Butterfield and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways 
and Means. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology that same day. On 
January 15, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held a legislative hearing on four bills, including 
H.R. 3957. The witnesses included Maurita Coley, Esq., 
President and CEO, Multicultural Media, Telecom, and Internet 
Council; Clint Odom, Senior Vice President, Advocacy & Policy, 
Executive Director, Washington Bureau, National Urban League; 
Catherine J.K. Sandoval, Associate Professor, Santa Clara 
University School of Law; and Diane Sutter, President/CEO, 
ShootingStar Inc.
    On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3957 and 
forwarded the bill, amended, to the full Committee on Energy 
and Commerce.
    On September 9, 2020, the full Committee met in virtual 
open markup session to consider H.R. 3957 and ordered the bill 
reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3957 in the 116th 
Congress.

                      Map Improvement Act of 2019


                               H.R. 4128

    To improve the collection and aggregation of fixed and 
mobile broadband internet service coverage data, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would require the FCC, in coordination 
with the NTIA, to establish a standardized methodology for 
collecting and mapping fixed and mobile broadband internet 
service coverage data in the United States. The bill would also 
require a standardized challenge process to verify coverage 
data from providers and challenge any aspects of the data 
believed to be inaccurate. The FCC would be required to 
establish an Office of Broadband Data Collection and Mapping 
within the Commission to serve as the central point of data 
collection, aggregation, and validation. The NTIA would be 
required to establish a technical assistance program under 
which the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications 
and Information would provide grants to state and local 
entities to assist with data collection.

Legislative History

    On July 30, 2019, H.R. 4128 was introduced by 
Representatives Lujan and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on July 31, 2019.
    On September 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on six bills, 
including H.R. 4128. The witnesses included James M. Assey, 
Executive Vice President, NCTA--The Internet & Television 
Association; Shirley Bloomfield, Chief Executive Officer, 
NTCA--The Rural Broadband Association; Dana J. Floberg, Policy 
Manager, Free Press & Free Press Action; Jonathan Spalter, 
President and CEO, US Telecom Association; Grant Spellmeyer, 
Vice President, Federal Affairs & Public Policy, U.S. Cellular; 
and James W. Stegeman, President/CEO, CostQuest Associates.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4128 in the 116th 
Congress.

            Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019


                               H.R. 4461

    To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a 
program to share information regarding supply chain security 
risks with trusted providers of advanced communications service 
and trusted suppliers of communications equipment or services, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would direct the Director of the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation, NTIA, and the FCC, to establish a 
program to share supply chain security risks with advanced 
communications service providers and trusted suppliers of 
telecommunications equipment and services.

Legislative History

    On September 24, 2019, H.R. 4461 was introduced by 
Representative Kinzinger (IL-16) and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on September 
25, 2019.
    On September 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on seven bills, 
including H.R. 4461. The witnesses included John Nettles, 
President, Pine Belt Wireless; Harold Feld, Senior Vice 
President, Public Knowledge; Dean R. Brenner, Senior Vice 
President, Spectrum Strategy and Tech Policy, Qualcomm 
Incorporated; and Bobbie Stempfley, Managing Director, CERT 
Division, Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon 
University.
    On November 14, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology met in open markup session for consideration of 
H.R. 4461 and forwarded the bill to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, amended, by a voice vote.
    On November 20, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4461 and ordered 
the bill reported favorably to the House, as amended, by a 
voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4461 in the 116th 
Congress.

        Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019


                               H.R. 4500

    To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and 
Information to take certain actions to enhance the 
representation of the United States and promote United States 
leadership in communications standards-setting bodies, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would direct the Assistant Secretary for 
Communications and Information for the Department of Commerce 
to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the 
United States and promote United States leadership in 
communications standards-setting bodies.

Legislative History

    On September 26, 2019, H.R. 4500 was introduced by 
Representative Walberg (MI-07) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on September 27, 
2019.
    On September 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on seven bills, 
including H.R. 4500. The witnesses included John Nettles, 
President, Pine Belt Wireless; Harold Feld, Senior Vice 
President, Public Knowledge; Dean R. Brenner, Senior Vice 
President, Spectrum Strategy and Tech Policy, Qualcomm 
Incorporated; and Bobbie Stempfley, Managing Director, CERT 
Division, Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon 
University.
    On November 14, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology met in open markup session for consideration of 
H.R. 4500 and forwarded the bill to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, amended, by voice vote.
    On November 20, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4500 and ordered 
the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice 
vote.
    On January 7, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4500 to the House (H. Rept. 116-367). On January 
8, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4500 under suspension of the 
Rules and the bill passed, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On January 9, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 4500, read the 
bill twice, and referred it to the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4500 in the 116th 
Congress.

                               C-Band Act


                               H.R. 4855

    To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for an 
auction of C-Band spectrum, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would require the FCC to conduct a public 
auction of no less than 200 MHz and no more than 300 MHz of C-
band spectrum by September 30, 2022. The bill would also 
protect C-band-dependent users by requiring that they continue 
to receive equal or better service throughout and after the 
transition process.

Legislative History

    On October 24, 2019, H.R. 4855 was introduced by 
Representative Doyle and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on October 26, 
2019.
    On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4855 and 
forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4855 in the 116th 
Congress.

   Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019


                         H.R. 5000 (H.R. 4462)

    To amend the National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration Organization Act to provide for the 
establishment of an electromagnetic spectrum sharing research 
and development program and an integrated spectrum automation 
enterprise strategy, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would require the NTIA, in consultation 
with the FCC, to establish a spectrum sharing and prototyping 
program and test bed to explore new ways for Federal entities 
to share spectrum with other Federal entities. The legislation 
would authorize $50 million for NTIA to establish the spectrum 
sharing prototyping and test bed program. It would also require 
NTIA and the FCC, in consultation with the National Institute 
of Standards and Technology, to submit a report to Congress on 
how to improve and expand the spectrum sharing techniques 
developed for the 3.5 GHz band, or other spectrum sharing 
strategies, and consider their applicability to other bands, 
including 3.1 GHz to 3.55 GHz and 7.1 GHz to 8.4 GHz, among 
other considerations.

Legislative History

    On September 24, 2019, H.R. 4462 was introduced by 
Representative Doyle and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on September 25, 
2019.
    On September 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on seven bills, 
including H.R. 4462. The witnesses included John Nettles, 
President, Pine Belt Wireless; Harold Feld, Senior Vice 
President, Public Knowledge; Dean R. Brenner, Senior Vice 
President, Spectrum Strategy and Tech Policy, Qualcomm 
Incorporated; and Bobbie Stempfley, Managing Director, CERT 
Division, Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon 
University.
    On November 8, 2019, H.R. 5000 was introduced by 
Representative Doyle in lieu of a similar bill, H.R. 4462, and 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology on November 9, 2019.
    On November 14, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5000 
and forwarded the bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On November 20, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5000 and ordered 
the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice 
vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5000 in the 116th 
Congress.

                Enhancing Broadcaster Diversity Data Act


                               H.R. 5564

    To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for 
certain requirements with respect to ownership and diversity 
reporting for television broadcast stations and cable 
operators, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The legislation would require the FCC to complete its 
rulemaking reviewing the FCC's broadcast and cable equal 
employment opportunity rules. The bill would also prohibit the 
FCC from substantially revising broadcast ownership data 
reporting requirements and requires the FCC to include an 
analysis of the data in its communications marketplace report. 
The bill also requires the FCC to create a public, searchable 
database of the broadcast ownership data collected by the FCC.

Legislative History

    On January 9, 2020, H.R. 5564 was introduced by 
Representative Clarke and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on January 10, 
2020.
    On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5564 and 
forwarded the bill, amended, to the full Committee on Energy 
and Commerce.
    On September 9, 2020, the full Committee met in virtual 
open markup session to consider H.R. 5564 and ordered the bill 
reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5564 in the 116th 
Congress.

                      Media Diversity Act of 2020


                               H.R. 5567

    To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the 
Commission to consider market entry barriers for socially 
disadvantaged individuals in the communications marketplace 
report under section 13 of such Act.

Summary

    The legislation is to require the FCC to consider market 
entry barriers in the communications marketplace for socially 
disadvantaged individuals.

Legislative History

    On January 9, 2020, H.R. 5567 was introduced by 
Representative Long (MO-07) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on January 10, 
2020.
    On January 15, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held a legislative hearing on four bills, including 
H.R. 5567. The witnesses included Maurita Coley, Esq., 
President and CEO, Multicultural Media, Telecom, and Internet 
Council; Clint Odom, Senior Vice President, Advocacy & Policy, 
Executive Director, Washington Bureau, National Urban League; 
Catherine J.K. Sandoval, Associate Professor, Santa Clara 
University School of Law; and Diane Sutter, President/CEO, 
ShootingStar Inc.
    On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5567 and 
forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce by a voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 5567 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On September 18, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 5567 to the House (H. Rept. 116-523). On 
September 21, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5567 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the bill, without amendment, 
by a voice vote.
    On September 22, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 5567, read 
the bill twice, and referred the bill to the Senate Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5567 in the 116th 
Congress.

To Direct the Federal Communications Commission to Issue Reports After 
the Activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to Make 
                Improvements to Network Outage Reporting


                               H.R. 5918

    To direct the Commission to issue reports after activation 
of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make 
improvements to network outage reporting.

Summary

    This legislation would require the FCC to issue reports and 
hold at least one field hearing when the Disaster Information 
Reporting System has been active for at least seven days. H.R. 
5918 would also require the FCC to conduct a proceeding to 
improve sharing of network outage information between 
communications service providers and public safety answering 
points (PSAPs).

Legislative History

    On February 14, 2020, H.R. 5918 was introduced by 
Representative Matsui and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on February 15, 
2020.
    On February 27, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on eight bills, 
including H.R. 5918. The witnesses included Matthew Gerst, Vice 
President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA; Sue Ann Atkerson, CEO, 
Behavioral Health Link; Anthony Gossner, Fire Chief, City of 
Santa Rosa, CA; Joseph Torres, Senior Director of Strategy and 
Engagement, Free Press and Free Press Action; Daniel Henry, 
Regulatory Counsel and Director of Government Affairs, National 
Emergency Number Association; and Allen F. Bell, Distribution 
Manager, Georgia Power Company.
    On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5918 and 
forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce by a voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 5918 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 18, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 5918 to the House (H. Rept. 116-522). On 
September 21, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5918 under 
suspension of the Rules and the bill passed, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 22, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 5918, read 
the bill twice, and referred the bill to the Senate Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5918 in the 116th 
Congress.

                         Resilient Networks Act


                               H.R. 5926

    To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for 
expedient restoration of advanced communications service 
networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would require the FCC to adopt rules 
requiring pre-planned coordination agreements among advanced 
communications service providers to take effect during times of 
emergency, including roaming agreements and mutual aid 
arrangements. The RESILIENT Networks Act would direct the FCC 
to adopt rules to improve coordination between communications 
providers and PSAPs, as well as covered public safety entities. 
The bill includes mechanisms to ensure that these first 
responders are provided with network outage data to help guide 
disaster response.
    The FCC, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, 
would be required to establish a master point-of-contact 
directory to facilitate communication between PSAPs, utilities, 
and communications service providers. Under the RESILIENT 
Networks Act, the FCC, in consultation with the Secretary of 
Energy and the Secretary of Homeland Security, would also have 
to ensure that providers of advanced communications service 
take measures to integrate backup power, including generators 
and batteries, into their networks for times of emergency and 
pre-planned power downs.
    The FCC, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and 
Secretary of Homeland Security, would also be required to issue 
best practices for coordination between communications service 
providers and utilities for times of emergency and during pre-
planned power downs. The Act would also create a process 
whereby utilities and providers of advanced communications 
service can share information so utilities can prioritize 
reenergizing the most critical communications networks.
    To help stop accidental network line-cuts following 
emergencies, the RESILIENT Networks Act would require the FCC 
to issue a report to Congress on the effectiveness and 
feasibility of expanding one-call notification systems to 
include advanced communications services. The bill would also 
require the FCC to study, and issue rules, that account for and 
leverage 5G wireless networks' particular challenges and their 
inherent advantages in times of emergency.
    Finally, the bill would require the Comptroller General to 
audit the FCC's response to the 2017 Hurricane Season in Puerto 
Rico. The Comptroller General then must publish a report of 
this audit, including findings and recommendations, and the FCC 
must take action to address issues raised in the Comptroller 
General's report.

Legislative History

    On February 18, 2020, H.R. 5926 was introduced by 
Representative Pallone and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on February 19, 
2020.
    On February 27, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on eight bills, 
including H.R. 5926. The witnesses included Matthew Gerst, Vice 
President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA; Sue Ann Atkerson, CEO, 
Behavioral Health Link; Anthony Gossner, Fire Chief, City of 
Santa Rosa, CA; Joseph Torres, Senior Director of Strategy and 
Engagement, Free Press and Free Press Action; Daniel Henry, 
Regulatory Counsel and Director of Government Affairs, National 
Emergency Number Association; and Allen F. Bell, Distribution 
Manager, Georgia Power Company.
    On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5926 and 
forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5926 in the 116th 
Congress.

                      First Responder Act of 2020


                               H.R. 5928

    To repeal the requirement to reallocate and auction the T-
Band spectrum, 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

    This legislation would repeal the requirement on the FCC to 
reallocate and auction the 470 through 512 MHz spectrum band, 
also known as the T-Band. The bill would also instruct the FCC 
to issue rules designating specific purposes and functions that 
are considered acceptable expenditures of state-collected 9-1-1 
fees. The FIRST RESPONDER Act also directs the FCC to establish 
the ``Ending 9-1-1 Fee Diversion Now Strike Force'' (Strike 
Force) to consider whether existing Federal laws and 
regulations, as well as the prospect of new criminal penalties, 
are effective mechanisms for ending the practice by states of 
diverting 9-1-1 fees for non-9-1-1 related purposes. In 
addition to the FCC's annual report to Congress on 9-1-1 fees, 
the FIRST RESPONDER Act would require the Strike Force to 
submit a report to Congress with recommendations for ending 
diversion of 9-1-1 fees by states.

Legislative History

    On February 18, 2020, H.R. 5928 was introduced by 
Representative Walden and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on February 19, 
2020.
    On February 27, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on eight bills, 
including H.R. 5928. The witnesses included Matthew Gerst, Vice 
President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA; Sue Ann Atkerson, CEO, 
Behavioral Health Link; Anthony Gossner, Fire Chief, City of 
Santa Rosa, CA; Joseph Torres, Senior Director of Strategy and 
Engagement, Free Press and Free Press Action; Daniel Henry, 
Regulatory Counsel and Director of Government Affairs, National 
Emergency Number Association; and Allen F. Bell, Distribution 
Manager, Georgia Power Company.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5928 in the 116th 
Congress.

        National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021


         H.R. 6395 (H.R. 6096, H.R. 6624, H.R. 7310, H.R. 8115)

    To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 military 
activities of the Department of Defense, for military 
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of 
Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such 
fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Summary

    Section 9201 of H.R. 6395 incorporates H.R. 6096, the 
``READI Act''. This legislation would strengthen the FCC's 
oversight of communications systems transmitting emergency 
alerts, improve preparedness of State Emergency Communications 
Committees (SECC), and examine methods for expanding the reach 
of emergency alerts using new technologies.
    Section 225 of H.R. 6395 incorporates H.R. 6624, the ``USA 
Telecommunications Act''. This legislation would create a new 
program that would, among other things, promote technology that 
will enhance competitiveness in the supply chains of Open Radio 
Access Networks (Open RAN) 5G Networks, accelerate the 
deployment of Open Network Equipment, and promote the inclusion 
of security features that enhance the integrity and 
availability of such equipment. The National Telecommunications 
and Information Administration also would have to establish the 
criteria for a grant award, establish a committee that advises 
on technology developments to inform both the grant program and 
government efforts to support Open RAN 5G Network supply 
chains, and report on the grant program and 5G network supply 
chains.
    Section 9203 of H.R. 6395 incorporates H.R. 7310, the 
``Spectrum Modernization Act of 2020''. This legislation would, 
among other things, require the National Telecommunications and 
Information Administration, in consultation with the Policy and 
Plans Steering Group, to submit to Congress a report on its 
plans to modernize agency information technology systems 
relating to managing the use of Federal spectrum. It would also 
require the Government Accountability Office to conduct 
oversight over the implementation of the plans.
    Section 9204 of H.R. 6395 incorporates H.R. 8115, the 
``DIGIT Act''. This legislation ensures appropriate 
prioritization, spectrum planning, and interagency coordination 
to support the Internet of Things.

Legislative History

    On March 26, 2020, H.R. 6395 was introduced by 
Representative Smith (WA-09) and referred to the Committee on 
Armed Services.
    On July 20, 2020, H.R. 6395 was considered in the House 
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, and the bill was 
passed by a recorded vote of 295 yeas and 125 nays (Roll Call 
No. 152).
    On August 5, 2020, H.R. 6395 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 505).
    On November 16, 2020, the Senate passed H.R. 6395, amended, 
by a voice vote. On November 18, 2020, the House agreed to a 
motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 
6395 and request a conference with the Senate thereon by 
unanimous consent.
    On November 18, 2020, the Speaker appointed conferees. From 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Speaker appointed 
Representative Pallone, Representative DeGette, and 
Representative Walden for consideration of secs. 223, 229, 332, 
335, 535, 540H, 601, 705, 736, 1299N-2, 1641, 1760, 1761, 1772, 
1793, 1821, 1823, 1824, 2835, 3201, 3511, 3601, 5101-04, 5109, 
10306, and 11206 of the House bill, and secs. 311, 319, 703, 
1053, 1091, 1092, 1094, 1098, 1099, 2841, 3121, 3125, 3131, 
3132, 5239, 6082-84, subtitle I of title LX of division E, 
secs. 6299F, 6614, 6704, and 6706 of the Senate amendment and 
modifications committed to conference.
    On December 2, 2020, the Senate insisted on its amendment, 
agreed to the request for a conference, and appointed the 
following conferees, Senator Inhofe (OK), Senator Wicker (MS), 
Senator Fischer (NE), Senator Cotton (AR), Senator Rounds (SD), 
Senator Ernst (IA), Senator Tillis (NC), Senator Sullivan (AK), 
Senator Perdue (GA), Senator Cramer (ND), Senator Thune (SD), 
Senator Scott (FL), Senator Blackburn (TN), Senator Hawley 
(MO), Senator Reed (RI), Senator Shaheen (NH), Senator 
Gillibrand (NY), Senator Blumenthal (CT), Senator Hirono (HI), 
Senator Kaine (VA), Senator King (ME), Senator Heinrich (NM), 
Senator Warren (MA), Senator Peters (MI), Senator Manchin (WV), 
Senator Duckworth (IL), and Senator Jones (AL).
    The conference report (H. Rept. 116-617) was filed on 
December 3, 2020. On December 8, 2018, the conference report 
was considered in the House pursuant to a special order and the 
conference report was agreed to by a recorded vote of 335 yeas 
to 78 nays and 1 present (Roll Call No. 238).
    On December 11, 2020, the Senate agreed to the conference 
report by a recorded vote of 84 yeas and 13 nays (Record Vote 
Number: 264).
    On December 11, 2020, H.R. 6395 was presented to the 
President.
    On December 23, 2020, the President vetoed H.R. 6395.
    On December 28, 2020, the House considered H.R. 6395 
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1271 and two-thirds of 
the Members present voted in the affirmative to pass H.R. 6395, 
the objections of the President to the contrary 
notwithstanding, by a recorded vote of 275 yeas to 134 nays 
(Roll no. 252).
    Further action on H.R. 6395 was pending with the Senate at 
the time this report was filed.
    On March 5, 2020, H.R. 6096 was introduced by 
Representatives McNerney and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on March 6, 2020.
    On February 27, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on eight bills, 
including H.R. 6096. The witnesses included Matthew Gerst, Vice 
President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA; Sue Ann Atkerson, CEO, 
Behavioral Health Link; Anthony Gossner, Fire Chief, City of 
Santa Rosa, CA; Joseph Torres, Senior Director of Strategy and 
Engagement, Free Press and Free Press Action; Daniel Henry, 
Regulatory Counsel and Director of Government Affairs, National 
Emergency Number Association; and Allen F. Bell, Distribution 
Manager, Georgia Power Company.
    On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 6096 and 
forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 6096 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 6096 to the House (H. Rept. 116-582, Part I). On 
November 17, 2020, the House considered H.R. 6096 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 6096, read 
the bill twice, and referred the bill to the Senate Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on this bill in the 116th 
Congress.
    On April 24, 2020, H.R. 6624 was introduced by 
Representative Pallone and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on April 25, 
2020.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in virtual open 
markup session on July 15, 2020 to consider H.R. 6624 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 6624 to the House (H. Rept. 116-589). On November 
17, 2020, the House considered H.R. 6624 under a motion to 
suspend the Rules and the bill passed by a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 6624, read 
the bill twice, and referred the bill to the Senate Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on this bill in the 116th 
Congress.
    On June 24, 2020, H.R. 7310 was introduced by 
Representatives Latta and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition the Committee on Armed Services. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Communications and Technology on June 25, 2020.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in virtual open 
markup session on July 15, 2020 to consider H.R. 7310 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On November 17, 2020. the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 7310 to the House (H. Rept. 116-592). That same 
day, the House considered H.R. 7310 on a motion to suspend the 
Rules and the bill passed by a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 7310, read 
the bill twice, and referred the bill to the Senate Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on this bill in the 116th 
Congress.
    On August 25, 2020, H.R. 8115, the DIGIT Act, was 
introduced by Representative Welch and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology 
on August 26, 2020.
    No further action was taken on this bill in the 116th 
Congress. Provisions similar to H.R. 6096, H.R. 6624, H.R. 
7310, and H.R. 8115 was included in H.R. 6395.

                             The Heroes Act


         H.R. 6800 (H.R. 451, H.R. 6389, H.R. 6563, H.R. 6881)

    Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

Summary

    Section 130501 of H.R. 6800 incorporates H.R. 451, the 
``Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020''. This legislation 
repeals a provision of law requiring the FCC to reallocate and 
auction a band of electromagnetic spectrum in the 470-512 MHz 
band, commonly known as the ``T-Band spectrum.''
    Section 130701 of H.R. 6800 incorporates H.R. 6389, the 
``Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act''. This legislation 
establishes requirements related to certain charges, practices, 
classifications, or regulations in connection with confinement 
facility communications services. Specifically, the bill 
requires the FCC to establish maximum rates and charges that a 
provider of confinement facility communications services may 
charge for such services. The bill provides interim rate caps 
until the FCC establishes such rates and charges. The bill 
requires a provider of confinement facility communications 
services to assess all charges for communications on a per-
minute basis for the actual duration of the communication, and 
it prohibits a provider from charging a per-communication or 
per-connection charge. A provider also may not charge an 
ancillary service charge except in certain circumstances. 
Further, the bill prohibits a provider from assessing a site 
commission, which is a payment or donation made to certain 
entities that operate or oversee a confinement facility.
    Section 130201 of H.R. 6800 incorporates H.R. 6563, the 
``Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020''. This 
legislation establishes and provides funding for the Emergency 
Connectivity Fund, from which the FCC must provide support for 
certain schools or libraries to purchase specified 
telecommunications equipment during the public health emergency 
declared because of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). 
Specifically, the FCC shall provide funds to certain elementary 
schools, secondary schools, or libraries to purchase 
telecommunications equipment or services (e.g., Wi-Fi hotspots, 
modems, and routers) for use by students, staff, or patrons at 
locations that include locations other than the schools or 
libraries. Priority must be given to students, staff, or 
patrons who do not have access to such equipment or services. 
Following the emergency period, funding recipients are 
authorized to use purchased equipment for appropriate purposes 
but may not sell or transfer such equipment for anything of 
value, except for upgraded equipment of the same type.
    Section 130301 of H.R. 6800 incorporates H.R. 6881, the 
``Emergency Broadband Connections Act of 2020''. This 
legislation establishes a program to provide eligible 
households with a discount on internet service, upon request by 
a member of such household during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 
legislation creates a fund at the FCC to provide providers a 
reimbursement for such discount, and for the provision of low-
cost devices such as computers and tablets to eligible 
households.

Legislative History

    On May 20, 2021, H.R. 6800 was introduced by Representative 
Lowey and referred to Committee on Appropriations, in addition 
to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means.
    On May 15, 2020, the House considered H.R. 6800 pursuant to 
the provisions of H. Res. 967 and passed H.R. 6800 by a 
recorded vote of 208 yeas and 199 nays (Roll Call No. 109).
    On May 20, 2020, H.R. 6800 was received by the Senate, read 
the first time, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar 
under Read the First Time on May 21, 2020. On June 1, 2020, 
H.R. 6800 was read a second time and placed on the Senate 
Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 455). On June 23, 
2020, the Senate referred the bill to the Senate Committee on 
Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 6800 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On January 10, 2019, H.R. 451 was introduced by 
Representative Engel and the bill was referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on January 
25, 2019. Similar legislation in the Senate was introduced by 
Senator Markey (MA) as S. 2748 on October 30, 2019, and was 
referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.
    On February 27, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on eight bills, 
including H.R. 451. The witnesses included Matthew Gerst, Vice 
President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA; Sue Ann Atkerson, CEO, 
Behavioral Health Link; Anthony Gossner, Fire Chief, City of 
Santa Rosa, CA; Joseph Torres, Senior Director of Strategy and 
Engagement, Free Press and Free Press Action; Daniel Henry, 
Regulatory Counsel and Director of Government Affairs, National 
Emergency Number Association; and Allen F. Bell, Distribution 
Manager, Georgia Power Company.
    On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 451 and 
ordered the bill reported to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, amended, by a voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the full Committee met in virtual open 
markup session to consider H.R. 451 and ordered the bill 
reported favorably to the House, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 18, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 451 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-521). 
On September 21, 2020, the House considered H.R. 451 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, by 
a recorded vote of 410 yeas and 5 nays on September 23, 2020 
(Roll No. 201).
    On September 24, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 451, read 
the bill twice, and referred the bill to the Senate Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 451 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On March 25, 2020, H.R. 6389 was introduced by 
Representative Rush (IL-01) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on March 26, 
2020.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 6389 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On April 21, 2020, H.R. 6563 was introduced by 
Representative Meng and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on April 22, 
2020.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 6563 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On May 14, 2020, H.R. 6881 was introduced by Representative 
Veasey and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to Subcommittee on 
Communications and Technology on May 15, 2020.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 6881 in the 116th 
Congress.

                             The Heroes Act


         H.R. 8406 (H.R. 451, H.R. 6389, H.R. 6563, H.R. 6881)

    Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

Summary

    Title V, section 501 of H.R. 8406 incorporates H.R. 451, 
the ``Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020''. This legislation 
repeals a provision of law requiring the FCC to reallocate and 
auction a band of electromagnetic spectrum in the 470-512 MHz 
band, commonly known as the ``T-Band spectrum.''
    Title VI, section 601 of H.R. 8406, incorporates H.R. 6389, 
the ``Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act''. This 
legislation establishes requirements related to certain 
charges, practices, classifications, or regulations in 
connection with confinement facility communications services. 
Specifically, the bill requires the FCC to establish maximum 
rates and charges that a provider of confinement facility 
communications services may charge for such services. The bill 
provides interim rate caps until the FCC establishes such rates 
and charges. The bill requires a provider of confinement 
facility communications services to assess all charges for 
communications on a per-minute basis for the actual duration of 
the communication, and it prohibits a provider from charging a 
per-communication or per-connection charge. A provider also may 
not charge an ancillary service charge except in certain 
circumstances. Further, the bill prohibits a provider from 
assessing a site commission, which is a payment or donation 
made to certain entities that operate or oversee a confinement 
facility.
    Title II, section 201 of H.R. 8406 incorporates H.R. 6563, 
the ``Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020''. This 
legislation establishes and provides funding for the Emergency 
Connectivity Fund, from which the FCC must provide support for 
certain schools or libraries to purchase specified 
telecommunications equipment during the public health emergency 
declared because of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). 
Specifically, the FCC shall provide funds to certain elementary 
schools, secondary schools, or libraries to purchase 
telecommunications equipment or services (e.g., Wi-Fi hotspots, 
modems, and routers) for use by students, staff, or patrons at 
locations that include locations other than the schools or 
libraries. Priority must be given to students, staff, or 
patrons who do not have access to such equipment or services. 
Following the emergency period, funding recipients are 
authorized to use purchased equipment for appropriate purposes 
but may not sell or transfer such equipment for anything of 
value, except for upgraded equipment of the same type.
    Title III, section 301 of H.R. 8406 incorporates H.R. 6881, 
the ``Emergency Broadband Connections Act of 2020''. This 
legislation establishes a program to provide eligible 
households with a discount on internet service, upon request by 
a member of such household during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 
legislation creates a fund at the FCC to provide providers a 
reimbursement for such discount, and for the provision of low-
cost devices such as computers and tablets to eligible 
households.

Legislative History

    On September 29, 2020, H.R. 8406 was introduced by 
Representative Lowey, and referred to Committee on 
Appropriations, in addition to the Committees on the Budget, 
and Ways and Means.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 8406 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On January 10, 2019, H.R. 451 was introduced by 
Representative Engel, and the bill was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology 
on January 25, 2019.
    On February 27, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on eight bills, 
including H.R. 451. The invited witnesses included Matthew 
Gerst, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA; Sue Ann 
Atkerson, CEO, Behavioral Health Link; Anthony Gossner, Fire 
Chief, City of Santa Rosa, CA; Joseph Torres, Senior Director 
of Strategy and Engagement, Free Press and Free Press Action; 
Daniel Henry, Regulatory Counsel and Director of Government 
Affairs, National Emergency Number Association; and Allen F. 
Bell, Distribution Manager, Georgia Power Company.
    On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology met in open markup session to consider H.R. 451. and 
forwarded H.R. 451, amended, to the full Committee on Energy 
and Commerce.
    On July 15, 2020, the full Committee met in virtual open 
markup session to consider H.R. 451, as amended by the 
Subcommittee, and ordered H.R. 451 reported favorably to the 
House, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 18, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 451 to the House (H. Rept. 116-521) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 421).
    On September 21, 2020, the House considered H.R. 451 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by a recorded vote of 410 yeas and 5 nays on September 23, 
2020.
    On September 24, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 451, read 
the bill twice, and referred the bill to the Senate Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 451 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On March 25, 2020, H.R. 6389, the ``Martha Wright Prison 
Phone Justice Act'', was introduced by Representative Rush, and 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology on March 26, 2020.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 6389 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On April 21, 2020, H.R. 6563, the ``Emergency Educational 
Connections Act of 2020,'' was introduced by Representative 
Meng, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The 
bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Communications and Technology on April 22, 2020.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 6563 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On May 14, 2020, H.R. 6881, the ``Emergency Broadband 
Connections Act of 2020,'' was introduced by Representative 
Veasey, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to Subcommittee on 
Communications and Technology on May 15, 2020.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 6881 in the 116th 
Congress.

Reaffirming the Commitment to Media Diversity and Pledging to Work with 
   Media Entities and Diverse Stakeholders to Develop Common Ground 
           Solutions to Eliminate Barriers to Media Diversity


                              H. RES. 549

    Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging 
to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop 
common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media 
diversity.

Summary

    This resolution reaffirms the House of Representatives' 
commitment to media diversity and expresses its pledge to 
eliminate barriers to such diversity.

Legislative History

    On September 10, 2019, H. Res. 549 was introduced by 
Representative Demings (FL-10) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The resolution was subsequently referred 
to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on 
September 11, 2019.
    On January 15, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held a legislative hearing on four measures, 
including H. Res. 549. Testimony was received from Maurita 
Coley, Esq., President and CEO, Multicultural Media, Telecom, 
and Internet Council; Clint Odom, Senior Vice President, 
Advocacy & Policy, Executive Director, Washington Bureau, 
National Urban League; Catherine J.K. Sandoval, Associate 
Professor, Santa Clara University School of Law; and Diane 
Sutter, President/CEO, ShootingStar Inc.
    On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology met in open markup session to consider H. Res. 549 
and forwarded the resolution, without amendment, to the full 
Committee on Energy and Commerce.
    On July 15, 2020, the full Committee met in virtual open 
markup session to consider H. Res. 549 and ordered the 
resolution reported favorably to the House, without amendment, 
by a voice vote.
    On December 8, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H. Res. 549 to the House (H. Rept. 116-624) and the 
resolution was placed on the House Calendar (Calendar No. 100).
    On December 9, 2020, the House considered H. Res. 549 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and then agreed to the resolution 
by a voice vote.

     Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives That all 
  Stakeholders in the Deployment of 5G Communications Infrastructure 
  Should Carefully Consider Adherence to the Recommendations of ``The 
                           Prague Proposals''


                              H. RES. 575

    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
all stakeholders in the deployment of 5G communications 
infrastructure should carefully consider adherence to the 
recommendations of ``The Prague Proposals.''

Summary

    This resolution expresses the sense of the House of 
Representatives that stakeholders involved in the deployment of 
5G communications infrastructure should consider adherence to 
the international security recommendations adopted at the 
Prague 5G Security Conference in May 2019, known as ``The 
Prague Proposals.'' The resolution also encourages the 
President and Federal agencies to promote trade and security 
policies on the international stage that are consistent with 
``The Prague Proposals.''

Legislative History

    On September 24, 2019, H. Res. 575 was introduced by 
Representative Flores (TX-17) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs. The resolution was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on September 
25, 2019.
    On September 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a legislative hearing on seven measures, 
including H. Res. 575. Testimony was received from John 
Nettles, President, Pine Belt Wireless; Harold Feld, Senior 
Vice President, Public Knowledge; Dean R. Brenner, Senior Vice 
President, Spectrum Strategy & Tech Policy, Qualcomm 
Incorporated; and Bobbie Stempfley, Managing Director, CERT 
Division, Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon 
University.
    On November 14, 2019, the Subcommittee met in open markup 
session to consider H. Res. 575 and forwarded the resolution, 
amended, to the full Committee, by a voice vote.
    On November 20, 2019, the full Committee met in open markup 
session to consider H. Res. 575, as amended by the 
Subcommittee, and ordered H. Res. 575 reported favorably to the 
House, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On January 7, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H. Res. 575 to the House (H. Rept. 116-368) and the 
resolution was placed on the House Calendar (Calendar No. 67).
    On January 8, 2020, the House considered H. Res. 575 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and the resolution passed, as 
amended, by a voice vote.

                          OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES


  Preserving an Open Internet for Consumers, Small Business, and Free 
                                 Speech

    On February 7, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Preserving an Open 
Internet for Consumers, Small Business, and Free Speech.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to examine the impacts of the 
Federal Communications Commission's repeal of net neutrality on 
consumers and businesses. The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Tom Wheeler, Fellow, Brookings Institution; Jessica J. 
Gonzalez, Vice President of Strategy & Senior Counsel, Free 
Press & Free Press Action Fund; Denelle Dixon, Chief Operating 
Officer, Mozilla; Ruth Livier, Actress, Writer, and UCLA 
Doctoral Student; Michael Powell, President and CEO, NCTA--The 
Internet & Television Association; and Joseph Franell, General 
Manager and CEO, Eastern Oregon Telecom.

 Protecting Consumers and Competition: An Examination of the T-Mobile 
                           and Sprint Merger

    On February 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a hearing entitled ``Protecting Consumers 
and Competition: An Examination of the T-Mobile and Sprint 
Merger.'' The purpose of this hearing was to examine the 
effects of the merger on consumer cost, jobs, competition 
innovation, and 5G deployment. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from John Legere, Chief Executive Officer and 
President, T-Mobile US; Marcelo Claure, Executive Chairman, 
Sprint Corp.; Chris Shelton, President, Communications Workers 
of America; Doug Brake, Director, Broadband and Spectrum 
Policy, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation; 
Phillip Berenbroick, Senior Policy Counsel, Public Knowledge; 
and Carri Bennet, General Counsel, Rural Wireless Association, 
Inc.

 Accountability and Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission

    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Accountability and 
Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to examine the Federal 
Communications Commission's decisions that harmed consumers and 
rolled back government regulations and media-related 
protections for consumers and local communities. The hearing 
also examined concerns regarding the FCC's oversight of 
carriers' sharing real-time location data with third parties 
and the FCC use of faulty data to justify decisions regarding 
competition policy in the Business Data Service market. The 
Subcommittee received testimony from the Honorable Ajit Pai, 
Chairman, Federal Communications Commission; the Honorable 
Michael O'Rielly, Commissioner, Federal Communications 
Commission; the Honorable Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal 
Communications Commission; the Honorable Jessica Rosenworcel, 
Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission; and the 
Honorable Geoffrey Starks, Commissioner, Federal Communications 
Commission.

  STELAR Review: Protecting Consumers in an Evolving Media Marketplace

    On June 4, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held a hearing entitled ``STELAR Review: Protecting 
Consumers in an Evolving Media Marketplace.'' The purpose of 
this hearing was to examine provisions of the ``STELA 
Reauthorization of 2014'' that expired at the end of 2019 and 
discuss how broadcasters can continue serving consumers in a 
fair and equitable way. The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Gordon H. Smith, President and CEO, National Association 
of Broadcasters; Robert D. Thun, Senior Vice President of 
Content and Programming, AT&T Mobility and Entertainment; 
Patricia Jo Boyers, President and Vice Chairman of the Board, 
BOYCOM Vision; and John Bergmayer, Senior Counsel, Public 
Knowledge.

  Our Wireless Future: Building a Comprehensive Approach to Spectrum 
                                 Policy

    On July 16, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Our Wireless Future: 
Building a Comprehensive Approach to Spectrum Policy.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to examine the Administration's 
incoherent approach to spectrum policy and discuss proposals 
that maximize benefits to consumers while generating revenue 
for the U.S. Department of Treasury. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Julius P. Knapp, Chief, Office of Engineering 
and Technology, Federal Communications Commission; Derek 
Khlopin, Senior Policy Advisor, National Telecommunications and 
Information Administration; Tim Donovan, Senior Vice President, 
Legislative Affairs, Competitive Carriers Association; Peter 
Pitsch, Head of Advocacy & Government Relations, C-Band 
Alliance; Scott Bergmann, Senior Vice President, Legislative 
Affairs, CTIA; Michael Calabrese, Director, Wireless Future 
Project, Open Technology Institute at New America; Mariel 
Triggs, Chief Executive Officer, MuralNet; and Jeffrey S. 
Cohen, Chief Counsel, APCO International.

          Fostering a Healthier Internet to Protect Consumers

    On October 16, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology and the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce held a joint hearing entitled ``Fostering a Healthier 
Internet to Protect Consumers.'' The purpose of this hearing 
was to explore content moderation practices and whether 
consumers are adequately protected under current law. The 
Subcommittees received testimony from Steve Huffman, Co-Founder 
& CEO, Reddit, Inc.; Danielle Keats Citron, Professor of Law, 
Boston University School of Law; Corynne McSherry, Legal 
Director, Electronic Frontier Foundation; Hany Farid, 
Professor, University of California, Berkeley; Katherine Oyama, 
Global Head of Intellectual Property Policy, Google, Inc.; and 
Gretchen S. Peters, Executive Director, Alliance to Counter 
Crime Online.

            Repurposing the C-band to Benefit All Americans

    On October 29, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Repurposing the C-band to 
Benefit All Americans.'' The purpose of this hearing was to 
explore the Federal Communications Commission's plans to 
repurpose C Band spectrum from satellite use to terrestrial 
wireless broadband use as well as discuss legislation that 
would require the FCC to conduct a public auction of the C-
band. The Subcommittee received testimony from Phillip 
Berenbroick, Policy Director, Public Knowledge; Ross Lieberman, 
Senior Vice President, ACA Connects--America's Communications 
Association; Deborah Collier, Director of Technology and 
Telecommunications Policy, Citizens Against Government Waste; 
James Frownfelter, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ABS; 
and Jeff Campbell, Vice President, Government Affairs and 
Technology Policy, Cisco.

 Accountability and Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission

    On December 5, 2019, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Accountability and 
Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to ensure the Federal 
Communications Commission is fulfilling its mission to protect 
consumers and act in the public interest. Specifically, the 
hearing examined the Federal Communications Commission's 
attempts to take away protections that promote diversity in 
ownership of media companies, cut support to connect schools 
and libraries, and strip protections for state and local 
governments to expedite 5G deployment. The Subcommittee 
received testimony from the Honorable Ajit Pai, Chairman, 
Federal Communications Commission; the Honorable Michael 
O'Rielly, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission; the 
Honorable Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications 
Commission; the Honorable Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner, 
Federal Communications Commission; and the Honorable Geoffrey 
Starks, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission.

   Empowering and Connecting Communities Through Digital Equity and 
                           Internet Adoption

    On January 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology held a hearing entitled ``Empowering and Connecting 
Communities through Digital Equity and Internet Adoption.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to promote broadband adoption and 
discuss ways in which Congress can incentivize the build-out of 
infrastructure necessary to ensure everyone has access to 
affordable and reliable high-speed internet. The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Angela Siefer, Executive Director, 
National Digital Inclusion Alliance; Joshua Edmonds, Director 
of Digital Inclusion, City of Detroit, Michigan; Gigi Sohn, 
Distinguished Fellow, Georgetown Law Institute for Technology 
Law and Policy; Jeffrey R. Sural, Director, Broadband 
Infrastructure Office, North Carolina Department of Information 
Technology; and Roslyn Layton, Visiting Scholar, American 
Enterprise Institute.

 A Country in Crisis: How Disinformation Online Is Dividing the Nation

    On June 24, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications and 
Technology and the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce held a joint hearing entitled ``A Country in Crisis: 
How Disinformation Online is Dividing the Nation.'' The purpose 
of this hearing was to examine the role of social media 
platforms in disseminating disinformation relating to the 
coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and racial 
injustice. The Subcommittees received testimony from Brandi 
Collins-Dexter, Senior Campaign Director, Color of Change; Hany 
Farid, Professor, University of California, Berkeley; Spencer 
Overton, President, Joint Center for Political and Economic 
Studies, Professor of Law, George Washington University; and 
Neil Fried, Former Chief Counsel for Communications and 
Technology, Energy and Commerce Committee, Principal, 
DigitalFrontiers Advocacy.

              Trump FCC: Four Years of Lost Opportunities

    On September 17, 2020, the Subcommittee on Communications 
and Technology held a hearing entitled ``Trump FCC: Four Years 
of Lost Opportunities.'' The purpose of this hearing was to 
examine the actions of the Federal Communications Commission 
during the past four years of the Trump Administration as well 
as discuss actions taken by the agency during the coronavirus 
disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic The Subcommittee received 
testimony from the Honorable Ajit V. Pai, Chairman, Federal 
Communications Commission; the Honorable Michael O'Rielly, 
Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission; the Honorable 
Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission; 
the Honorable Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner, Federal 
Communications Commission; and the Honorable Geoffrey Starks, 
Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission.

                         Subcommittee on Energy

                         LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

               The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

                           PUBLIC LAW 116-__

 (H.R. 133, H.R. 3432, H.R. 762, H.R. 3962, H.R. 3079, H.R. 1420, H.R. 
2044, H.R. 5758, H.R. 2041, H.R. 5650, H.R. 1480, H.R. 2665, H.R. 1760, 
 H.R. 3361, H.R. 2909, H.R. 4447, H.R. 1633, H.R. 5541, H.R. 347, H.R. 
                                 1426)

    Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency 
response and relief, and for other purposes.
Summary
    Sections 101, 118, 120, 122 and title II of division R 
incorporate portions of H.R. 3432, the ``Safer Pipelines Act of 
2019''. This legislation authorizes appropriations for fiscal 
year 2021 through 2023 for the Pipeline Safety Program under 
the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 
(PHMSA). It authorizes approximately $227.9 million in fiscal 
year 2021 and increases to approximately $237.9 million by 
fiscal year 2023. This legislation also authorizes funding for 
operational expenses, one-call notification programs, pipeline 
safety information grants, state pipeline safety grants, and 
other programs and grants. Additionally, it amends 49 USC 
60102, which directs the Secretary to only propose or issue a 
pipeline safety standard when the standard's benefits justify 
the costs, to clarify that the benefits include environmental 
and safety benefits. This legislation defines the terms 
``coastal beaches'' and ``certain coastal waters'' in order to 
provide PHMSA the tools it needs to promulgate a rulemaking 
mandated in the PIPES Act of 2016. That mandate requires PHMSA 
to update its regulations to specify that coastal beaches, 
certain coastal waters, and the Great Lakes, are unusually 
sensitive areas ecological resources, for purposes of 
determining whether a hazardous liquid pipeline is in a high 
consequence area. This legislation also establishes a minimum 
one year inspection period for certain deep water pipelines and 
requires procedures to protect deep water pipelines from anchor 
strikes. This legislation directs the Secretary of 
Transportation to submit to Congress, within two years, a 
report containing the results of a study of the assessment 
methods of distribution pipelines that may be used in integrity 
management programs, other than direct assessment, to determine 
whether any such methods are feasible and would provide a 
greater level of safety than direct assessment. The report must 
include recommendations based on the study.
    This legislation further directs PHMSA to expand its 
regulations to ensure that distribution integrity management 
plans for distribution operators evaluate certain risks, such 
as those posed by cast iron pipes and mains, and low-pressure 
systems, as well as the possibility of future accidents to 
better account for high-consequence but low probability events. 
It also requires distribution operators to make their updated 
distribution integrity management plans available to PHMSA or 
the relevant State regulatory agency no later than two years 
after enactment, and would require inspectors to review such 
plans if significant changes are made to the plans or system or 
at least every five years. The legislation directs the 
Department of Transportation to revise the State audit 
protocols and procedures and update the State Inspection 
Calculation Tool. It also directs PHMSA to update its emergency 
response plan regulations to ensure that each emergency 
response plan developed by a distribution system operator 
includes written procedures for how to handle communications 
with first responders and the general public after certain 
significant pipeline emergencies, in order to ensure that 
pipeline operators contact first responders as soon as 
practicable after they know an incident has occurred. It 
further directs the Secretary to update the regulations for 
operations and maintenance manuals in order to require 
distribution system operators to have a specific action plan to 
respond to overpressurization events. Additionally, it requires 
operators to develop written procedures for management of 
change processes for significant technology, equipment, 
procedural, and organizational changes to the distribution 
system and ensure that relevant qualified personnel, such as a 
professional engineer with a license, reviews and certifies 
such changes.
    This legislation directs PHMSA to conduct a study on the 
distribution industry's adoption of pipeline safety management 
systems and provide guidance on how to further the adoption of 
these systems and to provide a copy of the report to relevant 
Committees no later than three years after enactment. It also 
requires PHMSA and relevant State authorities to promote and 
assess gas distribution operators' pipeline safety management 
systems, including by using independent third-party evaluators, 
as necessary.
    This legislation also directs PHMSA to issue regulations 
that require distribution pipeline operators to identify and 
manage traceable, reliable, and complete maps and records of 
critical pressure control infrastructure, and update these 
records as appropriate. These records would have to be 
submitted or made available to the relevant regulatory agency. 
These regulations shall require noncritical records to be 
gathered as they are available. It directs PHMSA to issue 
regulations requiring an agent of a distribution system 
operator to monitor gas pressure at certain sites and have the 
ability to cut off or limit gas pressure during construction 
projects that have the potential to cause a hazardous 
overpressurization. Finally, this legislation directs PHMSA to 
issue regulations on district regulator stations to ensure that 
distribution system operators minimize the risk of a common 
mode of failure at low-pressure district regulator stations, 
monitor the gas pressure of a low-pressure system, and install 
overpressure protection safety technology at low-pressure 
district regulator stations. If it is not operationally 
possible to install such technology, this legislation would 
require the relevant operator to identify plans that would 
minimize the risk of an overpressurization event.
    Division Z incorporates the Energy Act of 2020, which 
contains several components of H.R. 4447.
    Section 1001 of division Z incorporates H.R. 762, the 
``Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act''. This 
legislation streamlines available Federal energy efficiency 
programs and financing to help improve efficiency and lower 
energy costs for schools.
    Sections 1001, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, and 1012 of division 
Z incorporate portions of H.R. 3962, the ``Energy Savings and 
Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019''. This legislation 
streamlines available Federal energy efficiency programs and 
financing to help improve efficiency and lower energy costs for 
schools; requires the development of a metric for data center 
energy efficiency, and requires the Secretary of Energy, 
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and 
Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to 
maintain a data center energy practitioner program and open 
data initiative for Federally owned and operated data center 
energy usage; directs the OMB Director to collaborate with each 
Federal agency to implement energy-efficient and energy-saving 
information technologies; and directs the Secretary of Energy 
to establish a rebate program to encourage replacement of 
energy inefficient electric motors. It also amends NECPA to 
formally establish in law the Federal Energy Management Program 
(FEMP). This section details FEMP's directives and the duties 
of its director.
    Section 1002 of division Z incorporates H.R. 3079, the 
``Energy Savings through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 
2019''. This legislation amends the National Energy 
Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) to require the Department of 
Energy (DOE) to report to the President and Congress on each 
agency's energy savings performance contracts, including their 
investment value; their initial guaranteed savings compared to 
actual energy savings from the previous year; the plan for 
entering into new contracts in the coming year; and information 
explaining why any previously submitted plans for contracts 
were not implemented. The section further amends NECPA to allow 
agencies to accept, retain, sell, or transfer energy savings 
and apply the proceeds to fund a performance contract under 
this title. It excludes contracts for work performed at Federal 
hydropower facilities.
    Sections 1003 and 1004 of division Z incorporate H.R. 1420, 
the ``Energy Efficiency Government Technology Act''. This 
legislation requires the development of a metric for data 
center energy efficiency, and requires the Secretary of Energy, 
EPA Administrator, and OMB Director to maintain a data center 
energy practitioner program and open data initiative for 
Federally owned and operated data center energy usage. It also 
directs the OMB Director to collaborate with each Federal 
agency to implement energy-efficient and energy-saving 
information technologies.
    Section 1007 of division Z incorporates H.R. 2044, the 
``Smart Buildings Acceleration Act''. This legislation directs 
the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to implement 
smart building technology in Federal buildings and demonstrate 
the costs and benefits of smart buildings. The section requires 
the Secretary of Energy, as a part of the Better Building 
Challenge, to develop smart building accelerators to 
demonstrate innovative policies and approaches to accelerate 
the transition to smart buildings. The section also establishes 
a research and development (R&D) program focused on building-
to-grid integration.
    Section 1008 of division Z incorporates H.R. 5758, the 
``Ceiling Fan Improvement Act of 2020''. This legislation 
amends EPCA by adding language exempting large-diameter ceiling 
fans manufactured on or after January 21, 2020, from meeting 
minimum ceiling fan efficiency requirements as described in the 
final rule titled ``Energy Conservation Program: Energy 
Conservation Standards for Ceiling Fans.'' Establishes that 
large-diameter ceiling fans shall meet Calculation of the Fan 
Energy Index in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 208-18.
    Section 1011 of division Z incorporates H.R. 2041, the 
``Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency 
Investment and Accountability Act''. The legislation 
reauthorizes WAP at $350 million per year from fiscal years 
2020 through 2024. It allows the Secretary of Energy to 
consider improvements in health and safety of occupant dwelling 
units, as well as other non-energy benefits from weatherization 
assistance, when reissuing regulations on program cost 
effectiveness. It also allows the Secretary to require periodic 
review of the use of private contractors in provisioning 
weatherization assistance and encouraging expanded use of 
contractors, as appropriate. The legislation establishes a 
competitive grant program to support innovation in 
weatherization assistance, and increases the funding amount 
that may be used for administrative purposes from 10 to 15 
percent. It further amends the re-weatherization date so that 
dwelling units weatherized using Federal funds, are eligible to 
receive additional assistance 15 years after the completion of 
the previous weatherization assistance.
    Section 1012 of division Z incorporates H.R. 5650, the 
``Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act of 
2020''. This legislation amends NECPA to formally establish 
FEMP in law. This section details FEMP's directives and the 
duties of its director.
    Section 1013 of division Z incorporates H.R. 1480, the 
``Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Support Act''. This legislation 
redesignates DOE's Clean Energy Application Centers as the CHP 
Technical Assistance Partnership Program. The program 
encourages deployment of combined heat and power, heat to 
power, and efficient district energy technologies. It also 
provides project specific support to building and industrial 
professionals through economic and engineering assessments and 
advisory activities. The legislation reauthorizes the program 
through fiscal year 2024.
    Section 1014 of division Z incorporates H.R. 2665, the 
``Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019''. This 
legislation authorizes a new Smart Energy and Water Efficiency 
Pilot Program. This pilot program provides grants to water 
authorities that provide water, wastewater or water reuse 
services for demonstrating advanced and innovative technology-
based solutions.
    Section 2001 of division Z incorporates H.R. 1760, the 
``Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act''. This legislation 
directs DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy to develop and deploy 
high-assay low-enriched uranium for domestic commercial use and 
to develop a schedule for recovering costs associated with such 
development.
    Section 3005 of division Z incorporates H.R. 3361, the 
``Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act'' or 
``RIVER Act''. This legislation amends section 242 of the 
Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05) to reauthorize the 
hydroelectric production incentives program. Additionally, it 
reauthorizes the hydroelectric efficiency improvement program 
in section 243 of the EPAct05. The hydroelectric production 
incentives program provides payments to owners or operators of 
hydroelectric facilities that are added to existing dams or 
conduits. The hydroelectric efficiency improvement program 
similarly provides payments, but for the purpose of making 
changes in a facility that improve its efficiency by three 
percent or more. The legislation reauthorizes both programs 
from fiscal year 2019 through 2036 at the originally authorized 
level of $10 million each year.
    Section 3201 of division Z incorporates portions of H.R. 
2909, the ``Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019''. This 
legislation establishes an RD&D program to advance energy 
storage technologies and directs the Secretary of Energy to 
carry out three demonstration projects, as well as a 
competitive pilot project grant program. It also establishes a 
joint long-term demonstration initiative with the Secretary of 
Defense. This section further establishes an energy storage 
materials recycling R&D program.
    Section 3202 of division Z incorporates H.R. 4447, the 
``Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019''. This 
legislation establishes an energy storage and microgrid grant 
and technical assistance program at DOE for rural electric 
cooperatives and public utilities to assist with designing and 
demonstrating energy storage and microgrid projects that use 
energy from renewable energy sources.
    Section 6006 of division Z incorporates a portion of H.R. 
1633, the ``Smart Manufacturing Leadership Act''. This 
legislation requires the Secretary of Energy, in consultation 
with the National Academies, to develop a national plan for 
smart manufacturing technology development and deployment to 
improve domestic manufacturing sector productivity and 
efficiency.
    Sections 8013 and 8014 of division Z incorporate H.R. 5541, 
the ``Tribal Power Act''. This legislation amends the Energy 
Policy Act of 1992 section 2601(2) to include any land occupied 
by a majority of residents who are members of Alaskan Native 
Tribes in the definition of Indian Land. The section also 
allows the Secretary of Energy to reduce any required cost 
share for energy projects funded through the Office of Indian 
Energy.
    Section 11002 of division Z incorporates H.R. 347, the 
``Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2019''. This 
legislation amends the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control 
Act of 1978 to authorize the operation of the Cheney disposal 
cell through September 30, 2031.
    Section 11004 of division Z incorporates H.R. 1426, the 
``Timely Review of Infrastructure Act''. This legislation 
authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), 
under certain conditions, to compensate persons with 
scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical skills 
at a higher level than the rate allowed under the civil 
service.

Legislative History

    On January 3, 2019, H.R. 133 was introduced by 
Representative Cuellar and referred to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs. On January 10, 2019, the House considered H.R. 133 
under a motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 133 by a 
voice vote. On January 15, 2020, the Senate passed H.R. 133, 
amended, by unanimous consent.
    On December 21, 2020, the House passed an amendment to the 
Senate amendment to H.R. 133 with portion of amendment 
comprising divisions B, C, E, and F by a recorded vote of 327 
yeas and 85 nays (Roll no. 250) and an amendment to the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 133 (except divisions B, C, E, and F) by a 
recorded vote of 359 yeas and 53 nays (Roll no. 251). That same 
day, the House pass the Senate amendment to H.R. 133 with 
amendment by unanimous consent.
    On December 21, 2020, the Senate passed the House amendment 
to the Senate amendment to H.R. 133 by a recorded vote of 92 
yeas to 6 nays (Recorded Vote Number 289). On December 27, 
2020, the President signed H.R. 133 into law. The Public Law 
number had not been assigned when this report was filed.
    H.R. 133 included provisions from the following bills: H.R. 
3432, the ``Safer Pipelines Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative Rush; H.R. 762, the ``Streamlining Energy 
Efficiency for Schools Act'', introduced by Representative 
Cartwright (PA-08); H.R. 3962, the ``Energy Savings and 
Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative Welch; H.R. 3079, the ``Energy Savings Through 
Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative Welch; H.R. 1420, the ``Energy Efficient 
Government Technology Act'', introduced by Representative 
Eshoo; H.R. 2044, the ``Smart Building Acceleration Act'', 
introduced by Representative Welch; H.R. 5758, the ``Ceiling 
Fan Improvement Act of 2020'', introduced by Representative 
Guthrie; H.R. 2041, the ``Weatherization Enhancement and Local 
Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act'', 
introduced by Representative Tonko; H.R. 5650, the ``Federal 
Energy and Water Management Performance Act of 2020'', 
introduced by Representative Welch; H.R. 1480, the ``CHP 
Support Act'', introduced by Representative Welch; H.R. 2665, 
the ``Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019'', 
introduced by Representative McNerney; H.R. 1760, the 
``Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act'', introduced by 
Representative Flores; H.R. 3361, the ``RIVER Act'', introduced 
by Representative McKinley (WV-01); H.R. 2909, the ``Promoting 
Grid Storage Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative 
Casten; H.R. 4447, the ``Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation 
Act'', introduced by Representative O'Halleran; H.R. 1633, the 
``Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act'', introduced by 
Representative Welch; H.R. 5541, the ``Tribal Power Act'', 
introduced by Representative O'Halleran; H.R. 347, the 
``Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2019'', 
introduced by Representative Tipton (CO-03); and H.R. 1426, the 
``Timely Review of Infrastructure Act'', introduced by 
Representative Olson (TX-22).

    Enhancing Grid Security Through Public Private Partnerships Act


                                H.R. 359

    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

    This legislation directs the Secretary of Energy, in 
consultation with States, other Federal agencies, and industry 
stakeholders, to create and implement a program to enhance the 
physical and cyber security of electric utilities. Among other 
things, this program would develop voluntary implementation of 
methods for assessing security vulnerabilities. It would 
provide cybersecurity training to electric utilities, advance 
the cybersecurity of utility third-party vendors, and promote 
sharing of best practices and data collection in the electric 
sector. The bill requires U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to 
submit a report to Congress on cybersecurity and distribution 
systems. Finally, the bill requires an update to the 
Interruption Cost Estimate (ICE) Calculator at least once every 
two years. The ICE Calculator, developed by DOE's Lawrence 
Berkeley Lab and Nexant, Inc., is an electric reliability 
planning tool for estimating electricity interruption costs and 
the benefits associated with reliability improvements.

Legislative History

    On January 9, 2019, H.R. 359 was introduced by 
Representative McNerney and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on January 25, 2019.
    On May 16, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 359, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 359, and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On October 28, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 359 without amendment, to the House (H. Rept. 
116-254) and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 202).
    On September 29, 2020, the House considered H.R. 359 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, H.R. 359 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 559).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 359 in the 116th 
Congress.

                           Moving Forward Act


  H.R. 2 (H.R. 5527, H.R. 2909, H.R. 4447, H.R. 5542, H.R. 5541, H.R. 
2043, H.R. 2119, H.R. 2041, H.R. 2088, H.R. 5650, H.R. 5615, H.R. 1768)

    To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety 
programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.

Summary

    Section 33111 incorporates H.R. 5527, the ``21st Century 
Power Grid Act''. This legislation directs the Secretary of 
Energy to establish a program to provide funding to eligible 
partners for projects that improve resiliency, performance, or 
efficiency of the electricity grid. Partnerships may include 
(a) a State or local government, a National Laboratory, an 
institution of higher education, an Indian Tribe, a Federal 
power marketing administration, or an entity that develops or 
provides grid technology and (b) either an electric utility, a 
Regional Transmission Organization, or an Independent System 
Operator. It authorizes $700 million each year for fiscal years 
2021 through 2025.
    Sections 33114 (b), (c), and (e) incorporate H.R. 2909, the 
``Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019.'' This legislation 
requires the Department of Energy to establish an energy 
storage program, a technical assistance and grant program, and 
a competitive grant program for ``pilot energy storage 
systems.'' The legislation establishes a research program 
within DOE for energy storage systems, components, and 
materials. The program requires the Secretary to coordinate 
across all relevant DOE program offices and adopt long-term 
targets for energy storage system applications. The bill 
authorizes $175 million annually for the research program for 
fiscal years 2020 through 2024. The bill also establishes a 
technical assistance and grant program. This program 
disseminates information, offers technical assistance, and 
provides grants to entities to identify, evaluate, plan, 
design, and develop processes to procure energy storage 
systems. It authorizes $100 million annually for the technical 
assistance and grant program for fiscal years 2020 through 
2024. H.R. 2909 also directs DOE to conduct workshops where 
lessons learned from the research and technical and grant 
programs can be shared. The bill establishes a demonstration 
program to provide grants for developing pilot energy storage 
systems. It authorizes $150 million for the demonstration 
program annually for fiscal years 2020 through 2024.
    Section 33115 incorporates H.R. 4447, the ``Expanding 
Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019'', as reported by the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. This legislation requires DOE 
to establish an energy storage and microgrid grant and 
technical assistance program. The program will provide grants 
and technical assistance to a rural electric cooperative or 
non-profit entity, working with at least six rural electric 
cooperatives, to assist with designing and demonstrating energy 
storage and microgrid projects that utilize energy from 
renewable energy sources. The bill authorizes $5 million 
annually for the program from fiscal years 2020 through 2025.
    Section 33121 incorporates H.R. 5542, the ``Mitigate 
Methane Now Act''. This legislation requires the Secretary of 
Energy to establish a grant program for States to provide 
incentives to natural gas distribution companies for the 
improvement of natural gas distribution systems. The 
legislation establishes a grant program at DOE for the purposes 
of improving public safety and the environmental performance of 
the natural gas distribution system. The bill authorizes grant 
funding to States for the purposes of offsetting rate increases 
to low-income households and improving the safety and 
environmental performance of natural gas distribution systems 
through incentives for natural gas distribution companies to 
accelerate, expand, or enhance improvements to the natural gas 
distribution system. In awarding grants under the program, the 
agency must prioritize applications that produce quantifiable 
benefits to public safety, reduce methane emissions, and 
benefit low-income households, among other factors. The bill 
authorizes $250 million per year for the program from fiscal 
years 2021 through 2030.
    Section 33161 incorporates H.R. 5541, the ``Tribal Power 
Act''. This legislation amends sections 2601 and 2602 of the 
Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct92), reauthorizing programs to 
assist consenting Indian Tribes in meeting energy education, 
planning, and management needs. Congress authorized the 
establishment of an Indian energy resources development program 
in EPAct92 and it established an Office of Indian Energy Policy 
and Programs at DOE in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05). 
The legislation amends the definition of Indian Land to extend 
eligibility for grant funding to consenting Alaskan Native 
Tribes. The bill also provides DOE's Director of the Office of 
Indian Energy Policy and Programs the authority to expand 
programmatic access by reducing applicable cost-share based on 
criteria such as proven financial need. Finally, the bill 
reauthorizes the program at $30 million annually from fiscal 
years 2021 through 2025.
    Sections 33201, 33202, 33203, 33204, 33205, 33206, 33207, 
and 33208 incorporate H.R. 2043, the ``Home Owner Managing 
Energy Savings'' or ``HOMES'' Act. This legislation requires 
the Secretary of Energy to establish a Home Energy Savings 
Retrofit Rebate Program to provide rebates to homeowners for 
retrofits that achieve home energy savings. For a retrofit to 
qualify for the program, it must be implemented and installed 
by a qualified contractor, achieve a reduction in home energy 
use of 20 percent or more, and include measures with an 
estimated life of five years or more. Homeowners performing 
retrofits projected to save at least 20 percent of energy usage 
would be eligible for a $2,500 rebate; those performing 
retrofits projected to save at least 40 percent of energy usage 
would be eligible for a $5,000 rebate. The legislation 
authorizes $250 million annually for the program for fiscal 
years 2020 through 2025. Additionally, it directs the Secretary 
of Energy to establish a Residential Energy Pay for Performance 
pilot program to encourage the use of measured energy savings 
in the operation of residential energy programs. The 
legislation also requires the pilot program to provide 
competitive grants to five or more state energy offices. The 
bill authorizes $100 million to carry out this pilot program in 
fiscal year 2021.
    Section 33211 incorporates H.R. 2119, a bill to amend the 
EPAct05 to reauthorize grants for improving the energy 
efficiency of public buildings. This legislation amends section 
125(c) of EPAct05 to authorize $100 million annually from 
fiscal years 2021 through 2025. Section 125 established a grant 
program to provide grants for states to improve the energy 
efficiency of public buildings and facilities. EPAct05 
originally authorized the program at $30 million per year.
    Section 33231 incorporates H.R. 2041, the ``Weatherization 
Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and 
Accountability Act''. This legislation updates the 1976 DOE 
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The legislation 
reauthorizes WAP at $350 million per year from fiscal years 
2020 through 2024. The bill allows the Secretary of Energy to 
consider improvements in health and safety of occupant dwelling 
units, as well as other non-energy benefits from weatherization 
assistance, when reissuing regulations on program cost 
effectiveness. It also allows the Secretary of Energy to 
require periodic review of the use of private contractors in 
provisioning weatherization assistance and encouraging expanded 
use of contractors, as appropriate. The legislation establishes 
a competitive grant program to support innovation in 
weatherization assistance, and increases the funding amount 
that may be used for administrative purposes from 10 to 15 
percent. It also amends the re-weatherization date so that 
dwelling units weatherized using Federal funds, are eligible to 
receive additional assistance 15 years after the completion of 
the previous weatherization assistance.
    Section 33241 incorporates H.R. 2088, a bill to amend the 
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) to 
reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant 
(EECBG) Program. The EECBG program provides grants to states, 
local governments, and Indian Tribes to assist their efforts to 
reduce fossil fuel emissions and conserve energy. The grants 
can be used to improve energy efficiency in all sectors of the 
local economy and for a wide variety of activities, allowing 
for flexibility to fund projects that best address local 
conditions and needs. The bill reauthorizes the program to 
provide $3.5 billion annually from fiscal years 2021 through 
2025. In addition, the bill includes several amendments to the 
program to add the goal of diversifying energy supplies by 
promoting use of alternative fuels, including funding to deploy 
infrastructure for delivering electricity and other alternative 
fuels.
    Sections 33251 and 33252 incorporate H.R. 5650, the 
``Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act of 
2020''. This legislation amends the National Energy 
Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) to direct the head of each 
Federal agency to reduce each year (through 2030) average 
building energy intensity by 2.5 percent relative to their 
respective energy intensities in 2018. Additionally, each 
agency head must improve water use efficiency and management 
through a number of prescribed actions. Those actions include 
reducing potable water consumption; lowering industrial, 
landscaping, and agricultural water consumption; and installing 
infrastructure features on Federally-owned properties to 
improve stormwater and wastewater management. The bill also 
establishes in law the FEMP to facilitate implementation of 
cost-effective energy and water management and energy-related 
investment practices. The program, which would bear 
responsibility for monitoring and implementing Federal 
efficiency standards, provides strategic planning and technical 
assistance, establishes best practices, maintains information 
resources and tools, and recognizes efficiency achievements. 
The program would also be responsible for providing accredited 
training as well as guidance with portfolio-wide planning and 
project integration. The bill authorizes $36 million annually 
from fiscal years 2020 through 2024 for this program.
    Sections 33261, 33262, 33263, 33264, and 33265 incorporate 
H.R. 5615, the ``Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act'' 
or ``TREES Act''. This legislation provides incentives for 
retail power providers or cities to plant trees to reduce 
energy costs. Specifically, DOE must establish a program to 
award grants to retail power providers that partner with 
nonprofit tree-planting organizations to establish or continue 
operating tree-planting programs. Under the program, retail 
power providers must give residential consumers free or 
discounted trees that provide maximum amounts of shade during 
the summer or wind protection during the fall and winter. 
Retail power providers include entities that generate, 
distribute, or provide retail electricity, natural gas, or fuel 
oil service. In addition, DOE must annually give an award that 
designates communities or other areas as the Arbor City of 
America. The award must recognize communities for superior 
efforts in increasing tree canopy coverage and assisting 
residents in reducing energy costs. DOE must give award 
recipients funding for green infrastructure or green spaces.
    Section 33301 incorporates an updated version of H.R. 1768, 
the ``Diesel Emission Reduction Act of 2019''. This legislation 
reauthorizes through fiscal year 2025 a diesel emissions 
reduction program under which EPA provides grants, rebates, or 
loans for replacing diesel engines or retrofitting the engines 
with pollution control technologies.

Legislative History

    On June 11, 2020, H.R. 2 was introduced by Representative 
DeFazio and referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure.
    On July 1, 2020, H.R. 2 was considered in the House 
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1028 and the bill, as 
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 233 yeas and 188 nays 
(Roll Call No. 138).
    On July 20, 2020, H.R. 2 was received in the Senate.
    H.R. 2 contains provisions of the following bills: H.R. 
5527, the ``21st Century Power Grid Act'', introduced by 
Representative Sarbanes (MD-03); H.R. 2909, the ``Promoting 
Grid Storage Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative 
Casten; H.R. 4447, the ``Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation 
Act'', introduced by Representative O'Halleran; H.R. 5542, a 
bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant 
program for States to provide incentives to natural gas 
distribution companies for the improvement of natural gas 
distribution systems, and for other purposes, introduced by 
Representative Sherrill (NJ-11); H.R. 5541, the ``Tribal Power 
Act'', introduced by Representative O'Halleran; H.R. 2043, the 
``HOMES Act'', introduced by Representative Welch; H.R. 2119, a 
bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize 
grants for improving the energy efficiency of public buildings, 
and for other purposes introduced by Representative Kelly; H.R. 
2041, the ``Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy 
Efficient Investment and Accountability Act'', introduced by 
Representative Tonko; H.R. 2088, a bill to amend the Energy 
Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy 
Efficiency and Conservative Block Grant Program, and for other 
purposes, introduced by Representative Stanton (AZ-09); H.R. 
5650, the ``Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act 
of 2020'', introduced by Representative Welch; and H.R. 5615, 
the ``TREES Act'', introduced by Representative Matsui; and 
H.R. 1768, the ``Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019'', 
introduced by Representative Matsui.

                        Cyber Sense Act of 2020


                                H.R. 360

    To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a voluntary 
Cyber Sense program to test the cybersecurity of products and 
technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires the Secretary of Energy to 
establish the Cyber Sense Program. This voluntary program would 
identify cyber-secure products that could be used in the bulk-
power system. In addition to making DOE responsible for 
promoting cyber-secure products, this legislation requires DOE 
to determine a testing process for Cyber Sense products and 
establish a cybersecurity vulnerability reporting process and 
database. Additionally, H.R. 360 requires DOE to provide 
technical assistance to electric utilities, manufacturers, and 
other relevant stakeholders related to cybersecurity 
vulnerabilities in products under the Cyber Sense program. The 
bill requires all cyber-secure products to be reviewed 
biennially to determine how such products respond to and 
prevent cyber threats. This legislation also requires DOE to 
solicit public comment before establishing or altering the 
Cyber Sense program.

Legislative History

    On January 9, 2019, H.R. 360 was introduced by 
Representative Latta and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on January 25, 2019.
    On May 16, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 360, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 360, and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On October 28, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 360, without amendment, to the House (H. Rept. 
116-256) and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 204).
    On September 29, 2020, the House considered H.R. 360 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, H.R. 360 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 360 in the 116th 
Congress.

                    Energy Emergency Leadership Act


                                H.R. 362

    To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with 
respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The legislation amends section 203(a) of the Department of 
Energy Organization Act to create a new DOE Assistant Secretary 
position with jurisdiction over all energy emergency and 
security functions related to energy supply, infrastructure, 
and cybersecurity. The bill authorizes the new Assistant 
Secretary to provide, upon request, a State, local, or Tribal 
government, with technical assistance, and support and response 
capabilities with respect to energy security threats, risks, 
and incidents.

Legislative History

    On January 9, 2019, H.R. 362 was introduced by 
Representative Rush and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on January 25, 2019.
    On May 16, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 362, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 362, and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On October 28, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 362, as amended (H. Rept. 116-255) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 203).
    On September 29, 2020, the House considered H.R. 362 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed, as amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, H.R. 362 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 362 in the 116th 
Congress.

        Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act


                                H.R. 370

    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

    The bill would establish a program at DOE, in coordination 
with other Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector, to 
create policies and procedures to improve the physical and 
cyber security and resiliency of natural gas transmission and 
distribution pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and 
liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities. The Secretary of Energy 
would coordinate responses to, and recovery from, physical and 
cyber incidents affecting the energy sector and develop 
advanced cybersecurity technologies, perform pilot 
demonstration projects, and establish workforce development 
security curricula for pipelines and LNG facilities. Finally, 
the bill would provide mechanisms to help the energy sector 
evaluate, prioritize, and improve its security capabilities.

Legislative History

    On January 9, 2019, H.R. 370 was introduced by 
Representative Upton (MI-06) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on January 25, 2019.
    On May 16, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 370, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 370, and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On November 20, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 370, without amendment (H. Rept. 116-303). That 
same day, H.R. 370 was referred sequentially to the House 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill was 
then discharged from that Committee and placed on the Union 
Calendar (Calendar No. 244).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 370 in the 116th 
Congress.

             Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act


                                H.R. 762

    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

    This legislation would establish a national clearinghouse 
of information on programs and financing options for schools 
interested in carrying out energy efficiency projects. Such 
information would include resources to help initiate, develop, 
and finance energy efficiency, distributed generation, and 
retrofitting projects.

Legislative History

    On January 24, 2019, H.R. 762 was introduced by 
Representative Cartwright and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on January 25, 2019.
    On March 5, 2019, the House considered H.R. 762 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill by a voice 
vote.
    On March 6, 2019, H.R. 762 was received in the Senate, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and 
Natural Resources.
    On September 19, 2019, H.R. 762 was reported to the Senate, 
as amended, by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources (S. Rept. 116-108) and the bill was placed on the 
Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 
208).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 762 in the 116th 
Congress.

        Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1315

    To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish and carry 
out a comprehensive, nationwide, energy-related industries jobs 
program, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to establish a 
comprehensive, nationwide, energy-related industries jobs 
program to improve education and training for jobs in energy-
related industries with requirements for the prioritization of 
underrepresented communities, unemployed energy workers, and 
minority-serving institutions. The bill also permits the 
Secretary of Energy to provide direct assistance (including 
financial assistance awards and technical expertise) to 
educational institutions or internships, fellowships, and other 
opportunities at DOE and DOE national laboratories. In 
addition, the bill requires the Secretary, in carrying out the 
program, to collaborate with stakeholders and related Federal 
agencies, establish a clearinghouse of resources, and develop 
guidelines for the development of skills for the energy 
industry workforce.
    The bill also requires the Secretary to establish a program 
to provide grants to eligible businesses to pay the eligible 
wages or stipends for new and existing employees receiving 
training to work in renewable energy, energy efficiency, grid 
modernization, advanced fossil energy technology, nuclear 
energy, cybersecurity, alternative fuels, advanced automotive 
technology, and fuel cell generation sectors.

Legislative History

    On February 22, 2019, H.R. 1315 was introduced by 
Representative Rush and referred to the Committee on Education 
and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on February 25, 2019.
    On April 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on eight bills intended to improve energy efficiency 
and create a diverse workforce, including H.R. 1315. The 
witnesses included the Honorable Daniel R. Simmons, Assistant 
Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
Department of Energy, and the Honorable James E. Campos, 
Director, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, Department 
of Energy.
    On May 16, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 1315 and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 1315 and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1315 in the 116th 
Congress.

                  Timely Review of Infrastructure Act


                               H.R. 1426

    To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to 
address insufficient compensation of employees and other 
personnel of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The bill amends section 401 of the Department of Energy 
Organization Act by adding a new subsection (k) at the end. The 
new subsection grants the FERC Chairman additional authority to 
adjust compensation for a category of employees and other 
personnel without regard to certain civil service laws. The 
FERC Chairman must publicly certify that other approaches to 
retaining and attracting employees are inadequate and that the 
adjustment to compensation is necessary to carry out the 
functions of the FERC Commission in a timely, efficient, and 
effective manner. The bill also requires that the FERC Chairman 
periodically submit to Congress a report including information 
related to hiring, vacancies, compensation, and efforts to 
retain and attract employees.

Legislative History

    On February 28, 2019, H.R. 1426 was introduced by 
Representative Olson and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on March 1, 2019.
    On January 9, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 1426, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 1426, and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, without amendment, by a 
recorded vote of 48 yeas and 3 nays.
    On December 8, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 1426 to the House, without amendment (H. Rept. 
116 623) and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 510).
    On December 9, 2020, the House considered H.R. 1426 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill by a voice 
vote.
    H.R. 1426 was received in the Senate, read twice, and 
placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders 
(Calendar No. 610).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1426 in the 116th 
Congress.

                           S.T.O.R.A.G.E. Act


                               H.R. 1744

    To provide for the consideration of energy storage systems 
by electric utilities as part of a supply side resource 
process, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would establish a standard under the 
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) 
requiring States to consider investing in energy storage 
systems. The bill amends PURPA by adding energy storage systems 
to the list of strategies States should consider when 
developing energy plans. In particular, States would have to 
consider requiring that, as part of a supply-side resource 
planning process, utilities demonstrate that they considered an 
investment in energy storage systems based on factors such as 
cost, reliability, security, and system performance and 
efficiency.

Legislative History

    On March 13, 2019, H.R. 1744 was introduced by 
Representative Takano and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Energy on March 14, 2019.
    On February 12, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on six bills, including H.R. 1744. The witnesses 
included the Honorable Mark W. Menezes, Under Secretary of 
Energy, U.S. Department of Energy; Kelly Speakes-Backman, Chief 
Executive Officer, Energy Storage Association; Bryan Howard, 
Legislative Director, U.S. Green Building Council; Julie 
Hiromoto, Principal, HKS, Inc., on behalf of the American 
Institute of Architects; Lowell Ungar, Senior Policy Advisor, 
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; Arn McIntyre, 
President, McIntyre Builders Inc., on behalf of the National 
Association of Home Builders; and Jennifer Schafer, Executive 
Director, Federal Performance Contracting Coalition.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1744 in the 116th 
Congress.

 Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and 
                           Accountability Act


                               H.R. 2041

    To reauthorize the weatherization assistance program, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation updates the 1976 DOE Weatherization 
Assistance Program (WAP). WAP is the nation's largest 
residential whole-house energy efficiency program, providing 
formula grant funding to all 50 States, the District of 
Columbia, Native American Tribes, and five United States 
territories.
    The bill reauthorizes WAP at $350 million per fiscal year 
from fiscal years 2020 through 2024. When reissuing regulations 
on program cost-effectiveness, the bill would allow the 
Secretary to take into consideration improvements in health and 
safety of occupant dwelling units, as well as other non-energy 
benefits from weatherization assistance. The bill would also 
allow the Secretary to require periodic review of the use of 
private contractors in provisioning weatherization assistance 
and encouraging expanded use of contractors, as appropriate.
    H.R. 2041 further establishes a competitive grant program 
to support innovation in weatherization assistance, and it 
increases the funding amount that may be used for 
administrative purposes from 10 percent to 15 percent. The bill 
amends the re-weatherization date so that dwelling units 
weatherized using Federal funds are eligible to receive 
additional assistance 15 years after completion of the previous 
weatherization assistance.

Legislative History

    On April 2, 2019, H.R. 2041 was introduced by 
Representative Tonko and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on April 3, 2019.
    On April 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on eight bills, including H.R. 2041. The witnesses 
included the Honorable Daniel R. Simmons, Assistant Secretary, 
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of 
Energy, and the Honorable James E. Campos, Director, Office of 
Economic Impact and Diversity, Department of Energy.
    On May 16, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 2041 and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 2041 and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2041 in the 116th 
Congress.

                               HOMES Act


                               H.R. 2043

    To provide for the establishment of a Home Energy Savings 
Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires the Secretary of Energy to 
establish a Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program to 
provide rebates to homeowners for retrofits that achieve home 
energy savings. For a retrofit to qualify for the program, it 
must be implemented and installed by a qualified contractor, 
achieve a reduction in home energy use of 20 percent or more, 
and include measures with an estimated life of five years or 
more. Homeowners performing retrofits are projected to save at 
least 20 percent of energy usage would be eligible for a $2,500 
rebate; those performing retrofits projected to save at least 
40 percent of energy usage would be eligible for a $5,000 
rebate. The bill authorizes $250 million annually for the 
program for fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
    Additionally, H.R. 2043 directs the Secretary to establish 
a Residential Energy Pay for Performance pilot program to 
encourage the use of measured energy savings in the operation 
of residential energy programs. The legislation also requires 
the pilot program to provide competitive grants to five or more 
State energy offices. The bill authorizes $100 million to carry 
out this pilot program in fiscal year 2021.

Legislative History

    On April 3, 2019, H.R. 2043 was introduced by 
Representative Welch and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and 
Means. The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee 
on Energy on April 4, 2019.
    On April 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on eight bills intended to improve energy efficiency 
and create a diverse workforce, including H.R. 2043. The 
witnesses included the Honorable Daniel R. Simmons, Assistant 
Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
Department of Energy, and the Honorable James E. Campos, 
Director, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, Department 
of Energy.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2043 in the 116th 
Congress.

                    Smart Building Acceleration Act


                               H.R. 2044

    To accelerate smart building development, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct a 
survey of smart buildings across the country and then select at 
least one building from an appropriate range of building sizes 
and types to be evaluated for further assessment. The 
assessment includes an evaluation of which advanced building 
technologies are the most cost-effective, as well as which show 
the most promise for decreasing building utility demands and 
increasing service performance to building occupants. The 
Secretary must also establish an initiative to implement smart 
building technology at one or more buildings under each of 
several Federal agencies and evaluate the costs and benefits of 
these buildings.
    The bill further directs the Secretary of Energy, in 
consultation with private sector property owners, to develop a 
smart building initiative to demonstrate policies and 
approaches that facilitate the transition to smart buildings 
under the umbrella of DOE's Better Buildings Challenge. 
Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Energy to 
conduct research on eliminating barriers to the integration of 
advanced building technologies and facilitating the transition 
to smart buildings. The legislation also directs the Secretary 
of Energy to provide a report to Congress summarizing findings 
and providing recommendations to facilitate the transition to 
smart buildings.

Legislative History

    On April 3, 2019, H.R. 2044 was introduced by 
Representative Welch and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on 
Transportation and Infrastructure and Science, Space, and 
Technology. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on April 4, 2019.
    On April 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on eight bills, including H.R. 2044. The witnesses 
included witnesses included the Honorable Daniel R. Simmons, 
Assistant Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, Department of Energy, and the Honorable James E. 
Campos, Director, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, 
Department of Energy.
    On May 16, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 2044 and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 2044 and ordered the 
reported favorably to the House, without amendment, by a voice 
vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2044 in the 116th 
Congress.

     To Amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to 
Reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, 
                        and for Other Purposes.


                               H.R. 2088

    To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 
to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block 
Grant Program, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would amend the Energy Independence and 
Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and 
Conservation Block Grant Program. The bill reauthorizes the 
program to provide $3.5 billion annually from fiscal years 2021 
through 2025. In addition, the bill includes several amendments 
to the program to add the goal of diversifying energy supplies 
by promoting use of alternative fuels. Sections 544 and 546 of 
the law are amended to explicitly authorize the funding to 
deploy infrastructure for delivering alternative fuels 
(including electricity).

Legislative History

    On April 4, 2019, H.R. 2088 was introduced by 
Representative Stanton and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on April 5, 2019.
    On April 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on eight bills, including H.R. 2088. The witnesses 
included the Honorable Daniel R. Simmons, Assistant Secretary, 
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of 
Energy, and the Honorable James E. Campos, Director, Office of 
Economic Impact and Diversity, Department of Energy.
    On May 16, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 2088, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, amended, by a voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 2088, and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, as amended, by a voice 
vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2088 in the 116th 
Congress.

Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act 
                                of 2019


                               H.R. 2114

    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

    This legislation would amend sections of the Energy Policy 
and Conservation Act pertaining to the State Energy 
Conservation Plans. It adds a new section authorizing a State 
to use Federal financial assistance received through the State 
Energy Program (SEP) to implement, revise, and review a State 
Energy Security Plan. The bill sets out requirements for the 
contents of the State Energy Security Plan. To be eligible to 
receive assistance under the SEP, the bill requires the 
governor of a State to submit to the Secretary of Energy every 
year a plan, a revision to the plan, or a certification that no 
revisions to the plan are necessary. The provision sunsets in 
2024. The bill also reauthorizes the SEP from fiscal years 2021 
through 2025 at $90 million.

Legislative History

    On April 8, 2019, H.R. 2114 was introduced by 
Representative Rush and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on April 9, 2019.
    On April 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on eight bills, including H.R. 2114. The witnesses 
included the Honorable Daniel R. Simmons, Assistant Secretary, 
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of 
Energy, and the Honorable James E. Campos, Director, Office of 
Economic Impact and Diversity, Department of Energy.
    On September 9, 2019, the House considered H.R. 2114 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On September 10, 2019, H.R. 2114 was received in the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Natural Resources.
    On September 25, 2019, H.R. 2114 was reported to the 
Senate, amended, by the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources (S. Rept. 116-137). That same day, it was placed on 
the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar 
No. 257).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2114 in the 116th 
Congress.

   To Amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to Reauthorize Grants for 
  Improving the Energy Efficiency of Public Buildings, and for Other 
                               Purposes.


                               H.R. 2119

    To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize 
grants for improving the energy efficiency of public buildings, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation amends section 125(c) of the Energy Policy 
Act of 2005 to authorize $100 million annually from fiscal 
years 2021 through 2025. Section 125 established a $30 million 
per year program to provide grants for States to improve the 
energy efficiency of public buildings and facilities.

Legislative History

    On April 8, 2019, H.R. 2119 was introduced by 
Representative Kelly and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on April 9, 2019.
    On April 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on eight bills, including H.R. 2119. The witnesses 
included the Honorable Daniel R. Simmons, Assistant Secretary, 
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of 
Energy, and the Honorable James E. Campos, Director, Office of 
Economic Impact and Diversity, Department of Energy.
    On May 16, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 2119, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 2119, and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2119 in the 116th 
Congress.

                   Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act


                               H.R. 2139

    To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve pipeline 
safety, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation aims to improve management of distribution 
pipeline systems and overall safety by eliminating regulatory 
shortfalls and applying stringent safety standards to owners, 
operators, and regulators.
    H.R. 2139 directs the Secretary of Transportation to 
promulgate regulations to strengthen existing requirements for 
distribution integrity management plans, including by 
prohibiting companies from assigning a risk rating of ``zero'' 
for low-probability events. The bill also directs the Secretary 
to issue regulations to strengthen emergency response plans and 
strengthen gas distribution operators' procedural manuals for 
operations, maintenance, and emergencies.
    The bill requires the Secretary to issue regulations 
directing each operator of a distribution pipeline to develop 
and implement a pipeline safety management systems framework in 
accordance with industry best practices. The legislation also 
enhances pipeline safety practices by requiring distribution 
system operators to assure that changes to the pipeline system 
are approved by a professional engineer, maintain up-to-date 
maps of the system, and assure that a qualified gas employee is 
on-site to monitor gas pressure during construction. Finally, 
H.R. 2139 increases PHMSA's civil penalty authority and 
increases the limit on total penalties in current law.

Legislative History

    On April 8, 2019, H.R. 2139 was introduced by 
Representative Trahan (MA-03) and referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Energy on April 9, 2019.
    On June 19, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing 
on two bills, including H.R. 2139. The witnesses included 
Christina Sames, Vice President, Operations & Engineering, 
American Gas Association; Chuck Lesniak, Principal, CL3 
Consulting; Andrew Black, President and CEO, Association of Oil 
Pipelines; and Christopher ``C.J.'' Osman, Director of 
Operations, Safety and Integrity, Interstate Natural Gas 
Association of America.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2139 in the 116th 
Congress.

             Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2665

    To provide for a smart water resource management pilot 
program.

Summary

    This legislation establishes a smart energy and water 
efficiency management program at DOE. The bill directs the 
Department to award grants to eligible entities to demonstrate 
advanced and innovative technology-based solutions that will do 
one or more of the following: increase and improve the energy 
efficiency of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems; 
support the implementation of innovative processes or the 
installation of advanced automated systems providing real-time 
data on energy and water; or improve energy and water 
conservation quality and predictive maintenance through use of 
internet-connected technologies.
    The bill also establishes a competitive and merit-based 
grant award process with selection criteria. It requires an 
evaluation of each grant project every year for five years. The 
legislation would also make the projects' best practices 
available to the public and produce a report to Congress no 
later than five years after the program's establishment.

Legislative History

    On May 10, 2019, H.R. 2665 was introduced by Representative 
McNerney and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources and the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Energy on May 11, 
2019.
    On May 16, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 2665, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 2665, and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2665 in the 116th 
Congress.

                   Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2906

    To reauthorize the Clean School Bus Program.

Summary

    This legislation would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 
to reauthorize and update the Clean School Bus Program. The 
Clean School Bus Program offers competitive grant funding for 
modernizing school bus fleets. The bill broadens grant 
eligibility criteria to include electric vehicles and provides 
prioritization for applicants seeking to acquire clean school 
buses with low or zero emissions. H.R. 2906 reauthorizes the 
Clean School Bus program at $50 million annually from fiscal 
years 2020 through 2025.

Legislative History

    On May 22, 2019, H.R. 2906 was introduced by Representative 
Cardenas and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Energy on May 23, 2019.
    On January 9, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 2906, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2906 in the 116th 
Congress.

                   Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2909

    To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy 
storage research program, a demonstration program, and a 
technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation establishes a research program within DOE 
for energy storage systems, components, and materials. The 
program requires the Secretary to coordinate across all 
relevant DOE program offices and adopt long-term targets for 
energy storage system applications. The bill authorizes $175 
million annually for the research program for fiscal years 2020 
through 2024.
    The bill also establishes a technical assistance and grant 
program. This program disseminates information, offers 
technical assistance, and provides grants to entities to 
identify, evaluate, plan, design, and develop processes to 
procure energy storage systems. It authorizes $100 million 
annually for the technical assistance and grant program for 
fiscal years 2020 through 2024.
    H.R. 2909 also directs DOE to conduct workshops where 
lessons learned from the research and technical and grant 
programs can be shared. The bill establishes a demonstration 
program from fiscal years 2020 through 2024 at $150 million 
annually to provide grants for the development of pilot energy 
storage systems.

Legislative History

    On May 22, 2019, H.R. 2909 was introduced by Representative 
Casten and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology. The bill was then referred to the Subcommittee on 
Energy on May 23, 2019.
    On February 12, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on six bills, including H.R. 2909. The witnesses 
included the Honorable Mark W. Menezes, Under Secretary of 
Energy, U.S. Department of Energy; Kelly Speakes-Backman, Chief 
Executive Officer, Energy Storage Association; Bryan Howard, 
Legislative Director, U.S. Green Building Council; Julie 
Hiromoto, Principal, HKS, Inc., on behalf of the American 
Institute of Architects; Lowell Ungar, Senior Policy Advisor, 
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; Arn McIntyre, 
President, McIntyre Builders Inc., on behalf of the National 
Association of Home Builders; and Jennifer Schafer, Executive 
Director, Federal Performance Contracting Coalition.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2909 in the 116th 
Congress.

     Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnerships Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3079

    To amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to 
encourage the increased use of performance contracting in 
Federal facilities, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would amend the National Energy 
Conservation Policy Act to encourage the increased use of 
performance contracting in Federal facilities.
    Performance contracting is a method of financing by which 
an entity may fund energy efficiency upgrades over time with 
savings generated from capital improvements, typically using 
Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) or Utility Energy 
Service Contracts (UESCs). Current law requires Federal 
facility energy managers to evaluate and identify energy and 
water efficiency measures for Federal facilities. Agencies are 
not required under Federal law, however, to implement those 
measures. This bill would require that agencies implement those 
measures, provided they are cost-effective.
    H.R. 3079 also enables the development of more renewable 
energy and resiliency projects by allowing agencies to utilize 
existing revenue streams, such as rebates, grid services 
revenue, and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), to help fund 
a project. The bill prohibits the use of performance 
contracting at Federal hydroelectric facilities.

Legislative History

    On June 4, 2019, H.R. 3079 was introduced by Representative 
Welch and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The 
bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Energy on 
June 5, 2019.
    On January 9, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 3079, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 3079, and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3079 in the 116th 
Congress.

        Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act


                               H.R. 3361

    To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize 
hydroelectric production incentives and hydroelectric 
efficiency improvement incentives, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would amend section 242 of the Energy 
Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the hydroelectric production 
incentives program. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes the 
hydroelectric efficiency improvement program set forth in 
section 243 of that law.
    H.R. 3361 reauthorizes both programs from fiscal years 2019 
through 2036 at the originally authorized level of $10 million 
each year.

Legislative History

    On June 19, 2019, H.R. 3361 was introduced by 
Representative McKinley and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on June 20, 2019.
    On January 9, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 3361, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 3361, and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On December 8, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 3361 to the House, without amendment (H. Rept. 
116-622) and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 509).
    On December 9, 2020, the House considered H.R. 3361 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and the bill passed by a voice 
vote.
    On December 10, 2020, H.R. 3361 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 611).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3361 in the 116th 
Congress.

                      Safer Pipelines Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3432

    To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the 
safety of the Nation's natural gas and hazardous liquid 
pipeline systems, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 3432 authorizes appropriations for the following 
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) 
programs from fiscal years 2020 through 2023: (1) Operational 
expenses: $24,215,000 in fiscal year 2020; $24,941,450 in 
fiscal year 2021; $26,460,000 in fiscal year 2022; and 
$27,254,000 in fiscal year 2023; (2) Gas and hazardous liquid 
management: $160,800,000 in fiscal year 2020; $165,624,000 in 
fiscal year 2021; $170,600,000 in fiscal year 2022; and 
$175,700,000 in fiscal year 2023; (3) Hazardous liquid funds 
from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund: $25 million each year 
in fiscal year 2020 and fiscal year 2021; and $26 million each 
year in fiscal years 2022 and 2023; (4) Underground natural 
storage facility safety: $9 million each year from fiscal years 
2020 through 2023; (5) Emergency response grants: $12 million 
each year from fiscal years 2020 through 2023; (6) Pipeline 
safety information grants: $2 million each year from fiscal 
years 2020 through 2023; (7) State damage prevention programs: 
$2 million each year from fiscal years 2020 through 2023; and 
(8) One-call notification programs: $2 million each year from 
fiscal years 2020 through 2023.
    The bill removes duplicative statutory cost-benefit 
requirements imposed solely on PHMSA and no other Federal 
agency. Major pipeline safety rules would remain subject to the 
same economic analysis by the Office of Management and Budget 
that is applied to all other major rules. It also requires 
PHMSA, within two years of enactment, to promulgate a 
regulation to prioritize more effective technologies over 
direct assessment for interstate pipelines to fulfill statutory 
assessment obligations. For distribution systems, the bill 
requires PHMSA to study and report on the feasibility of 
reducing reliance on direct assessment for inspections.
    H.R. 3432 makes changes to PHMSA's enforcement regime by: 
(1) increasing PHMSA's civil penalty authority; (2) removing 
the limit on total penalties in current law; and (3) 
strengthening the criminal penalty standard, moving the 
standard from ``knowingly and willfully'' to ``knowingly or 
recklessly.''
    H.R. 3432 restores an individual's ability to bring civil 
action against PHMSA to compel the agency to carry out its 
statutory obligations. Additionally, the legislation strikes 
language in current law that prohibits pipeline safety 
information grants from being funded by user fees.
    For pipelines located in high consequence areas, the 
legislation requires operators, based on a risk assessment, to 
install automatic or remote shutoff valves for liquid and gas 
pipelines, as appropriate according to the individual pipeline 
facility unless PHMSA finalizes a previously required 
rulemaking first. Finally, it requires owners and operators of 
gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities to make critical 
operational information available on a segment basis to 
surrounding communities and first responders.

Legislative History

    On June 19, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing 
on two bills, including H.R. __, a draft of the Safer Pipelines 
Act of 2019. The witnesses included Christina Sames, Vice 
President, Operations & Engineering, American Gas Association; 
Chuck Lesniak, Principal, CL3 Consulting; Andrew Black, 
President and CEO, Association of Oil Pipelines; and 
Christopher ``C.J.'' Osman, Director of Operations, Safety and 
Integrity, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America.
    On June 24, 2019, H.R. 3432 was introduced by 
Representative Rush, and referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Energy on June 24, 2019.
    On June 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 3432, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On November 19, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3432, and ordered 
the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by unanimous 
consent.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3432 in the 116th 
Congress.

       Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3962

    To promote energy savings in residential buildings and 
industry, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would promote energy savings and emissions 
reductions by supporting the use of energy efficiency 
technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial 
sectors.
    H.R. 3962 includes a suite of provisions to promote energy 
efficiency. The bill strengthens national building codes to 
make new homes and commercial buildings more energy efficient. 
It also provides retrofitting assistance for schools and 
creates a program to account for energy-efficient features in 
the mortgage appraisal and underwriting process for federally 
backed mortgages.
    In addition, H.R. 3962 encourages efficiency technology and 
processes for industrial applications, expands DOE's Industrial 
Assessment Centers, and incentivizes the use of more energy-
efficient electric motors and transformers. The bill also 
requires the Federal Government to adopt energy savings 
techniques for computers, allows Federal agencies to use 
existing funds to update plans to make new Federal buildings 
more energy-efficient, and establishes long-term energy and 
water efficiency goals for the Federal Government.
    Finally, H.R. 3962 repeals section 433 of the Energy 
Independence and Security Act. Section 433 established a 
requirement that new and renovated Federal buildings be 
designed so that fossil fuel-generated energy consumption of 
the building is reduced to zero percent by 2030.

Legislative History

    On July 25, 2019, H.R. 3962 was introduced by 
Representative Welch and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on 
Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, and 
Technology, Financial Services, the Budget, and Oversight and 
Reform. The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee 
on Energy on July 26, 2019.
    On February 12, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on six bills, including H.R. 3962. The witnesses 
included the Honorable Mark W. Menezes, Under Secretary of 
Energy, U.S. Department of Energy; Kelly Speakes-Backman, Chief 
Executive Officer, Energy Storage Association; Bryan Howard, 
Legislative Director, U.S. Green Building Council; Julie 
Hiromoto, Principal, HKS, Inc., on behalf of the American 
Institute of Architects; Lowell Ungar, Senior Policy Advisor, 
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; Arn McIntyre, 
President, McIntyre Builders Inc., on behalf of the National 
Association of Home Builders; and Jennifer Schafer, Executive 
Director, Federal Performance Contracting Coalition.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3962 in the 116th 
Congress.

                 Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act


 H.R. 4447 (H.R. 762, H.R. 1420, H.R. 5650, H.R. 3079, H.R. 2043, H.R. 
2041, H.R. 5758, H.R. 2665, H.R. 2088, H.R. 2119, H.R. 2044, H.R. 3962, 
H.R. 1744, H.R. 2909, H.R. 5335, H.R. 8165, H.R. 3361, H.R. 3432, H.R. 
5542, H.R. 5454, H.R. 1760, H.R. 3306, H.R. 7141, H.R. 5527, H.R. 2114, 
H.R. 5541, H.R. 1768, H.R. 2906, H.R. 5518, H.R. 5545, H.R. 1480, H.R. 
      1315, H.R. 347, H.R. 1426, H.R. 3420, H.R. 1633, H.R. 4447)

    To establish an energy storage and microgrid grant and 
technical assistance program.

Summary

    Sections 1101, 1102, 1103, 1111, 1112, 1121, 1201, 1202, 
1203, 1204, 1211, 1221, 1301, 1302, 1401, 1411, and 1412 
incorporate H.R. 3962, the ``Energy Savings Industrial 
Competitiveness Act of 2020.'' This legislation promotes energy 
savings and emissions reductions by supporting the use of 
energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, 
and industrial sectors. It includes a suite of provisions to 
promote energy efficiency. The legislation strengthens national 
building codes to make new homes and commercial buildings more 
energy efficient. It also provides retrofitting assistance for 
schools and creates a program to account for energy-efficient 
features in the mortgage appraisal and underwriting process for 
federally backed mortgages. In addition, the legislation 
encourages efficiency technology and processes for industrial 
applications, expands DOE's Industrial Assessment Centers, and 
incentivizes the use of more energy-efficient electric motors 
and transformers. It also requires the Federal Government to 
adopt energy savings techniques for computers, allows Federal 
agencies to use existing funds to update plans to make new 
Federal buildings more energy-efficient, and establishes long-
term energy and water efficiency goals for the Federal 
Government.
    Section 1121 incorporates H.R. 762, the ``Streamlining 
Energy Efficiency for Schools Act''. This legislation directs 
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to act 
as the lead agency for coordinating and disseminating 
information on existing programs and assistance that may be 
used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, 
renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools.
    Sections 1301 and 1302 incorporate H.R. 1420, the ``Energy 
Efficient Government Technology Act''. This legislation 
requires each Federal agency to coordinate with the Office of 
OMB, DOE, and the Environmental Protection Agency to develop an 
implementation strategy for the maintenance, purchase, and use 
of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies 
at or for federally owned and operated facilities. DOE must 
maintain a data center energy practitioner program that leads 
to the certification of energy practitioners qualified to 
evaluate the energy usage and efficiency opportunities in 
federally owned and operated data centers. DOE also must 
establish an open data initiative to make information about 
Federal data center energy usage available and accessible in a 
manner that encourages data center innovation, optimization, 
and consolidation.
    Section 1411 incorporates H.R. 5650, the ``Federal Energy 
and Water Management Performance Act of 2020''. This 
legislation amends NECPA to direct the head of each Federal 
agency to reduce each year (through 2030) average building 
energy intensity by 2.5 percent relative to their respective 
energy intensities in 2018. Additionally, each agency head must 
improve water use efficiency and management through a number of 
prescribed actions. These actions include reducing potable 
water consumption; lowering industrial, landscaping, and 
agricultural water consumption; and installing infrastructure 
features on federally-owned properties to improve stormwater 
and wastewater management. The bill also establishes FEMP in 
law to facilitate implementation of cost-effective energy and 
water management and energy-related investment practices. The 
program, which would bear responsibility for monitoring and 
implementing Federal efficiency standards, provides strategic 
planning and technical assistance, establishes best practices, 
maintains information resources and tools, and recognizes 
efficiency achievements. The program would also be responsible 
for providing accredited training as well as guidance with 
portfolio-wide planning and project integration. The bill 
authorizes $36 million annually from fiscal years 2020 through 
2024 for this program.
    Section 1413 incorporates H.R. 3079, the ``Energy Savings 
through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2019''. This 
legislation amends NECPA to encourage the increased use of 
performance contracting in Federal facilities. Performance 
contracting is a method of financing by which an entity may 
fund energy efficiency upgrades over time with savings 
generated from capital improvements, typically using Energy 
Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) or Utility Energy Service 
Contracts (UESCs). Entities engaged in an ESPC or UESC are 
generally able to recuperate savings generated by efficiency 
improvements following a period of repayment to the individual 
or company performing those facility upgrades. Current law 
requires Federal facility energy managers to evaluate and 
identify energy and water efficiency measures for Federal 
facilities. Agencies are not required under Federal law, 
however, to implement those measures. This bill would require 
that agencies implement those measures, provided they are cost-
effective. H.R. 3079 also enables the development of more 
renewable energy and resiliency projects by allowing agencies 
to utilize existing revenue streams, such as rebates, grid 
services revenue, and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), to 
help fund a project. The bill prohibits the use of performance 
contracting at Federal hydroelectric facilities.
    Sections 1521, 1522, 1523, 1524, 1525, 1526, and 1527 
incorporate H.R. 2043, the ``Home Owner Managing Energy 
Savings'' or ``HOMES'' Act. This legislation requires the 
Secretary of Energy to establish a Home Energy Savings Retrofit 
Rebate Program to provide rebates to homeowners for retrofits 
that achieve home energy savings. For a retrofit to qualify for 
the program, it must be implemented and installed by a 
qualified contractor, achieve a reduction in home energy use of 
20 percent or more, and include measures with an estimated life 
of five years or more. Homeowners performing retrofits 
projected to save at least 20 percent of energy usage would be 
eligible for a $2,500 rebate; those performing retrofits 
projected to save at least 40 percent of energy usage would be 
eligible for a $5,000 rebate. The legislation authorizes $250 
million annually for the program for fiscal years 2020 through 
2025. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of Energy to 
establish a Residential Energy Pay for Performance pilot 
program to encourage the use of measured energy savings in the 
operation of residential energy programs. The legislation also 
requires the pilot program to provide competitive grants to 
five or more state energy offices. The bill authorizes $100 
million to carry out this pilot program in fiscal year 2021.
    Sections 1601, 1602, 1603, and 1604 incorporate H.R. 2041, 
the ``Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency 
Investment and Accountability Act''. The legislation 
reauthorizes WAP at $350 million per year from fiscal years 
2020 through 2024. It allows the Secretary of Energy to 
consider improvements in health and safety of occupant dwelling 
units, as well as other non-energy benefits from weatherization 
assistance, when reissuing regulations on program cost 
effectiveness. It also allows the Secretary of Energy to 
require periodic review of the use of private contractors in 
provisioning weatherization assistance and encouraging expanded 
use of contractors, as appropriate. The legislation establishes 
a competitive grant program to support innovation in 
weatherization assistance, and increases the funding amount 
that may be used for administrative purposes from 10 to 15 
percent. It further amends the re-weatherization date so that 
dwelling units weatherized using Federal funds, are eligible to 
receive additional assistance 15 years after the completion of 
the previous weatherization assistance.
    Section 1801 incorporates H.R. 5758, the ``Ceiling Fan 
Improvement Act of 2020''. This legislation amends the Energy 
Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to make technical 
corrections to the energy conservation standard for large-
diameter ceiling fans. DOE issued a final rule in January 2017 
setting energy efficiency standards for ceiling fans with a 
compliance date of January 2020. The legislation amends the 
final rule to adjust compliance requirements related to total 
airflow, and power consumption for large-diameter ceiling fans.
    Section 1802 incorporates H.R. 2665, the ``Smart Energy and 
Water Efficiency Act of 2019''. This legislation establishes a 
smart energy and water efficiency management program. The bill 
directs DOE to award grants to eligible entities to demonstrate 
advanced and innovative technology-based solutions that will do 
one or more of the following: increase and improve the energy 
efficiency of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems; 
support the implementation of innovative processes or the 
installation of advanced automated systems providing real-time 
data on energy and water; or improve energy and water 
conservation quality and predictive maintenance through use of 
internet-connected technologies. It also establishes a 
competitive and merit-based grant award process with selection 
criteria and requires an evaluation of each grant project every 
year for five years. The legislation would also make the 
projects' best practices available to the public and produce a 
report to Congress no later than five years after the program's 
establishment.
    Section 1803 incorporates H.R. 2088, a bill to amend the 
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the 
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG). 
The EECBG program provides grants to states, local governments, 
and Indian Tribes to assist their efforts to reduce fossil fuel 
emissions and conserve energy. The grants can be used to 
improve energy efficiency in all sectors of the local economy 
and for a wide variety of activities, allowing for flexibility 
to fund projects that best address local conditions and needs. 
The bill reauthorizes the program to provide $3.5 billion 
annually from fiscal years 2021 through 2025. In addition, the 
bill includes several amendments to the program to add the goal 
of diversifying energy supplies by promoting use of alternative 
fuels, including funding to deploy infrastructure for 
delivering electricity and other alternative fuels.
    Section 1804 incorporates H.R. 2119, a bill to amend the 
EPAct05 to reauthorize grants for improving the energy 
efficiency of public buildings. This legislation amends section 
125(c) of EPAct05 to authorize $100 million annually from 
fiscal years 2021 through 2025. Section 125 established a grant 
program to provide grants for states to improve the energy 
efficiency of public buildings and facilities. EPAct05 
originally authorized the program at $30 million per year.
    Section 1805 incorporates H.R. 2044, the ``Smart Building 
Acceleration Act''. This legislation requires the Secretary of 
Energy to conduct a survey of smart buildings across the 
country and then select at least one building from an 
appropriate range of building sizes and types to be evaluated 
for further assessment. The assessment includes an evaluation 
of which advanced building technologies are the most cost-
effective, as well as which show the most promise for 
decreasing building utility demands and increasing service 
performance to building occupants. The Secretary of Energy must 
also establish an initiative to implement smart building 
technology at one or more buildings under each of several 
Federal agencies and also evaluate the costs and benefits of 
these buildings. The legislation also directs the Secretary of 
Energy, in consultation with private sector property owners, to 
develop a smart building initiative to demonstrate policies and 
approaches that facilitate the transition to smart buildings 
under the umbrella of the DOE Better Buildings Challenge. It 
further directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct research on 
eliminating barriers to the integration of advanced building 
technologies and facilitating the transition to smart 
buildings. The legislation also requires the Secretary of 
Energy to provide a report to Congress summarizing findings and 
providing recommendations to facilitate the transition to smart 
buildings.
    Sections 2101 and 2102 incorporate H.R. 1744, the ``Storage 
Technology for Operational Readiness And Generating Energy 
Act'' or the ``S.T.O.R.A.G.E. Act''. This legislation 
establishes a standard under the Public Utility Regulatory 
Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) requiring states to consider 
investing in energy storage systems. It amends PURPA by adding 
energy storage systems to the list of strategies states should 
consider when developing energy plans. In particular, states 
would have to consider requiring that, as part of a supply-side 
resource planning process, utilities demonstrate that they 
considered an investment in energy storage systems based on 
factors such as cost, reliability, security, and system 
performance and efficiency.
    Sections 2121, 2122, and 2123 incorporate H.R. 4447, the 
``Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019''. This 
legislation requires DOE to provide grants and technical 
assistance to assist rural electric cooperatives with 
identifying, evaluating, designing, and demonstrating energy 
storage and microgrid projects that utilize energy from 
renewable energy sources.
    Section 2201 incorporates H.R. 3361, the ``Reliable 
Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act'' or ``RIVER 
Act''. This legislation amends section 242 of EPAct05 to 
reauthorize the hydroelectric production incentives program. 
Additionally, it reauthorizes the hydroelectric efficiency 
improvement program in EPAct05 section 243. The hydroelectric 
production incentives program provides payments to owners or 
operators of hydroelectric facilities that are added to 
existing dams or conduits. The hydroelectric efficiency 
improvement program similarly provides payments, but for the 
purpose of making changes in a facility that improve its 
efficiency by three percent or more. The legislation 
reauthorizes both programs from fiscal years 2019 through 2036 
at the originally authorized level of $10 million each year.
    Sections 2301, 2302, 2303, and 2304 incorporate H.R. 5335, 
the ``American Energy Opportunity Act''. This legislation 
establishes a process for expediting and standardizing the 
permitting process for certain distributed energy systems. It 
defines such systems as equipment or materials installed in, 
on, or near a building to support onsite or local energy use, 
such as solar energy, batteries, and charging systems for 
electrical vehicles. Specifically, DOE must establish or 
designate a Distributed Energy Opportunity Board to carry out a 
program to (1) expedite the process for local permitting and 
inspection of qualifying distributed energy systems, and (2) 
facilitate the certification of distributed energy system 
installers. In addition, DOE must recognize and certify 
communities as Distributed Energy Opportunity Communities if 
they adopt and implement a permit-to-build protocol that is 
established by the board. DOE may award grants to encourage 
communities to adopt the protocol and standardized inspection 
processes established by the board.
    Section 2401 incorporates H.R. 8165, the ``Affordable Solar 
Energy for Our Communities Act''. This legislation establishes 
a program at DOE to provide grants, rebates, and loans for the 
planning and construction of solar installations benefitting 
low-income and underserved areas. It provides assistance for 
community solar facilities located in underserved areas, solar 
generating facilities located at low-income households, or 
solar generating facilities located at federally subsidized 
multi-family affordable housing complexes. Grants, rebates, and 
loans are provided for both planning projects and installation 
projects.
    Section 3201 incorporates H.R. 5542, the ``Mitigate Methane 
Now Act''. This legislation requires the Secretary of Energy to 
establish a grant program for States to provide incentives to 
natural gas distribution companies for the improvement of 
natural gas distribution systems. The legislation establishes a 
grant program at DOE for the purposes of improving public 
safety and the environmental performance of the natural gas 
distribution system. The bill authorizes grant funding to 
States for the purposes of offsetting rate increases to low-
income households and improving the safety and environmental 
performance of natural gas distribution systems through 
incentives for natural gas distribution companies to 
accelerate, expand, or enhance improvements to the natural gas 
distribution system. In awarding grants under the program, the 
agency must prioritize applications that produce quantifiable 
benefits to public safety, reduce methane emissions, and 
benefit low-income households, among other factors. The bill 
authorizes $250 million per year for the program from fiscal 
years 2021 through 2030.
    Section 3301 incorporates H.R. 5454, the ``Fairness for 
Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act''. This legislation 
addresses the use of eminent domain by the holder of a 
certificate of public convenience and necessity to acquire land 
or property with respect to the construction and operation of a 
natural gas pipeline facility. Specifically, it prohibits the 
use of eminent domain unless the holder (1) obtains all Federal 
and state permits required by law for the construction and 
operation of pipeline facilities, and (2) complies with all 
environmental conditions appended to the certificate order. It 
also suspends eminent domain authority if the holder requests a 
material amendment to the certificate, or a Federal or State 
permit held by the holder is vacated or remanded. And the 
legislation prohibits the use of eminent domain if the 
pipeline, land, or other property necessary for the 
construction and operation of the natural gas pipeline is 
attached to any facility that imports or exports natural gas 
from or to a foreign country.
    Sections 4101, 4102, 4103, and 4104 incorporate H.R. 1760, 
the ``Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act''. This 
legislation directs DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy to develop 
and deploy high-assay low-enriched uranium for domestic 
commercial use and to develop a schedule for recovering costs 
associated with such development.
    Section 4301 incorporates H.R. 7141, the ``Defending 
Against Rosatom Exports Act''. This legislation extends to 2035 
limits set in 1992 on the importation of Russian low-enriched 
uranium, a fuel for nuclear reactors, and contains other 
related provisions. It also specifies the maximum amounts of 
qualifying uranium that may be imported each year for 2021 
through 2035. No more than 25 percent of qualifying uranium may 
be imported each year under a contract other than a contract 
exclusively for separative work units.
    Section 5101 incorporates H.R. 5527, the ``21st Century 
Power Grid Act''. This legislation requires the Secretary of 
Energy to establish a program to provide financial assistance 
for projects relating to the modernization of the electric 
grid. Specifically, it requires eligible projects be designed 
to improve the resiliency, performance, or efficiency of the 
electric grid, while demonstrating secure integration and 
management of energy resources, communications 
interoperability, or information technologies. It also 
stipulates that each project carried out with financial 
assistance from the program include a cybersecurity plan to 
comply with guidelines in accordance with DOE's ``DataGuard 
Energy Data Privacy Program.''
    Section 5201 incorporates H.R. 2114, the ``Enhancing State 
Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 
2019''. This legislation adds a new section to EPCA authorizing 
a state to use Federal financial assistance received through 
the State Energy Program (SEP) to implement, revise, and review 
a State Energy Security Plan. The bill sets out requirements 
for the contents of the State Energy Security Plan. To be 
eligible to receive assistance under the SEP, the legislation 
requires the Governor of a State to submit a plan, a revision 
to the plan, or a certification that no revisions to the plan 
are necessary to the Secretary of Energy every year. The 
provision sunsets in 2024. The legislation also reauthorizes 
the SEP from fiscal years 2021 through 2025 at $90 million 
annually.
    Sections 5401 and 5402 incorporate H.R. 5541, the ``Tribal 
Power Act''. This legislation amends sections 2601 and 2602 of 
EPAct92, reauthorizing programs to assist consenting Indian 
Tribes in meeting energy education, planning, and management 
needs. Congress authorized the establishment of an Indian 
energy resources development program in EPAct92 and it 
established an Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs at 
DOE in EPAct05. The legislation amends the definition of Indian 
Land to extend eligibility for grant funding to consenting 
Alaskan Native Tribes. The bill also provides DOE's Director of 
the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs the authority 
to expand programmatic access by 5 reducing applicable cost-
share based on criteria such as proven financial need. Finally, 
the bill reauthorizes the program at $30 million annually from 
fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
    Section 6101 incorporates an updated version of H.R. 1768, 
the ``Diesel Emission Reduction Act of 2019''. This section 
reauthorizes through fiscal year 2025 a diesel emissions 
reduction program under which EPA provides grants, rebates, or 
loans for replacing diesel engines or retrofitting the engines 
with pollution control technologies.
    Section 6201 incorporates H.R. 2906, the ``Clean Commute 
for Kids Act of 2019''. This legislation amends EPAct05 to 
reauthorize and update the Clean School Bus Program. The Clean 
School Bus Program offers competitive grant funding for 
modernizing school bus fleets. The legislation broadens grant 
eligibility criteria to include electric vehicles and provides 
prioritization for applicants seeking to acquire clean school 
buses with low or zero emissions. H.R. 2906 reauthorizes the 
Clean School Bus program at $50 million annually from fiscal 
years 2020 through 2025.
    Section 6301 incorporates H.R. 5518, a bill to require the 
Secretary of Energy to carry out a Clean Cities Coalition 
Program, and for other purposes. This legislation requires the 
Secretary of Energy to carry out a Clean Cities Coalition 
Program. The purpose of the program is to reduce dependence on 
petroleum fuels through the development of local government-
industry partnerships to encourage the use of alternative fuels 
and vehicles. H.R. 5518 formally authorizes the existing DOE 
program in law and establishes program elements. The 
legislation authorizes the program beginning in fiscal year 
2020 at $50 million and increases incrementally each year, 
ultimately reaching $100 million in fiscal year 2024.
    Sections 6501, 6502, 6503, 6504, 6505, 6506, 6507, 6508, 
6509, 6510, 6511, and 6512 incorporate H.R. 5545, the ``New 
Opportunities to Expand Healthy Air Using Sustainable 
Transportation Act of 2020'', or ``NO EXHAUST Act of 2020''. 
This legislation promotes the domestic manufacturing and use of 
advanced, fuel-efficient vehicles and zero-emission vehicles 
and encourages electrification of the transportation sector. It 
establishes a new program to provide rebates for electric 
vehicle charging stations. It also directs the Secretary of 
Energy to assess the accessibility of electric vehicle charging 
infrastructure in urban, underserved communities, and to 
consider the needs of underserved or disadvantaged communities 
when implementing programs to expand infrastructure to support 
clean transportation. The legislation further directs the 
Secretary to establish or update model building codes to enable 
greater electric vehicle charging equipment integration. It 
also amends PURPA section 111(d) to require states consider 
additional measures that will promote expanded development of 
electric vehicle charging networks. Additionally, the 
legislation amends EPCA sections 362 and 365 to authorize 
funding for the development of State energy transportation and 
conservation plans. It also amends section 303 of EPAct92 to 
increase the percentage of alternative fueled vehicles that 
Federal agencies must acquire and sets minimum requirements for 
the percentage of alternative fueled vehicles that must be zero 
emission vehicles. Additionally, the legislation amends EPCA 
section 400FF to increase the requirement for Federal use of 
alternative fuels, and includes a new requirement to reduce 
Federal fleet greenhouse gas emissions. Further, it amends 
subtitle B of title VII of EPAct05 to expand eligibility for 
the domestic manufacturing conversion grant program to include 
plug-in vehicles. And it amends EISA section 136 to modify the 
definition of an ``advanced technology vehicle'' to include 
ultra-efficient vehicles and light- and medium-duty vehicles 
that meet specific regulatory emission standards.
    Sections 9101, 9102, 9103, 9104, 9105, and 9106 incorporate 
H.R. 1633, the ``Smart Manufacturing Leadership Act''. This 
legislation addresses the productivity and energy efficiency of 
the manufacturing sector as well as the development of smart 
manufacturing technologies (certain advanced technologies in 
information, automation, monitoring, computation, sensing, 
modeling, and networking). DOE must complete a national plan 
for smart manufacturing technology development and deployment 
to improve the productivity and energy efficiency of the U.S. 
manufacturing sector. DOE must revise the plan biennially to 
account for advancements in information and communication 
technology and manufacturing needs. DOE may make grants to 
states for supporting the implementation of smart manufacturing 
technologies. States must use those grants to (1) provide 
access to shared supercomputing facilities to small- and 
medium-sized manufacturers, (2) fund research and development 
of transformational manufacturing processes and materials 
technology that advance smart manufacturing, and (3) provide 
tools and training to aid the adoption of energy management 
systems and implement smart manufacturing technologies in the 
manufacturers' facilities. DOE must expand the scope of 
technologies covered by Industrial Assessment Centers to (1) 
include smart manufacturing technologies and practices, and (2) 
equip the centers' directors with the training and tools 
necessary to provide technical assistance in smart 
manufacturing technologies and practices. DOE must (1) study 
how it can increase access to existing high-performance 
computing resources in the National Laboratories, and (2) 
facilitate access to the laboratories by small- and medium-
sized manufacturers.
    Section 9401 incorporates H.R. 1480, the ``Combined Heat 
and Power Support Act''. This legislation redesignates DOE's 
Clean Energy Application Centers as the CHP Technical 
Assistance Partnership Program. The program encourages 
deployment of combined heat and power, heat to power, and 
efficient district energy technologies. It also provides 
project specific support to building and industrial 
professionals through economic and engineering assessments and 
advisory activities. The legislation reauthorizes the program 
through fiscal year 2024.
    Sections 12101, 12102, 12103, 12111, 12112, and 12113 
incorporate H.R. 1315, the ``Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs 
Act of 2019''. This legislation amends section 211 of the 
Department of Energy Organization Act to rename the Office of 
Minority Economic Impact as the Office of Economic Impact, 
Diversity, and Employment. The legislation promotes energy 
workforce development by creating ``a comprehensive nationwide 
program to improve education and training for jobs in energy-
related industries.'' Among other things, it encourages 
underrepresented groups--including religious and ethnic 
minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, 
socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, and returning 
citizens--to enter the science, technology, engineering, and 
mathematics (STEM) fields. The legislation also requires DOE to 
provide direct assistance (including financial assistance 
awards and technical expertise) to educational institutions, 
local workforce development boards, State workforce development 
boards, non-profit organizations, labor organizations, and 
apprenticeship programs. It directs the Secretary of Energy to 
collaborate with the Secretaries of Labor and Education to 
develop educational guidelines and conduct outreach to 
minority-serving educational institutions and displaced and 
unemployed energy and manufacturing workers. In addition, it 
establishes a program to provide grants to eligible businesses 
to pay the eligible wages of new and existing employees 
receiving training to work in renewable energy, energy 
efficiency, grid modernization, carbon capture and storage, and 
fuel cell generation sectors.
    Section 12602 incorporates H.R. 1426, the ``Timely Review 
of Infrastructure Act''. This legislation amends section 401 of 
the Department of Energy Organization Act by adding a new 
subsection (k) at the end. The new subsection grants the 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman additional 
authority to adjust compensation for a category of employees 
and other personnel without regard to certain civil service 
laws. The FERC Chairman must publicly certify that other 
approaches to retaining and attracting employees are inadequate 
and that the adjustment to compensation is necessary to carry 
out the functions of FERC in a timely, efficient, and effective 
manner. It also requires that the FERC Chairman periodically 
submit to Congress a report including information related to 
hiring, vacancies, compensation, and efforts to retain and 
attract employees.
    Section 12603 incorporates H.R. 3240, the ``Public 
Engagement at FERC Act''. This legislation amends the section 
319 of the Federal Power Act to facilitate communication with 
the public relating to, and participation by the public in, 
matters under FERC's jurisdiction. It also requires the Office 
of Public Participation to advocate for, and act as a liaison 
with, environmental justice communities on matters under FERC's 
jurisdiction. Additionally, it specifies that Office funding 
shall be derived from fees and charges collected under section 
3401 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986.

Legislative History

    On September 20, 2019, H.R. 4447 was introduced by 
Representative O'Halleran, and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology. The bill was then referred to 
the Subcommittee on Energy on September 23, 2019.
    On February 12, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on six bills, including H.R. 4447. The witnesses 
included the Honorable Mark W. Menezes, Under Secretary of 
Energy, U.S. Department of Energy; Kelly Speakes-Backman, Chief 
Executive Officer, Energy Storage Association; Bryan Howard, 
Legislative Director, U.S. Green Building Council; Julie 
Hiromoto, Principal, HKS, Inc., on behalf of the American 
Institute of Architects; Lowell Ungar, Senior Policy Advisor, 
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; Arn McIntyre, 
President, McIntyre Builders Inc., on behalf of the National 
Association of Home Builders; and Jennifer Schafer, Executive 
Director, Federal Performance Contracting Coalition.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 4447 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4447 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-504), 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
404).
    On September 24, 2020, the House considered an amended 
version of H.R. 4447 pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 
1129, that included additional provisions from the following 
bills referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce: H.R. 
762, the ``Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act'', 
introduced by Representative Cartwright; H.R. 1420, the 
``Energy Efficient Government Technology Act'', introduced by 
Representative Eshoo; H.R. 5650, the ``Federal Energy and Water 
Management Performance Act of 2020'', introduced by 
Representative Welch; H.R. 3079, the ``Energy Savings Through 
Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative Welch; H.R. 2043, the ``HOMES Act'', introduced 
by Representative Welch; H.R. 2041, the ``Weatherization 
Enhancement and Local Energy Efficient Investment and 
Accountability Act'', introduced by Representative Tonko; H.R. 
5758, the ``Ceiling Fan Improvement Act of 2020'', introduced 
by Representative Guthrie; H.R. 2665, the ``Smart Energy and 
Water Efficiency Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative 
McNerney; H.R. 2088, To amend the Energy Independence and 
Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and 
Conservative Block Grant Program, and for other purposes, 
introduced by Representative Stanton; H.R. 2119, To amend the 
Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize grants for improving 
the energy efficiency of public buildings, and for other 
purposes, introduced by Representative Kelly; H.R. 2044, the 
``Smart Building Acceleration Act'', introduced by 
Representative Welch; H.R. 3962, the ``Energy Savings and 
Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019,'' introduced by 
Representative Welch; H.R. 1744, the ``S.T.O.R.A.G.E. Act'', 
introduced by Representative Takano; H.R. 2909, the ``Promoting 
Grid Storage Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative 
Casten; H.R. 5335, the ``American Energy Opportunity Act of 
2019'', introduced by Representative Tonko; H.R. 8165, the 
``Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act'', introduced 
by Representative Cardenas; H.R. 3361, the ``RIVER Act'', 
introduced by Representative McKinley; H.R. 3432, the ``Safer 
Pipelines Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative Rush; 
H.R. 5542, To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a 
grant program for States to provide incentives to natural gas 
distribution companies for the improvement of natural gas 
distribution systems, and for other purposes, introduced by 
Representative Sherrill; H.R. 5454, the ``Fairness for 
Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act'', introduced by 
Representative Malinowski; H.R. 1760, the ``Advanced Nuclear 
Fuel Availability Act'', introduced by Representative Flores; 
H.R. 3306, the ``Nuclear Energy Leadership Act'', introduced by 
Representative Luria (VA-02); H.R. 7141, the ``Defending 
Against Rosatom Exports Act'', introduced by Representative 
Torres Small; H.R. 5527, the ``21st Century Power Grid Act'', 
introduced by Representative Sarbanes; H.R. 2114, the 
``Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency 
Preparedness Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative Rush; 
H.R. 5541, the ``Tribal Power Act'', introduced by 
Representative O'Halleran; H.R. 1768, the ``Diesel Emissions 
Reduction Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative Matsui; 
H.R. 2906, the ``Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2019'', 
introduced by Representative Cardenas; H.R. 5518, a bill to 
require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a Clean Cities 
Coalition Program, and for other purposes, introduced by 
Representative McEachin; H.R. 5545, the ``NO EXHAUST Act of 
2020'', introduced by Representative Rush; H.R. 1480, the ``CHP 
Support Act'', introduced by Representative Welch; H.R. 1315, 
the ``Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act of 
2019'', introduced by Representative Rush; H.R. 347, the 
``Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2019'', 
introduced by Representative Tipton; H.R. 1426, the ``Timely 
Review of Infrastructure Act'', introduced by Representative 
Olson; H.R. 3420, the ``Federal Law Enforcement and Public 
Protection Act'' introduced by Representative DeSaulnier (CA-
11); H.R. 1633, the ``Smart Manufacturing Leadership Act'', 
introduced by Representative Welch; and H.R. 4447, the 
``Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019'', 
introduced by Representative O'Halleran.
    On September 24, 2020, the House passed H.R. 4447, as 
amended, by a recorded vote of 220 yeas and 185 nays (Roll Call 
No. 206).
    On October 19, 2020, H.R. 4447 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4447 in the 116th 
Congress.

    To Require the Secretary of Energy to Carry Out a Clean Cities 
               Coalition Program, and for Other Purposes


                               H.R. 5518

    To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a Clean 
Cities Coalition Program, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would authorize in law DOE's Clean Cities 
Coalition Program. DOE created the Clean Cities Coalition 
Program in the early 1990s based upon authorities in the Energy 
Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct92). The purpose of the program is to 
reduce dependence on petroleum fuels through the development of 
local government-industry partnerships to encourage the use of 
alternative fuels and vehicles.
    H.R. 5518 directs the Secretary to carry out the program 
and establishes program elements. The legislation authorizes 
the program beginning in fiscal year 2020 at $50 million and 
increases the level incrementally each year, ultimately 
reaching $100 million in fiscal year 2024.

Legislative History

    On December 19, 2019, H.R. 5518 was introduced by 
Representative McEachin, and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on December 20, 2019.
    On January 9, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session and considered H.R. 5518, and forwarded the bill 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by 
a voice vote.
    There was no further action on H.R. 5518 in the 116th 
Congress.

                      21st Century Power Grid Act


                               H.R. 5527

    To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program 
to provide financial assistance for projects relating to the 
modernization of the electric grid, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would require the Secretary of Energy to 
establish a program to provide financial assistance for 
projects relating to the modernization of the electric grid. 
The bill requires that eligible projects be designed to improve 
the resiliency, performance, or efficiency of the electric 
grid, while demonstrating secure integration and management of 
energy resources, communications interoperability, or 
information technologies. The bill also stipulates that each 
project carried out with financial assistance from the program 
include a cybersecurity plan to comply with guidelines in 
accordance with DOE's ``DataGuard Energy Data Privacy 
Program.''

Legislative History

    On December 19, 2019, H.R. 5527 was introduced by 
Representative Sarbanes, and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on December 20, 2019.
    On January 9, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 5527, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    There was no further action on H.R. 5527 in the 116th 
Congress.

                            Tribal Power Act


                               H.R. 5541

    To amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to reauthorize 
programs to assist consenting Indian Tribes in meeting energy 
education, planning, and management needs, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would amend sections 2601 and 2602 of 
EPAct92, reauthorizing programs to assist consenting Indian 
Tribes in meeting energy education, planning, and management 
needs. The legislation amends the definition of Indian Land to 
extend eligibility for grant funding to consenting Alaskan 
Native Tribes. The bill also provides DOE's Director of the 
Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs the authority to 
expand programmatic access by reducing applicable cost-share 
based on criteria such as proven financial need. Finally, the 
bill authorizes the programs at $30 million annually from 
fiscal year 2021 through 2025.

Legislative History

    On January 7, 2020, H.R. 5541 was introduced by 
Representative O'Halleran and referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on January 8, 2020.
    On January 9, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 5541, and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 5541, and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    On December 8, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 5541 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-625).
    On December 9, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5541 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and, passed the bill, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    There was no further action on H.R. 5541 in the 116th 
Congress.

  To Require the Secretary of Energy to Establish a Grant Program for 
States to Provide Incentives to Natural Gas Distribution Companies for 
  the Improvement of Natural Gas Distribution Systems, and for Other 
                                Purposes


                               H.R. 5542

    To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant 
program for States to provide incentives to natural gas 
distribution companies for the improvement of natural gas 
distribution systems, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would require the Secretary of Energy to 
establish a grant program for States to provide incentives to 
natural gas distribution companies for the improvement of 
natural gas distribution systems.
    The legislation establishes a grant program at DOE for the 
purposes of improving public safety and the environmental 
performance of the natural gas distribution system. The bill 
authorizes grant funding to States for the purposes of 
offsetting rate increases to low-income households and 
improving the safety and environmental performance of natural 
gas distribution systems through incentives for natural gas 
distribution companies to accelerate, expand, or enhance 
improvements to the natural gas distribution system. In 
awarding grants under the program, the agency must prioritize 
applications that produce quantifiable benefits to public 
safety, reduce methane emissions, and benefit low-income 
households, among other factors. The bill authorizes $250 
million per year for the program from fiscal years 2021 through 
2030.

Legislative History

    On January 7, 2020, H.R. 5542 was introduced by 
Representative Sherrill and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on January 8, 2020.
    On January 9, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 5542 and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5542 in the 116th 
Congress.

                         NO EXHAUST Act of 2020


                               H.R. 5545

    To promote the domestic manufacture and use of advanced, 
fuel efficient vehicles and zero emission vehicles, encourage 
electrification of the transportation sector, create jobs, and 
improve air quality, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would promote the domestic manufacture and 
use of advanced, fuel-efficient vehicles and zero-emission 
vehicles, encourage electrification of the transportation 
sector, create jobs, and improve air quality. The legislation 
seeks to expand access to electric vehicle charging 
infrastructure in several ways.
    The legislation establishes a new program to provide 
rebates to offset the cost of purchasing and installing new 
electric vehicle charging stations. The bill authorizes $100 
million annually for the program from fiscal years 2021 through 
2030. H.R. 5545 also directs the Secretary of Energy to assess 
the availability, opportunity, and barriers to providing access 
to electric vehicle charging infrastructure in urban, 
underserved communities. It also directs the Secretary of 
Energy to consider the needs of underserved or disadvantaged 
communities when implementing programs intended to expand 
infrastructure to support clean transportation. The bill 
further directs the Secretary of Energy to establish or update 
model building codes to enable greater integration of electric 
vehicle charging equipment into buildings. It also amends 
section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 
1978 to require States to consider additional measures that 
will promote expanded development of electric vehicle charging 
networks.
    Additionally, H.R. 5545 amends sections 362 and 365 of the 
Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize funding for the 
development of State energy transportation and conservation 
plans. The bill authorizes $100 million for State energy 
conservation plans from FY 2021-2025, increasing to $125 
million from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The bill also 
authorizes $25 million each year for State energy 
transportation plans from fiscal years 2021 through 2025, 
increasing to $35 million from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
    The bill amends several provisions related to Federal 
fleets. It amends section 303 of EPAct92 to increase the 
percentage of alternative fueled vehicles that Federal agencies 
must acquire and sets minimum requirements for the percentage 
of alternative fueled vehicles that must be zero emission 
vehicles. It also amends section 400FF of the Energy Policy and 
Conservation Act to increase the requirement for Federal use of 
alternative fuels and includes a new requirement to reduce 
Federal fleet greenhouse gas emissions.
    The bill amends subtitle B of title VII of the Energy 
Policy Act of 2005 to expand eligibility for the domestic 
manufacturing conversion grant program to include plug-in 
vehicles, and sets priorities for awards to manufacturing 
facilities that have recently ceased operations or are 
scheduled to do so in the near term. The legislation contains 
provisions requiring grant applicants to provide written 
assurance that laborers will be paid prevailing wages for work 
on relevant projects receiving Federal funding. The bill also 
amends section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act 
of 2007 to modify the definition of an ``advanced technology 
vehicle'' to include ultra-efficient vehicles and light- and 
medium-duty vehicles that meet specific regulatory emission 
standards. The legislation authorizes $2.5 billion for the 
grant program annually from fiscal years 2021 through 2030.

Legislative History

    On January 7, 2020, H.R. 5545 was introduced by 
Representative Rush and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and 
Reform. The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee 
on Energy on January 8, 2020.
    On January 9, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 5545 and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5545 in the 116th 
Congress.

      Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act of 2020


                               H.R. 5650

    To amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to 
improve Federal energy and water performance requirements for 
Federal buildings and establish a Federal Energy Management 
Program.

Summary

    H.R. 5650 amends the National Energy Conservation Policy 
Act to direct the head of each Federal agency to reduce each 
year (through 2030) average building energy intensity by 2.5 
percent relative to their respective energy intensities in 
2018. Additionally, each agency head must improve water use 
efficiency and management through a number of prescribed 
actions. These actions include reducing potable water 
consumption; lowering industrial, landscaping, and agricultural 
water consumption; and installing infrastructure features on 
federally-owned properties to improve stormwater and wastewater 
management.
    The bill also establishes in law the Federal Energy 
Management Program to facilitate the implementation of cost-
effective energy and water management and energy-related 
investment practices. The program, which would bear 
responsibility for monitoring and implementing Federal 
efficiency standards, provides strategic planning and technical 
assistance, establishes best practices, maintains information 
resources and tools, and recognizes efficiency achievements. 
The program would also be responsible for providing accredited 
training as well as guidance with portfolio-wide planning and 
project integration. The bill authorizes $36 million annually 
from fiscal years 2020 through 2024 for this program.

Legislative History

    On January 16, 2020, H.R. 5650 was introduced by 
Representative Welch and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce.
    On February 12, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on six bills intended to improve energy efficiency and 
storage, including H.R. 5650. The witnesses included the 
Honorable Mark W. Menezes, Under Secretary of Energy, U.S. 
Department of Energy; Kelly Speakes-Backman, Chief Executive 
Officer, Energy Storage Association; Bryan Howard, Legislative 
Director, U.S. Green Building Council; Julie Hiromoto, 
Principal, HKS, Inc., on behalf of the American Institute of 
Architects; Lowell Ungar, Senior Policy Advisor, American 
Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; Arn McIntyre, 
President, McIntyre Builders Inc., on behalf of the National 
Association of Home Builders; and Jennifer Schafer, Executive 
Director, Federal Performance Contracting Coalition.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5650 in the 116th 
Congress.

                  Ceiling Fan Improvement Act of 2020


                               H.R. 5758

    To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to make 
technical corrections to the energy conservation standard for 
ceiling fans, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would amend the Energy Policy and 
Conservation Act to make technical corrections to the energy 
conservation standard for large-diameter ceiling fans. DOE 
issued a final rule in January 2017 setting energy efficiency 
standards for ceiling fans with a compliance date of January 
2020. The bill amends the final rule to adjust compliance 
requirements related to total airflow, and power consumption 
for large-diameter ceiling fans.

Legislative History

    On February 5, 2020, H.R. 5758 was introduced by 
Representative Guthrie and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on February 6, 2020.
    On February 12, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on six bills, including H.R. 5758. The witnesses 
included the Honorable Mark W. Menezes, Under Secretary of 
Energy, U.S. Department of Energy; Kelly Speakes-Backman, Chief 
Executive Officer, Energy Storage Association; Bryan Howard, 
Legislative Director, U.S. Green Building Council; Julie 
Hiromoto, Principal, HKS, Inc., on behalf of the American 
Institute of Architects; Lowell Ungar, Senior Policy Advisor, 
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; Arn McIntyre, 
President, McIntyre Builders Inc., on behalf of the National 
Association of Home Builders; and Jennifer Schafer, Executive 
Director, Federal Performance Contracting Coalition.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in virtual open 
markup session on June 15, 2020 to consider H.R. 5758 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On December 8, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 5758 to the House, without amendment (H. Rept. 
116-626) and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 511).
    On December 9, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5758 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill by a recorded 
vote of 396 yeas and 2 nays (Roll no. 241).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5758 in the 116th 
Congress.

    Department of Energy Organization and Management Improvement Act


                               H.R. 8159

    To require the Secretary of Energy to review and report 
periodically on measures and recommendations to improve general 
management of the Department of Energy, to implement reforms to 
ensure continuous improvement in such management, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires the Secretary of Energy to review 
and report periodically on measures and recommendations to 
improve general management of DOE, and to implement reforms to 
ensure continuous improvement in management.
    The bill requires the Secretary to submit a report every 
two years containing an evaluation of the general management of 
DOE, a description of impediments to effective DOE management, 
recommendations to improve DOE management, a strategic plan for 
continuous improvement of DOE management, and an evaluation of 
the status of DOE departmental management improvement. It 
further requires the Secretary to submit a report describing 
the status of all orders issued by DOE relating to management 
of the Department and a schedule for updating these orders to 
ensure effective management of the Department.
    The bill amends section 3220 of the National Nuclear 
Security Administration Act, which delineates the status of 
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) personnel and 
independent contract personnel employed by or contracting with 
NNSA. The bill clarifies that NNSA officers and employees shall 
be responsible to and subject to the authority, direction, and 
control of the Secretary of Energy. It further strikes a 
provision from section 3220 barring DOE personnel other than 
the Secretary from exercising authority, direction, or control 
over personnel employed by or contracting with NNSA.

Legislative History

    On September 4, 2020, H.R. 8159 was introduced by 
Representative Walden and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 
Services. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Energy on September 8, 2020.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 8159 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    There was no further action on H.R. 8159 in the 116th 
Congress.

                          OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES


Wasted Energy: DOE's Inaction on Efficiency Standards and Its Impact on 
                       Consumers and the Climate

    On March 7, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing 
entitled ``Wasted Energy: DOE's Inaction on Efficiency 
Standards and Its Impact on Consumers and the Climate.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to discuss the Department of 
Energy's delay of appliance energy efficiency standards and its 
illegal refusal to publish Final Energy Conservation Standards 
required by law. The witnesses included the Honorable Daniel 
Simmons, Assistant Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy, Department of Energy; Katherine Kennedy, 
Senior Director, Climate & Clean Energy Program, Natural 
Resources Defense Council; Andrew deLaski, Executive Director, 
Appliance Standards Awareness Project, American Council for an 
Energy Efficient Economy; Charles Harak, Senior Attorney, 
Energy and Utility Issues, National Consumer Law Center; David 
Friedman, Vice President, Advocacy, Consumer Reports; Joseph M. 
McGuire, President and CEO, Association of Home Appliance 
Manufacturers; and Stephen Yurek, President and CEO, Air-
Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute.

          The State of Pipeline Safety and Security in America

    On May 1, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing 
entitled ``The State of Pipeline Safety and Security in 
America.'' The purpose of this hearing was to perform oversight 
of the regulatory activities of the Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration. The witnesses included the 
Honorable Howard R. ``Skip'' Elliott, Administrator, Pipeline 
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; William Russell, 
Acting Director, Government Accountability Office (GAO); 
Lawrence Friedeman, Commissioner, Public Utilities Commission 
of Ohio; Andrew J. Black, President and CEO, Association of Oil 
Pipelines; Carl Weimer, Executive Director, The Pipeline Safety 
Trust; and Christina Sames, Vice President, Operations & 
Engineering, American Gas Association.

                    The Fiscal Year 2020 DOE Budget

    On May 9, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing 
entitled ``The Fiscal Year 2020 DOE Budget.'' The purpose of 
this hearing was to analyze the DOE's fiscal year 2020 budget. 
The witnesses included the Honorable Rick Perry, Secretary, 
U.S. Department of Energy.

   Oversight of FERC: Ensuring Its Actions Benefit Consumers and the 
                              Environment

    On June 12, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing 
entitled ``Oversight of FERC: Ensuring Its Actions Benefit 
Consumers and the Environment.'' The purpose of this hearing 
was to review the state of the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission. The witnesses included the Honorable Neil 
Chatterjee, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; the 
Honorable Cheryl A. LaFleur, Commissioner, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission; the Honorable Richard Glick, 
Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and the 
Honorable Bernard L. McNamee, Commissioner, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission.

      Keeping the Lights on: Addressing Cyber Threats to the Grid

    On July 12, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing 
entitled ``Keeping the Lights On: Addressing Cyber Threats to 
the Grid.'' The purpose of this hearing was to review the 
progress of DOE's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and 
Emergency Response. The witnesses included the Honorable Karen 
S. Evans, Assistant Secretary, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy 
Security, and Emergency Response, U.S. Department of Energy; J. 
Andrew Dodge, Sr., Director, Office of Electric Reliability, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and Jim Robb, President 
and CEO, North American Electric Reliability Corporation.

 Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Solutions for the U.S. Building 
                                 Sector

    On September 20, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing entitled ``Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: 
Solutions for the U.S. Building Sector.'' The purpose of this 
hearing was to discuss paths to decarbonizing the U.S. building 
sector. The witnesses included Carl Elefante, FAIA, 2018 AIA 
President, the American Institute of Architects; Elizabeth 
Beardsley, Senior Policy Counsel, U.S. Green Building Council; 
Steven Nadel, Executive Director, American Council for an 
Energy-Efficient Economy; Timothy Keane, International Vice 
President at Large, International Association of Heat and Frost 
Insulators and Allied Workers; Curtis J. Zimmermann, Ph.D., 
Manager, Government Liaison, BASF Corporation; and Arn 
McIntyre, President, McIntyre Builders Inc., on behalf of the 
National Association of Home Builders.

  Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Solutions for the U.S. Power 
                                 Sector

    On October 30, 2019, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing entitled ``Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: 
Solutions for the U.S. Power Sector.'' The purpose of this 
hearing was to discuss how to achieve net zero greenhouse gas 
pollution within the power sector. The witnesses included Ralph 
Izzo, Chairman, President & CEO, Public Service Enterprise 
Group Incorporated; Lee Anderson, Government Affairs Director, 
Utility Workers Union of America, AFL CIO; Karen Palmer, Senior 
Fellow and Director, Future of Power Initiative, Resources for 
the Future; Jeff Dennis, General Counsel and Managing Director, 
Advanced Energy Economy; Jim Matheson, Chief Executive Officer, 
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association; and John Bear, 
Chief Executive Officer, Midcontinent Independent System 
Operator, Inc.

  Out of Control: The Impact of Wildfires on Our Power Sector and the 
                              Environment

    On January 28, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy and the 
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change held a hearing 
entitled ``Out of Control: The Impact of Wildfires on our Power 
Sector and the Environment.'' The purpose of this hearing was 
to assess the environmental impacts of wildfires, and examine 
the energy and infrastructure needs and upgrades necessary to 
prevent future wildfires and ensure reliable electricity 
delivery. The witnesses included William Johnson, CEO and 
President, PG&E Corporation; John MacWilliams, Senior Fellow, 
Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University; Anthony S. 
Davis, Ph.D., Interim Dean, College of Forestry, Oregon State 
University; Brandon M. Collins, Ph.D., Research Scientist, The 
Center for Fire Research and Outreach, Berkeley Forests, 
University of California, Berkeley; and David Markham, 
President and CEO, Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.

    Modernizing the Natural Gas Act to Ensure it Works for Everyone

    On February 5, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing entitled ``Modernizing the Natural Gas Act to Ensure it 
Works for Everyone.'' The purpose of this hearing was to review 
FERC's implementation of the Natural Gas Act and assess whether 
it is truly serving the needs and interests of all Americans. 
The witnesses included the Honorable Cheryl LaFleur, Former 
Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Susan Tierney, 
Senior Advisor, Analysis Group, Inc.; Richard Worsinger, 
Treasurer, Board of Directors, American Public Gas Association; 
Michael E. McMahon, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and 
Secretary, Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, on behalf of the Interstate 
Natural Gas Association of America; N. Jonathan Peress, Senior 
Director, Energy Markets and Utility Regulation, Environmental 
Defense Fund; Jennifer Danis, Staff Attorney, Environmental Law 
Clinic, Columbia University School of Law; Maya van Rossum, 
Leader, Delaware Riverkeeper Network; David Bookbinder, Chief 
Counsel, Niskanen Center; David Mallino, Legislative and 
Political Director, Laborers International Union of North 
America; and Gene Barr, President and CEO, Pennsylvania Chamber 
of Business and Industry.

  Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Advanced Nuclear Technology's 
                     Role in a Decarbonized Future

    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing 
entitled ``Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Advanced 
Nuclear Technology's Role in a Decarbonized Future.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to discuss the state of 
advancements in nuclear technology and identify how such 
technologies can aid efforts to combat the climate crisis. The 
witnesses included Maria Korsnick, President and Chief 
Executive Officer, Nuclear Energy Institute; Armond Cohen, 
Executive Director, Clean Air Task Force; Joseph Hezir, 
Principal, Energy Futures Initiative; the Honorable Jeffrey S. 
Merrifield, Chairman, Advanced Reactor Task Force, U.S. Nuclear 
Industry Council; John L. Hopkins, Chairman and Chief Executive 
Officer, NuScale Power, LLC; and Chris Levesque, President and 
Chief Executive Officer, TerraPower, LLC.

      Reviving Our Economy: COVID-19's Impact on the Energy Sector

    On June 16, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing 
entitled ``Reviving Our Nation's Economy: COVID-19's Impact on 
the Energy Sector.'' The purpose of this hearing was to examine 
the widespread effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting 
economic downturn in the energy sector, and paths to recovery. 
The witnesses included the Honorable Ernest J. Moniz, President 
and Chief Executive Officer, Energy Futures Initiative, Former 
Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy; Gregory Wetstone, 
President and Chief Executive Officer, American Council on 
Renewable Energy; and Rich Powell, Executive Director, 
ClearPath.

             Oversight of DOE During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    On July 14, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing 
entitled ``Oversight of DOE During the COVID-19 Pandemic.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to discuss the DOE's COVID-19 
pandemic response, the pandemic's effects on the energy sector, 
the Department's 2021 Fiscal Year budget, and other energy 
matters. The witnesses included the Honorable Dan Brouillette, 
Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy.

   Generating Equity: Improving Clean Energy Access and Affordability

    On October 1, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing entitled ``Generating Equity: Improving Clean Energy 
Access and Affordability.'' The purpose of this hearing was to 
discuss the clean energy access challenges and energy burdens 
that low-income communities and communities of color face. The 
witnesses included Ariel Drehobl, Senior Research Associate, 
Local Policy, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; 
Tony G. Reames, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School for 
Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan; Robert 
Bryce, Visiting Fellow, The Foundation for Research on Equal 
Opportunity; and Alexandra M. Wyatt, Policy and Regulatory 
Manager, GRID Alternatives.

             Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change

                         LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

    Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act

                      PUBLIC LAW 116-2 (H.R. 251)

    To extend by 15 months the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism 
Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and 
for other purposes.
Summary
    This legislation extends the Department of Homeland 
Security's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program 
by 15 months.
Legislative History
    On January 18, 2019, H.R. 251 was introduced by 
Representative Thompson (MS-02) and referred to the Committee 
on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce.
    On January 8, 2019, the House considered H.R. 251 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, without 
amendment, by a recorded vote of 414 yeas and 3 nays (Roll no. 
14).
    On January 9, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 251, read the 
first time, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
Read the First Time. The Senate read the bill a second time and 
placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders 
(Calendar No. 8).
    On January 16, 2019, H.R. 251 passed the Senate, amended, 
by unanimous consent.
    On January 17, 2019, the House agreed to the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 251 under a motion to suspend the Rules by a 
voice vote.
    On January 18, 2019, the President signed H.R. 251 into law 
(Public Law 116-2).

         Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act

                  PUBLIC LAW 116-62 (S. 163, H.R. 422)

    To prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote 
diesel power engines due to emission control devices, and for 
other purposes.
Summary
    This legislation directs the Environmental Protection 
Agency to revise certain regulations regarding particulate 
matter emissions standards for nonemergency stationary diesel 
engines in remote areas of Alaska. The EPA Administrator, in 
consultation with the Secretary of Energy, must submit a report 
to Congress assessing options for assisting remote areas of 
Alaska in meeting specified energy needs.
Legislative History
    On January 9, 2019, H.R. 422 was introduced by 
Representative Young (AK-00) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce.
    The Senate companion bill, S. 163, passed the Senate 
without amendment by unanimous consent on May 20, 2019.
    On May 21, 2019, S. 163 was received in the House and 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change on May 22, 2019. On September 17, 2019, the 
House passed S. 163 by unanimous consent.
    On October 4, 2019, the President signed S. 163 into law 
(Public Law 116-62).

        National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

      PUBLIC LAW 116-92 (S. 1790, H.R. 2500, H.R. 535, H.R. 2377)

    To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for 
military activities of the Department of Defense, for military 
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of 
Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such 
fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Summary
    Section 332 incorporates H.R. 2626, the ``PFAS 
Accountability Act of 2019''. This legislation requires the 
Department of Defense to enter into cooperative agreements for 
the cleanup of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
    Section 7321 incorporates H.R. 2577, the ``PFAS Right-To-
Know Act''. This legislation amends section 313 of the 
Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 
(EPCRA) to include per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on the 
Toxics Release Inventory.
    Section 7351 incorporates a part of H.R. 2600, the ``Toxic 
PFAS Control Act''. This legislation amends section 8(a) of the 
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require any person who 
has manufactured a chemical substance that is a perfluoroalkyl 
or polyfluoroalkyl substance since January 1, 2011, to submit 
to the Administrator of the EPA a report.
Legislative History
    On May 2, 2019, H.R. 2500 was introduced by Representative 
Smith (WA-09) and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
    On July 11, 2011, H.R. 2500 was considered in the House 
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476 and the bill passed 
by a recorded vote of 220 yeas and 197 nays (Roll No. 473).
    On September 29, 2019, H.R. 2500 was received in the 
Senate. On August 11, 2020, H.R. 2500 was read twice in the 
Senate and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 512).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2500 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On June 11, 2019, S. 1790, ``the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020'', was introduced by 
Senator Inhofe (OK).
    On June 27, 2019, the Senate considered S. 1790 and the 
bill passed with an amendment by recorded vote of 86 yeas and 8 
nays (Record Vote Number: 188).
    On July 2, 2019, S. 1790 was received by the House and held 
at the desk. On September 12, 2019, the House returned papers 
to the Senate in compliance with a request of the Senate for 
the return thereof.
    On September 12, 2019, the Senate passed S. 1790 with an 
amendment by unanimous consent. On September 16, 2019, S. 1760 
was received by the House and held at the desk.
    On September 17, 2019, the House considered S. 1790 and 
passed the bill with an amendment by unanimous consent. On that 
same day, the House insisted on its amendment and requested a 
conference with the Senate by unanimous consent.
    On September 17, 2019, the Speaker appointed conferees. 
From the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Speaker 
appointed Representatives Pallone, Tonko, and Upton for 
consideration of secs. 214, 315, 318, 703, 3112, 3113, 3201-03, 
5318, 6001, 6006, 6021, 6701, 6711, 6721-24, 6741, 6742, 6751-
54, 8101, 8202, 10421, 10422, and 10742 of the Senate bill, 
secs. 315, 330F, 330H, 330O, 606, 737, 3111, 3112, 3127, 3128, 
3201, and 3202 of the House amendment, and modifications 
committed to conference.
    On September 18, 2019, the Senate disagreed to the 
amendment of the House to the Senate bill, agreed to request a 
conference, and authorized the Presiding Officer to appoint 
conferees. On that same day, the Senate appointed the following 
conferees: Senators Inhofe, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, 
Ernst, Tillis, Sullivan, Perdue, Cramer, McSally, Scott, 
Blackburn, Hawley, Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, 
Hirono, Kaine, King, Heinrich, Warren, Peters, Manchin, 
Duckworth, and Jones.
    The conference report (H. Rept. 116-333) was filed on 
December 9, 2019.
    On December 11, 2019, the House considered the conference 
report in the House pursuant to H. Res. 758 and the report was 
agreed to by a recorded vote of 377 yeas and 48 nays (Roll No. 
672). On December 17, 2019, the Senate considered the 
conference report and agreed to the bill by a recorded vote of 
86 yeas and 8 nays (Record Vote Number: 400).
    On December 20, 2019, the President signed S. 1790 into law 
(Public Law 166-92).
    On January 14, 2019, H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act of 2019, 
was introduced by Representative Dingell and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, in addition to the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 535 was referred to 
the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change on January 
25, 2019.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills, including H.R. 535. 
The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program Director, 
Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, Ph.D., DABT, 
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, 
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University; Emily 
Marpe, Mother and Community Member, Petersburgh, New York; 
Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water Treatment Services, City 
of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive Director, Government 
Affairs, American Water Works Association; and Jane C. Luxton, 
Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and Administrative Law 
Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in an open markup session to consider H.R. 
535 and forwarded the bill to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On November 20, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 535 and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a recorded 
vote of 31 yeas and 19 nays.
    On January 2, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 535 to the House, amended (H. Rept. 116-364), and 
the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 289).
    On January 10, 2020, the House considered H.R. 535 pursuant 
to the provisions of H. Res. 779 and passed the bill, amended, 
by a reported vote of 247 yeas to 159 nays (Roll No. 13).
    On January 13, 2020, H.R. 535 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Environment and 
Public Works.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 535 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On April 29, 2019, H.R. 2377, the Protecting Drinking Water 
from PFAS Act of 2019, was introduced by Representative Boyle 
(PA-02) and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Environment and Climate Change on April 30, 2019.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills, including H.R. 2377. 
The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program Director, 
Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, Ph.D., DABT, 
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, 
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University; Emily 
Marpe, Mother and Community Member, Petersburgh, New York; 
Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water Treatment Services, City 
of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive Director, Government 
Affairs, American Water Works Association; and Jane C. Luxton, 
Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and Administrative Law 
Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2377 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2377 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On May 9, 2019, H.R. 2626 was introduced by Representative 
Upton and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and 
in addition to the Committees on Transportation and 
Infrastructure, and Natural Resources. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change on May 10, 2019.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills, including H.R. 2626. 
The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program Director, 
Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, Ph.D., DABT, 
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, 
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University; Emily 
Marpe, Mother and Community Member, Petersburgh, New York; 
Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water Treatment Services, City 
of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive Director, Government 
Affairs, American Water Works Association; and Jane C. Luxton, 
Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and Administrative Law 
Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2626 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2626 in the 116th 
Congress.
    Provisions from H.R. 535, 2377, 2626 were incorporated into 
S. 1790.

  To Reauthorize the West Valley Demonstration Project, and for Other 
                                Purposes

                     PUBLIC LAW 116-95 (H.R. 1138)

    To reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project, and 
for other purposes.
Summary
    This legislation amends the West Valley Demonstration 
Project Act to authorize $75,000,000 for the West Valley 
Demonstration Project for each of the fiscal years 2017 through 
2026. Additionally, the bill designates all the radioactive 
waste at the high-level radioactive waste management 
demonstration project at the Western New York Nuclear Service 
Center in West Valley, New York as waste resulting from atomic 
energy defense activities.
Legislative History
    On February 11, 2019, H.R. 1138 was introduced by 
Representative Reed (NY 23) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. On February 12, 2019 it was referred to 
the Subcommittee on Energy.
    On March 5, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1138 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill by a voice 
vote.
    On March 6, 2019, H.R. 1138 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and 
Natural Resources. On August 16, 2019, H.R. 1138 was placed on 
the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Order (Calendar 
No. 171).
    On December 2, 2019, the Senate considered H.R. 1138 and 
passed the bill, without amendment, by unanimous consent.
    On December 20, 2019, the President sign H.R. 1138 into law 
(Public Law 116-95).

    A Bill to Extend the Chemical Facility Anti Terrorism Standards

           PUBLIC LAW 116-150 (S. 4148, H.R. 3256, H.R. 6160)

    To extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards 
Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other 
purposes.
Summary
    This legislation extends the Department of Homeland 
Security's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program 
until July 17, 2023.
Legislative History
    On June 13, 2019, H.R. 3256, the Protecting and Securing 
Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019, was 
introduced by Representative Richmond (LA-02) and referred to 
the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. 
On September 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a legislative hearing on H.R. 3256. The 
witnesses included David Wulf, Acting Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Infrastructure Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security; Matthew Fridley, Corporate Manager of Safety, Health, 
and Security, Brenntag North America, Inc., on behalf of the 
National Association of Chemical Distributors; Michele Roberts, 
National Co-Coordinator, Environmental Justice Health Alliance 
(EJHA); John Paul Smith, Legislative Representative, United 
Steelworkers (USW); and Scott Whelchel, Chief Security Officer 
and Global Director of Emergency Services and Security, Dow, on 
behalf of the American Chemistry Council.
    On September 21, 2020, H.R. 3256 was placed on the Union 
Calendar (Calendar No. 427) after the Committee on Homeland 
Security reported the bill to the House.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3256 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On March 9, 2020, H.R. 6160, To extend the chemical 
facility anti-terrorism standards program of the Department of 
Homeland Security was introduced by Representative Thompson 
(MS-02) and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and 
in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
    On March 14, 2020, the House considered H.R. 6160 and 
passed the bill, without amendment, by unanimous consent. The 
Senate received H.R. 6160 on March 16, 2020.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 6160 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On July 1, 2020, a Senate companion bill, S. 4148, was 
introduced by Senator Johnson (WI). On that same day, the 
Senate considered S. 4148 and passed the bill, without 
amendment, by unanimous consent.
    On July 6, 2020, S. 4148 was received by the House and held 
at the desk. On July 20, 2020, the House considered S. 4148 and 
passed the bill, without amendment, by unanimous consent.
    On July 22, 2020, the President signed S. 4148 into law 
(Public Law No. 116-150).

               The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

     PUBLIC LAW 116-__ (H.R. 133, H.R. 1768, H.R. 1166, H.R. 5544)

    Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency 
response and relief, and for other purposes.

Summary

    Section 101 of division S incorporates H.R. 1768, the 
``Diesel Emission Reduction Act of 2019.'' This section 
reauthorizes through fiscal year 2024 a diesel emissions 
reduction program under which EPA provides grants, rebates, or 
loans for replacing diesel engines or retrofitting the engines 
with pollution control technologies.
    Section 102 of division S incorporates an updated version 
of H.R. 1166, the ``Utilizing Significant Emissions with 
Innovative Technologies Act'' or ``USE IT Act''. This section 
authorizes EPA to establish a competitive prize program that 
awards funds to direct air capture research projects to reduce 
CO2 from stationary sources. It also establishes a 
Direct Air Capture Technology Advisory Board of experts to 
advise the Administrator. Additionally, it directs the 
Secretary of Energy to establish a research, development, and 
demonstration program for carbon utilization to identify and 
evaluate novel uses for carbon. The legislation directs the 
National Academies to conduct a study examining the barriers 
and opportunities related to commercial application of 
CO2. It also amends the Fixing America's Surface 
Transportation (FAST) Act to clarify that ``covered projects'' 
include carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) 
projects and CO2 pipelines. Further, it directs the 
Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to prepare 
a report evaluating the state of the industry for CCUS projects 
and CO2 pipelines, and submit guidance to all 
relevant agencies to support their efficient, orderly and 
responsible development. Such guidance should address 
protections afforded by longstanding environmental laws. 
Finally, the provision directs the CEQ Chair to establish at 
least two regional task forces to identify successes and 
challenges faced by developers and operators of CCUS projects 
and CO2 pipelines, and make recommendations to 
improve the permitting and regional coordination for efficient, 
orderly, and responsible development of such projects.
    Section 103 of division S incorporates H.R. 5544, the 
``American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act''. This 
legislation directs EPA to implement an allowance allocation 
and trading program to phase down the production and 
consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 85 percent over 15 
years.

Legislative History

    On January 3, 2019, H.R. 133, the ``United States-Mexico 
Economic Partnership Act'', was introduced by Representative 
Cuellar and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. On 
January 10, 2019, the House considered H.R. 133 under a motion 
to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 133 by a voice vote. On 
January 15, 2020, the Senate passed H.R. 133, amended, by 
unanimous consent.
    On December 21, 2020, the House passed an amendment to the 
Senate amendment to H.R. 133 with a portion of amendment 
comprising divisions B, C, E, and F by a recorded vote of 327 
yeas and 85 nays (Roll no. 250) and an amendment to the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 133 (except divisions B, C, E, and F) by a 
recorded vote of 359 yeas and 53 nays (Roll no. 251). That same 
day, the House pass the Senate amendment to H.R. 133 with 
amendment by unanimous consent.
    On December 21, 2020, the Senate passed the House amendment 
to the Senate amendment to H.R. 133 by a recorded vote of 92 
yeas to 6 nays (Recorded Vote Number: 289). On December 24, 
2020, H.R. 133 was presented to the President. On December 27, 
2020, the President signed H.R. 133 into law. The Public Law 
number had not been assigned when this report was filed.
    On March 14, 2019, H.R. 1768, the Diesel Emissions 
Reduction Act of 2019 was introduced by Representative Matsui 
and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill 
was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Energy on 
March 15, 2019.
    On September 9, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1768 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, without 
amendment, by a recorded vote of 295 yeas to 114 nays (Roll no. 
516).
    On September 10, 2019, H.R. 1768 was received in the 
Senate. On December 18, 2019, H.R. 1768 was read twice and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public 
Works.
    On February 13, 2019, H.R. 1166, the USE IT Act, was 
introduced by Representative Peters (CA-52) and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the 
Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Natural 
Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change on February 14, 2019.
    On February 6, 2020, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on H.R. 1166 entitled ``Clearing 
the Air: Legislation to Promote Carbon Capture, Utilization and 
Storage.'' The witnesses include Laurel Harmon, Vice President, 
LanzaTech, Inc.; Jason Albritton, Director of Climate and 
Energy Policy, The Nature Conservancy; John Noel, Senior 
Climate Campaigner, Greenpeace USA; Sasha Mackler, Director, 
The Energy Project, Bipartisan Policy Center; Lee Anderson, 
Government Affairs Director, Utility Workers Union of America, 
AFL CIO; and Jason Begger, Executive Director, Wyoming 
Infrastructure Authority.
    On January 7, 2020, H.R. 5544, the American Innovation and 
Manufacturing Leadership Act, was introduced by Representative 
Tonko and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The 
bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Environment and Climate Change on January 8, 2019.
    On January 14, 2020, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on H.R. 5544. The witnesses 
included Cynthia Newberg, Director, Stratospheric Protection 
Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation; Gary Bedard, 
President and Chief Operating Officer, Lennox International, 
Inc., On behalf of the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric 
Policy; David Doniger, Senior Strategic Director, Natural 
Resources Defense Council, John Galyen, President, Danfoss 
North America, on behalf of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and 
Refrigeration Institute; and Ben Lieberman, Senior Fellow, 
Competitive Enterprise Institute.
    On March 12, 2020, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 5544 
and forwarded the bill, amended, to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, by a recorded vote of 13 yeas and 9 nays.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1768, H.R. 1166, and 
H.R. 5544 in the 116th Congress. These bills were incorporated 
into H.R. 133.

                           Moving Forward Act


                                 H.R. 2

   (H.R. 7024, H.R. 7304, H.R. 5416, H.R. 5256, H.R. 7426, H.R. 7303)

    To authorize fund for Federal-aid highways, highway safety 
programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.

Summary

    Sections 25001, 25002, and 25003 incorporate H.R. 7024, the 
``Climate Smart Ports Act''. This legislation requires EPA to 
establish a grant program for purchasing or installing 
equipment and technology that (1) is used at a port and 
produces zero exhaust emissions of certain pollutants and 
greenhouse gases, or (2) captures 100 percent of the exhaust 
emissions produced by an ocean-going vessel at berth.
    Section 33191 incorporates H.R. 7304, the ``Climate Action 
Planning for Ports Act of 2020''. This legislation authorizes 
$250 million per year over five years for a competitive grant 
program at EPA that incentivizes ports to create and implement 
climate action plans aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions 
and other air pollutants. The grants would be prioritized based 
on several factors, including regional collaboration, 
engagement with environmental justice and near-port communities 
when developing the climate action plans, and emissions 
reduction benefits.
    Section 33192 incorporates H.R. 5416, the ``National 
Climate Bank Act''. The updated version of this legislation 
establishes a Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator to 
bolster and expand a robust clean energy workforce, deploy 
emissions reduction technologies, and invest in low-carbon 
infrastructure projects. The Accelerator is established as an 
independent non-profit capitalized with $20 billion of Federal 
funds spread over a six-year period. The Accelerator is also 
authorized to provide financial and technical support to state 
and local green banks in the United States.
    Section 33321 incorporates H.R. 5256, the ``Fostering and 
Realizing Electrification by Encouraging Zero Emission 
Refrigeration Trucks Act of 2019'' or the ``FREEZER Act of 
2019''. This legislation requires EPA to establish a pilot 
program to award grants for projects that replace an existing 
diesel-powered transport refrigeration unit in a heavy-duty 
vehicle with an electric unit. Grants may also be used to 
purchase and install shore power infrastructure (infrastructure 
that provides power to the vehicle when it is stationary) or 
other equipment that enables transport refrigeration units to 
connect to electric power at places where heavy-duty vehicles 
congregate. Finally, grant funds may be used to operate and 
maintain vehicles, infrastructure, or equipment relating to 
electric transport refrigeration units and associated shore 
power.
    Sections 33501, 33502, and 33503 incorporates H.R. 7426, 
the ``Ohio River Basin Preparedness Act''. This legislation 
requires specified agencies to develop and implement an 
interagency plan for assisting States, Indian Tribes, and 
communities in the Ohio River Basin prepare for, and respond 
to, the effects of climate change.
    Sections 33601, 33602, and 33603 incorporate H.R. 7303, the 
``Open Back Better Act of 2020''. This legislation authorizes 
$20 billion over five years and $84 million per year over 10 
years to help States, Tribes, and other entities upgrade public 
building infrastructure (such as hospitals and schools) to 
increase efficiency and resiliency. Funds will be administered 
through three existing DOE programs and prioritize projects in 
environmental justice and low-income communities.

Legislative History

    On June 11, 2020, H.R. 2 was introduced by Representative 
DeFazio and referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure.
    On July 1, 2020, H.R. 2 was considered in the House 
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1028 and the bill, as 
amended, was passed by a recorded vote of 233 yeas to 188 nays 
(Roll Call No. 138).
    On July 20, 2020, H.R. 2 was received in the Senate.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2 in the 116th 
Congress.
    H.R. 2 contains provisions of the following bills: H.R. 
7024, the Climate Smart Ports Act, introduced by Representative 
Barragan (CA-44); H.R. 7304, the Climate Action Planning for 
Ports Act of 2020, introduced by Representative Blunt 
Rochester; H.R. 5416, the National Climate Bank Act, introduced 
by Representative Dingell; H.R. 5256, the FREEZER Trucks Act of 
2019, introduced by Representative Clarke; H.R. 7426, the Ohio 
River Basin Preparedness Act, introduced by Representative Lamb 
(PA-17); and H.R. 7303, the Open Back Better Act of 2020, 
introduced by Representative Blunt Rochester.

                         Climate Action Now Act


                                 H.R. 9

    To direct the President to develop a plan for the United 
States to meet its nationally determined contribution under the 
Paris Agreement, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The legislation prevents the President from withdrawing the 
United States from the Paris Climate Agreement and requires him 
to submit a plan for meeting our obligations under that accord.

Legislative History

    On March 27, 2019, H.R. 9 was introduced by Representative 
Castor and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in 
addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change on March 28, 2019.
    On April 4, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 9 and ordered the bill 
reported favorably to the House, without amendment, by a 
reported vote of 29 yeas and 19 nays.
    On April 18, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 9 to the House, without amendment (H. Rept. 116-
41, Part II) and placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
21).
    On May 2, 2019, the House considered H.R. 9 pursuant to the 
provisions of H. Res. 329 and passed the bill, amended, by a 
recorded vote of 231 yeas and 190 nays.
    On May 6, 2019, H.R. 9 was received in the Senate, read the 
first time, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
Read the First Time. On May 7, 2019, H.R. 9 was read a second 
time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar Under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 79).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 9 in the 116th 
Congress.

            Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2019


                                H.R. 347

    To extend the authorization of the Uranium Mill Tailings 
Radiation Control Act of 1978 relating to the disposal site in 
Mesa County, Colorado.

Summary

    This legislation extends the closure of the Cheney waste 
disposal cell in Grand Junction, Colorado from September 2023 
to September 2031. The Cheney cell is the last waste disposal 
site in the United States that processes uranium mill tailings, 
a radioactive material that was once used in the construction 
of homes, roads, parks and schools, making the Cheney disposal 
site critically important for ongoing cleanup efforts.

Legislative History

    On January 8, 2019, H.R. 347 was introduced by 
Representative Tipton and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. On January 25, 2019, H.R. 347 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
    On March 5, 2019, the House considered H.R. 347 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On March 6, 2019, H.R. 347 was received in the Senate, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and 
Natural Resources.
    On September 10, 2019, H.R. 347 was reported to the Senate 
(S. Rept. 116-98) and placed on the Senate Legislative 
Calendar.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 347 in the 116th 
Congress.

                        PFAS Action Act of 2019


                                H.R. 535

(H.R. 2608, H.R. 2596, H.R. 2377, H.R. 2533, H.R. 2605, H.R. 2591, H.R. 
                            2566, H.R. 2638)

    To require the Administrator of the Environmental 
Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl 
substances as hazardous substances under CERCLA.

Summary

    Section 3 incorporates H.R. 2608, the ``PFAS Testing Act of 
2019.'' This legislation requires EPA to promulgate a test rule 
requiring health effects testing for all PFAS. The section 
allows the EPA Administrator to divide PFAS into subclasses 
through the rulemaking process.
    Section 4 incorporates H.R. 2596, the ``Protecting 
Communities from New PFAS Act.'' This legislation enacts a 
moratorium under TSCA on the approval of new PFAS for five 
years, as well as a permanent bar on the introduction of new 
PFAS into commerce under low volume exemptions.
    Section 5 incorporates H.R. 2377, the ``Protect Drinking 
Water from PFAS Act of 2019.'' This legislation ensures the 
adoption of a drinking water standard under the Safe Drinking 
Water Act (SDWA) for certain PFAS that protects the health of 
vulnerable subpopulations, including pregnant women, infants, 
and children.
    Section 13 incorporates H.R. 2533, the ``Providing 
Financial Assistance for Safe Drinking Water Act.'' This 
legislation provides financial assistance under SDWA to water 
utilities that must install new treatment technology to remove 
PFAS from the water they provide.
    Section 15 incorporates H.R. 2605, the ``Prevent Release of 
Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2019'' or 
the ``PROTECT Act of 2019.'' This legislation requires the EPA 
Administrator to issue a final rule within 180 days listing 
PFAS as a hazardous air pollutant under the Clean Air Act. It 
also requires the Administrator to identify source categories 
for PFAS within one year.
    Section 16 incorporates H.R. 2591, the ``PFAS Waste 
Incineration Ban Act of 2019.'' This legislation amends the 
Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA) to allow for incineration of 
PFAS-containing wastes so long as that incineration is done at 
an approved hazardous waste incinerator and meets emissions 
standards (including those for hydrogen fluoride), while 
minimizing PFAS air emissions to the extent feasible.
    Section 17 incorporates H.R. 2566, a bill to require the 
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise 
the Safer Choice Standard to provide for a Safer Choice label 
for pots, pans, and cooking utensils that do not contain PFAS, 
and for other purposes. This legislation requires the EPA 
Administrator to establish a voluntary label to be available to 
the manufacturers of pots, pans, and cooking utensils that do 
not contain PFAS.
    Section 18 incorporates H.R. 2638, a bill to direct the 
Administrator of the Environment Protection Agency to issue 
guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing 
PFAS, and for other purposes. This legislation directs the EPA 
Administrator to issue guidance for firefighters and other 
first responders to minimize the use of foam and other 
firefighting materials containing PFAS and to minimize their 
health risk from PFAS exposure. As amended, this section 
requires EPA to consult with the head of the U.S. Fire 
Administration and other relevant Federal agencies in 
developing the guidance.

Legislative History

    On January 14, 2019, H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act of 2019, 
was introduced by Representative Dingell and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, in addition to the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 535 was referred to 
the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change on January 
25, 2019.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills intended to protect 
Americans from PFAS contamination and exposure, including H.R. 
535. The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program 
Director, Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, 
Ph.D., DABT, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & 
Toxicology, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina 
University; Emily Marpe, Mother and Community Member, 
Petersburgh, New York; Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water 
Treatment Services, City of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive 
Director, Government Affairs, American Water Works Association; 
and Jane C. Luxton, Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and 
Administrative Law Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in an open markup session to consider H.R. 
535 and forwarded the bill to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On November 20, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 535 and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a recorded 
vote of 31 yeas and 19 nays.
    On January 2, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 535 to the House, amended (H. Rept. 116-364), and 
the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 289).
    On January 10, 2020, the House considered H.R. 535 pursuant 
to the provisions of H. Res. 779 and passed the bill, amended, 
by a reported vote of 247 yeas to 159 nays (Roll no. 13).
    On January 13, 2020, H.R. 535 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Environment and 
Public Works.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 535 in the 116th 
Congress.
    H.R. 535 included provisions of the following bills: H.R. 
2608, the ``PFAS Testing Act of 2019,'' introduced by 
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18); H.R. 2596, the 
``Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act,'' introduced by 
Representative Kuster (NH-02); H.R. 2377, the ``Protect 
Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019,'' introduced by 
Representative Boyle (PA-02); H.R. 2533, the ``Providing 
Financial Assistance for Safe Drinking Water Act,'' introduced 
by Representative Pallone; H.R. 2605, the ``PROTECT Act of 
2019,'' introduced by Representative Stevens (MI-11); H.R. 
2591, the ``PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019,'' 
introduced by Representative Khanna (CA-17); H.R. 2566, a bill 
to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
Agency to revise the Safer Choice Standard to provide for a 
Safer Choice label for pots, pans, and cooking utensils that do 
not contain PFAS, and for other purposes, introduced by 
Representative Soto (FL-09); and H.R. 2638, a bill to direct 
the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to 
issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam 
containing PFAS, and for other purposes, introduced by 
Representative Fletcher (TX-07).

              Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1603

    To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the 
manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of 
asbestos and asbestos-containing mixtures and articles, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation amends section 6 of the Toxic Substances 
Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2605) to prohibit the manufacture, 
processing, and distribution in commerce of asbestos and 
asbestos-containing mixtures and articles within one year. It 
establishes a limited national security exemption from the ban 
and requires extensive reporting of any manufacture that occurs 
pursuant to an exemption or before the ban takes effect. The 
legislation also requires a study and report on the risks posed 
by legacy asbestos.

Legislative History

    On March 7, 2019, H.R. 1603 was introduced by 
Representative Bonamici (OR-01) and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Education and Labor. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change on March 8, 
2019.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills intended to protect 
Americans from PFAS contamination and exposure, including H.R. 
1603. The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program 
Director, Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, 
Ph.D., DABT, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & 
Toxicology, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina 
University; Emily Marpe, Mother and Community Member, 
Petersburgh, New York; Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water 
Treatment Services, City of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive 
Director, Government Affairs, American Water Works Association; 
and Jane C. Luxton, Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and 
Administrative Law Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 1603 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    On November 20, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 1603 and ordered 
the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
recorded vote of 47 yeas and 1 nay.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1603 in the 116th 
Congress.

       Providing Financial Assistance for Safe Drinking Water Act


                               H.R. 2533

    To assist community water systems affected by PFAS 
contamination, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation amends the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 
U.S.C. 300) to require the EPA Administrator to establish, 
within 180 days of enactment, a program to award grants to 
PFAS-affected water systems to pay the capital costs associated 
with treatment technologies that remove PFAS. The legislation 
further directs the EPA Administrator to create a list of 
eligible treatment technologies, defined as those that can 
remove all detectable amounts of PFAS from drinking water.

Legislative History

    On May 7, 2019, H.R. 2533 was introduced by Representative 
Pallone and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Environment and Climate Change and the Subcommittee on Health 
on May 8, 2019.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills intended to protect 
Americans from PFAS contamination and exposure, including H.R. 
2533. The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program 
Director, Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, 
Ph.D., DABT, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & 
Toxicology, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina 
University; Emily Marpe, Mother and Community Member, 
Petersburgh, New York; Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water 
Treatment Services, City of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive 
Director, Government Affairs, American Water Works Association; 
and Jane C. Luxton, Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and 
Administrative Law Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2533 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2533 in the 116th 
Congress.

To Require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to 
 Revise the Safer Choice Standard to Provide for a Safer Choice Label 
for Pots, Pans, and Cooking Utensils That Do Not Contain PFAS, and for 
                             Other Purposes


                               H.R. 2566

    To require the EPA Administrator to revise the Safer Choice 
Standard to provide for a Safer Choice label for pots, pans, 
and cooking utensils that do not contain PFAS, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would require the EPA Administrator to 
revise the Safer Choice Standard to provide for a Safer Choice 
label for pots, pans, and cooking utensils that do not contain 
any PFAS.

Legislative History

    On May 7, 2019, H.R. 2566 was introduced by Representative 
Soto (FL-09) and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change on May 8, 2019.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills intended to protect 
Americans from PFAS contamination and exposure, including H.R. 
2566. The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program 
Director, Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, 
Ph.D., DABT, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & 
Toxicology, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina 
University; Emily Marpe, Mother and Community Member, 
Petersburgh, New York; Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water 
Treatment Services, City of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive 
Director, Government Affairs, American Water Works Association; 
and Jane C. Luxton, Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and 
Administrative Law Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2566 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2566 in the 116th 
Congress.

                       PFAS User Fee Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2570

    To ensure that polluters pay ongoing water treatment costs 
associated with contamination from perfluoroalkyl and 
polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires that producers of per- and 
polyfluoroalkyl substances pay ongoing water treatment costs 
associated with PFAS contamination.

Legislative History

    On May 8, 2019, H.R. 2570 was introduced by Representative 
Rouda (CA-48) and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure. That same day, H.R. 2570 was referred to 
the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills intended to protect 
Americans from PFAS contamination and exposure, including H.R. 
2570. The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program 
Director, Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, 
Ph.D., DABT, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & 
Toxicology, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina 
University; Emily Marpe, Mother and Community Member, 
Petersburgh, New York; Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water 
Treatment Services, City of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive 
Director, Government Affairs, American Water Works Association; 
and Jane C. Luxton, Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and 
Administrative Law Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2570 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2570 in the 116th 
Congress.

                         PFAS Right-To-Know Act


                               H.R. 2577

    To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know 
Act of 1986 to include per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on 
the Toxics Release Inventory, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation amends section 313 of the Emergency 
Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 
11023) to include per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, as a 
class, on the Toxics Release Inventory.

Legislative History

    On May 8, 2019, H.R. 2577 was introduced by Representative 
Delgado and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
On May 9, 2019, the bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills intended to protect 
Americans from PFAS contamination and exposure, including H.R. 
2577. The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program 
Director, Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, 
Ph.D., DABT, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & 
Toxicology, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina 
University; Emily Marpe, Mother and Community Member, 
Petersburgh, New York; Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water 
Treatment Services, City of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive 
Director, Government Affairs, American Water Works Association; 
and Jane C. Luxton, Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and 
Administrative Law Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2577 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2577 in the 116th 
Congress.

                PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2591

    To prohibit the waste incineration of per- and 
polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation amends section 5 of the Solid Waste 
Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6924) to prohibit the disposal by waste 
incineration of fire-fighting foam containing per- and 
polyfluoroalkyl substances. The bill also requires the EPA 
Administrator, no later than 12 months after enactment, to 
promulgate regulations identifying additional wastes containing 
PFAS for which a prohibition on incineration may be necessary 
to protect human health.

Legislative History

    On May 8, 2019, H.R. 2591 was introduced by Representative 
Khanna (CA-17) and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change on May 9, 2019.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills intended to protect 
Americans from PFAS contamination and exposure, including H.R. 
2591. The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program 
Director, Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, 
Ph.D., DABT, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & 
Toxicology, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina 
University; Emily Marpe, Mother and Community Member, 
Petersburgh, New York; Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water 
Treatment Services, City of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive 
Director, Government Affairs, American Water Works Association; 
and Jane C. Luxton, Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and 
Administrative Law Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2591 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2591 in the 116th 
Congress.

                Protecting Communities From New PFAS Act


                               H.R. 2596

    To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act with respect to 
manufacturing and processing notices for per- and 
polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation amends section 5 of TSCA (15 U.S.C. 2604) 
such that any PFAS chemical substance for which a manufacturing 
and processing notice is submitted shall be deemed by the EPA 
Administrator to present an unreasonable risk of injury to 
health or the environment.

Legislative History

    On May 8, 2019, H.R. 2596 was introduced by Representative 
Kuster and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Environment and Climate Change on May 9, 2019.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills, including H.R. 2596. 
The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program Director, 
Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, Ph.D., DABT, 
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, 
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University; Emily 
Marpe, Mother and Community Member, Petersburgh, New York; 
Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water Treatment Services, City 
of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive Director, Government 
Affairs, American Water Works Association; and Jane C. Luxton, 
Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and Administrative Law 
Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2596 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2596 in the 116th 
Congress.

                         Toxic PFAS Control Act


                               H.R. 2600

    To regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the 
Toxic Substances Control Act, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation amends section 6 of TSCA (15 U.S.C. 2605) 
to require EPA to comprehensively regulate PFAS, through 
prohibitions on manufacturing, waste disposal requirements, and 
labeling.

Legislative History

    On May 8, 2019, H.R. 2600 was introduced by Representative 
Dean (PA-04) and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change on May 9, 2019.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills, including H.R. 2600. 
The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program Director, 
Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, Ph.D., DABT, 
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, 
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University; Emily 
Marpe, Mother and Community Member, Petersburgh, New York; 
Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water Treatment Services, City 
of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive Director, Government 
Affairs, American Water Works Association; and Jane C. Luxton, 
Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and Administrative Law 
Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2600 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2600 in the 116th 
Congress.

Prevent Release of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 
                                  2019


                               H.R. 2605

    To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
Agency to issue a final rule adding as a class all 
perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the list of 
hazardous air pollutants under section 112(b) of the Clean Air 
Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)), and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation directs the EPA Administrator to issue a 
final rule adding as a class all per- and polyfluoroalkyl 
substances to the list of hazardous air pollutants under 
section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)).

Legislative History

    On May 8, 2019, H.R. 2605 was introduced by Representative 
Stevens and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Environment and Climate Change on May 9, 2019.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills, including H.R. 2605. 
The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program Director, 
Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, Ph.D., DABT, 
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, 
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University; Emily 
Marpe, Mother and Community Member, Petersburgh, New York; 
Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water Treatment Services, City 
of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive Director, Government 
Affairs, American Water Works Association; and Jane C. Luxton, 
Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and Administrative Law 
Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2605 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2605 in the 116th 
Congress.

                        PFAS Testing Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2608

    To require the testing of perfluoroalkyl and 
polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Toxic Substances Control 
Act, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires comprehensive health testing of 
all PFAS under TSCA section 4 reporting from all manufacturers 
and processors of PFAS on health, safety, and environmental 
impacts.

Legislative History

    On May 8, 2019, H.R. 2608 was introduced by Representative 
Sean Patrick Maloney and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change on May 9, 2019.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills, including H.R. 2608. 
The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program Director, 
Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, Ph.D., DABT, 
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, 
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University; Emily 
Marpe, Mother and Community Member, Petersburgh, New York; 
Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water Treatment Services, City 
of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive Director, Government 
Affairs, American Water Works Association; and Jane C. Luxton, 
Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and Administrative Law 
Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2608 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2608 in the 116th 
Congress.

  A Bill to Direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
  Agency to Issue Guidance on Minimizing the Use of Firefighting Foam 
                Containing PFAS, and for Other Purposes


                               H.R. 2638

    To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting 
foam containing PFAS and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation directs the EPA Administrator to issue 
guidance for firefighters and other first responders to 
minimize the use of foam and other firefighting materials 
containing PFAS and to minimize their health risk from PFAS 
exposure.

Legislative History

    On May 9, 2019, H.R. 2638 was introduced by Representative 
Fletcher and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Environment and Climate Change on May 10, 2019.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on 13 bills, including H.R. 2638. 
The witnesses included Erik D. Olson, Health Program Director, 
Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie DeWitt, Ph.D., DABT, 
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, 
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University; Emily 
Marpe, Mother and Community Member, Petersburgh, New York; 
Brian Steglitz, P.E., Manager, Water Treatment Services, City 
of Ann Arbor; Tracy Mehan, Executive Director, Government 
Affairs, American Water Works Association; and Jane C. Luxton, 
Partner, Co-Chair of the Environmental and Administrative Law 
Practice, Lewis Brisbois.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2638 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2638 in the 116th 
Congress.

              Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2699

    To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA) 
to update the ability of the Department of Energy to manage 
nuclear waste. The bill addresses the need for both interim 
storage and long-term disposal of nuclear waste and spent 
nuclear fuel (SNF). In the near term, the bill gives DOE 
authority to site, construct, and operate one or more interim 
storage sites that would consolidate SNF from decommissioned 
reactors. One interim storage site would proceed 
notwithstanding the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) 
ultimate decision on a permanent repository, and subsequent 
interim storage sites could be licensed once NRC issues a final 
repository decision. The program would also prioritize the 
transfer of SNF from seismically active areas.
    The bill would permit DOE to undertake ``infrastructure 
activities'' intended to enable construction and operation of a 
repository at Yucca Mountain in the State of Nevada, including 
safety upgrades, site preparation, construction of a rail line, 
and grid connection. That process would also allow the Federal 
Government to enter into agreements to provide financial 
benefits to State, local, and Tribal governments that may be 
affected by storage and disposal of SNF. Additionally, H.R. 
2699 establishes ratepayer protections by reforming the finance 
mechanism of the Nuclear Waste Fund and assures that DOE has 
adequate funding to construct and operate a repository.

Legislative History

    On May 14, 2019, H.R. 2699 was introduced by Representative 
McNerney and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Armed 
Services, the Budget, and Rules. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change 
on May 15, 2019.
    On June 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on three bills, including H.R. 
2699. The witnesses included Maria G. Korsnick, President and 
CEO, Nuclear Energy Institute; Geoffrey H. Fettus, Senior 
Attorney, Nuclear, Climate, and Clean Energy Program, Natural 
Resources Defense Council; Robert J. Halstead, Executive 
Director, State of Nevada, Office of the Governor, Agency for 
Nuclear Projects; Austin Keyser, Director, Political & 
Legislative Affairs, International Brotherhood of Electrical 
Workers; and Lake Barrett, Former Acting Director, Office of 
Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, U.S. Department of 
Energy.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2699 
and forwarded the bill, without amendment, to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, by a voice vote.
    On November 20, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session and H.R. 2699 was ordered reported 
favorably to the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2699 in the 116th 
Congress.

                 Spent Fuel Prioritization Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2995

    To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to prioritize 
the acceptance of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear 
fuel from certain civilian nuclear power reactors, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The bill amends the NWPA to require the Secretary of Energy 
to prioritize the removal of SNF from decommissioned nuclear 
sites in areas with large populations and high seismic hazard.

Legislative History

    On May 23, 2019, H.R. 2995 was introduced by Representative 
Levin (CA-49) and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change on May 24, 2019.
    On June 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on three bills, including H.R. 
2995. The witnesses included Maria G. Korsnick, President and 
CEO, Nuclear Energy Institute; Geoffrey H. Fettus, Senior 
Attorney, Nuclear, Climate, and Clean Energy Program, Natural 
Resources Defense Council; Robert J. Halstead, Executive 
Director, State of Nevada, Office of the Governor, Agency for 
Nuclear Projects; Austin Keyser, Director, Political & 
Legislative Affairs, International Brotherhood of Electrical 
Workers; and Lake Barrett, Former Acting Director, Office of 
Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, U.S. Department of 
Energy.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2995 in the 116th 
Congress.

             Renewable Fuel Standard Integrity Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3006

    To impose an annual deadline of June 1 for small refineries 
to submit petitions for exemptions from the renewable fuel 
requirements under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 
U.S.C. 7545(o)) based on disproportionate economic hardship.

Summary

    This legislation sets an annual deadline of June 1 for 
small refineries to petition for exemption from the upcoming 
year's blending requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard. 
H.R. 3006 also requires public disclosure of any information 
included in petitions for exemption from the annual blending 
requirements.

Legislative History

    On May 23, 2019, H.R. 3006 was introduced by Representative 
Peterson (CA-52) and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change on May 24, 2019.
    On October 29, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on H.R. 3006. The witnesses 
included Geoff Cooper, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels 
Association; Gene Gebolys, President and CEO, World Energy; 
Kelly Nieuwenhuis, President, Siouxland Energy Cooperative; and 
Chet Thompson, President and CEO, American Fuel & Petrochemical 
Manufacturers.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3006 in the 116th 
Congress.

 Storage and Transportation of Residual and Excess Nuclear Fuel Act of 
                                  2019


                               H.R. 3136

    To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program 
for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and 
spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The bill directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an 
interim storage program for high-level radioactive waste and 
SNF. It would allow DOE to contract with private storage 
facilities capable of storing such material, while requiring 
the Secretary to prioritize the storage of high-level waste and 
SNF generated by defense-related activities and decommissioned 
civil nuclear reactors. The bill gives site preference to 
facilities that are co-located with a repository. In order to 
approve a final site, the bill requires the Secretary to enter 
into a consent agreement with the State where the site would be 
located, as well as local government officials and any affected 
Indian Tribes.

Legislative History

    On June 5, 2019, H.R. 3136 was introduced by Representative 
Matsui and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Environment and Climate Change on June 6, 2019.
    On June 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing on three bills intended to ensure 
safe storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel, including H.R. 
3136. The witnesses included Maria G. Korsnick, President and 
CEO, Nuclear Energy Institute; Geoffrey H. Fettus, Senior 
Attorney, Nuclear, Climate, and Clean Energy Program, Natural 
Resources Defense Council; Robert J. Halstead, Executive 
Director, State of Nevada, Office of the Governor, Agency for 
Nuclear Projects; Austin Keyser, Director, Political & 
Legislative Affairs, International Brotherhood of Electrical 
Workers; and Lake Barrett, Former Acting Director, Office of 
Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, U.S. Department of 
Energy.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3136 in the 116th 
Congress.

                 Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act


H.R. 4447 (H.R. 7024, H.R. 4143, H.R. 3006, H.R. 5434, H.R. 5256, H.R. 
            5416, H.R. 347, H.R. 4924, H.R. 7303, H.R. 4050)

    To establish an energy storage and microgrid grant and 
technical assistance program.

Summary

    Section 3401 incorporates H.R. 7024, the ``Climate Smart 
Ports Act''. This legislation requires EPA to establish a grant 
program for purchasing or installing equipment and technology 
that is used at a port and produces zero exhaust emissions of 
certain pollutants and greenhouse gases, or captures 100 
percent of the exhaust emissions produced by an ocean-going 
vessel at berth.
    Sections 3501 and 3601 incorporate portions of H.R. 4143, 
the ``Super Pollutants Act of 2019''. Section 3501 establishes 
an interagency task force to create an action plan to reduce 
super pollutants based on policy recommendations provided by 
the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, U.S. Climate 
Alliance, and other relevant agencies. Section 3601 directs 
EPA, DOE, and other relevant agencies to develop a 
comprehensive plan to reduce black carbon emissions from the 
international shipping industry through its membership in the 
International Maritime Organization (IMO), including binding 
limits on black carbon as part of the Polar Code.
    Sections 6401 and 6402 incorporate H.R. 3006, the 
``Renewable Fuel Standard Integrity Act of 2019''. This 
legislation sets an annual deadline of June 1 for small 
refineries to petition EPA for exemption from the upcoming 
year's Renewable Fuel Standard blending requirements. H.R. 3006 
also requires public disclosure of any information included in 
petitions for exemption from the annual blending requirements.
    Section 6601 incorporates an updated version of H.R. 5434, 
the ``Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act of 
2019''. This legislation clarifies that motor vehicles that are 
no longer legal for operation on a street or highway can be 
modified into vehicles used solely for competition and not 
driven on public roads.
    Section 6701 incorporates H.R. 5256, the ``Fostering and 
Realizing Electrification by Encouraging Zero Emission 
Refrigeration Trucks Act of 2019'' or the ``FREEZER Act of 
2019''. This legislation requires EPA to establish a pilot 
program to award grants for projects that replace an existing 
diesel-powered transport refrigeration unit in a heavy-duty 
vehicle with an electric unit. Grants may also be used to 
purchase and install shore power infrastructure (infrastructure 
that provides power to the vehicle when it is stationary) or 
other equipment that enables transport refrigeration units to 
connect to electric power at places where heavy-duty vehicles 
congregate. Finally, grant funds may be used to operate and 
maintain vehicles, infrastructure, or equipment relating to 
electric transport refrigeration units and associated shore 
power.
    Section 12401 incorporates H.R. 5416, the ``National 
Climate Bank Act''. The updated version of this legislation 
establishes a Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator to 
bolster and expand a robust clean energy workforce, deploy 
emissions reduction technologies, and invest in low-carbon 
infrastructure projects. The Accelerator is established as an 
independent non-profit capitalized with $20 billion of Federal 
funds spread over a six-year period. The Accelerator is also 
authorized to provide financial and technical support to State 
and local green banks in the United States.
    Section 12601 incorporates H.R. 347, the ``Responsible 
Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2019''. This legislation 
extends through fiscal year 2031 the authorization for DOE to 
operate the Cheney disposal cell in Mesa County, Colorado. The 
disposal cell serves as a repository for mill tailings, which 
is sandy waste that results from the process of turning natural 
uranium into fuel.
    Section 12605 incorporates H.R. 4924, the ``Smoke Planning 
and Research Act of 2019''. This legislation requires EPA to 
research and mitigate the effects of smoke emissions from 
wildland fires. Specifically, EPA must establish four Centers 
of Excellence for Wildfire Smoke at institutions of higher 
education, and a grant program to support community mitigation 
efforts.
    Sections 12701 and 12702 incorporate H.R. 7303, the ``Open 
Back Better Act of 2020''. This legislation authorizes $20 
billion over five years and $84 million per year over 10 years 
to help States, Tribes, and other entities upgrade public 
building infrastructure to increase efficiency and resiliency. 
Funds will be administered through three existing DOE programs 
and will prioritize projects in environmental justice and low-
income communities.
    Sections 12801, 12802, 12803, 12804, 12805, and 12806 
incorporate H.R. 4050, the ``Zeroing Excess, Reducing Organic 
Waste, and Sustaining Technical Expertise Act'' or the ``ZERO 
WASTE Act''. This legislation directs the EPA Administrator to 
establish and carry out a program to award grants, on a 
competitive basis, to eligible entities for projects that are 
consistent with zero-waste practices. Funds may be used for 
projects that improve organics recycling infrastructure, 
electronic waste reuse and recycling, education and outreach, 
and other forms of waste reduction.

Legislative History

    On September 20, 2019, H.R. 4447 was introduced by 
Representative O'Halleran and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology. The bill was then referred to 
the Subcommittee on Energy on September 23, 2019.
    On February 12, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy held a 
hearing on six bills intended to improve energy efficiency and 
storage, including H.R. 4447. The witnesses included the 
Honorable Mark W. Menezes, Under Secretary of Energy, U.S. 
Department of Energy; Kelly Speakes-Backman, Chief Executive 
Officer, Energy Storage Association; Bryan Howard, Legislative 
Director, U.S. Green Building Council; Julie Hiromoto, 
Principal, HKS, Inc., on behalf of the American Institute of 
Architects; Lowell Ungar, Senior Policy Advisor, American 
Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; Arn McIntyre, 
President, McIntyre Builders Inc., on behalf of the National 
Association of Home Builders; and Jennifer Schafer, Executive 
Director, Federal Performance Contracting Coalition.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 4447, and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4447 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-504) 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
404).
    On September 24, 2020, the House considered an amended 
version of H.R. 4447, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 
1129, that included additional provisions from the following 
bills referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce: H.R. 
7024, the Climate Smart Ports Act, introduced by Representative 
Barragan; H.R. 4143, the Super Pollutants Act of 2019, 
introduced by Representative Peters; H.R. 3006, the Renewable 
Fuel Standard Integrity Act of 2019, introduced by 
Representative Peterson (MN-07); H.R. 5434, the RPM Act of 
2019, introduced by Representative McHenry (NC-10); H.R. 5256, 
the FREEZER Trucks Act of 2019, introduced by Representative 
Clarke; H.R. 5416, the National Climate Bank Act, introduced by 
Representative Dingell; H.R. 347, the Responsible Disposal 
Reauthorization Act of 2019, introduced by Representative 
Tipton; H.R. 4924, the Smoke Planning and Research Act of 2019, 
introduced by Representative Eshoo; H.R. 7303, the Open Back 
Better Act of 2020, introduced by Representative Blunt 
Rochester; and H.R. 4050, the ZERO WASTE Act, introduced by 
Representative Omar (MN-05).
    On September 24, 2020, the House passed H.R. 4447, as 
amended, by a recorded vote of 220 yeas and 185 nays (Roll Call 
No. 206).
    On October 19, 2020, H.R. 4447 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4447 in the 116th 
Congress.

                             The Heroes Act


                         H.R. 6800 (H.R. 6692)

    Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

Summary

    Section 190702 incorporates H.R. 6692, a bill to require 
the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to 
continue to carry out certain programs relating to 
environmental justice, and for other purposes. This legislation 
reauthorizes through fiscal year 2020 the Environmental Justice 
Small Grants Program, as well as the Environmental Justice 
Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, 
which provides financial assistance to address local 
environmental or public health issues. It also reauthorizes the 
Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant program, which 
assists communities address multiple sources of toxic 
pollutants.

Legislative History

    On May 12, 2020, H.R. 6800 was introduced by Representative 
Lowey and referred to the Committee on Appropriations, in 
addition to the Committees on the Budget and Ways and Means.
    On May 15, 2020, the House considered H.R. 6800 pursuant to 
the provisions of H. Res. 967 and passed H.R. 6800 by a 
recorded vote of 208 yeas and 199 nays (Roll Call No. 109). On 
May 20, 2020, H.R. 6800 was received by the Senate and read the 
first time. On May 21, 2020, the bill was placed on the Senate 
Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. On June 1, 
2020, H.R. 6800 was read a second time and placed on the Senate 
Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 455). On June 23, 
2020, the Senate referred the bill to the Senate Committee on 
Small Business and Entrepreneurship. No further action was 
taken on H.R. 6800 in the 116th Congress.
    On May 1, 2020, H.R. 6692, a bill to require the 
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to 
continue to carry out certain programs relating to 
environmental justice, and for other purposes, was introduced 
by Representative Ruiz and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural 
Resources. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change on May 4, 2020.
    Provisions of H.R. 6692 were incorporated into H.R. 6800. 
No further action was taken on H.R. 6692 in the 116th Congress.

                          OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES


 Time for Action: Addressing the Environmental and Economic Effects of 
                             Climate Change

    On February 6, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``Time for Action: 
Addressing the Environmental and Economic Effects of Climate 
Change.'' The purpose of this hearing was to examine how 
climate change is affecting our communities, environment, and 
economy. The witnesses included Brenda Ekwurzel, Ph.D., 
Director of Climate Science, Union of Concerned Scientists; Leo 
Woodberry, Reverend, Justice First Tour, Kingdom Living Temple 
Church; Michael Williams, Deputy Director, BlueGreen Alliance; 
Rick Duke, Principal, Gigaton Strategies; Barry K. Worthington, 
Executive Director, U.S. Energy Association; and Rich Powell, 
Executive Director, ClearPath.

We'll Always Have Paris: Filling the Leadership Void Caused by Federal 
                       Inaction on Climate Change

    On February 28, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``We'll Always Have 
Paris: Filling the Leadership Void Caused by Federal Inaction 
on Climate Change.'' The purpose of this hearing was to examine 
the importance of the commitment of the United States to the 
Paris Agreement, how subnational actors organized to address 
the threat of climate change in the absence of Federal 
leadership, and the need for the United States Government to 
reengage with international climate agreements. The witnesses 
included Andrew Light, Distinguished Senior Fellow, World 
Resource Institute, University Professor, George Mason 
University; Carla Frisch, Principal, Rocky Mountain Institute; 
Nathan Hultman, Director, Center for Global Sustainability, 
Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Public 
Policy; and Samuel Thernstrom, CEO, Energy Innovation Reform 
Project.

      Mismanaging Chemical Risks: EPA'S Failure to Protect Workers

    On March 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``Mismanaging Chemical 
Risks: EPA's Failure to Protect Workers.'' The purpose of this 
hearing was to discuss how the Environmental Protection Agency 
is systemically ignoring risks to workers from toxic chemical 
exposures in its implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg 
Chemical Safety Act and other authorities. The witnesses 
included Adam M. Finkel, Sc.D., CIH, Clinical Professor of 
Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan School of 
Public Health; Wendy Hutchinson, on behalf of the Baltimore 
Teachers Union and the American Federation of Teachers; Patrick 
Morrison, Assistant to the General President for Health, 
Safety, and Medicine, International Association of 
Firefighters; Jeaneen McGinnis, Benefits Representative, United 
Auto Workers; Mark Duvall, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond PC; 
Giev Kashkooli, Vice President, United Farm Workers; and Tom 
Grumbles, CIH, FAIHA, Past President, American Industrial 
Hygiene Association and the Product Stewardship Society.

   Lessons From Across the Nation: State and Local Action to Combat 
                             Climate Change

    On April 2, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``Lessons From Across 
the Nation: State and local Action to Combat Climate Change.'' 
The purpose of this hearing was to discuss how State and local 
leaders are responding to the climate crisis in the wake of 
President Trump's intent to withdraw from the Paris Climate 
Agreement. The witnesses included the Honorable Jay Inslee, 
Governor, State of Washington; the Honorable Steve Benjamin, 
Mayor, City of Columbia, South Carolina; the Honorable Jackie 
Biskupski, Mayor, City of Salt Lake City, Utah; the Honorable 
James Brainard, Mayor, City of Carmel, Indiana; the Honorable 
Daniel C. Camp III, Chairman, Beaver County Board of 
Commissioners, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; and the Honorable 
Jerry F. Morales, Mayor, City of Midland, Texas.

                    The Fiscal Year 2020 EPA Budget

    On April 9, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``The Fiscal Year 2020 
EPA Budget.'' The purpose of this hearing was to review the 
Environmental Protection Agency's FY 2020 budget. The witness 
for this hearing was the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, 
Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

 Driving in Reverse: The Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy and 
                          Clean Car Standards

    On June 20, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change and the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and 
Commerce held a joint hearing entitled ``Driving in Reverse: 
The Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy and Clean Car 
Standards.'' The purpose of this hearing was to examine the 
Trump administration's efforts to roll back Corporate Average 
Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and greenhouse gas tailpipe 
emission standards for light duty cars and trucks. the 
witnesses included The Honorable William L. Wehrum, Assistant 
Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency; Heidi King, Deputy Administrator, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of 
Transportation; The Honorable Mary D. Nichols, Chair, 
California Air Resources Board; David Friedman, Vice President, 
Advocacy, Consumer Reports; Ramzi Y. Hermiz, President and 
Chief Executive Officer, Shiloh Industries, Inc.; Josh Nassar, 
Legislative Director, United Auto Workers; The Honorable 
Shoshana M. Lew, Executive Director, Colorado Department of 
Transportation; The Honorable Jeff Landry, Attorney General, 
State of Louisiana; David Schwietert, Interim Chief Executive 
Officer, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers; and Nick Loris, 
Deputy Director of the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic 
Policy Studies, Herbert and Joyce Morgan Fellow in Energy and 
Environmental Policy, Heritage Foundation.

  Building America's Clean Future: Pathways to Decarbonize the Economy

    On July 24, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``Building America's 
Clean Future: Pathways to Decarbonize the Economy.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to examine the challenges and 
opportunities associated with deep decarbonization of the 
United States economy. The witnesses included Karl Hausker, 
Senior Fellow, Climate Program, World Resources Institute; 
Rachel Cleetus, Policy Director, Climate and Energy Program, 
Union of Concerned Scientists; Armond Cohen, Executive 
Director, Clean Air Task Force; and Shannon Angielski, 
Executive Director, Carbon Utilization Research Council.

 Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Pathways to Net Zero Industrial 
                               Emissions

    On September 18, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``Building a 100 Percent 
Clean Economy: Pathways to Net Zero Industrial Emissions.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to examine the challenges and 
opportunities associated with reducing greenhouse gas emissions 
from the U.S. industrial sector. The witnesses included Julio 
Friedmann, Ph.D., Senior Research Scholar, Columbia University 
Center on Global Energy Policy; Jason Walsh, Executive 
Director, BlueGreen Alliance; Gaurav Sant, Ph.D., Professor and 
Henry Samueli Fellow, UCLA Samueli School of Engineering; Bob 
Perciasepe, President, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions; 
Jeremy Gregory, Ph.D., Executive Director, MIT Concrete 
Sustainability Hub, on behalf of Portland Cement Association; 
and Ross E. Eisenberg, Vice President, Energy and Resources 
Policy, National Association of Manufacturers.

Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Solutions for Planes, Trains, and 
                     Everything Beyond Automobiles

    On October 23, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``Building a 100 Percent 
Clean Economy: Solutions for Planes, Trains, and Everything 
Beyond Automobiles.'' The purpose of this hearing was to 
examine the challenges and opportunities associated with 
decarbonizing the U.S. transportation sector, with an emphasis 
on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses, ships, aircraft, and 
rail. The witnesses included Jeremy Baines, President, Neste 
US, Inc.; Emily Wimberger, Climate Economist, Rhodium Group; 
Wayne Eckerle, Vice President, Research and Technology, 
Cummins, Inc.; Adrian Martinez, Staff Attorney, Earthjustice; 
Fred Felleman, Commissioner, Port of Seattle and the Northwest 
Seaport Alliance; Timothy A. Blubaugh, Executive Vice 
President, Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association; and J.P. 
Fjeld-Hansen, Managing Director and Vice President, Musket 
Corporation, on behalf of the National Association of Truckstop 
Operators.

 Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: The Challenges Facing Frontline 
                              Communities

    On November 20, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``Building a 100 Percent 
Clean Economy: The Challenges Facing Frontline Communities.'' 
The purpose of this hearing was to examine the disparate burden 
of legacy toxic exposures on environmental justice communities 
and how the effects of climate change and extreme weather 
exacerbate that disparate burden. The witnesses included 
Alfredo Gomez, Director, Natural Resources and Environment, 
U.S. Government Accountability Office; Lilian Sotolongo Dorka, 
Esq., Director, External Civil Rights Compliance Office, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency; Helena Wooden-Aguilar, Deputy 
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, U.S. EPA; Mustafa 
Santiago Ali, Vice President, Environmental Justice, Climate 
and Community Revitalization, National Advocacy Center at the 
National Wildlife Federation; Melissa Cribbins, Commissioner, 
Coos County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the National 
Association of Counties; Patrick B. Ford, Executive Director, 
Lebanon/Marion County Industrial Foundation; Elsie Herring, 
Duplin County, North Carolina, Resident and Organizer, North 
Carolina Environmental Justice Network; Sharon Lavigne, Founder 
and President, RISE St. James; and Ruth Santiago, J.D., LL.M., 
Attorney, Comite Dialogo Ambiental de Salinas.

 Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Solutions for Economy Wide Deep 
                            Decarbonization

    On December 5, 2019, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``Building a 100 Percent 
Clean Economy: Solutions for Economy-Wide Deep 
Decarbonization.'' The purpose of this hearing was to examine 
and consider economy-wide measures to address climate change in 
the United States. The witnesses included Tim Profeta, 
Director, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy 
Solutions, Duke University; Noah Kaufman, Research Scholar, 
Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University; Daniel C. 
Esty, Director, Center for Environmental Law and Policy, 
Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy, Yale 
University; and David K. Gattie, Ph.D., Associate Professor, 
College of Engineering, University of Georgia.

  Out of Control: The Impact of Wildfires on Our Power Sector and the 
                              Environment

    On January 28, 2020, the Subcommittee on Energy and the 
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change held a hearing 
entitled ``Out of Control: The Impact of Wildfires on our Power 
Sector and the Environment.'' The purpose of this hearing was 
to assess the environmental impacts of wildfires and examine 
the energy and infrastructure needs and upgrades necessary to 
prevent future wildfires and ensure reliable electricity 
delivery. The witnesses included William Johnson, CEO and 
President, PG&E Corporation; John MacWilliams, Senior Fellow, 
Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University; Anthony S. 
Davis, Ph.D., Interim Dean, College of Forestry, Oregon State 
University; Brandon M. Collins, Ph.D., Research Scientist, the 
Center for Fire Research and Outreach, Berkeley Forests, 
University of California, Berkeley; and David Markham, 
President and CEO, Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Proposal: Falling Short of Protecting Public 
                                 Health

    On February 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``EPA's Lead and Copper 
Rule Proposal: Falling Short of Protecting Public Health.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to examine delays and issues in 
EPA's ongoing efforts to revise the drinking water standard for 
lead and copper, including the proposed rule published November 
13, 2019. The witnesses included Kim Gaddy, Environmental 
Justice Organizer, Clean Water Action of New Jersey; Mona 
Hanna-Attisha, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P., Director, Pediatric 
Public Health Initiative, C.S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public 
Health, Division of Public Health, Associate Professor, 
Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, Michigan State 
University College of Human Medicine; Angela Licata, Deputy 
Commissioner, New York City Department of Environmental 
Protection, on behalf of the Association of Metropolitan Water; 
Cathy Tucker-Vogel, Public Water Supply Section Chief, Kansas 
Department of Health & Environment, on behalf of the 
Association of State Drinking Water Administrators; Mae Wu, 
Senior Director, Health & Food, Senior Attorney, Healthy People 
& Thriving Communities Program, Natural Resources Defense 
Council; Steve Estes-Smargiassi, Director of Planning and 
Sustainability, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, on 
behalf of the American Water Works Association; and the 
Honorable Cindy R. Bobbitt, Commissioner, Grant County, 
Oklahoma, on behalf of the National Association of Counties.

                    The Fiscal Year 2021 EPA Budget

    On February 27, 2020, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``The Fiscal Year 2021 
EPA Budget.'' The purpose of this hearing was to examine the 
proposed EPA Budget for Fiscal Year 2021. The witnesses 
included the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Administrator, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency.

  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reform: Addressing America's Plastic Waste 
                                 Crisis

    On March 4, 2020, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``Reduce, Reuse, 
Recycle, Reform: Addressing America's Plastic Waste Crisis.'' 
The purpose of this hearing was to examine issues related to 
recycling and waste management in the United States, including 
effects on climate and the environment. The witnesses included 
Jenna Jambeck, Ph.D., Professor, College of Engineering, 
University of Georgia; Enrique C. Zaldivar, P.E., General 
Manager, Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment Bureau, City of 
Los Angeles; Lynn Hoffman, Co-President, Eureka Recycling; 
Denise Patel, U.S. Program Director, Global Alliance for 
Incinerator Alternatives; Keith Christman, Managing Director, 
Plastic Markets, American Chemistry Council; and William H. 
Johnson, Chief Lobbyist, Institute of Scrap Recycling 
Industries, Inc.

    Pollution and Pandemics: COVID-19's Disproportionate Impact on 
                   Environmental Justice Communities

    On June 9, 2020, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``Pollution and 
Pandemics: COVID-19's Disproportionate Impact on Environmental 
Justice Communities.'' The purpose of this hearing was to 
examine the relationship between disproportionate exposures to 
environmental pollution and disproportionate effects of the 
2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The witnesses included 
Mustafa Santiago Ali, Vice President, Environmental Justice, 
Climate, and Community Revitalization, National Advocacy Center 
at the National Wildlife Federation; Jacqueline Patterson, 
Senior Director, Environmental at Climate Justice Program, 
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 
(NAACP); and Shay Hawkins, President, Opportunity Funds 
Association.

 There's Something in the Water: Reforming Our Nation's Drinking Water 
                               Standards

    On July 28, 2020, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``There's Something in 
the Water: Reforming Our Nation's Drinking Water Standards.'' 
The purpose of this hearing was to examine the role statutory 
limits have played in delaying the setting of needed drinking 
water standards under section 1412(b) of the Safe Drinking 
Water Act. The witnesses included Shellie Chard, Director, 
Water Quality Division, Oklahoma Department of Environmental 
Quality, on behalf of the Association of State Drinking Water 
Administrators; Diane VanDe Hei, Chief Executive Officer, 
Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies; and Mae Wu, Senior 
Director, Health and Food, Healthy People and Thriving 
Communities Program, Natural Resources Defense Council.

 Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Opportunities for an Equitable, 
                          Low Carbon Recovery

    On September 16, 2020, the Subcommittee on Environment and 
Climate Change held a hearing entitled ``Building a 100 Percent 
Clean Economy: Opportunities for an Equitable, Low-Carbon 
Recovery.'' The purpose of this hearing was to examine the 
importance of enabling an economic recovery that benefits all 
Americans and sets the United States on the path to a low-
carbon future. The witnesses included Lonnie R. Stephenson, 
International President, International Brotherhood of 
Electrical Workers; Devashree Saha, Ph.D., Senior Associate, 
World Resources Institute; Denise Fairchild, Ph.D., President 
and Chief Executive Officer, Emerald Cities Collaborative; and 
Michelle Michot Foss, Ph.D., Fellow in Energy & Minerals, Baker 
Institute for Public Policy, Center for Energy Studies, Rice 
University.

                         Subcommittee on Health

                         LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

                     Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019

                      PUBLIC LAW 116-3 (H.R. 259)

    To extend the Medicaid Money Follows the Person Rebalancing 
demonstration, to extend protection for Medicaid recipients of 
home and community-based services against spousal 
impoverishment, and for other purposes.
Summary
    This legislation provides additional funds for the Money 
Follows the Person Rebalancing demonstration, extends spousal 
impoverishment protections for partners of recipients of 
Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) through March 
31, 2019, reduces the Federal medical assistance percentage 
(FMAP) for States that fail to implement an asset verification 
system, and reduces the size of the Medicaid improvement fund.
Legislative History
    On January 4, 2019, H.R. 259 was introduced by 
Representative Pallone, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget.
    On January 8, 2019, the House considered H.R. 259 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill by a voice 
vote.
    On January 9, 2019, H.R. 259 was received by the Senate, 
read twice, and passed without amendment by a voice vote.
    On January 23, 2019, H.R. 259 was presented to the 
President and the President signed H.R. 259 into law on January 
24, 2019 (Public Law 116-3).

      Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019

                     PUBLIC LAW 116-16 (H.R. 1839)

    To amend title XIX to extend protection for Medicaid 
recipients of home and community-based services against spousal 
impoverishment, establish a State Medicaid option to provide 
coordinated care to children with complex medical conditions 
through health homes, prevent the misclassification of drugs 
for purposes of the Medicaid drug rebate program, and for other 
purposes.
Summary
    This legislation extends spousal impoverishment protections 
for partners of HCBS recipients through September 30, 2019. It 
provides additional funding for the Money Follows the Person 
rebalancing demonstration and extends the Community Mental 
Health Services Demonstration Program. It authorizes a new 
Medicaid State plan option to provide coordinated care for 
children with complex medical conditions and provides the 
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with additional 
enforcement authorities to ensure that drug manufacturers are 
complying with the requirements of the Medicaid Drug Rebate 
Program.
Legislative History
    On March 21, 2019, H.R. 1839 was introduced by 
Representative Ruiz, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee 
on Health on March 22, 2019.
    On March 25, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1839 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill by a voice 
vote.
    On March 26, 2019, H.R. 1839 was received by the Senate and 
read twice. On April 2, 2019, the Senate passed H.R. 1839, 
without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On April 10, 2019, H.R. 1839 was presented to the President 
and the President signed H.R. 1839 into law on April 18, 2019 
(Public Law 116-16).

             Sustaining Excellence in Medicaid Act of 2019

                PUBLIC LAW 116-39 (H.R. 3253, H.R. 2822)

    To provide for certain extensions with respect to the 
Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act, 
and for other purposes.
Summary
    This legislation extends the authorization for the Medicaid 
Community Mental Health Demonstration Program through September 
13, 2019. It extends protections against spousal impoverishment 
for partners of HCBS recipients through December 31, 2019, 
increases funding for the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing 
demonstration, permanently extends authorization for Family-to-
Family Health Information Centers, and amends how Medicare pays 
for certain drugs.
Legislative History
    On June 13, 2019, H.R. 3253 was introduced by 
Representative Dingell, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce.
    On June 18, 2019, the House considered H.R. 3253 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill by a recorded 
vote of 371 yeas to 46 nays (Roll Call No. 333).
    On June 19, 2019, H.R. 3253 was received by the Senate and 
read twice. On July 25, 2019, the Senate passed H.R. 3253, 
amended, by a voice vote. On July 30, 2019, the House passed 
the Senate amendment to the H.R. 3253 by unanimous consent.
    On August 1, 2019, H.R. 3253 was presented to the President 
and the President signed H.R. 3253 into law on August 6, 2019 
(Public Law 116-39).
    On May 17, 2019, H.R. 2822, the ``Family-to-Family 
Reauthorization Act'', was introduced by Representative 
Sherrill and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health on May 20, 2019.
    On June 6, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing 
on twelve bills, including H.R. 2822. The witnesses included 
Dean Germano, Chief Executive Officer, Shasta Community Health 
Center; Diana Autin, Executive Co-Director, SPAN Parent 
Advocacy Network; Aaron Kowalski, President and Chief Executive 
Officer, JDRF; Lisa Cooper, Professor of Medicine, Johns 
Hopkins University School of Medicine; Thomas Barker, Partner, 
Co-Chair, Healthcare Practice, Foley Hoag; Mary-Catherine 
Bohan, Vice President of Outpatient Services, Rutgers 
University Behavioral Health Care; Michael Waldrum, Chief 
Executive Officer, Vidant Health; and Fred Riccardi, President, 
Medicare Rights Center.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2822 in the 116th 
Congress. The provisions of H.R. 2822 were included in H.R. 
3253.

Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 
                                  2019


                      PUBLIC LAW 116-49 (H.R. 776)

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the 
Emergency Medical Services for Children program.

Summary

    This legislation reauthorizes the Emergency Medical 
Services for Children program at $22.334 million each year for 
fiscal years 2020 through 2024.

Legislative History

    On January 24, 2019, H.R. 776 was introduced by 
Representative King (NY-02) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. It was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on January 25, 2019.
    On June 25, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on four bills, including H.R. 776. The 
witnesses included Amy Hewitt, Ph.D., Director, Institute on 
Community Integration, University of Minnesota; Joseph 
Bocchini, M.D., Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Louisiana 
State University Health, Shreveport; Patricia Kunz Howard, 
Ph.D., RN, President, Emergency Nurses Association, Director, 
Emergency Services, University of Kentucky Healthcare; and Jill 
Kagan, Director, ARCH National Respite Network and Resource 
Center.
    On July 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 776 and forwarded H.R. 776, 
without amendment, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a 
voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 776 and ordered H.R. 
776 favorably reported, without amendment, to the House by a 
voice vote.
    On July 23, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 776 to the House (H. Rept. 116-176) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 136). On July 
24, 2019, the House considered H.R. 776, under a motion to 
suspend the Rules passed H.R. 776 by a voice vote.
    On July 25, 2019, H.R. 776 was received by the Senate and 
read twice. On July 31, 2019, H.R. 776 passed the Senate, 
without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On August 13, 2019, H.R. 776 was presented to the President 
and the President signed H.R. 776 into law on August 22, 2019 
(Public Law 116-49).

                ONDCP Technical Corrections Act of 2019


                     PUBLIC LAW 116-74 (H.R. 3889)

    To amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy 
Reauthorization Act of 1998 to make technical corrections.

Summary

    This legislation makes technical corrections to statutory 
authorities given to the Office of National Drug Control Policy 
(ONDCP). H.R. 3889 also makes permanent a grant supporting the 
National Community Anti-Drug Coalition Institute and repeals a 
requirement that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) 
audit ONDCP.

Legislative History

    On July 23, 2019, H.R. 3889 was introduced by 
Representative Rouda, and referred to the Committee on 
Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3889 was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on July 24, 2019.
    On October 16, 2019, the House considered H.R. 3889 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 3889 by a voice 
vote.
    On October 17, 2019, H.R. 3889 was received by the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on the 
Judiciary. On November 14, 2019, the Senate passed H.R. 3889, 
without amendment, by unanimous consent.
    On November 21, 2019, H.R. 3889 was presented to the 
President and the President signed H.R. 3889 into law on 
November 27, 2019 (Public Law 116-74).

             Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020


  PUBLIC LAW 116-94 (H.R. 1865, H.R. 501, H.R. 2293, H.R. 3584, H.R. 
                                 5057)

    Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

Summary

    Division N of this bill extends several Medicare, Medicaid, 
and public health related programs.
    Section 403 of division N authorizes $700,000 for each of 
fiscal years 2020 through 2024 for the establishment and 
maintenance of a national toll-free number, reauthorizes the 
Nationwide Public Awareness Campaign by providing $800,000 for 
each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024, and reauthorizes the 
Poison Control Center grant program by providing $29,600,000 
for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.
    Section 610 of division N establishes a process to 
facilitate access for generic drug manufacturers to sufficient 
quantities of samples for testing if authorized by the Food and 
Drug Administration (FDA). The bill would allow a generic drug 
manufacturer facing delays in accessing such samples to bring 
an action in Federal court to obtain the samples it needs. 
Courts would be authorized to award monetary damages sufficient 
to deter future gaming. It would also clarify FDA's discretion 
to allow generic drug manufacturers to operationalize 
equivalent safety protocols in a separate system instead of 
entering a shared safety protocol with brand manufacturers, 
provided that such separate protocol meets the same safety 
standard as the original system.
    Subtitle A of division N includes Medicare related 
provisions. Sec. 105 delays for one year a statutory data 
reporting period for laboratories paid by Medicare, with the 
goal of allowing additional time for more robust data to be 
collected. Sec. 106 permanently exempts manual complex rehab 
technology (CRT) wheelchairs and accessories from competitive 
bidding and delays for 18 months competitive bidding pricing of 
CRT manual wheelchair accessories. Sec. 107 extends ``pass-
through'' status for two Medicare part B drugs used to detect 
Alzheimer's disease. Sec. 108 requires Medicare to reimburse 
hospitals for the cost of acquiring bone marrow, blood stem 
cell, and cord blood cells.

Legislative History

    On March 25, 2019, H.R. 1865 was introduced by 
Representative Pascrell, and referred to the Committee on 
Financial Services. On October 28, 2019, the House considered 
H.R. 1865 under a motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 
1865 by a voice vote.
    On October 29, 2019, H.R. 1865 was received by the Senate 
and read twice. On November 12, 2019, the Senate passed H.R. 
1865, amended, by unanimous consent.
    On December 17, 2019, the House considered the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 1865 pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 
765 and passed an amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 
1865 by a recorded vote of 297 yeas and 120 nays (Roll Call No. 
689).
    On December 19, 2019, the Senate passed the House amendment 
to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1865 by a recorded vote of 71 
yeas and 23 nays (Roll Call No. 45).
    On December 20, 2019, H.R. 1865 was presented to the 
President and the President signed H.R. 1865 into law (Public 
Law No. 116-94).
    On January 11, 2019, H.R. 501, the ``Poison Center Network 
Enhancement Act of 2019'', was introduced by Representative 
Engel, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health on January 25, 2019.
    On February 25, 2019, the House considered H.R. 501 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill by a voice 
vote.
    On February 26, 2019, H.R. 501 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, 
Labor, and Pensions.
    On April 12, 2019, H.R. 2293, the ``Protecting Access to 
Wheelchairs Act'', was introduced by Representative Larson (CT-
01) and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and 
in addition, to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on April 
15, 2019.
    On June 27, 2019, H.R. 3584, the ``Laboratory Access for 
Beneficiaries Act'', was introduced by Representative Peters 
and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill 
was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on June 
28, 2019.
    On November 12, 2019, H.R. 5057, the ``Pass-Through 
Technical Corrections Act'', was introduced by Representative 
Tonko and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and, 
in addition, to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on November 
13, 2019.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 501, H.R. 2293, H.R. 
3584, and H.R. 5057 in the 116th Congress. Provisions from H.R. 
501, H.R. 2293, H.R. 3584, and H.R. 5057 were included in H.R. 
1865.

Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 
                                  2020


                     PUBLIC LAW 116-123 (H.R. 6074)

    Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The Telehealth Services During Certain Emergency Periods of 
2020, enacted as division B of title V of H.R. 6074, provides 
the HHS Secretary with the authority to temporarily waive 
statutory restrictions on reimbursement for telehealth services 
under Medicare, such as originating site and geographic 
restrictions, for the duration of the COVID-19 public health 
emergency (PHE).

Legislative History

    On March 4, 2020, H.R. 6074 was introduced by 
Representative Lowey, and referred to the Committee on 
Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget. 
That same day, the House considered H.R. 6074 under a motion to 
suspend the Rules passed H.R. 6074 by a voice vote.
    On March 4, 2020, H.R. 6074 was received by the Senate and 
read twice. On March 5, 2020, Senate passed H.R. 6074, without 
amendment, by a recorded vote of 96 yeas and 1 nay (Roll Call 
No. 66).
    On March 6, 2020, the President signed H.R. 6074 into law 
(Public Law 116-123).

                Families First Coronavirus Response Act


                     PUBLIC LAW 116-127 (H.R. 6201)

    Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires private health plans, Medicare, 
and Medicaid to provide coverage for COVID-19 diagnostic 
testing at no cost-sharing, including the cost of a provider, 
urgent care center and emergency room visits and other COVID-19 
testing related items and services.
    The legislation also clarifies that certain personal 
respiratory protective devices shall be considered covered 
countermeasures when used during the COVID-19 public health 
emergency.
    The legislation increased the State Federal medical 
assistance percentage (FMAP) by 6.2 percentage points pursuant 
to certain maintenance of effort provisions. It creates a new 
Medicaid state plan option to provide any uninsured individual 
with coverage for COVID-19 diagnostic testing.

Legislative History

    On March 11, 2020, H.R. 6201 was introduced by 
Representative Lowey, and referred to the Committee on 
Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the 
Budget, and Ways and Means.
    On March 14, 2020, the House considered H.R. 6201, under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 6201, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On March 17, 2020, H.R. 6201 was received by the Senate and 
read twice. On March 18, 2020, the Senate passed H.R. 620, 
without amendment, by a recorded vote of 90 yeas and 8 nays 
(Roll Call No. 76).
    On March 18, 2020, the President signed H.R. 6201 into law 
(Public Law 116-127).

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support 
              Act of 2019 or the Autism Cares Act of 2019


                     PUBLIC LAW 116-60 (H.R. 1058)

    To reauthorize certain provisions of the Public Health 
Service Act relating to autism, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation reauthorizes funding for autism programs 
at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, and Health Resources & Services 
Administration (HRSA) through fiscal year 2024. The legislation 
expands efforts to conduct research, surveillance, education, 
detection, and intervention for all individuals with autism 
spectrum disorder (ASD) across their lifespan, regardless of 
age. The bill also aims to reduce disparities among individuals 
from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic, or linguistic 
backgrounds, and directs additional care to rural and 
underserved areas. The five-year reauthorization includes 
annual authorizations of $23.1 million for developmental 
disabilities surveillance and research, $50.599 million for 
autism education, early detection, and intervention, and such 
sums as may be necessary to carry out the work of the 
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) and other 
programs at the NIH.

Legislative History

    On February 7, 2019, H.R. 1058 was introduced by 
Representative Smith (NJ-04) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. It was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on February 8, 2019.
    On June 25, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing 
on four bills, including H.R. 1058. The witnesses included Amy 
Hewitt, Ph.D., Director, Institute on Community Integration, 
University of Minnesota; Joseph Bocchini, M.D., Professor, 
Department of Pediatrics, Louisiana State University Health, 
Shreveport; Patricia Kunz Howard, Ph.D., R.N., President, 
Emergency Nurses Association, Director, Emergency Services, 
University of Kentucky Healthcare; and Jill Kagan, Director, 
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center.
    On July 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 1058 and forwarded H.R. 1058, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice 
vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 1058 and ordered H.R. 
1058 reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    On July 23, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 1058 to the House (H. Rept. 116-17), and it was 
placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 137).
    On July 24, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1058, under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 1058 by a voice 
vote.
    On July 25, 2019, H.R. 1058 was received by the Senate and 
read twice. On September 19, 2019, the Senate passed H.R. 1058, 
without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2019, the President signed H.R. 1058 into 
law (Public Law 116-60).

  Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of 
                         Fentanyl Analogues Act


                      PUBLIC LAW 116-114 (S. 3201)

    To extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-
related substances, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation extends a temporary scheduling order 
issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to place 
fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled 
Substances Act (CSA) to May 6, 2021. The temporary order 
expired on February 6, 2020. Additionally, the bill directs GAO 
to study and report on the classification of fentanyl-related 
substances as Schedule I controlled substances, research on 
fentanyl-related substances, and the importation of fentanyl-
related substances into the United States.

Legislative History

    On January 16, 2020, S. 3201 was introduced by Senator 
Graham (SC), read twice, considered, read a third time, and 
passed without amendment by unanimous consent.
    On January 17, 2020, S. 3201 was received in the House and 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in 
addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and 
Means. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health on January 21, 2020.
    On January 29, 2020, the House passed S. 3201, under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed S. 3201 by a recorded 
vote of 320 yeas and 88 nays (Roll Call No. 32).
    On February 6, 2020, the President signed S. 3201 into law 
(Public Law 116-114).

                             The Cares Act


   PUBLIC LAW 116-136 (H.R. 748, H.R. 4801, H.R. 6283, AND H.R. 3443)

    To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 
excise tax on high-cost employer-sponsored health coverage.

Summary

    This legislation requires private health plans to provide 
coverage of a brand range of COVID-19 diagnostic and 
serological testing at no cost-sharing, including any related 
items and services. The legislation also requires insurers to 
reimburse providers of COVID-19 testing at an amount that 
equals the negotiated rate in effect prior to the public health 
emergency or, if the insurer does not have a negotiated rate 
with the provider, the cash price for such service that is 
listed by the provider on a public website, and the insurer may 
also negotiate a rate less than the listed cash price.
    This legislation addresses supply chain shortages by 
directing the National Academies to study the manufacturing 
supply chain of drugs and medical devices, clarifying the 
Strategic National Stockpile can stockpile personal protective 
equipment and certain other medical supplies, and providing 
permanent liability protection for manufacturers of certain 
personal respiratory protective equipment.
    This legislation requires FDA to prioritize reviews of drug 
applications for drugs that are in shortage or at risk of 
shortage. The legislation also requires additional manufacturer 
reporting requirements of active pharmaceutical ingredients in 
response to drug shortages and requires drug manufacturers to 
adopt risk management plans that identify and evaluate risks to 
the supply of particular drugs. The legislation also requires 
device manufacturers to notify FDA of changes to the 
manufacturing of certain critical devices that is likely to 
lead to a meaningful disruption in supply, as well as requiring 
FDA to take actions that could help prevent or mitigate such 
device shortages.
    This legislation provides additional funding to community 
health centers for the purpose of testing and treating patients 
with COVID-19. It also reauthorizes the HRSA grant programs 
that promote the use of telehealth technologies for health care 
delivery, education, and health information services and grant 
programs for rural health care services outreach, rural health 
network development, and small health care provider quality 
improvement grant programs, while also increasing telehealth 
flexibility for certain patients.
    The legislation modernizes the U.S. Public Health Service 
Corps by establishing a Ready Reserve Corps to help ensure 
nation has enough trained doctors and nurses to respond to 
COVID-19 and other public health emergencies. The legislation 
also allows certain National Health Service Corps members to be 
reassigned in order to respond to the COVID-19 public health 
emergency.
    This legislation addresses the confidentiality and 
disclosure of records related to substance use disorder. The 
legislation also requires guidance to be issued related to 
protecting health information during the COVID-19 public health 
emergency.
    This legislation reauthorizes the Health Start program for 
five years and requires the creation of a campaign to improve 
awareness of the importance and safety of blood donation and 
the continued need for blood donations during the COVID-19 
public health emergency.
    Additionally, this legislation removes the cap on 
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority's 
(BARDA) use of other transaction authority (OTA) during public 
health emergencies. It also provides a pathway for expedited 
reviews for certain zoonotic animal drugs.
    This legislation reauthorizes and updates title VII and 
title VIII of the Public Health Service Act (PHSA), strengthens 
title VII programs to improve education and training related to 
geriatrics, and updates title VIII programs to address current 
and emerging health care challenges.
    This legislation includes extensions for community health 
centers, the National Health Service Corps, and teaching health 
centers that operate graduate medication education programs, as 
well as the Personal Responsibility Education Program and the 
Sexual Risk Avoidance program.
    The legislation also reforms the over-the-counter drug 
monograph regulatory framework at FDA and establishes a user 
fee program to offset costs for over-the-counter drug 
activities at FDA.
    The legislation also included several Medicare provisions 
that, for example, expands access to telehealth services under 
Medicare, temporarily delays Medicare sequester cuts, provides 
increased payments to hospitals for inpatient COVID-19 
treatment, eliminate cost-sharing for the COVID-19 vaccine, and 
expands the Accelerated Payment Program to provide loans to 
Medicare providers during the emergency period.

Legislative History

    On January 24, 2019, H.R. 748 was introduced by 
Representative Courtney (CT-02) and referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means.
    On May 21, 2019, Representative Courtney filed a motion to 
place the bill on Consensus Calendar. On July 17, 2019, H.R. 
748 was placed the Consensus Calendar (Calendar No. 2). That 
same day, the House considered H.R. 748 under a motion to 
suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 748, amended, by a recorded 
vote of 419 yeas and 6 nays (Roll Call No. 493).
    On July 18, 2019, H.R. 748 was received by the Senate, and 
read the first time, and placed on the Senate Legislative 
Calendar under Read First Time. On July 22, 2019, H.R. 748 was 
read a second time and placed on the Senate Legislative 
Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 157). On March 25, 
2020, the Senate passed an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute to H.R. 748, inserting the text of the Coronavirus 
Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act by unanimous consent. On 
that same day, the Senate passed the Senate amendment to H.R. 
748 by a recorded vote of 96 yeas and 0 nays (Roll Call No. 
80).
    On March 27, 2020, the House considered the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 748 pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 911 
and passed the Senate amendment to H.R. 748 by a voice vote. On 
March 27, 2020, H.R. 748 was presented to the President and the 
President signed H.R. 748 into law (Public Law 116-136).
    On June 24, 2019, H.R. 3443, the ``Over-the-Counter 
Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2019'', was 
introduced by Representative DeGette and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on July 25, 2019.
    On October 23, 2019, H.R. 4801, the ``Healthy Start 
Reauthorization Act'', was introduced by Representative Ryan 
and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on October 
24, 2019.
    On January 8, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 4801. The witnesses 
included Lee Beers, M.D., President-Elect, American Academy of 
Pediatrics; Kenneth Mendez, President and Chief Executive 
Officer, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America; Stephanie 
Zarecky, Mother of Scarlett Pauley, Ambassador Program and 
Public Relations Manager, SUDC Foundation; Matthew Cooper, 
M.D., Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, Medical 
Director, QAPI, Medstar Georgetown Transplant Institute, 
Professor of Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine; 
Kevin Koser, Patient Advocate, on behalf of the National 
Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias; and Fred Riccardi, 
President, Medicare Rights Center.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session and forwarded H.R. 4801, without amendment, to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice vote.
    On March 13, 2020, H.R. 6283, the ``Good Samaritan Health 
Professionals Act of 2020'', was introduced by Representative 
Ruiz and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and 
in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on March 
16, 2020.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3443, H.R. 4801, and 
H.R. 6283 in the 116th Congress. Provisions of H.R. 3443, H.R. 
4801, and H.R. 6283 were included in H.R. 748.

 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019


                     PUBLIC LAW 116-59 (H.R. 4378)

    Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2020, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    Section 1602 of H.R. 4378 increases the number of eligible 
enrollees in the World Trade Center Health Program, which 
provides medical care for first responders and survivors 
affected by World Trade Center related conditions and diseases. 
The numerical limits for eligible first responders and 
survivors were 25,000 each. Section 602 increased the 
respective limits to 75,000 each.

Legislative History

    On September 18, 2019, H.R. 4378 was introduced by 
Representative Lowey and referred to the Committee on 
Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget.
    On September 19, 2019, the House considered H.R. 4378 
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 564 and passed the bill 
by a recorded vote of 301 yeas and 123 nays (Roll Call No. 
538).
    On September 19, 2019, H.R. 4378 was received in the 
Senate, read the first time, and placed on Senate Legislative 
Calendar under Read the First Time. On September 23, 2019, H.R. 
4378 was read the second time and placed on the Senate 
Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 213).
    On September 26, 2019, the Senate passed H.R. 4378, without 
amendment, by a recorded vote of 81 yeas and 16 nays (Roll Call 
No. 311).
    On September 27, 2019, H.R. 4378 was presented to the 
President and the President signed H.R. 4378 into law (Public 
Law No. 116-59).

               The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021


 PUBLIC LAW 116-__ (H.R. 133, H.R. 233, H.R. 525, H.R. 913, H.R. 938, 
H.R. 1052, H.R. 1191, H.R. 1520, H.R. 1570, H.R. 1781, H.R. 1791, H.R. 
1873, H.R. 2075, H.R. 2328, H.R. 2477, H.R. 2862, H.R. 3029, H.R. 3031, 
H.R. 3039, H.R. 3415, H.R. 3935, H.R. 4078, H.R. 4400, H.R. 4439, H.R. 
4821, H.R. 4955, H.R. 5199, H.R. 5201, H.R. 5281, H.R. 5321, H.R. 5534, 
H.R. 5668, H.R. 5654, H.R. 6005, H.R. 7539, H.R. 7839, H.R. 8158, H.R. 
                                 8834)

    Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency 
response and relief, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation includes extensions for community health 
centers, the National Health Service Corps, and teaching health 
centers that operate graduate medication education programs, 
special diabetes programs, as well as the Personal 
Responsibility Education Program and the Sexual Risk Avoidance 
program. Additionally, this legislation includes extensions of 
the Medicaid demonstration program for certified community 
behavioral health centers (CCBHCs), the money follows the 
person rebalancing demonstration, and protections against 
spousal impoverishment for partners of recipients of Medicaid 
home- and community-based services (HCBS), and it averts the 
reductions to allotments for Medicaid disproportionate share 
hospitals (DSH). This legislation would also extend several 
Medicare extenders policies including increased payments for 
the work component of physician fees in areas where labor cost 
is determined to be lower than the national average, funding to 
a consensus-based entity to carry out duties related to quality 
measurement and performance improvement, funding for low-income 
Medicare beneficiary outreach, enrollment, and education 
activities, an extension of the Intravenous Immunoglobulin 
(IVIG) treatment demonstration, and extension of the 
Independence at Home demonstration.
    The legislation holds patients harmless from surprise 
medical bills, including from air ambulance providers, by 
ensuring they are only responsible for their in-network cost-
sharing amounts, including deductibles, in both emergency 
situations and certain non-emergency situations where patients 
do not have the ability to choose an in-network provider. 
Insurers will make a payment to providers for out-of-network 
services that is determined either through negotiation between 
the parties or an independent dispute resolution (IDR) process.
    The legislation allows the Secretary to add up to 10 
quality measures--including measures of functional status, 
patient safety, care coordination, or patient experience--to 
the skilled nursing facility (SNF) value-based purchasing 
program for facilities with more than the required minimum 
number of cases.
    The legislation provides the Medicare Payment Advisory 
Commission (MedPAC) and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and 
Access Commission (MACPAC) with access to drug pricing and 
rebate data under Medicare Parts B and D, as well as under 
Medicaid. Currently, MedPAC and MACPAC lack access to this drug 
pricing data and are limited in their ability to analyze and 
provide information on related topics to Congress, such as 
issues related to prescription drug costs. H.R. 1781 would 
ensure the Commissions have access to this data in order to 
analyze and report to Congress on these issues.
    The legislation prohibits the Secretary of HHS from making 
payments under the Physician Fee Schedule for services 
described by Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) 
code G2211 (or any successor or substantially similar code) 
prior to January 1, 2024.
    The legislation freezes the current payment and patient 
count thresholds for physicians and other eligible clinicians 
participating in Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs) to 
receive a five percent incentive payment in payment years 2023 
and 2024 (performance years 2021 and 2022). It also freezes the 
Partial Qualifying APM participant payment and patient count 
thresholds at current levels for payment years 2023 and 2024 
(performance years 2021 and 2022).
    The legislation requires the Secretary of HHS, no later 
than January 1, 2022, to allow occupational therapists to 
conduct initial assessment visits and complete comprehensive 
assessments for certain home health services if the referral 
order by the physician does not include skilled nursing care 
but includes occupational therapy and physical therapy or 
speech language pathology.
    The legislation permanently authorizes the Limited Income 
Newly Eligible Transition (LI NET) program to ensure low-income 
beneficiaries can obtain transitional and retroactive Medicare 
part D prescription drug coverage when not already enrolled in 
a Medicare drug plan. This program was first created as a 
demonstration program and is permanently authorized by this 
legislation.
    The legislation requires Medicare prescription drug plan 
sponsors to implement an electronic, real-time benefit tool 
that is capable of integrating with at least one prescriber's 
electronic prescribing system or electronic health record. The 
tool must provide prescription with patient-specific, real-time 
formulary and benefit information, including information 
regarding cost-sharing, formulary alternatives, and utilization 
management requirements.
    This legislation would require the Secretary of HHS to 
conduct outreach to Medicare providers regarding Medicare 
payment for cognitive assessment and care plan services 
furnished to individuals with cognitive impairment, such as 
Alzheimer's and related dementias.
    The legislation ensures continued coverage of home infusion 
therapy services for beneficiaries taking self-administered and 
biological drugs that are currently included under the 
temporary transitional home infusion therapy benefit when the 
permanent home infusion therapy benefit takes effect January 1, 
2021.
    This legislation eliminates coverage gaps by requiring that 
part B insurance coverage begin the first of the month 
following an individual's enrollment and provides for a part B 
Special Enrollment Period for ``exceptional circumstances,'' 
such as hurricanes and other natural disasters, to mirror 
authority in Medicare Advantage and Medicare part D.
    This legislation would specify that the budget neutrality 
requirement for establishing new payment classes of oxygen and 
oxygen equipment no longer applies, thereby increasing 
reimbursement for certain oxygen equipment in rural areas.
    This legislation gradually eliminates cost-sharing for 
Medicare beneficiaries with respect to colorectal cancer 
screening tests, even in cases where a polyp is detected and 
removed.
    This legislation expands access to telehealth services in 
Medicare to allow beneficiaries to receive mental health 
services via telehealth, including from the beneficiary's home. 
To be eligible to receive these services via telehealth, the 
beneficiary must have been seen in person at least once by the 
physician or non-physician practitioner within the past six 
months, with additional face-to-face requirements determined by 
the Secretary.
    The legislation creates a new, voluntary Medicare payment 
designation that allows either a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) 
or a small, rural hospital with less than 50 beds to convert to 
a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) to preserve beneficiary access 
to emergency medical care in rural areas that can no longer 
support a fully operational inpatient hospital. REHs can also 
furnish additional medical services needed in their community, 
such as observation care, outpatient hospital services, 
telehealth services, ambulance services, and skilled nursing 
facility services. REHs will be reimbursed under all applicable 
Medicare prospective payment systems, plus an additional 
monthly facility payment and an add-on payment for hospital 
outpatient services.
    The legislation supports physician workforce development by 
providing for the distribution of additional Medicare-funded 
graduate medical education (GME) residency positions. Rural 
hospitals, hospitals that are already above their Medicare cap 
for residency positions, hospitals in states with new medical 
schools, and hospitals that serve Health Professional Shortage 
Areas will be eligible for these new positions.
    The legislation makes changes to Medicare GME Rural 
Training Tracks (RTT) to provide greater flexibility for rural 
and urban hospitals that participate in RTT programs. Section 
128. Five-year extension of the Rural Community Hospital 
Demonstration.
    The legislation extends the Rural Community Hospital 
Demonstration (RCHD) by five years. The demonstration tests the 
feasibility and advisability of establishing ``rural community 
hospitals'' to furnish covered inpatient hospital services to 
Medicare beneficiaries in states with low population densities. 
Participating hospitals are mostly paid using reasonable cost-
based methodology instead of the inpatient prospective payment 
system.
    The legislation extends the Frontier Community Health 
Integration Project (FCHIP) demonstration by five years. The 
FCHIP demonstration tests new models of health care delivery 
for rural CAHs.
    The legislation implements a comprehensive Rural Health 
Clinic (RHC) payment reform plan. It phases-in a steady 
increase in the RHC statutory cap over an eight-year period, 
subjects all new RHCs to a uniform per-visit cap, and controls 
the annual rate of growth for uncapped RHCs whose payments are 
above the upper limit. It ensures that no RHC would see a 
reduction in reimbursement. RHCs with an all-inclusive rate 
(AIR) above the upper limit will continue to experience annual 
growth, but the payment amount will be constrained to the 
facility's prior year reimbursement rate plus the Medicare 
Economic Index (MEI). Specifically, the policy raises the 
statutory RHC cap to $100 starting on April 1, 2021, and 
gradually increases the upper limit each year through 2028 
until the cap reaches $190. This brings the RHC upper limit 
roughly in line with the Federally Qualified Health Centers 
(FQHC) Medicare base rate. In each subsequent calendar year, 
starting in 2029, the new statutorily set RHC cap reverts back 
to an annual MEI inflationary adjustment.
    The legislation allows hospitals to host a limited number 
of residents for short-term rotations without being negatively 
impacted by a set permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) resident 
cap or a Per Resident Amount (PRA).
    The legislation allows RHCs and FQHCs to furnish and bill 
for hospice attending physician services when RHC and FQHC 
patients become terminally ill and elect the hospice benefit, 
beginning January 1, 2022.
    The legislation provides for a statutory six-month 
additional delay, in addition to the delay announced by CMS of 
the Medicare radiation oncology model to January 1, 2022.
    The legislation adds blood clotting factors and items and 
services related to their furnishing to the categories of high-
cost, low probability services that are excluded from the 
skilled nursing facility per-diem prospective payment system 
and are separately payable. This change will allow SNF care to 
be an option instead of continued inpatient care for this 
limited population.
    The legislation requires all manufacturers of drugs covered 
under Medicare part B to report average sales price (ASP) 
information to the Secretary of HHS beginning on January 1, 
2022. Specifically, it adds a new requirement for manufacturers 
that do not have a rebate agreement through the Medicaid Drug 
Rebate Program to report ASP information.
    The legislation establishes eligibility for 
immunosuppressive drug coverage through Medicare to post-kidney 
transplant individuals whose entitlement to benefits under part 
A ends (whether before, on, or after January 1, 2023) and who 
do not receive coverage of immunosuppressive drugs through 
other insurance.
    The legislation allows direct payment under the Medicare 
program to physician assistants for services furnished to 
beneficiaries on or after January 1, 2022.
    The legislation extends the change to the annual updates to 
the hospice aggregate cap made in the Improving Medicare Post-
Acute Care Transformation Act (IMPACT Act) of 2014 and applies 
the hospice payment update percentage rather than the Consumer 
Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI--U) to the hospice 
aggregate cap for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Section 405. 
Special rule for determination of ASP in cases of certain self-
administered versions of drugs.
    The legislation authorizes CMS, when determining payment 
for products covered under Medicare part B, to review and 
exclude payments made for the self-administered versions of 
products that are not covered under part B.
    The legislation rescinds $3,464,000,000 from the Medicaid 
Improvement Fund.
    The legislation makes changes to the Medicare hospice 
survey and certification process to improve consistency and 
oversight, allowing the Secretary to use intermediate remedies 
to enforce compliance with hospice requirements and extending 
the requirement that hospices be surveyed no less frequently 
than once every 36 months. It also creates a new Special Focus 
Facility Program for poor-performing hospice providers, who 
will be surveyed not less frequently than once every six 
months. It increases the penalty for hospices not reporting 
quality data to the Secretary from two to four percentage 
points, beginning in fiscal year 2024.
    The legislation provides $165 million for the Medicare 
Improvement Fund.
    The legislation provides for a one-time, one-year increase 
in the Medicare physician fee schedule of 3.75 percent, in 
order to support physicians and other professionals in 
adjusting to changes in the Medicare physician fee schedule 
during 2021, and to provide relief during the COVID-19 public 
health emergency. It also provides for a three-month delay of 
the Medicare sequester payment reductions through March 31, 
2021.
    The legislation also includes a national campaign program 
to increase awareness and knowledge of the safety and 
effectiveness of vaccines for the prevention and control of 
diseases, to combat misinformation, and to disseminate 
scientific and evidence-based vaccine-related information.
    The legislation authorizes HHS to develop and disseminate 
guides on evidence-based obesity prevention and control 
strategies for State, territorial, and local health departments 
and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
    The legislation authorizes the provision of technical 
assistance and grants to evaluate, develop, and expand the use 
of technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity 
building models to increase access to specialized health care 
services in medically underserved areas and for medically 
underserved populations.
    The legislation requires HHS to expand, enhance, and 
improve public health data systems used by the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It also requires HHS to 
award grants to State, local, Tribal, or territorial public 
health departments for the modernization of public health data 
systems in order to assist public health departments in 
assessing current data infrastructure capabilities and gaps; to 
improve secure public health data collection, transmission, 
exchange, maintenance, and analysis; to enhance the 
interoperability of public health data systems; to support and 
train related personnel; to support earlier disease and health 
condition detection; and to develop and disseminate related 
information and improved electronic case reporting.
    The legislation ensures states consult with Indian tribes, 
tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and Native 
Hawaiian Health Care Systems in developing youth suicide early 
intervention and prevention strategies.
    The legislation reauthorizes the young women's breast 
health awareness and education program at $9 million for each 
of fiscal years 2022-2026.
    The legislation reauthorizes the School-Based Health Center 
program for fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
    The legislation allows the FDA to continue to award 
priority review vouchers for drugs that treat rare pediatric 
diseases and are designated no later than September 30, 2024, 
and approved no later than September 30, 2026.
    The legislation clarifies that biosimilar applicants can 
include information in biosimilar submissions to show that the 
proposed conditions of use for the biosimilar product have been 
previously approved for the reference product.
    The legislation clarifies that the clinical superiority 
standard applies to all drugs with an orphan drug designation 
for which an application was approved after the enactment of 
the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017, regardless of the date of 
the orphan drug designation.
    The legislation allows FDA to identify and select certain 
covered generic drugs for which labeling updates would provide 
a public health benefit and require sponsors of such drug 
applications to update labeling. It also requires FDA to report 
on the number of covered drugs and a description of the types 
of drugs selected for labeling changes, and the rationale for 
such recommended changes, and to provide recommendations for 
modifying the program under this section.
    The legislation would ban gag clauses in contracts between 
providers and health plans that prevent enrollees, plan 
sponsors, or referring providers from seeing cost and quality 
data on providers. The legislation would also ban gag clauses 
in contracts between providers and health insurance plans that 
prevent plan sponsors from accessing de-identified claims data 
that could be shared, under Health Insurance Portability and 
Accountability Act (HIPAA) business associate agreements, with 
third parties for plan administration and quality improvement 
purposes.
    This legislation would help improve and strengthen 
enforcement of existing mental health parity laws. The 
legislation would prohibit health insurance plans from imposing 
less favorable benefit limitations on mental and substance use 
disorder treatments than on medical and surgical benefits. The 
bill would increase transparency with respect to how health 
insurance plans are applying mental health parity laws, by 
requiring plans to make available certain analyses of how plans 
are applying non-quantitative treatment limits (NQTLs) to 
mental health and substance use disorder benefits, in 
comparison to medical and surgical benefits. The legislation 
would also require federal regulators to request comparative 
analyses for plans that involve potential violations or 
complaints regarding noncompliance with mental health parity 
standards and to request no fewer than twenty comparative 
analyses per year. In addition, HHS, the Departments of Labor 
and the Treasury would be required to submit an annual report 
to Congress, including a summary of the comparative analyses 
and federal regulators' findings.
    This legislation codifies an existing public-private 
partnership operated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services (CMS) as part of the agency's ongoing responsibility 
to combat fraud, waste, and abuse.
    This legislation restores Medicaid eligibility for citizens 
of the Freely Associated States who are residing in the United 
States. It also requires state Medicaid programs to cover 
routine patient costs for Medicaid beneficiaries who are 
participating in a clinical trial. This legislation also 
requires that state Medicaid programs cover non-emergency 
medical transportation (NEMT) as a mandatory Medicaid benefit. 
It strengthens program integrity and provider participation 
requirements for the benefit.
    It authorizes Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs) to 
investigate fraud and abuse in non-institutional settings.
    This legislation also requires the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services (HHS) to establish a system that States may use 
to report on certain supplemental payments to hospitals. It 
also revises how States calculate the hospital-specific 
Medicaid DSH limit.

Legislative History

    On January 3, 2019, H.R. 133 was introduced by 
Representative Cuellar (TX-28), and referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs. On January 10, 2019, the House considered 
H.R. 133 under a motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 
133 by a voice vote. On January 15, 2020, the Senate passed 
H.R. 133, amended, by unanimous consent.
    On December 21, 2020, the House passed an amendment to the 
Senate amendment to H.R. 133 with a portion of the amendment 
comprising divisions B, C, E, and F by a recorded vote of 327 
yeas and 85 nays (Roll no. 250) and an amendment to the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 133 (except divisions B, C, E, and F) by a 
recorded vote of 359 yeas and 53 nays (Roll no. 251). That same 
day, the House passed the Senate amendment to H.R. 133, 
amended, by unanimous consent.
    On December 21, 2020, the Senate passed the House amendment 
to the Senate amendment to H.R. 133 by a recorded vote of 92 
yeas to 6 nays (Recorded Vote Number: 289).
    On December 27, 2020, the President signed H.R. 133 into 
law (Public Law 116-__). The Public Law number had not been 
assigned when this report was filed.
    H.R. 133 includes provisions from the following bills: H.R. 
233, the ``Medicaid Patient Abuse Prevention Act'', introduced 
by Representative Walberg; H.R. 913, the ``CLINICAL TREATMENT 
Act'', introduced by Representative Lujan; H.R. 525, the 
``Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act 
of 2019'', introduced by Representative Walden; H.R. 938, the 
``BLOCKING Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative 
Schrader; H.R. 1052, To amend title XVIII of the Social 
Security Act to provide for direct payment to physician 
assistants under the Medicare program for certain services 
furnished by such physician assistants, introduced by 
Representative Sewell; H.R. 1191, the ``Native American Suicide 
Prevention Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative 
Grijalva; H.R. 1520, the ``Purple Book Continuity Act of 
2019'', introduced by Representative Eshoo; H.R. 1570, the 
``Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 
2020'', introduced by Representative Payne; H.R. 1791, the 
``Children of Fallen Servicemembers AMT Relief Act of 2019'', 
introduced by Representative Larsen; H.R. 1873, the ``Improving 
HOPE for Alzheimer's'', introduced by Representative Tonko; 
H.R. 2075, the ``School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization 
Act of 2020'', introduced by Representative Sarbanes; H.R. 
2328, the ``Community Health Investment, Modernization, and 
Excellence Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative 
O'Halleran; H.R. 2477, the ``BENES Act of 2020'', introduced by 
Representative Ruiz; H.R. 2862, the ``VACCINES Act of 2019'', 
introduced by Representative Schrier; H.R. 3029, the 
``Improving Low-Income Access to Prescription Drugs Act of 
2019'', introduced by Representative Olson; H.R. 3031, To amend 
title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 
quality measure endorsement, input, and selection under the 
Medicare program, introduced by Representative Chu; H.R. 3039, 
To provide for a 5-year extension of funding outreach and 
assistance for low-income programs, introduced by 
Representative Gomez; H.R. 3415, the ``Real-Time Beneficiary 
Drug Cost Bill'', introduced by Representative Slotkin; H.R. 
3935, the ``Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act'', 
introduced by Representative Carter (GA-01); H.R. 4078, the 
``EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2020'', introduced by 
Representative Wasserman Schultz; H.R. 4400, the ``Advancing 
Education on Biosimilars Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative Bucshon (IN-08); H.R. 4439, the ``Creating Hope 
Reauthorization Act'', introduced by Representative 
Butterfield; H.R. 4821, the ``Covering our FAS Allies Act'', 
introduced by Representative Cardenas; H.R. 4955, the 
``Protecting Access to Safe and Effective Medicines Act of 
2019'', introduced by Representative Engel; H.R. 5199, the 
``ECHO Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative Lujan; H.R. 
5201, the ``Telemental Health Expansion Act of 2020'', 
introduced by Representative Matsui; H.R. 5281, the ``Drug 
Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative Carter (GA-01); H.R. 5321, the ``Public Health 
Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative McBath; H.R. 5534, the ``Comprehensive 
Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients 
Act of 2020'', introduced by Representative Kind; H.R. 5668, 
the ``MODERN Labeling Act of 2020'', introduced by 
Representative Matsui; H.R. 5654, the ``Expanding Medical 
Education Act of 2020'', introduced by Representative Costa; 
H.R. 6005, the ``Know the Price Act'', introduced by 
Representative Malinowski; H.R. 7539, the ``Strengthening 
Behavioral Health Parity Act'', introduced by Representative 
Kennedy; H.R. 7839, the ``Continuing Access to In-Home IVIG 
Act'', introduced by Representative Matsui; H.R. 8158, To amend 
title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive budget 
neutrality for oxygen under the Medicare program, and for other 
purposes, introduced by Representative Rodgers; and H.R. 8834, 
the ``Independence at Home Demonstration Improvement Act of 
2020'', introduced by Representative Dingell.

              Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act


  H.R. 3 (H.R. 1570, H.R. 1948, H.R. 2466, H.R. 2922, H.R. 3924, H.R. 
4455, H.R. 4618, H.R. 4619, H.R. 4620, H.R. 4632, H.R. 4633, H.R. 4649, 
H.R. 4650, H.R. 4655, H.R. 4661, H.R. 4663, H.R. 4665, H.R. 4666, H.R. 
 4667, H.R. 4669, H.R. 4671, H.R. 4675, H.R. 4676, H.R. 4835, AND H.R. 
                                 4893)

    To establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the 
Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish 
an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 3 empowers the Secretary for the U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to negotiate with 
drug manufacturers for certain high-priced single source drugs 
in order to lower prices, protects the Medicare program from 
excessive prescription drug price increases, and establishes a 
$2,000 out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D (part D) 
enrollees.
    Additionally, the bill reforms the part D prescription drug 
benefit and increases consumer transparency of the prescription 
drug supply chain by requiring certain drug manufacturers to 
report specific information to the Secretary about the prices 
of their drugs. The legislation also improves the part D low-
income subsidy (LIS) program in order for low-income part D 
enrollees to better access their prescriptions, while also 
reducing out-of-pocket costs for these enrollees. It also 
expands coverage of vision, dental, and hearing services under 
Medicare part B (part B).

Legislative History

    On September 19, 2019, H.R. 3 was introduced by 
Representative Pallone, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and 
Means, and Education and Labor. It was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Health that same day.
    On September 25, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on four bills, including H.R. 3. The witnesses included 
Robert Fowler, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Baldwin Wallace 
University; Gerard Anderson, Ph.D., Professor, Johns Hopkins 
Bloomberg School of Public Health; and Benedic Ippolito, Ph.D., 
Research Fellow in Economic Policy Studies, American Enterprise 
Institute.
    On October 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 3 and ordered H.R. 
3, amended, reported favorably to the House by a recorded vote 
of 30 yeas to 22 nays.
    On December 6, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 3 to the House (H. Rept. 116-324 Part I). On 
December 9, 2019, it was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar 
No. 264).
    On December 12, 2019, the House considered H.R. 3 pursuant 
to the provisions of H.R. 758 and passed H.R. 3 by a recorded 
vote of 230 yeas and 192 nays (Roll Call No. 682).
    On December 16, 2019, H.R. 3 was received by the Senate. On 
August 13, 2020, H.R. 3 was read for the first time and placed 
on the Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. 
On September 8, 2020, H.R. 3 was read for the second time and 
placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders 
(Calendar No. 521).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3 in the 116th 
Congress.
    H.R. 3 included provisions from the following bills: H.R. 
1570, the ``Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening 
Act of 2020'', introduced by Representative Payne (NJ-10); H.R. 
1948, the ``Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative Schakowsky; H.R. 2466, the ``State Opioid 
Response Grant Authorization Act of 2020'', introduced by 
Representative Trone; H.R. 2922, the ``Respond to the Needs in 
the Opioid War Act'', introduced by Representative Kuster; H.R. 
3924, the ``Streamlining Part D Appeals Process Act'', 
introduced by Representative Suozzi (NY-03); H.R. 4455, the 
``Bolstering Innovative Options to Save Immediately on 
Medicines Act'', introduced by Representative Schrader; H.R. 
4618, the ``Medicare Hearing Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative McBath; H.R. 4619, the ``Pharmaceutical Rebates 
for Excessive Pricing Above Inflation Act'', introduced by 
Representative Schakowsky; H.R. 4620, the ``More Help for 
Seniors Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative Rose (NY-
11); H.R. 4632, the ``Better Transparency in Information for 
Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative Kind (WI-03); H.R. 4633, the ``Investing in 
Safety and Innovation Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative Eshoo; H.R. 4649, the ``Capping Drug Costs for 
Seniors Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative Horsford 
(NV-04); H.R. 4650, the ``Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 
2019'', introduced by Representative Kelly; H.R. 4655, the 
``Enhancing Retirement Security for Medicare Beneficiaries Act 
of 2019'', introduced by Representative Lee (NV-03); H.R. 4661, 
the ``Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 
2019'', introduced by Representative Pappas (NH-01); H.R. 4663, 
the ``Freedom from Price Gouging Act'', introduced by Rep. 
Porter (CA-45); H.R. 4665, the ``Medicare Vision Act of 2019'', 
introduced by Representative Schrier; H.R. 4666, a bill to 
amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide certain 
low-income territorial residents with automatic eligibility for 
premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Medicare program, 
and for other purposes, introduced by Representative Shalala 
(FL-27); H.R. 4667, the ``Biomedical Innovation Expansion Act 
of 2019'', introduced by Representative Sherrill; H.R. 4669, 
the ``Maximizing Drug Coverage for Low-Income Seniors Act of 
2019'', introduced by Representative Stevens; H.R. 4671, the 
``Helping Seniors Afford Health Care Act'', introduced by 
Representative Kim (NJ-03); H.R. 4675, the ``Language Access 
for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative Gomez (CA-34); H.R. 4676, the ``Protecting 
Medicare Beneficiaries with Pre-Existing Conditions Act'', 
introduced by Representative Schneider (IL-10); H.R. 4835, the 
``Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2019'', 
introduced by Representative Hayes (CT-05); and H.R. 4893, the 
``Keeping Our Children Safe Act'', introduced by Representative 
Wild (PA-07).

               Legitimate Use of Medicinal Marijuana Act


                                H.R. 171

    To provide for the legitimate use of medicinal marihuana in 
accordance with the laws of the various States.

Summary

    This legislation transfers marijuana from Schedule I to 
Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act. It also specifies 
that no provision of the CSA or the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) shall prohibit or restrict activities 
related to medical marijuana that comply with a state's medical 
marijuana law. The bill does not affect any Federal, State, or 
local law that regulates or prohibits smoking in public.

Legislative History

    On January 3, 2019, H.R. 171 was introduced by 
Representative Griffith, and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. It was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on January 25, 2019.
    On January 15, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on six bills, including H.R. 171. The witnesses 
included Matthew J. Strait, Senior Policy Advisor, Diversion 
Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Douglas 
Throckmorton, M.D., Deputy Director for Regulatory Programs, 
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug 
Administration; and Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director, National 
Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 171 in the 116th 
Congress.

        Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019


                                H.R. 275

    To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act 
to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to 
negotiate covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare 
beneficiaries.

Summary

    This legislation would give the Secretary of HHS authority 
to negotiate the prices, including discounts, rebates, and 
other price concessions, that may be charged to PDPs for 
covered part D drugs. H.R. 275 would not authorize the 
Secretary to establish or require a particular formulary or 
affect the Secretary's authority to ensure plan compliance with 
existing part D formulary requirements.

Legislative History

    On January 8, 2019, H.R. 275 was introduced by 
Representative Welch and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and 
Means. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health that same day.
    On September 25, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on four bills including H.R. 275. The witnesses 
included Robert Fowler, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Baldwin 
Wallace University; Gerard Anderson, Ph.D., Professor, Johns 
Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; and Benedic 
Ippolito, Ph.D., Research Fellow in Economic Policy Studies, 
American Enterprise Institute.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 275 in the 116th 
Congress.

                  Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act


                                H.R. 448

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
for the negotiation of lower covered part D drug prices on 
behalf of Medicare beneficiaries and the establishment and 
application of a formulary by the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services under Medicare part D, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would instruct the Secretary of HHS to 
negotiate with drug manufacturers the prices to be charged to 
part D plans (PDPs) for covered part D drugs furnished to part 
D enrollees during the applicable period. If the Secretary is 
not successful in obtaining an appropriate price for an 
applicable covered part D drug during negotiations with the 
drug manufacturer, the price charged to PDPs during the 
applicable period shall be the lowest of three options: (1) the 
contract price for drugs for certain Federal agencies; (2) the 
average of the prices available in the most recent 12-month 
period in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and 
Japan; or (3) the Medicaid best price. The bill also instructs 
the Secretary to prioritize certain covered part D drugs for 
the purposes of negotiation.
    H.R. 448 would also establish and apply a formulary for 
required use by PDPs or requires PDPs to consider negotiations 
carried out by the Secretary and make changes, as necessary. 
H.R. 448 would also require drug manufacturers to provide 
mandatory rebates for drugs purchased by part D low-income 
subsidy enrollees who have incomes up to 150 percent of the 
Federal poverty level and meet certain asset tests.

Legislative History

    On January 10, 2019, H.R. 448 was introduced by 
Representative Cummings (MD-07) and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on 
Ways and Means. It was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health that same day.
    On September 25, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on four bills including H.R. 448. The witnesses 
included Robert Fowler, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Baldwin 
Wallace University; Gerard Anderson, Ph.D., Professor, Johns 
Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; and Benedic 
Ippolito, Ph.D., Research Fellow in Economic Policy Studies, 
American Enterprise Institute.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 448 in the 116th 
Congress

   Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force of 2019


                                H.R. 525

    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

    This legislation codifies the Health Fraud Prevention 
Partnership (HFPP), a public-private partnership between the 
Federal Government, law enforcement, state health agencies, 
private health insurance plans, and health care anti-fraud 
associations. HFPP exchanges data and information between the 
partners to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the health care 
sector. Eighty-five public, private, and state organizations 
participated in HFPP in fiscal year 2017.
    The discussion draft authorizes the HFPP and ensures 
adequate transparency requirements are in place to enable HFPP 
to fulfill its mission.

Legislative History

    On January 11, 2019, H.R. 525 was introduced by 
Representative Walden (OR-02), and referred to Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways 
and Means. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health on January 25, 2019.
    On February 25, 2019, the House considered H.R. 525 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 525 by a voice 
vote.
    On February 26, 2019, H.R. 525 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    There was no further action on H.R. 525 in the 116th 
Congress.

                 Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019


                                H.R. 601

    To increase the number of manufacturers registered under 
the Controlled Substances Act to manufacture cannabis for 
legitimate research purposes, to authorize health care 
providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide 
recommendations to veterans regarding participation in 
federally approved cannabis clinical trials, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires the Attorney General to assess 
the supply of research grade cannabis and directs the Attorney 
General to increase the number of federally registered cannabis 
manufacturers for research purposes. The bill also allows 
Department of Veterans Affairs health providers to provide 
information to veterans about federally approved cannabis 
clinical trials, and to participate in such trials if 
registered under the CSA.

Legislative History

    On January 16, 2019, H.R. 601 was introduced by 
Representative Gaetz (FL-01), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the 
Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs. It was subsequently referred 
to the Subcommittee on Health on January 25, 2019.
    On January 15, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on six bills, including H.R. 601. The witnesses 
included Matthew J. Strait, Senior Policy Advisor, Diversion 
Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Douglas 
Throckmorton, M.D., Deputy Director for Regulatory Programs, 
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug 
Administration; and Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director, National 
Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 601 in the 116th 
Congress.

        Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019


                                H.R. 728

    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

    This legislation reauthorizes Federal nursing workforce 
development grant programs administered by HRSA for each year 
for fiscal years 2020 through 2024. These programs include 
traineeships, loan repayment, and scholarships for nurses to 
attain advance practice status and become nursing faculty. H.R. 
728 also amends the statute to allow nurses to qualify for the 
student loan repayment program regardless of facility status.

Legislative History

    On January 23, 2019, H.R. 728 was introduced by 
Representative Joyce (OH-14), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. It was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on January 25, 2019.
    On July 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 728 and forwarded H.R. 728, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice 
vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 728 and ordered H.R. 
728, amended, reported favorably to the House by a voice vote.
    On September 24, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 728 to the House (H. Rept. 116-216), and it was 
placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 171).
    On October 28, 2019, the House considered H.R. 728, under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 728 by a voice 
vote.
    On October 29, 2019, H.R. 728 was received by the Senate, 
read twice, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 728 in the 116th 
Congress.

                   Medicare Mental Health Access Act


                                H.R. 884

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for 
purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the 
Medicare program.

Summary

    This legislation would expand the definition of 
``physician'' under the Medicare program to include a clinical 
psychologist, but only with respect to the furnishing of 
qualified psychologist services within the psychologist's scope 
of practice.

Legislative History

    On January 30, 2019, H.R. 884 was introduced by 
Representative Chu (CA-27) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways 
and Means. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health that same day.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing 
on 22 bills, including H.R. 884. The witnesses included former 
Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, Founder, The Kennedy Forum; 
Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, American 
Psychological Association; Jeffrey L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., 
President, American Psychiatric Association, Professor of 
Psychiatry and Director of Public Sector Psychiatry at the 
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester Recovery 
Center and Hospital; and Arriana Gross, National Youth Advisory 
Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise Students Against Violence 
Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 884 in the 116th 
Congress.

              Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019


                                H.R. 945

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and 
mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare 
program, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would provide for coverage of marriage and 
family therapist services and mental health counselor services 
under Medicare part B.

Legislative History

    On January 31, 2019, H.R. 945 was introduced by 
Representative Thompson (CA-05), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Ways and Means. It was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on February 1, 2019.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing 
on 22 bills, including H.R. 945. The witnesses included former 
Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, Founder, The Kennedy Forum; 
Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, American 
Psychological Association; Jeffrey L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., 
President, American Psychiatric Association, Professor of 
Psychiatry and Director of Public Sector Psychiatry at the 
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester Recovery 
Center and Hospital; and Arriana Gross, National Youth Advisory 
Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise Students Against Violence 
Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 945 and 
ordered H.R. 945, amended, reported favorably to the House by a 
voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 945 in the 116th 
Congress.

              Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2019


                                H.R. 961

    To prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of 
equines raised in the United States.

Summary

    This legislation amends the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act to deem equine parts, or horse parts, as unsafe 
and to prohibit the knowing sale or transport of equines or 
equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for purposes of 
human consumption.

Legislative History

    On February 4, 2019, H.R. 961 was introduced by 
Representative Schakowsky and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    On January 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on 10 bills, including H.R. 961. The invited witnesses 
included Jeff Allen, Ph.D., President and CEO, Friends of 
Cancer Research; Richard Kaeser, Vice President, Global Brand 
Protection, Johnson & Johnson; Fernando Muzzio, Ph.D., 
Distinguished Professor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, 
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; Kao-Ping Chua, 
M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, 
University of Michigan Medical School; Melanie Benesh, 
Legislative Attorney, Environmental Working Group; Tom Balmer, 
Executive Vice President, National Milk Producers Federation; 
J. David Carlin, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs 
and Economic Policy, International Dairy Foods Association, 
Douglas Corey, D.V.M., Past President, American Association of 
Equine Practitioners; Talia Day, Patient Advocate; Paul C. 
DeLeo, Ph.D., Principal, Integral Consulting, Inc.; Mardi 
Mountford, President, Infant Nutrition Council of America; 
Nancy Perry, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, 
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; and 
Sarah Sorscher, Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs, Center 
for Science in the Public Interest.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 961 in the 116th 
Congress.

      Protecting Americans With Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019


                                H.R. 986

    To provide that certain guidance related to waivers for 
State Innovation under the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act shall have no force or effect.

Summary

    This legislation would revoke the section 1332 guidance 
issued by the Trump Administration in October 2018. The bill 
would also prevent the Secretaries of HHS and Treasury from 
promulgating any substantially similar guidance or rule.

Legislative History

    On February 6, 2019, H.R. 986 was introduced by 
Representative Kuster and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and 
Means. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health on February 7, 2019.
    On February 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on four bills, including H.R. 986. The witnesses 
included Grace-Marie Turner, President, Galen Institute; Katie 
Keith, J.D., M.P.H., Associate Research Professor and Adjunct 
Professor of Law, Georgetown University; and Jessica K. Altman, 
Commissioner, Pennsylvania Insurance Department.
    On March 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 986 and forwarded H.R. 986, 
without amendment, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a 
recorded vote of 19 yeas and 13 nays.
    On April 3, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 986 and ordered H.R. 
986, amended, reported favorably to the House by a voice vote.
    On April 30, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
filed a House report on H.R. 986 (H. Rept. 116-44) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 22).
    On May 9, 2019, the House considered H.R. 986 under the 
provisions of H. Res. 357 and passed H.R. 986, amended, by a 
roll call vote of 230 yeas, 183 nays, and 1 present (Roll Call 
No. 196).
    On May 14, 2019, H.R. 986 was received by the Senate, read 
the first time, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar 
under Read the First Time. On May 15, 2019, H.R. 986 was read 
the second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar 
under General Orders (Calendar No. 90).
    There was no further action taken on H.R. 986 in the 116th 
Congress.

   Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act


                                H.R. 987

  (H.R. 938, H.R. 965, H.R. 1010, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1386, AND H.R. 1499)

    To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to 
provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational 
activities.

Summary

    This legislation would require HHS to conduct consumer 
outreach and enrollment educational activities for the 
Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. The legislation would 
fund these activities at $100 million per year. The bill 
further prohibits HHS from expending the funds on promoting 
plans that do not provide comprehensive consumer protections, 
including short-term, limited duration insurance (STLDI) plans 
and association health plans.
    This legislation discourages parking of 180-day exclusivity 
by a first generic drug applicant. It allows the FDA to approve 
a subsequent generic drug application prior to the first 
generic applicant's first date of commercial marketing when the 
following four conditions are all met: (1) the subsequent 
generic drug application is ready for full approval; (2) a 
minimum of 30 months has passed since at least one first 
generic drug applicant submitted their application for the 
drug; (3) any related patent litigation has been fully 
resolved; and (4) no first applicant has received final 
approval.
    This legislation would fund the Navigator program for the 
federally-facilitated marketplace (FFM) at $100 million per 
year. The bill would require HHS to ensure that Navigator 
grants are awarded to organizations with a demonstrated 
capacity to carry out the duties specified in the ACA and would 
reinstate the requirement that there be at least two Navigator 
entities in each state. The legislation would further give 
Navigators new duties pertaining to enrolling individuals in 
Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, and it 
would allow Navigators to provide their services year-round. 
Lastly, the bill would prohibit HHS from taking an entity's 
capacity to provide information regarding association health 
plans or short-term, limited duration insurance (STLDI) into 
account in awarding grants.
    This legislation would provide States with $200 million in 
Federal funds to establish State-based marketplaces in States 
that have not already elected to do so. This legislation 
prohibits brand-name drug manufacturers from compensating 
generic drug manufacturers to delay entry of a generic drug 
product into the market and prohibit biological product 
manufacturers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable 
product manufacturers to delay entry of biosimilar and 
interchangeable products into the market and enables the FTC to 
take enforcement action related to violations of this 
prohibition.

Legislative History

    On February 6, 2019, H.R. 987 was introduced by 
Representative Blunt Rochester and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the 
Budget. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health on February 7, 2019.
    On February 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on four bills, including H.R. 987. The witnesses 
included Grace-Marie Turner, President, Galen Institute; Katie 
Keith, J.D., M.P.H., Associate Research Professor and Adjunct 
Professor of Law, Georgetown University; and Jessica K. Altman, 
Commissioner, Pennsylvania Insurance Department.
    On March 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 987 and forwarded H.R. 987, 
without amendment, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a 
voice vote.
    On April 3, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 987 and ordered H.R. 
987, amended, reported favorably to the House by a recorded 
vote of 30 yeas and 22 nays.
    On May 10, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 987 to the House (H. Rept. 116-53) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 31).
    On May 16, 2019, the House considered H.R. 987 under the 
provisions of rule H. Res. 377 and passed H.R. 987, amended, by 
a recorded call vote of 234 yeas and 183 nays (Roll Call No. 
214).
    On May 20, 2019, H.R. 987 was received by the Senate, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    There was no further action on H.R. 987 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On January 31, 2019, H.R. 938, the ``BLOCKING Act of 
2019'', was introduced by Representative Schrader and referred 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was 
subsequently referred to Subcommittee on Health on February 2, 
2019.
    On March 19, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 938. The witnesses 
included Lou Kennedy, CEO and Owner, Nephron Pharmaceuticals; 
Anthony Barruetay, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, 
Kaiser Permanente; Michael Carrier, Distinguished Professor, 
Rutgers Law School; Kurt Karst, Director, Hyman, Phelps & 
McNamara, P.C.; Jeff Kushan, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP; Marc 
M. Boutin, J.D., Chief Executive Officer, National Health 
Council; and Chester ``Chip'' Davis, Jr., President and CEO, 
Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM).
    On March 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 938 and forwarded H.R. 938, 
without amendment, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a 
voice vote.
    On April 3, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 938 and ordered H.R. 
938, without amendment, reported favorably to the House by a 
voice vote.
    On May 2, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 938 to the House (H. Rept. 116-46) and H.R. 938 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 24).
    On February 5, 2019, H.R. 965, the ``CREATES Act of 2019'', 
was introduced by Representative Cicilline, and referred to 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the 
Committee on the Judiciary. The bill was subsequently referred 
to the Subcommittee on Health on February 6, 2019.
    On March 19, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 965.
    On March 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 965 and forwarded H.R. 965, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice 
vote.
    On April 3, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 965 and ordered H.R. 
965, amended, reported favorably to the House by a recorded 
vote of 50 yeas and 0 nays.
    On May 10, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 965 to the House (H. Rept. 116-55, Part I) and 
the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 33).
    On March 5, 2019, H.R. 1499, the ``Protecting Consumer 
Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019'', was introduced by 
Representative Rush, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the 
Judiciary. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on March 6, 2019.
    On March 19, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 1499.
    On March 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 1499 and forwarded H.R. 1499, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice 
vote.
    On April 3, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 1499 and ordered H.R. 
1499 reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    On May 10, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 965 to the House (H. Rept. 116-52) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 30).
    On February 6, 2019, H.R. 1010, a bill to provide that the 
rule entitled ``Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance'' shall 
have no force or effect, was introduced by Representative Rush 
and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in 
addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Ways and 
Means. The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee 
on Health on February 7, 2019.
    On February 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on four bills, including H.R. 1010.
    On March 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 1010 and forwarded H.R. 1010 to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without amendment, by a 
record vote of 19 yeas and 13 nays.
    On April 3, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 1010 and ordered the 
bill reported favorably to the House, without amendment, by a 
recorded vote of 30 yeas and 22 nays.
    On May 10, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 1010 to the House (H. Rept. 116-43, Part II) and 
the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 29).
    On February 27, 2019, H.R. 1385, the ``SAVE Act'', was 
introduced by Representative Kim (NJ-03), and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on March 1, 2019.
    On March 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 1385 and forwarded H.R. 1385 
favorably to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice 
vote.
    On April 3, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 1385 and ordered H.R. 
1385 reported favorably to the House, amended, by a recorded 
vote of 29 yeas and 22 nays.
    On May 10, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 1385 to the House (H. Rept. 116-49, Part II) and 
the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 27).
    No further action was taken on the bills H.R. 938, H.R. 
965, H.R. 1010, H.R. 1385, and H.R. 1499 in the 116th Congress. 
Provisions of H.R. 938, H.R. 965, H.R. 1010, H.R. 1385, and 
H.R. 1499 were included in H.R. 987.

       Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1046

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate prices 
of prescription drugs furnished under part D of the Medicare 
program.

Summary

    This legislation would require the Secretary of HHS to 
negotiate prices for all drugs covered under part D and take 
into account certain factors when negotiating, including 
comparative clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness; the 
budgetary impact of providing coverage of such drug; the 
financial burden on patients; unmet patient need for a drug; 
and total revenues and associated investment in research and 
development. Should the Secretary be unable to successfully 
negotiate an appropriate price for a covered part D drug, the 
Secretary shall authorize the use of any patent, clinical trial 
data, or other exclusivity granted by the Federal Government 
for the purposes of manufacturing such drug for sale by a PDP. 
The manufacturer may seek recovery for reasonable compensation 
in the United States Court of Federal Claims. In the interim 
period wherein a third party seeks approval for a drug subject 
to a compulsory license from the FDA, the bill would require 
that PDPs pay no more than the average price of the drug in ten 
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) 
countries.

Legislative History

    On February 7, 2019, H.R. 1046 was introduced by 
Representative Doggett (TX-35), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Ways and Means. It was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on February 8, 2020.
    On September 25, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on four bills, including H.R. 1046. The 
witnesses included Robert Fowler, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, 
Baldwin Wallace University; Gerard Anderson, Ph.D., Professor, 
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; and Benedic 
Ippolito, Ph.D., Research Fellow in Economic Policy Studies, 
American Enterprise Institute.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1046 in the 116th 
Congress.

            Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020


                               H.R. 1109

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend 
projects relating to children and to provide access to school-
based comprehensive mental health programs.

Summary

    This legislation expands and increases funding for existing 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) 
grants to fund a comprehensive mental health program at schools 
throughout the country. The program funds grants that allow for 
prevention screening for social, emotional, mental, and 
behavioral issues, including suicide or substance use 
disorders; treatment and referral for these issues; development 
of evidence-based programs for students experiencing these 
issues; and other strategies for schools to treat students.

Legislative History

    On February 8, 2019, H.R. 1109 was introduced by 
Representative Napolitano (CA-32), and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. It was subsequently referred 
to the Subcommittee on Health on February 9, 2019.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including H.R. 1109. The 
witnesses included former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session and forwarded H.R. 1109, amended, to 
the House by a voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
filed a House report on H.R. 1109 (H. Rept. 116-553) and the 
bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 453). That 
same day, the House considered H.R. 1109 under a motion to 
suspend the Rules and passed the bill by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, H.R. 1109 was received by the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1109 in the 116th 
Congress.

    Educating Consumers on the Risks of Short Term Plans Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1143

    To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to 
require a health insurance issuer offering short-term limited 
duration insurance to include a standardized disclosure and 
certain information with respect to coverage exclusions and 
premium variations in marketing, application, and enrollment 
materials distributed in connection with such insurance and 
prohibiting the sale of such insurance during certain periods.

Summary

    This legislation would require short-term limited duration 
insurance (STLDI) issuers to disclose the risks of STLDI to 
prospective consumers, including disclosure that STLDI may not 
cover pre-existing conditions, may not cover the costs of 
medical services, and that coverage may be rescinded if the 
individual seeks treatment for a pre-existing condition. The 
bill further prohibits insurers from enrolling individuals in 
STLDI during the ACA's annual Open Enrollment period.

Legislative History

    On February 11, 2019, H.R. 1143 was introduced by 
Representative Eshoo, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee 
on Health on February 12, 2019.
    On February 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on four bills, including H.R. 1143. The 
witnesses included Grace-Marie Turner, President, Galen 
Institute; Katie Keith, J.D., M.P.H., Associate Research 
Professor and Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown University; 
and Jessica K. Altman, Commissioner, Pennsylvania Insurance 
Department.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1143 in the 116th 
Congress.

               Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act


                               H.R. 1151

    To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical 
marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a 
physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized 
by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation amends the CSA to include a safe harbor 
provision for veterans to use, possess, or transport medical 
marijuana. The bill also allows physicians to discuss medical 
marijuana treatment with veterans and allows physicians to 
recommend a veteran participate in medical marijuana treatment 
programs approved by State or tribal laws. The bill also 
directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on 
the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain.

Legislative History

    On February 12, 2019, H.R. 1151 was introduced by 
Representative Barbara Lee (CA-13), and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the 
Committees on the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, for a 
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each 
case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the 
jurisdiction of the committee concerned. It was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on February 13, 2019.
    On January 15, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on six bills, including H.R. 1151. The 
witnesses included Matthew J. Strait, Senior Policy Advisor, 
Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; 
Douglas Throckmorton, M.D., Deputy Director for Regulatory 
Programs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and 
Drug Administration; and Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director, 
National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of 
Health.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1151 in the 116th 
Congress.

                        State Public Option Act


                               H.R. 1277

    To establish a State public option through Medicaid to 
provide Americans with the choice of a high-quality, low-cost 
health insurance plan.

Summary

    This legislation would authorize states to offer a Medicaid 
buy-in on the Marketplace that would cover the 10 essential 
health benefits. States would be authorized to charge premiums, 
deductibles, and cost-sharing, and beneficiaries would be 
eligible for the advance premium tax credits and cost-sharing 
subsidies, subject to the same limitations as exist for a 
qualified health plan (QHP) currently offered on the ACA 
Marketplace. States would receive a 90 percent Federal medical 
assistance percentage (FMAP) for the administrative costs of 
establishing and operating the buy-in.

Legislative History

    On February 14, 2019, H.R. 1277 was introduced by 
Representative Lujan (NM-03), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways 
and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as 
fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. It was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on February 
15, 2019.
    On December 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on nine bills including H.R. 1277. The 
witnesses included Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), 
Member of Congress; Representative Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT), 
Member of Congress; Representative Brian Higgins (D-NY), Member 
of Congress; Representative Antonio Delgado, Member of 
Congress; Representative Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Member of 
Congress; Sarah Rosenbaum, J.D., Harold and Jane Hirsh 
Professor of Health Law and Policy, George Washington 
University Milken Institute School of Public Health; Peter 
Morley, Patient Advocate; Jean Ross, RN, President, National 
Nurses United; Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Ph.D., President, American 
Action Forum; and Scott W. Atlas, M.D., David and Joan Traitel 
Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1277 in the 116th 
Congress.

                          Medicaid Reentry Act


                               H.R. 1329

    To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for 
medical assistance under Medicaid for inmates during the 30-day 
period preceding release from a public institution.

Summary

    This legislation would allow Medicaid payment for medical 
services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-
day period preceding the individual's release.

Legislative History

    On February 25, 2019, H.R. 1329 was introduced by 
Representative Tonko (NY-20), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. It was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on February 26, 2019.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 14 bills, including H.R. 1329. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1329 in the 116th 
Congress.

       Medicare Buy-in and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1346

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into 
Medicare, to provide for health insurance market stabilization, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would allow for individuals ages 50-64 to 
buy-in to Medicare. The coverage would be treated as coverage 
provided by a QHP offered on the ACA Marketplace and 
individuals would be eligible for the advance premium tax 
credits and cost-sharing subsidies. The bill would enhance 
cost-sharing subsidies for all ACA Marketplace enrollees. 
States would be prohibited from purchasing Medicare buy-in 
coverage on behalf of Medicaid eligible individuals ages 50-64. 
H.R. 1346 would also permit the Secretary of HHS to negotiate 
drug prices for Medicare and for the buy-in plan, create a new 
voluntary public Medigap option, establish a reinsurance 
program for the individual market, and reinstate the ACA's risk 
corridor program through 2024.

Legislative History

    On February 25, 2019, H.R. 1346 was introduced by 
Representative Higgins (NY-26), and referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as 
fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. It was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on February 
26, 2019.
    On December 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on nine bills, including H.R. 1346. The 
witnesses included Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), 
Member of Congress; Representative Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT), 
Member of Congress; Representative Brian Higgins (D-NY), Member 
of Congress; Representative Antonio Delgado (D-NY), Member of 
Congress; Representative Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Member of 
Congress; Sarah Rosenbaum, J.D., Harold and Jane Hirsh 
Professor of Health Law and Policy, George Washington 
University Milken Institute School of Public Health; Peter 
Morley, Patient Advocate; Jean Ross, RN, President, National 
Nurses United; Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Ph.D., President, American 
Action Forum; and Scott W. Atlas, M.D., David and Joan Traitel 
Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1346 in the 116th 
Congress.

                      Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act


                               H.R. 1379

    To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee 
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual 
health insurance coverage and group health plans provide 
coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.

Summary

    This legislation would require all individual and group 
market health insurance plans to cover medically necessary 
treatment resulting from congenital anomalies or birth defects. 
The bill requires plans to provide coverage for any service or 
treatment that is medically necessary to restore or achieve a 
normal appearance or function of the body.

Legislative History

    On February 26, 2019, H.R. 1379 was introduced by 
Representative Peterson (MN-07), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on 
Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, for a period to be 
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the 
jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 1379 was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on February 
27, 2019.
    On January 8, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 1379. The 
witnesses included Lee Beers, M.D., President-Elect, American 
Academy of Pediatrics; Kenneth Mendez, President and Chief 
Executive Officer, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America; 
Stephanie Zarecky, Mother of Scarlett Pauley, Ambassador 
Program and Public Relations Manager, SUDC Foundation; Matthew 
Cooper, M.D., Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, 
Medical Director, QAPI, Medstar Georgetown Transplant 
Institute, Professor of Surgery, Georgetown University School 
of Medicine; Kevin Koser, Patient Advocate, on behalf of the 
National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias; and Fred 
Riccardi, President, Medicare Rights Center.
    On February 26, 2020, Representative Peterson filed a 
motion to place H.R. 1370 on the Consensus Calendar.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 1379 and forwarded H.R. 1379, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice 
vote.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session and forwarded H.R. 1379, amended, to 
the House by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1379 in the 116th 
Congress.

                      Medicare For All Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1384

    To establish an improved Medicare for All national health 
insurance program.

Summary

    This legislation would create a national health insurance 
program for all United States residents. The national program 
would replace the current Medicare program, Medicaid, CHIP and 
private health insurance for covered services. The bill would 
not change coverage provided by the Indian Health Service or 
Department of Veterans Affairs. Individuals would pay no 
premiums or cost sharing for covered services. One year after 
enactment, individuals over the age of 55 and under 19 would be 
eligible to enroll and two years after enactment all U.S. 
residents would be eligible to enroll. H.R. 1384 would also 
permit the Secretary of HHS to negotiate drug prices and issue 
compulsory licenses to allow generic production if negotiation 
fails.

Legislative History

    On February 27, 2019, H.R. 1384 was introduced by 
Representative Jayapal (WA-07) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways 
and Means, Education and Labor, Rules, Oversight and Reform, 
and Armed Services. It was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on February 28, 2019.
    On December 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on nine bills, including H.R. 1384. The 
witnesses included the Representative Jayapal, Member of 
Congress; the Honorable Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-03), Member of 
Congress; Representative Higgins (NY-26), Member of Congress; 
Representative Delgado (NY-19), Member of Congress; 
Representative Malinowski (NJ-07), Member of Congress; Sara 
Rosenbaum, J.D., Harold and Jane Hirsh Professor of Health Law 
and Policy, George Washington University Milken Institute 
School of Public Health; Peter Morley, Patient Advocate; Jean 
Ross, RN, President, National Nurses United; Douglas Holtz-
Eakin, Ph.D., President, American Action Forum; and Scott W. 
Atlas, M.D., David and Joan Traitel Senior Fellow, Hoover 
Institution, Stanford University.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1384 in the 116th 
Congress.

         Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act


 H.R. 1425 (H.R. 584, H.R. 1879, H.R. 4821, H.R. 6149, H.R. 6151, H.R. 
     1385, H.R. 1386, H.R. 987, H.R. 986, H.R. 6135, AND H.R. 6136)

    To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to 
provide for a Improve Health Insurance Affordability Fund to 
provide for certain reinsurance payments to lower premiums in 
the individual health insurance market.

Summary

    This legislation would provide $10 billion annually to 
states, with the option for states to establish a state 
reinsurance program or to provide financial assistance for 
individuals enrolled in qualified health plans by reducing 
their out-of-pocket costs. The bill would further require the 
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish 
and implement a reinsurance program in states that do not apply 
for Federal funding. The bill would set a state's allocation 
amount based on the state's share of claims of high-cost 
enrollees. It would provide permanent funding for the 
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), provide a temporary 
FMAP increase to states that take up Medicaid expansion, 
increase transparency on state uninsured rates, authorize 12 
months of continuous eligibility in Medicaid and CHIP, require 
12 months of Medicaid eligibility postpartum, and restore 
Medicaid eligibility to citizens of the Freely Associated 
States (FAS).
    This legislation would provide states with $200 million in 
Federal funds to establish state-based marketplaces in states 
that have not already elected to do so.
    This legislation would also fund the Navigator program for 
the federally-facilitated marketplace (FFM) at $100 million per 
year. The bill would require HHS to ensure that Navigator 
grants are awarded to organizations with a demonstrated 
capacity to carry out the duties specified in the ACA and would 
reinstate the requirement that there be at least two Navigator 
entities in each state. The legislation would further give 
Navigators new duties pertaining to enrolling individuals in 
Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, and it 
would allow Navigators to provide their services year-round. 
Lastly, the legislation would prohibit HHS from taking an 
entity's capacity to provide information regarding association 
health plans or short-term, limited duration insurance (STLDI) 
into account in awarding grants.
    Additionally, this legislation would require HHS to conduct 
consumer outreach and enrollment educational activities for the 
ACA marketplaces. The legislation would fund these activities 
at $100 million per year. The bill further prohibits HHS from 
expending the funds on promoting plans that do not provide 
comprehensive consumer protections, including short-term, 
limited duration insurance (STLDI) plans and association health 
plans.
    The legislation would also revoke the section 1332 guidance 
issued by the Trump Administration in October 2018. The bill 
would also prevent the Secretaries of HHS and Treasury from 
promulgating any substantially similar guidance or rule. The 
legislation requires CMS to promulgate quantitative network 
adequacy standards for qualified health plans on the FFM.
    The legislation requires HHS or the state regulatory 
authority to ensure that any excessive, unjustified, or 
unfairly discriminatory rates on the Marketplaces are corrected 
before, or as soon as possible after, implementation, including 
through mechanisms such as denying rates, modifying rates, or 
requiring rebates to consumers. The legislation provides HHS 
the authority to apply civil monetary penalties to health 
insurers that fail to comply with a corrective action taken by 
HHS.
    The legislation requires a GAO report examining whether HHS 
has been conducting maintenance of www.healthcare.gov during 
annual open enrollment in order to minimize any disruptions to 
the use of the website. It would require HHS to be transparent 
in the Administration's use of the FFM user fee, and requires 
HHS to report on the FFM enrollment metrics and submit open 
enrollment after action reports. The legislation provides $200 
million a year for two years in funding for states to conduct 
feasibility studies, pilot programs, technology upgrades, and 
other efforts to encourage enrollment in the individual and 
small group markets.

Legislative History

    On February 28, 2019, H.R. 1425 was introduced by 
Representative Craig (MN-02), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. It was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on March 1, 2019.
    On March 6, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on three bills, including H.R. 1425. The 
witnesses included Peter Lee, Executive Director, Covered 
California; Audrey Morse Gasteier, Chief of Policy, 
Massachusetts Health Connector; and J.P. Wieske, Vice 
President, State Affairs, Council for Affordable Health 
Coverage.
    On March 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 1425 and forwarded H.R. 1425, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a recorded 
vote of 18 yeas and 13 nays.
    On April 3, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 1425. On April 4, 2019, 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce ordered H.R. 1425, 
amended, reported favorably to the House by a recorded vote of 
30 yeas and 22 nays.
    On March 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 1425 to the House (H. Rept. 116-414) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 334).
    On June 29, 2020, the House considered H.R. 1425 under the 
provisions of H. Res. 1017 and H.R. 1425 passed the House, as 
amended, by a recorded vote of 234 yeas and 179 nays (Roll Call 
No. 124).
    On June 30, 2020, H.R. 1425 was received by the Senate. On 
August 13, 2020, H.R. 1425 was read the first time and placed 
on the Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. 
On September 8, 2020, H.R. 1425 was read the second time and 
placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, 
Calendar No. 523.
    There was no further action on H.R. 1425 in the 116th 
Congress.
    H.R. 1425 included provisions from the following bills: 
H.R. 584, the ``Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2019'', 
introduced by Representative Veasey; H.R. 1879, the ``Stabilize 
Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act'', introduced by Representative 
Kennedy; H.R. 4821, the ``Covering our FAS Allies Act'', 
introduced by Representative Cardenas; H.R. 6149, the 
``Medicaid REACH Act'', introduced by Representative Cunningham 
(SC 01); H.R. 6151, the ``CARING for Kids Act'', introduced by 
Representative Finkenauer; H.R. 1385, the ``SAVE Act'', 
introduced by Representative Kim; H.R. 1386, the ``ENROLL Act 
of 2019'', introduced by Representative Castor; H.R. 987, the 
``Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug 
Costs Act'', introduced by Representative Blunt Rochester; H.R. 
986, the ``Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act 
of 2019'', introduced by Representative Kuster; H.R. 6135, the 
``No More Narrow Networks Act of 2020'', introduced by 
Representative Schakowsky; and H.R. 6136, the ``Protecting 
Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act of 2020'', introduced by 
Representative Schakowsky.

                  Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1503

    To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act 
regarding the list under section 505(j)(7) of the Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetics Act, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires manufacturers to share complete 
and timely information with FDA regarding patents for their 
drug products, as well as ensuring that patents listed in the 
Orange Book are relevant to the approved drug product. Patents 
found to be invalid through a court decision or a decision by 
the Patent Trial and Appeal Board would be required to be 
removed promptly. FDA is also directed to reconsider the types 
of patents that should be listed in the Orange Book within one 
year of enactment.

Legislative History

    On March 5, 2019, H.R. 1503 was introduced by 
Representative Kelly (IL-02), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. It was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on March 6, 2019.
    On March 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 1503. The 
witnesses included Lou Kennedy, CEO and Owner, Nephron 
Pharmaceuticals; Anthony Barrueta, Senior Vice President, 
Government Relations, Kaiser Permanente; Michael Carrier, 
Distinguished Professor, Rutgers Law School; Kurt Karst, 
Director, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.; Jeff Kushan, Partner, 
Sidley Austin LLP; Marc M. Boutin, J.D., Chief Executive 
Officer, National Health Council; and Chester ``Chip'' Davis, 
Jr., President and CEO, Association for Accessible Medicines 
(AAM).
    On March 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 1503 and forwarded H.R. 1503, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice 
vote.
    On April 3, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 1503 and ordered H.R. 
1503, amended, reported favorably to the House by a voice vote.
    On May 2, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 1503 to the House (H. Rept. 116-47) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 25).
    On May 8, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1503, under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 1503 by a recorded 
vote of 422 yeas and 0 nays (Roll Call No. 187).
    On May 9, 2019, H.R. 1503 was received by the Senate, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    On December 7, 2020, the Senate passed H.R. 1503 with an 
amendment by unanimous consent.
    On December 10, 2020, the House agreed to the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 1503 by unanimous consent.
    On December 24, 2020, H.R. 1503 was presented to the 
President.
    H.R. 1503, as approved by the House and the Senate, was 
pending action by the President at the time this report was 
filed.

                           Fair Generics Act


                               H.R. 1506

    To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act to 
ensure that valid generic drugs may enter the market.

Summary

    This legislation allows any generic filer who wins a patent 
challenge in court or is not sued for patent infringement by 
the brand manufacturer to share in the 180-day exclusivity 
period of first applicants that enter into patent settlements 
that delay entry. It also holds such first applicants to the 
launch date that was agreed to in any patent settlement 
agreement.

Legislative History

    On March 5, 2019, H.R. 1506 was introduced by 
Representative Barragan (CA-44), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the 
Judiciary. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health on March 6, 2019.
    On March 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 1506. The 
witnesses included Lou Kennedy, CEO and Owner, Nephron 
Pharmaceuticals; Anthony Barrueta, Senior Vice President, 
Government Relations, Kaiser Permanente; Michael Carrier, 
Distinguished Professor, Rutgers Law School; Kurt Karst, 
Director, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.; Jeff Kushan, Partner, 
Sidley Austin LLP; Marc M. Boutin, J.D., Chief Executive 
Officer, National Health Council; and Chester ``Chip'' Davis, 
Jr., President and CEO, Association for Accessible Medicines 
(AAM).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1506 in the 116th 
Congress.

                   Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1520

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the 
publication of a list of licensed biological products, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The legislation amends the PHSA to codify publication of 
approved biological product patents in the Purple Book in a 
similar format and with similar requirements to the Orange 
Book, specifies that the Purple Book should be published 
electronically on FDA's website and updated routinely, and 
directs FDA to consider the types of patents that should be 
listed in the Purple Book.

Legislative History

    On March 5, 2019, H.R. 1520 was introduced by 
Representative Eshoo, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee 
on Health on March 6, 2019.
    On March 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 1520. The 
witnesses included Lou Kennedy, CEO and Owner, Nephron 
Pharmaceuticals; Anthony Barrueta, Senior Vice President, 
Government Relations, Kaiser Permanente; Michael Carrier, 
Distinguished Professor, Rutgers Law School; Kurt Karst, 
Director, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.; Jeff Kushan, Partner, 
Sidley Austin LLP; Marc M. Boutin, J.D., Chief Executive 
Officer, National Health Council; and Chester ``Chip'' Davis, 
Jr., President and CEO, Association for Accessible Medicines 
(AAM).
    On March 27, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 1520 and forwarded H.R. 1520, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice 
vote.
    On April 3, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 1520 and ordered H.R. 
1520, amended, reported favorably to the House by a voice vote.
    On May 3, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 1520 to the House (H. Rept. 116-48) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 26).
    On May 8, 2019, the House passed H.R. 1520, under a motion 
to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 1520 by a recorded vote of 
421 yeas and 0 nays (Roll Call No. 188).
    On May 9, 2019, H.R. 1520 was received by the Senate, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    On December 10, 2020, the Senate passed H.R. 1520, amended, 
by unanimous consent.
    Subsequently, H.R. 1520 was used as the vehicle to move 
unrelated legislation. The provisions of H.R. 1520 were 
incorporated into H.R. 133.

                  Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act


                               H.R. 1551

    To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the 
quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under the 
Medicaid and CHIP programs by developing maternity care quality 
measures and supporting maternity care quality collaboratives.

Summary

    The legislation would direct the Department of Health and 
Human Services to work with providers, specialty organizations, 
and other stakeholders to identify and publish a core set of 
maternity care quality measures for childbearing women and 
newborns, and authorizes the expansion of maternal and 
perinatal quality collaboratives to improve care. Additionally, 
H.R. 1551 would direct the Agency for Healthcare Research and 
Quality (AHRQ) to develop and use surveys to measure the care 
experiences of childbearing women and newborns where 
appropriate.

Legislative History

    On March 6, 2019, H.R. 1551 was introduced by 
Representative Engel, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and 
Means. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health on March 7, 2019.
    On September 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on four bills, including H.R. 1551. The 
witnesses included Wanda Irving, Mother of Dr. Shalon Irving; 
Patrice Harris, M.D., President, Board of Trustees, American 
Medical Association; Elizabeth Howell, M.D., M.P.P., Director, 
Blavatnik Family, Women's Health Research Institute, Icahn 
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; David Nelson, M.D., Chief of 
Obstetrics, Parkland Health and Hospital System, Assistant 
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-
Fetal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical 
Center; and Usha Ranji, Associate Director, Women's Health 
Policy, Kaiser Family Foundation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1551 in the 116th 
Congress.

      Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2020


                               H.R. 1570

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive 
coinsurance under Medicare for colorectal cancer screening 
tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is 
required during the screening, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill eliminates cost-sharing for Medicare 
beneficiaries with respect to colorectal cancer screening 
tests, even in cases where a polyp is detected and removed. In 
addition, H.R. 1570 incorporates a policy that requires all 
part B drug manufacturers to report average sale price data to 
the Medicare program and provides the Secretary with new 
authority to verify this data.

Legislative History

    On March 6, 2019, H.R. 1570 was introduced by 
Representative Payne (NJ-10), and was referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Ways and Means. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on March 7, 2019.
    On December 9, 2020, the House considered H.R. 1570 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 1570 by a voice 
vote.
    On December 10, H.R. 1570 was received by the Senate, read 
twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, 
Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1570 in the 116th 
Congress.

                                HERO Act


                               H.R. 1646

    To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to 
improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental 
health issues among public safety officers, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation creates a data system at the CDC to 
capture public safety officer suicide incidences and study 
successful interventions, authorizes grants for peer support 
behavioral health and wellness programs within fire departments 
and emergency medical service agencies, and requires the 
development of best practices for addressing PTSD in public 
safety officers and educational materials. This bill defines 
public safety officers as an individual serving as a law 
enforcement officer, firefighter, chaplain, or a Federal 
Emergency Management Agency employee performing duties related 
to a major disaster or emergency.

Legislative History

    On March 8, 2019, H.R. 1646 was introduced by 
Representative Bera (CA-07) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently 
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of 
such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
committee concerned. It was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on March 9, 2019.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including H.R. 1646. The 
witnesses included former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session and forwarded H.R. 1646, 
amended, to the House by a voice vote.
    On September 18, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
filed a House report on H.R. 1646 (H. Rept. 116-519, Part I) 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
419).
    On September 21, 2020, the House considered a motion to 
pass H.R. 1646, under a motion to suspend the Rules. Following 
debate, the House agreed to suspend the rules and passed H.R. 
1646 by a voice vote.
    On September 22, 2020, H.R. 1646 was received by the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1646 in the 116th 
Congress.

   Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act


                               H.R. 1767

    To increase the number of States that may conduct Medicaid 
demonstration programs to improve access to community mental 
health services, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would expand the Certified Community 
Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) demonstration in the 
existing eight states for two years and direct the Secretary of 
HHS to select an additional 11 states to participate in the 
demonstration for two years.

Legislative History

    On March 14, 2019, H.R. 1767 was introduced by 
Representative Matsui, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee 
on Health on March 15, 2019.
    On June 4, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 12 bills, including H.R. 1767. The 
witnesses included Dean Germano, Chief Executive Officer, 
Shasta Community Health Center; Diana Autin, Executive Co-
Director, SPAN Parent Advocacy Network; Aaron Kowalski, 
President and Chief Executive Officer, JDRF; Lisa Cooper, 
Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of 
Medicine; Thomas Barker, Partner, Co-Chair, Healthcare 
Practice, Foley Hoag; Mary-Catherine Bohan, Vice President of 
Outpatient Services, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care; 
Michael Waldrum, Chief Executive Officer, Vidant Health; and 
Fred Riccardi, President, Medicare Rights Center.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1767 in the 116th 
Congress.

                            DAIRY PRIDE Act


                               H.R. 1769

    To require enforcement against misbranded milk 
alternatives.

Summary

    This legislation defines in statute that a food is only a 
dairy product if the food contains as a primary ingredient or 
is derived from the lacteal secretion (practically free from 
colostrum) obtained by the complete milking of one or more 
hooved mammals. The bill also prohibits a food from being 
marketed as a dairy product if the food does not meet this 
definition. FDA would be required to issue final guidance on 
enforcement of these provisions not later than 180 days after 
enactment and would be required to report on enforcement of 
these provisions no later than two years after enactment.

Legislative History

    On March 14, 2019, H.R. 1769 was introduced by 
Representative Welch, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on March 15, 2019.
    On January 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 1769 and nine other bills. The 
witnesses included Jeff Allen, Ph.D., President and CEO, 
Friends of Cancer Research; Richard Kaeser, Vice President, 
Global Brand Protection, Johnson & Johnson; Fernando Muzzio, 
Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, Chemical and Biochemical 
Engineering, Rutgers University of New Jersey; Kao-Ping Chua, 
M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, 
University of Michigan Medical School; Melanie Benesh, 
Legislative Attorney, Environmental Working Group; Tom Balmer, 
Executive Vice President, National Milk Producers Federation; 
J. David Carlin, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs 
and Economic Policy, International Dairy Foods Association; 
Douglas Corey, D.V.M., Past President, American Association of 
Equine Practitioners; Talia Day, Patient Advocate; Paul C. 
DeLeo, Ph.D., Principal, Integral Consulting, Inc.; Mardi 
Mountford, President, Infant Nutrition Council of America; 
Nancy Perry, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, 
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; and 
Sarah Sorscher, Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs, Center 
for Science in the Public Interest.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1769 in the 116th 
Congress.

                              MOMMA'S Act


                               H.R. 1897

    To improve Federal efforts with respect to the prevention 
of maternal mortality, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation addresses the maternal mortality and 
morbidity crisis through a number of public health programs as 
well as the extension of health coverage. The legislation 
requires CDC to coordinate with HRSA in providing technical 
assistance to states and the issuance of best practices to 
state Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) on how to 
best identify, review, and prevent maternal mortality. The bill 
also authorizes the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health 
(AIM) program as well as funding for state-based Perinatal 
Quality Collaboratives (PQCs). To address disparities in care, 
the legislation authorizes funding to establish or support 
Regional Centers of Excellence for implicit bias and cultural 
competency education.
    In addition to these public health initiatives, the bill 
provides access to maternal health care postpartum through the 
extension of insurance coverage. Under current law, certain 
women are eligible for Medicaid and CHIP coverage during 
pregnancy and through 60 days postpartum. This legislation 
extends this coverage beyond 60 days to one year postpartum and 
would include Medicaid support of oral health services for 
pregnant and postpartum women.

Legislative History

    On March 27, 2019, H.R. 1897 was introduced by 
Representative Kelly and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and 
Means, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently 
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of 
such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
committee concerned. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on March 28, 2019.
    On September 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 1897 and three other bills. The 
witnesses included Wanda Irving, Mother of Dr. Shalon Irving; 
Patrice Harris, M.D., President, Board of Trustees, American 
Medical Association; Elizabeth Howell, M.D., M.P.P., Director, 
Blavatnik Family Women's Health Research Institute, Icahn 
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; David Nelson, M.D., Chief of 
Obstetrics, Parkland Health and Hospital System, Assistant 
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-
Fetal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical 
Center; and Usha Ranji, Associate Director, Women's Health 
Policy, Kaiser Family Foundation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1897 in the 116th 
Congress.

         Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1966

    To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to 
complete a study on barriers to participation in federally 
funded cancer clinical trials by populations that have been 
traditionally underrepresented in such trials.

Summary

    This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to 
complete a study reviewing how Federal agencies address 
barriers to participation in federally funded cancer clinical 
trials by individuals from underrepresented populations and 
provide recommendations for addressing such barriers.

Legislative History

    On March 28, 2019, H.R. 1966 was introduced by 
Representative Cummings (MD-07), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on 
Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on March 
29, 2019.
    On December 9, 2020, the House considered H.R. 1966 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 1966 by a voice 
vote. On December 10, 2020, H.R. 1966 was received by the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    On December 18, 2020, the Senate passed H.R. 1966 by 
unanimous consent. On December 24, 2020, H.R. 1966 was 
presented to the President.
    H.R. 1966, as approved by the House and the Senate, was 
pending action by the President at the time this report was 
filed.

                     Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2000

    To establish a public health plan.

Summary

    This legislation would establish a Federal public option 
plan on the ACA Marketplace. Under H.R. 2000, the public plan 
option would be subject to the same requirements that apply to 
other QHPs offered on the Marketplace and would be available to 
all individuals who are eligible for QHPs. The bill would 
require HHS to offer the plan at two different benefit levels 
and to set premiums to cover 100 percent of benefits and 
administrative costs of the public option.
    H.R. 2000 would also expand the ACA's premium tax credit 
eligibility to individuals with income above 400 percent of 
Federal poverty level (FPL) by capping their required 
contribution to 13 percent of their income. Lastly, the 
legislation would establish a temporary reinsurance program and 
provide $10 billion annually over three years.

Legislative History

    On April 1, 2019, H.R. 2000 was introduced by 
Representative Delgado, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and 
Means. The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee 
on Health on April 2, 2019.
    On December 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 2000 and eight other bills. The 
witnesses included The Honorable Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Member 
of Congress; The Honorable Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT), Member of 
Congress; The Honorable Brian Higgins (D-NY), Member of 
Congress; The Honorable Antonio Delgado (D-NY), Member of 
Congress; The Honorable Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Member of 
Congress; Sarah Rosenbaum, J.D., Harold and Jane Hirsh 
Professor of Health Law and Policy, George Washington 
University Milken Institute School of Public Health; Peter 
Morley, Patient Advocate; Jean Ross, RN, President, National 
Nurses United; Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Ph.D., President, American 
Action Forum; and Scott W. Atlas, M.D., David and Joan Traitel 
Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2000 in the 116th 
Congress.

           Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2020


                         H.R. 8906 (H.R. 2035)

    To amend title XXIX of the Public Health Service Act to 
reauthorize the program under such title relating to lifespan 
respite care.

Summary

    This legislation reauthorizes the Lifespan Respite Care 
program at $10 million in fiscal years 2020 through 2024. It 
also adds new reporting requirements for program grantees.

Legislative History

    On April 2, 2019, H.R. 2035 was introduced by 
Representatives Langevin (RI-02), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Health on April 3, 2019.
    On June 25, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 2035 and three other bills. The 
witnesses included Amy Hewitt, Ph.D., Director, Institute on 
Community Integration, University of Minnesota; Joseph 
Bocchini, M.D., Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Louisiana 
State University Health, Shreveport; Patricia Kunz Howard, 
Ph.D., RN, President, Emergency Nurses Association, Director, 
Emergency Services, University of Kentucky Healthcare; and Jill 
Kagan, Director, ARCH National Respite Network and Resource 
Center.
    On July 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 2035 and forwarded H.R. 2035 to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce on Energy and Commerce, 
amended, by a voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 2035, as amended by the 
Subcommittee, and ordered H.R. 2035, amended, reported 
favorably to the House, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On July 23, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2035 to the House (H. Rept. 116-175) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 135).
    On July 24, 2019, the House considered H.R. 2035 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 2035, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On July 25, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 2035.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2035 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On December 9, 2020, H.R. 8906, an updated version of H.R. 
2035, was introduced by Representative Langevin and referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
    On December 10, 2020, the House considered H.R. 8906 and 
passed the H.R. 8906 without amendment by unanimous consent.
    On December 11, 2020, H.R. 8906 was received by the Senate 
and read twice. On December 18, 2020, the Senate passed H.R. 
8906 without amendment by a voice vote.
    On December 24, 2020, H.R. 8906 was presented to the 
President.
    H.R. 8906, as approved by the House and the Senate, was 
pending action by the President at the time this report was 
filed.

 Stopping the Pharmaceutical Industry From Keeping Drugs Expensive Act


                               H.R. 2069

    To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for 
drug manufacturer price transparency.

Summary

    This legislation would require certain drug manufacturers 
to submit to the Secretary of HHS documentation justifying: (1) 
a 10 percent or $10,000 dollar increase with respect to WAC of 
any applicable drug over any 12-month period; (2) a 25 percent 
or $25,000 dollar increase with respect to WAC over any 36-
month period; or (3) a drug that is estimated to cost at least 
$26,000 a year or per course of treatment. If the Secretary of 
HHS determines that a manufacturer's drug product would meet 
one of these criteria, the manufacturer would be required to 
submit certain information, including total expenditures on 
research and development, as well as revenue and profit for the 
applicable drug. A summary of the manufacturer's justification 
would then be published onto the website of the Centers for 
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Legislative History

    On April 3, 2019, H.R. 2069 was introduced by 
Representatives Horsford (NV-04), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Ways and Means. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on April 4, 2019.
    On May 21, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 2069 and six other bills. The 
witnesses included Lisa Joldersma, Senior Vice President, 
Insurance and State Issues, Pharmaceutical Research and 
Manufacturers of America; Kristin Bass, Chief Policy and 
External Affairs Officer, Pharmaceutical Care Management 
Association, Madelaine Feldman, President, Coalition of State 
Rheumatology Organizations, Alliance of Specialty Medicine; 
Frederick Isasi, Executive Director, Families USA; Mark Miller, 
Executive Vice President of Health Care, Arnold Ventures; and 
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President, American Action Forum.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2069 in the 116th 
Congress.

        School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act of 2020


                               H.R. 2075

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize 
school-based health centers, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation reauthorizes funding for the school-based 
health centers program each year for fiscal years 2021 through 
2025, and makes technical changes, including allowing more 
health centers serving medically underserved children and 
adolescents to qualify for funding.

Legislative History

    On April 3, 2019, H.R. 2075 was introduced by 
Representative Sarbanes, and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on April 4, 2019.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session on September 9, 2020, to 
consider H.R. 2075 and order H.R. 2075 reported favorably to 
the House, without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On September 24, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported on H.R. 2075 (H. Rept. 116-175) and the bill was 
placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 432). On September 
29, 2020, H.R. 2075 was considered in the House under a motion 
to suspend the Rules and passed, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 2075, read 
the bill twice, and referred H.R. 2075 to the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2075 in the 116th 
Congress.

                               Choice Act


                               H.R. 2085

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a 
public health insurance option, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would create a Federal public option plan 
on the ACA Marketplace. Under H.R. 2085, the public plan option 
would be subject to the same requirements that apply to other 
QHPs offered on the Marketplace and would be available to all 
individuals who are eligible for QHPs.

Legislative History

    On April 4, 2019, H.R. 2085 was introduced by 
Representative Schakowsky and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on April 5, 2019.
    On December 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on nine bills, including H.R. 2085. The 
witnesses included Representative Jayapal (WA-07), Member of 
Congress; Representative DeLauro (CT-03), Member of Congress; 
Representative Higgins (NY-26), Member of Congress; 
Representative Delgado (NY-19), Member of Congress; 
Representative Malinowski (NJ-07), Member of Congress; Sarah 
Rosenbaum, J.D., Harold and Jane Hirsh Professor of Health Law 
and Policy, George Washington University Milken Institute 
School of Public Health; Peter Morley, Patient Advocate; Jean 
Ross, RN, President, National Nurses United; Douglas Holtz-
Eakin, Ph.D., President, American Action Forum; and Scott W. 
Atlas, M.D., David and Joan Traitel Senior Fellow, Hoover 
Institution, Stanford University.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2085 in the 116th 
Congress.

  Public Disclosures of Drug Discounts and Real-Time Beneficiary Drug 
                                Cost Act


                               H.R. 2115

    To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to 
provide greater transparency for discounts provided by 
manufacturers, to include real-time benefit information as part 
of a prescription drug plan's electronic prescription program 
under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 
Services (CMS) to publish certain payment information regarding 
pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and prescription drugs. 
Specifically, the CMS must publish certain information, as 
reported by PBMs, relating to generic dispensing rates, drug 
discounts and rebates, and payments between PBMs, health plans, 
and pharmacies, in accordance with specified confidentiality 
requirements.
    The bill also provides statutory authority for certain 
provisions of the CMS rule titled ``Modernizing Part D and 
Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-
Pocket Expenses,'' published on May 23, 2019. The rule 
requires, in part, Medicare prescription drug plan sponsors to 
implement an electronic, real-time benefit tool that is capable 
of integrating with at least one prescriber's electronic 
prescribing system or electronic health record. The tool must 
provide prescribers with patient-specific, real-time formulary 
and benefit information, including information regarding cost-
sharing, formulary alternatives, and utilization management 
requirements. The rule takes effect January 1, 2021.

Legislative History

    On April 8, 2019, H.R. 2115, the Public Disclosures of Drug 
Discounts Act, was introduced by Representative Spanberger and 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee Health on April 9, 
2019.
    On May 21, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 2115. The 
witnesses included Lisa Joldersma, Senior Vice President, 
Insurance and State Issues, Pharmaceutical Research and 
Manufacturers of America; Kristin Bass, Chief Policy and 
External Affairs Officer, Pharmaceutical Care Management 
Association; Madelaine Feldman, President, Coalition of State 
Rheumatology Organizations, Alliance of Specialty Medicine; 
Frederick Isasi, Executive Director, Families USA; Mark Miller, 
Executive Vice President of Health Care, Arnold Ventures; and 
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President, American Action Forum.
    On October 28, 2019, the House considered H.R. 2115 under a 
motion to suspend the rules and passed H.R. 2115 by a recorded 
vote of 403 yeas to 0 nays (Roll Call No. 586).
    On October 29, 2019, H.R. 2115 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2115 in the 116th 
Congress.

  Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2020


                               H.R. 2117

    To improve the health and safety of Americans living with 
food allergies and related disorders, including potentially 
life-threatening anaphylaxis, food protein-induced 
enterocolitis syndrome, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal 
diseases, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires CDC to expand the collection of 
information as to the prevalence of food allergies for specific 
allergens and to include that information in reports to 
Congress. The bill also amends the FFDCA to include sesame as a 
major allergen and allow FDA, through regulation, to add other 
food ingredients as major allergens based on the prevalence and 
severity of allergic reactions to the food ingredient. 
Additionally, the bill requires FDA to include patient 
experience data on treatments for patients with food allergies 
in its reports on patient experience data.

Legislative History

    On April 8, 2019, H.R. 2117 was introduced by 
Representative Matsui, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on April 9, 2019.
    On January 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 2117 and nine other bills. The 
witnesses included Jeff Allen, Ph.D., President and CEO, 
Friends of Cancer Research; Richard Kaeser, Vice President, 
Global Brand Protection, Johnson & Johnson; Fernando Muzzio, 
Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, Chemical and Biochemical 
Engineering, Rutgers University of New Jersey; Kao-Ping Chua, 
M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, 
University of Michigan Medical School; Melanie Benesh, 
Legislative Attorney, Environmental Working Group; Tom Balmer, 
Executive Vice President, National Milk Producers Federation; 
J. David Carlin, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs 
and Economic Policy, International Dairy Foods Association; 
Douglas Corey, D.V.M., Past President, American Association of 
Equine Practitioners; Talia Day, Patient Advocate; Paul C. 
DeLeo, Ph.D., Principal, Integral Consulting, Inc.; Mardi 
Mountford, President, Infant Nutrition Council of America; 
Nancy Perry, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, 
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; and 
Sarah Sorscher, Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs, Center 
for Science in the Public Interest.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee met in open markup 
session to consider thirteen bills including H.R. 2117 and 
forwarded H.R. 2117 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
amended, by a voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 2117, as 
amended, and ordered H.R. 2117 reported favorably to the House, 
as amended, by a voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2117 to the House (H. Rept. 116-581) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 479). On 
November 17, 2020, the House considered H.R. 2117 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed, as amended, by a voice 
vote.
    On November 18, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 2117, read 
the bill twice, and referred H.R. 2117 to the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2117 in the 116th 
Congress.

                 Infant Formula Protection Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2267

    To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act to treat 
infant formula as adulterated if its ``use by'' date has 
passed.

Summary

    This legislation amends the FFDCA to additionally define 
infant formula as adulterated if its ``use by'' date has 
passed. Under the FFDCA it is illegal to distribute directly or 
indirectly in interstate commerce a product that is 
adulterated.

Legislative History

    On April 10, 2019, H.R. 2267 was introduced by 
Representative Meng, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on April 11, 2019.
    On January 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 2267 and nine other bills. The 
witnesses included Jeff Allen, Ph.D., President and CEO, 
Friends of Cancer Research; Richard Kaeser, Vice President, 
Global Brand Protection, Johnson & Johnson; Fernando Muzzio, 
Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, Chemical and Biochemical 
Engineering, Rutgers University of New Jersey; Kao-Ping Chua, 
M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, 
University of Michigan Medical School; Melanie Benesh, 
Legislative Attorney, Environmental Working Group; Tom Balmer, 
Executive Vice President, National Milk Producers Federation; 
J. David Carlin, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs 
and Economic Policy, International Dairy Foods Association; 
Douglas Corey, D.V.M., Past President, American Association of 
Equine Practitioners; Talia Day, Patient Advocate; Paul C. 
DeLeo, Ph.D., Principal, Integral Consulting, Inc.; Mardi 
Mountford, President, Infant Nutrition Council of America; 
Nancy Perry, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, 
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; and 
Sarah Sorscher, Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs, Center 
for Science in the Public Interest.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2267 in the 116th 
Congress.

           Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act


                               H.R. 2271

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the 
health of children and help better understand and enhance 
awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life.

Summary

    This legislation supports the Sudden Unexpected Infant 
Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry of the CDC 
and other fatality case reporting systems that include data 
pertaining to sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden 
unexpected death in childhood (SUIC).
    The bill authorizes CDC to make grants to improve the 
completion of comprehensive death scene investigations for SUID 
and SUDC, to increase the rate of comprehensive, standardized 
autopsies in cases of SUID and SUDC, and to train medical 
examiners, coroners, death scene investigators, law 
enforcement, and health professionals on standard death scene 
investigation protocols. In addition, the bill would authorize 
grants through the Administration for Children and Families to 
assist states in investing in core capacity to review 100 
percent of all infant and child deaths, and to develop review 
programs and prevention strategies.
    H.R. 2271 would authorize new grants through HRSA to 
develop and implement educational programs and outreach related 
to sleep-related SUID, and programs to develop and deploy 
support services for families who have had a child die of SUID 
or SUDC.

Legislative History

    On April 10, 2019, H.R. 2271 was introduced by 
Representative Moore (WI-04), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on April 11, 2019.
    On January 8, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 2271 and seven other bills. The 
witnesses included Lee Beers, M.D., President-Elect, American 
Academy of Pediatrics; Kenneth Mendez, President and Chief 
Executive Officer, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America; 
Stephanie Zarecky, Mother of Scarlett Pauley, Ambassador 
Program and Public Relations Manager, SUDC Foundation; Matthew 
Cooper, M.D., Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, 
Medical Director, QAPI, Medstar Georgetown Transplant 
Institute, Professor of Surgery, Georgetown University School 
of Medicine; Kevin Koser, Patient Advocate, On behalf of the 
National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias; and Fred 
Riccardi, President, Medicare Rights Center.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 2271 and forwarded H.R. 2271, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce on Energy and 
Commerce.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 2271 and 
ordered H.R. 2271 reported favorably to the House, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On September 21, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2271 to the House (H. Rept. 116-524) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 424). That same 
day, H.R. 2272 was considered in the House under a motion to 
suspend the Rules and passed, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 22, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 2271, read 
the bill twice, and referred H.R. 2271 to the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    The Senate companion bill, S. 1130, passed the Senate, 
amended, by a voice vote on May 20, 2020. On May 22, 2020, S. 
1130 was received in the House and held at the desk.
    On December 10, 2020, the House considered S. 1130 and 
passed S. 1130, amended, by unanimous consent. On December 16, 
2020, the Senate passed the House amendment to S. 1130 by a 
voice vote.
    On December 21, 2020, S. 1130 was presented to the 
President.
    S. 1130, as approved by the House and the Senate, was 
pending action by the President at the time this report was 
filed.

                   EASY MAT for Opioid Addiction Act


                               H.R. 2281

    To direct the Attorney General to amend certain regulations 
so that practitioners may dispense not more than three days' 
medication to a person at one time when administering narcotic 
drugs for the purpose of relieving acute withdrawal symptoms.

Summary

    This legislation requires DEA to revise regulations within 
180 days of enactment to allow a practitioner to dispense up to 
a three-day supply of narcotic drugs to an individual for the 
purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment at one time. 
This practice is intended to relieve potential acute withdrawal 
symptoms while the individual awaits arrangements for narcotic 
treatment. Currently, non-Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 
(DATA 2000) waivered practitioners are only authorized to 
provide a one-day supply of such drugs.

Legislative History

    On April 10, 2019, H.R. 2281 was introduced by 
Representative Ruiz, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the 
Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as 
fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The 
bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on 
April 11, 2019.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 2281 and 14 other bills. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session on September 9, 2020 to 
consider H.R. 2281 and ordered H.R. 2281 reported favorably to 
the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2281 to the House (H. Rept. 116-587) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 485). On 
November 17, 2020, the House considered H.R. 2281 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 2281, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 2281, read 
the bill twice, and referred H.R. 2271 to the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2281 in the 116th 
Congress.

     More Efficient Tools To Realize Information for Consumers Act


                               H.R. 2296

            (H.R. 2115, H.R. 2376, H.R. 2064, AND H.R. 2087)

    To require reporting regarding certain drug price 
increases, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 2296 increases consumer transparency of the 
prescription drug supply chain by requiring qualifying 
pharmaceutical manufacturers to report specific information to 
HHS prior to certain drug price increases. The legislation also 
makes public more information concerning rebates, discounts, 
and other price concessions that are negotiated by pharmacy 
benefit managers. Additionally, H.R. 2296 requires all 
pharmaceutical manufacturers to report average sales price 
(ASP) data to HHS and requires prescription drug plan sponsors 
to include real-time benefit information for electronic 
prescribing. The legislation also ensures greater transparency 
of pharmaceutical supply chain intermediaries and merger 
activity, as well as information on drug samples that are 
distributed by pharmaceutical manufacturers to providers or 
healthcare facilities.

Legislative History

    On April 12, 2019, H.R. 2296 was introduced by 
Representative Schakowsky, and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on April 15, 2019.
    On May 21, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 2296. The 
witnesses included Lisa Joldersma, Senior Vice President, 
Insurance and State Issues, Pharmaceutical Research and 
Manufacturers of America; Kristin Bass, Chief Policy and 
External Affairs Officer, Pharmaceutical Care Management 
Association; Madelaine Feldman, President, Coalition of State 
Rheumatology Organizations, Alliance of Specialty Medicine; 
Frederick Isasi, Executive Director, Families USA; Mark Miller, 
Executive Vice President of Health Care, Arnold Ventures; and 
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President, American Action Forum.
    On July 11, 2019, the Subcommittee met in open markup 
session to consider H.R. 2296 and forwarded H.R. 2296 to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, amended, by a voice vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider the bill H.R. 2296, as 
amended, and ordered H.R. 2296 reported favorably to the House, 
amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 24, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2296 to the House (H. Rept. 116-215) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 170).
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2296 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On April 29, 2019, H.R. 2376, the ``Prescription Pricing 
for the People Act'', was introduced by Representative Collins 
(GA-9), and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health and 
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on April 20, 
2019.
    On April 3, 2019, H.R. 2064, a bill to amend title XI of 
the Social Security Act to require manufacturers of certain 
drugs, devices, biologicals, and medical supplies to report on 
product samples provided to certain health care providers, and 
for other purposes, was introduced by Representative Chu (CA-
27), and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and 
in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on April 3, 
2019.
    On April 4, 2019, H.R. 2087, the ``Drug Price Transparency 
Act'', was introduced by Representative Doggett, and referred 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the 
Committee on Ways and Means. The bill was subsequently referred 
to the Subcommittee on Health on April 5, 2019.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2376, H.R. 2064, and 
H.R. 2087 in the 116th Congress.
    On May 21, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 2376, H.R. 
2064, and H.R. 2087. Provisions of H.R. 2115, H.R. 2376, H.R. 
2064, and H.R. 2087 were incorporated into H.R. 2296.

 Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2328

(H.R. 1943, H.R. 2668, H.R. 2680, H.R. 2815, H.R. 2822, H.R. 3022, H.R. 
3029, H.R. 3030, H.R. 3031, H.R. 3039, H.R. 3429, H.R. 3630, H.R. 3631, 
                             AND H.R. 3644)

    To reauthorize and extend funding for community health 
centers and the National Health Service Corps.

Summary

    H.R. 2328 extends funding through fiscal year 2024 for 
vital public health programs, including the Community Health 
Center Fund (CHCF), the NHSC, the Teaching Health Center 
Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program, special diabetes 
programs, the Personal Responsibility Education Program, and 
the sexual risk avoidance education program. The legislation 
also enhances Medicaid funding for the U.S. territories, while 
strengthening program integrity and oversight of these 
programs. H.R. 2328 also adjusts the Medicaid disproportionate 
share hospital (DSH) allotment reductions and require greater 
transparency and disclosure of hospital upper payment limit 
(UPL) data. The bill would lower healthcare costs for Americans 
by establishing comprehensive consumer protections against 
surprise medical bills. The bill also would fund critical 
programs to improve quality and access for Medicare 
beneficiaries.

Legislative History

    On April 15, 2019, H.R. 2328 was introduced by 
Representative O'Halleran (AZ-1), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Health on April 16, 2019.
    On June 4, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 13 bills, including H.R. 2328. The 
witnesses included Dean Germano, Chief Executive Officer, 
Shasta Community Health Center; Diana Autin, Executive Co-
Director, SPAN Parent Advocacy Network; Aaron Kowalski, 
President and Chief Executive Officer, JDRF; Lisa Cooper, 
Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of 
Medicine; Thomas Barker, Partner, Co-Chair, Healthcare 
Practice, Foley Hoag; Mary-Catherine Bohan, Vice President of 
Outpatient Services, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care; 
Michael Waldrum, Chief Executive Officer, Vidant Health; and 
Fred Riccardi, President, Medicare Rights Center.
    On July 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 2328 forwarded H.R. 2328 to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, amended, by a voice vote.
    On July 11, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 2328 and ordered H.R. 
2328 reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    On December 9, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported on H.R. 2328 to the House (H. Rept. 116-332). That 
same day, H.R. 2328 was referred sequentially to the House 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2328 in the 116th 
Congress.
    H.R. 2328 incorporated provisions from the following bills: 
H.R. 1943, the ``Community Health Center and Primary Care 
Workforce Expansion Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative 
Clyburn (SC-06); H.R. 2668, the ``Special Diabetes Program 
Reauthorization Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative 
DeGette (CO-01); H.R. 2680, the ``Special Diabetes Programs for 
Indians Reauthorization Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative O'Halleran (AZ-01); H.R. 2815, the ``Training 
the Next Generation of Primary Care Doctors Act of 2019'', 
introduced by Representative Ruiz (CA-36); H.R. 2822, the 
``Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative Sherrill (NJ-11); H.R. 3022, the ``Patient 
Access Protection Act'', introduced by Representative Engel 
(NYU-16); H.R. 3029, the ``Improving Low-Income Access to 
Prescription Drugs Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative 
Olson (TX-22); H.R. 3030, the ``Patient-Centered Outcomes 
Research Extension Act of 2019'', introduced by Representative 
DeGette; H.R. 3031, a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social 
Security Act to extend funding for quality measure endorsement, 
input, and selection under the Medicare program, introduced by 
Representative Chu; H.R. 3039, a bill to provide for a 5-year 
extension of funding outreach and assistance for low-income 
programs, introduced by Representative Gomez (CA-34); H.R. 
3429, the ``HEARTS and Rural Relief Act'', introduced by 
Representative Sewell (AL-07); H.R. 3630, the ``No Surprises 
Act'', introduced by Representative Pallone; H.R. 3631, the 
``Territories Health Care Improvement Act'', introduced by 
Representative Soto (FL-09); and H.R. 3644, the ``Independence 
at Home Demonstration Act of 2019'', introduced by 
Representative Burgess.

Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act 
                                of 2020


                         H.R. 2339 (H.R. 1570)

    To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act with 
respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 2339 amends the FFDCA to strengthen the authority of 
the FDA over tobacco products and provide a comprehensive 
approach to address the youth tobacco epidemic, which has 
surged in recent years with the introduction of electronic 
nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products, such as electronic 
cigarettes (e-cigarettes). The legislation prohibits the 
manufacture and sale of all flavored tobacco products, 
including menthol, and requires the removal of all flavored 
ENDS products from the market within 30 days, makes it unlawful 
to market, advertise, or promote ENDS products to individuals 
under the age of 21, and directs FDA to prohibit non-face-to-
face sales of certain tobacco products. Additionally, H.R. 2339 
provides FDA with the authority to collect user fees from all 
classes of tobacco products, including ENDS products, and 
increases the annual user fees collected for tobacco products. 
The bill also requires the FTC to issue an annual report to 
Congress on the domestic sales, advertising, and promotional 
activities of cigarette, cigar, smokeless tobacco, and ENDS 
manufacturers, in addition to other provisions.

Legislative History

    On April 18, 2019, H.R. 2339 was introduced by 
Representative Pallone and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on April 19, 2019.
    On October 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing H.R. 2339. The witnesses included Dorian 
Fuhrman, Co-founder and Parent, Parents Against Vaping e-
cigarettes (PAVe); Phillip Gardiner, Dr.P.H., Senior Program, 
Officer, Tobacco Related Disease Research Program, University 
of California Office of the President; Matthew L. Myers, 
President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids; Michael Siegel, 
M.D., M.P.H., Professor, Department of Community Health 
Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health; and 
Susanne E. Tanski, M.D., M.P.H., Associate Professor of 
Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics.
    On November 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in 
open markup session to consider H.R. 2339 and forwarded H.R. 
2339 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On November 19, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 2339 and ordered 
H.R. 2339 reported favorably to the House, amended, by a record 
vote of 28 yeas and 24 nays.
    On February 21, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2339 to the House (H. Rept. 116-402) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 324). On 
February 28, 2020, the House considered H.R. 2339 under the 
provisions of H. Res. 866 and passed H.R. 2339 by a recorded 
vote of 213 yeas and 195 nays (Roll Call No. 78).
    On March 2, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 2339, read the 
bill twice, and referred H.R. 2339 to the Committee on Finance.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2339 in the 116th 
Congress.
    Provisions of H.R. 1570 were incorporated into H.R. 2296. 
Information on H.R. 1570 can be found in the applicable section 
of this report.

                         Stop Games Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2387

    To amend subsection (q) of section 505 of the Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetics Act to clarify the process for denying 
certain petitions whose primary purpose is to delay the 
approval of an application submitted under subsection (b)(2) or 
(j) of such section 505, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would allow FDA to deny a citizen petition 
submitted to the agency if the petition were submitted with the 
primary purpose to delay approval of a generic drug or if the 
petition does not on its face raise valid scientific or 
regulatory issues. The bill directs the Secretary of HHS to 
report such citizen petitions to the FTC. It would also require 
drug manufacturers to file a petition within 60 days of 
receiving actionable information. The bill directs FDA to 
report additional information to Congress, including time and 
resources spent on each petition; timing of petitions relative 
to patent expiration, and; any delay in approval of a competing 
generic drug caused by such petition.

Legislative History

    On April 29, 2019, H.R. 2387 was introduced by 
Representative Levin (MI-9), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on April 30, 2019.
    On November 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in 
open markup session to consider H.R. 2387and forwarded H.R. 
2387 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2387 in the 116th 
Congress.

             State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act


                               H.R. 2466

    To extend the State Opioid Response Grants program, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    This bill authorizes the Substance Abuse and Mental Health 
Services Administration (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response Grants 
program by placing the program under the substance use disorder 
grant statutory authorities in the 21st Century Cures Act. This 
grant program would support efforts in the states, Tribes, 
populations served by Tribal Organizations, territories and 
Washington, D.C. to address substance use disorders, including 
opioid and stimulant use disorders. Funding from this 
authorization may support public health-related activities such 
as substance use disorder prevention efforts, establishing or 
improving prescription drug monitoring programs, health care 
practitioner training, and substance use disorder treatment, 
among other items. The bill requires the Secretary of HHS to 
submit a biennial report to Congress on the program. H.R. 2466 
authorizes $1.5 billion for each fiscal year from 2020 through 
2026.

Legislative History

    On May 1, 2019, H.R. 2466 was introduced by Representative 
Trone (MD-01), and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on May 2, 2019.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 15 bills, including H.R. 2466. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session on September 9, 2020 to 
consider H.R. 2466 and ordered H.R. 2466 reported favorably to 
the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    On November 12, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2466 to the House (H. Rept. 116-568) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 466). On 
November 17, 2020, the House considered H.R. 2466 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 2466, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 2466, read 
the bill twice, and referred H.R. 2466 to the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2466 in the 116th 
Congress.

                    Medicare for America Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2452

    To amend the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare 
for America health program to provide for comprehensive health 
coverage for all Americans.

Summary

    The legislation would create a national health insurance 
program for all U.S. residents with an option to opt out if an 
individual has qualifying coverage. Individuals currently 
enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP would over time be 
enrolled in the Medicare for America plan while individuals 
enrolled in qualifying employer-sponsored plans, coverage 
provided by the Indian Health Service or Veterans 
Administration, TRICARE, or the Federal Employees Health 
Benefits Program would be able to keep their current coverage 
if they choose to opt out. A qualifying employer-sponsored plan 
is defined as a governmental plan or any other employer plan 
that includes vision, dental, and hearing benefits, with an 
actuarial value equivalent to at least 80 percent of Medicare 
for America coverage, and that the employer contributes at 
least 70 percent toward the premium of such plan. Individuals 
below 200 percent of the FPL would not pay premiums or cost 
sharing. The Secretary of HHS would establish premiums that 
would be no greater than 8 percent of an individual's or 
household's monthly income. The bill would also permit the 
Secretary of HHS to negotiate drug prices and ban the use of 
prior authorization or step therapy in any form of health 
insurance.

Legislative History

    On May 1, 2019, H.R. 2452 was introduced by Representative 
DeLauro (CT-3), and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 
Education and Labor, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, and 
House Administration. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on May 2, 2019.
    On December 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on nine bills, including H.R. 2452. The 
witnesses included Representative Jayapal (WA-07), Member of 
Congress; Representative DeLauro (CT-03), Member of Congress; 
Representative Higgins (NY-26), Member of Congress; 
Representative Delgado (NY-19), Member of Congress; 
Representative Malinowski (NJ-07), Member of Congress; Sarah 
Rosenbaum, J.D., Harold and Jane Hirsh Professor of Health Law 
and Policy, George Washington University Milken Institute 
School of Public Health; Peter Morley, Patient Advocate; Jean 
Ross, RN, President, National Nurses United; Douglas Holtz-
Eakin, Ph.D., President, American Action Forum; and Scott W. 
Atlas, M.D., David and Joan Traitel Senior Fellow, Hoover 
Institution, Stanford University.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2452 in the 116th 
Congress.

                          Choose Medicare Act


                               H.R. 2463

    To provide for the establishment of Medicare part E public 
health plans, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would establish a public option (`Medicare 
part E') to be available on the ACA Marketplace. The bill would 
also require HHS to establish a process to allow individuals to 
enroll in the public option on a voluntary basis for the small 
and large group markets. H.R. 2463 would subject the public 
option to the same requirements that apply to other QHPs 
offered on the Marketplace.
    H.R. 2463 would enhance the ACA's tax credits and increase 
the eligibility threshold from 400 percent of FPL to 600 
percent of FPL. Lastly, the legislation would enhance the ACA's 
cost-sharing subsidies and establish a three-year reinsurance 
program at $10 billion annually.

Legislative History

    On May 1, 2019, H.R. 2463 was introduced by Representative 
Richmond (LA-2), and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 
and Education and Labor. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Health on May 2, 2019.
    On December 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 2463 and eight other bills. The 
witnesses included Representative Jayapal (WA-07), Member of 
Congress; Representative DeLauro (CT-03), Member of Congress; 
Representative Higgins (NY-26), Member of Congress; 
Representative Delgado (NY-19), Member of Congress; 
Representative Malinowski (NJ-07), Member of Congress; Sarah 
Rosenbaum, J.D., Harold and Jane Hirsh Professor of Health Law 
and Policy, George Washington University Milken Institute 
School of Public Health; Peter Morley, Patient Advocate; Jean 
Ross, RN, President, National Nurses United; Douglas Holtz-
Eakin, Ph.D., President, American Action Forum; and Scott W. 
Atlas, M.D., David and Joan Traitel Senior Fellow, Hoover 
Institution, Stanford University.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2463 in the 116th 
Congress.

        School Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act


                               H.R. 2468

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to amend the 
preference given, in awarding certain allergies and asthma-
related grants, to include States that require certain public 
schools to have allergies and asthma management programs, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation adds a preference for grants to those 
states that have additional access to certain healthcare 
professionals and programs. To be eligible for this preference, 
states would have to require: (1) the presence of a school 
nurse or other trained personnel on school premises during 
school operating hours; (2) that there be a school-based 
allergies and asthma program, including a method to identify 
all students in the school with a diagnosis of allergies and 
asthma; (3) an individual student allergies and asthma action 
plan for each student with a diagnosis of allergies and asthma; 
(4) education for staff about allergies and asthma; (5) efforts 
to reduce environmental triggers of allergies and asthma; and 
(6) a coordinated support system for students.

Legislative History

    On May 2, 2019, H.R. 2468 was introduced by Representative 
Hoyer (MD-05), and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on May 3, 2019.
    On January 8, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 2468 and seven other bills. The 
witnesses included Lee Beers, M.D., President-Elect, American 
Academy of Pediatrics; Kenneth Mendez, President and Chief 
Executive Officer, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America; 
Stephanie Zarecky, Mother of Scarlett Pauley, Ambassador 
Program and Public Relations Manager, SUDC Foundation; Matthew 
Cooper, M.D., Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, 
Medical Director, QAPI, Medstar Georgetown Transplant 
Institute, Professor of Surgery, Georgetown University School 
of Medicine; Kevin Koser, Patient Advocate, On behalf of the 
National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias; and Fred 
Riccardi, President, Medicare Rights Center.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 2468 and forwarded H.R. 2468, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce on Energy and 
Commerce by a voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider a committee print of 
the bill H.R. 2468, as amended, and ordered H.R. 2468 reported 
favorably to the House, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 22, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2468 (H. Rept. 116-530) and the bill was placed 
on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 430). On September 29, 
2020, the House considered H.R. 2468 under a motion to suspend 
the Rules and passed, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 2468, read 
the bill twice, and referred H.R. 2468 to the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. On December 17, 2020, 
the Senate passed H.R. 2468, without amendment, by a voice 
vote.
    On December 24, 2020, H.R. 2468 was presented to the 
President.
    H.R. 2468, as approved by the House and the Senate, was 
pending action by the President at the time this report was 
filed.

                           Benes Act of 2020


                  H.R. 2477 (H.R. 1375 AND H.R. 5534)

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to 
establish a system to notify individuals approaching Medicare 
eligibility, to simplify and modernize the eligibility 
enrollment process, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would improve beneficiary outreach and 
education, reduce gaps in coverage and simplify the Medicare 
part B enrollment process. Specifically, the BENES Act would 
require the Federal Government to send advance notices about 
the enrollment process to individuals approaching Medicare 
eligibility (aged 63-65). It would require that part B coverage 
begin during the first month after the month an individual 
enrolls, through either the initial enrollment period or 
general enrollment period. The bill would require the Secretary 
of HHS to submit a report to Congress on how to align most 
effectively the part B general enrollment period with the 
coordinated election period for Medicare Advantage and part D. 
It would also allow for the Secretary to establish a special 
enrollment period for part B coverage for individuals 
experiencing exceptional circumstances such as residing in an 
emergency or disaster area. The bill also includes H.R. 1375, 
which would improve coordination of benefits in Medicare, and 
H.R. 5534, which would remove the 36-month limit for Medicare 
coverage of immunosuppressive drugs following a kidney 
transplant that currently exists for those individuals that are 
only Medicare eligible due to their end stage renal disease.

Legislative History

    On May 2, 2019, H.R. 2477 was introduced by Representative 
Ruiz and referred the Committee on Ways and Means, and in 
addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on May 3, 
2019.
    On January 8, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on eight bills, including H.R. 2477. The 
witnesses included Lee Beers, M.D., President-Elect, American 
Academy of Pediatrics; Kenneth Mendez, President and Chief 
Executive Officer, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America; 
Stephanie Zarecky, Mother of Scarlett Pauley, Ambassador 
Program and Public Relations Manager, SUDC Foundation; Matthew 
Cooper, M.D., Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, 
Medical Director, QAPI, Medstar Georgetown Transplant 
Institute, Professor of Surgery, Georgetown University School 
of Medicine; Kevin Koser, Patient Advocate, On behalf of the 
National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias; and Fred 
Riccardi, President, Medicare Rights Center.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 2477 and forwarded the bill 
favorably to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 2477 and 
ordered H.R. 2477 reported favorably to the House, amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On December 8, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2477 to the House (H. Rept. 116-621). That same 
day, the House considered H.R. 2477 under a motion to suspend 
the Rules and passed, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On December 9, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 2477, read 
the bill twice, and referred H.R. 2477 to the Committee on 
Finance.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2477 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On February 26, 2019, H.R. 1375, the ``PAID Act'', was 
introduced in the House by Representative Kind (WI-3), and was 
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, in addition to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on February 27, 2019.
    On December 8, 2020, the House considered H.R. 1375 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 1375 by a voice 
vote. On December 9, 2020, H.R. 1375 was received by the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    On December 23, 2019, H.R. 5534, the ``Comprehensive 
Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients 
Act of 2019'', was introduced in the House by Representative 
Kind, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill 
was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on 
December 24, 2019.
    On January 8, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 5534. The witnesses 
included Lee Beers, M.D., President-Elect, American Academy of 
Pediatrics; Kenneth Mendez, President and Chief Executive 
Officer, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America; Stephanie 
Zarecky, Mother of Scarlett Pauley, Ambassador Program and 
Public Relations Manager, SUDC Foundation; Matthew Cooper, 
M.D., Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, Medical 
Director, QAPI, Medstar Georgetown Transplant Institute, 
Professor of Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine; 
Kevin Koser, Patient Advocate, on behalf of the National 
Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias; and Fred Riccardi, 
President, Medicare Rights Center.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session, to consider H.R. 5534, and forwarded H.R. 5534, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice 
vote.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in virtual open 
markup session on July 15, 2020, to consider H.R. 5534 and 
ordered H.R. 5534 reported favorably to the House, amended, by 
a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 1375 and H.R. 5534 in 
the 116th Congress. Provisions of H.R. 1375 and H.R. 5534 were 
incorporated into H.R. 2477.

             Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2482

    To amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act to 
eliminate the separate registration requirement for dispensing 
narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V (such as 
buprenorphine) for maintenance or detoxification treatment, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill would eliminate the separate DEA registration 
requirement for practitioners who seek to prescribe 
buprenorphine for opioid use disorder treatment. Under current 
law, or ``DATA 2000'', a practitioner must meet certain 
criteria in order to treat opioid addiction with buprenorphine 
outside of an opioid treatment program.

Legislative History

    On May 2, 2019, H.R. 2482 was introduced by Representative 
Tonko, and referred the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and 
in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and 
Means. The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee 
on Health on May 3, 2019.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on fifteen bills, including H.R. 2482. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2482 in the 116th 
Congress.

       Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2507

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize 
certain programs under part A of title XI of such Act relating 
to genetic diseases, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation reauthorizes newborn screening programs 
for five years. The bill includes reforms to ensure that the 
activities of the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in 
Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) are transparent, including 
requiring the creation of a publicly accessible website which 
details the uniform screening panel nomination process. The 
bill also requires CDC to standardize data collection and 
reporting to track and monitor newborn screening in real time. 
Additionally, the bill orders a study on the modernization of 
newborn screening and recognizes in statute the ``common rule'' 
related to dried blood spots being considered secondary 
research with nonidentified biospecimens for purposes of 
federally funded research. The bill authorizes appropriations 
of $60.65 million per year through fiscal year 2024.

Legislative History

    On May 2, 2019, H.R. 2507 was introduced by Representative 
Roybal-Allard and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on May 3, 2019.
    On June 25, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on four bills, including H.R. 2507. The 
witnesses included Amy Hewitt, Ph.D., Director, Institute on 
Community Integration, University of Minnesota; Joseph 
Bocchini, M.D., Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Louisiana 
State University Health, Shreveport; Patricia Kunz Howard, 
Ph.D., RN, President, Emergency Nurses Association, Director, 
Emergency Services, University of Kentucky Healthcare; and Jill 
Kagan, Director, ARCH National Respite Network and Resource 
Center.
    On July 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 2507, and forwarded H.R. 2507 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, amended, by a voice 
vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider the bill H.R. 2507, and 
ordered H.R. 2507 reported favorably to the House, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On July 23, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2507 to the House (H. Rept. 116-174) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 134). On July 
24, 2019, H.R. 2507 was considered in the House and passed, as 
amended, by a voice vote.
    On July 25, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 2507, read the 
bill twice, and referred H.R. 2507 to the Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2507 in the 116th 
Congress.

  Improving Mental Health Access From the Emergency Department Act of 
                                  2020


                               H.R. 2519

    To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, 
acting through the Director of the Center for Mental Health 
Services of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 
Administration, to award grants to implement innovative 
approaches to securing prompt access to appropriate follow-on 
care for individuals who experience an acute mental health 
episode and present for care in an emergency department, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would authorize SAMHSA to award grants to 
qualifying emergency departments for the purpose of supporting 
mental health services for individuals with acute mental health 
episode. Grant recipients must use funds to support the 
provision of follow up services for individuals who present for 
care of acute mental health episodes, such as placement in 
appropriate facilities. The bill authorizes $15 million for 
each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.

Legislative History

    On May 3, 2019, H.R. 2519 was introduced by Representative 
Ruiz and referred the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The 
bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on 
May 6, 2019.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including on H.R. 2519. The 
witnesses included Former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 2519, and 
ordered H.R. 2519 reported favorably to the House, amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2519 to the House (H. Rept. 116-544) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 444). That same 
day, the House considered H.R. 2519 under a motion to suspend 
the Rules and passed H.R. 2519, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 2519, read 
the bill twice, and referred H.R. 2519 to the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2519 in the 116th 
Congress.

                   Medicare Enrollment Protection Act


                               H.R. 2564

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals 
enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would create a Medicare part B special 
enrollment period (SEP) for individuals enrolled in coverage 
under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
(COBRA) and would exempt individuals enrolling through such SEP 
from the part B late enrollment penalty. COBRA coverage allows 
individuals to maintain their employer sponsored health plan 
for a temporary period after the individual experiences a 
qualifying event that would otherwise cause their coverage to 
end, such as termination of employment or a reduction in the 
number of hours of employment. H.R. 2564 would also require the 
Secretary of Labor to update COBRA continuation coverage 
election notices to include an explanation of Medicare 
secondary payer rules with respect to COBRA. This bill would 
also prohibit health plans from reducing COBRA benefits on the 
basis that an individual is eligible for part B when the 
individual is not enrolled in part B and make other technical 
and conforming changes.

Legislative History

    On May 7, 2019, H.R. 2564 was introduced by Representative 
Tonko, and referred the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and 
in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education 
and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as 
fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The 
bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on 
May 8, 2019.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 2564 and 
ordered H.R. 2564 reported favorably to the House, amended, by 
a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2564 in the 116th 
Congress.

                          Healthy Mommies Act


                               H.R. 2602

    To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to 
improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program 
for low-income mothers.

Summary

    This legislation would extend Medicaid coverage for 
postpartum women beyond the 60 days already in law to one year 
postpartum and would include oral health services for pregnant 
and postpartum women. The bill would also require Medicaid 
programs to pay primary care providers, including obstetrics 
and gynecology providers, no less than the Medicare rate for 
certain services. Additionally, the bill would establish a 
maternity care home demonstration project for coordination of 
care and to improve maternity and infant care outcomes.
    H.R. 2602 would also require the Medicaid and CHIP Payment 
and Access Commission (MACPAC) to issue a report on the 
coverage of doula care under state Medicaid programs, and would 
require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to 
issue guidance to states on increasing access to doula care 
under Medicaid. Finally, the bill requires the GAO to issue a 
report on the use of telemedicine by state Medicaid programs to 
increase access to maternity care.

Legislative History

    On May 8, 2019, H.R. 2602 was introduced by Representative 
Pressley (MA-07), and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on May 9, 2019.
    On September 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 2602 and three other bills. The 
witnesses included Wanda Irving, Mother of Dr. Shalon Irving; 
Patrice Harris, M.D., President, Board of Trustees, American 
Medical Association; Elizabeth Howell, M.D., M.P.P., Director, 
Blavatnik Family Women's Health Research Institute, Icahn 
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; David Nelson, M.D., Chief of 
Obstetrics, Parkland Health and Hospital System, Assistant 
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-
Fetal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical 
Center; and Usha Ranji, Associate Director, Women's Health 
Policy, Kaiser Family Foundation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2602 in the 116th 
Congress.

    Creating Lower Cost Alternative for Your Prescription Drugs Act


                               H.R. 2757

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
for adjustments to the Medicare part D cost-sharing reductions 
for low-income individuals.

Summary

    This legislation would eliminate copayment requirements for 
generic drugs for part D beneficiaries who receive low-income 
subsidies (LIS). This bill would also reduce cost-sharing for 
generic drugs to $0 for beneficiaries with income below 150 
percent of the poverty line and seeks to incentivize the use of 
available, higher value products among these beneficiaries.

Legislative History

    On May 15, 2019, H.R. 2757 was introduced by Representative 
Cunningham (SC-1), and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health on May 16, 2019.
    On May 21, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 2755. The 
witnesses included Lisa Joldersma, Senior Vice President, 
Insurance and State Issues, Pharmaceutical Research and 
Manufacturers of America; Kristin Bass, Chief Policy and 
External Affairs Officer, Pharmaceutical Care Management 
Association, Madelaine Feldman, President, Coalition of State 
Rheumatology Organizations, Alliance of Specialty Medicine; 
Frederick Isasi, Executive Director, Families USA; Mark Miller, 
Executive Vice President of Health Care, Arnold Ventures; and 
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President, American Action Forum.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2757 in the 116th 
Congress.

Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and 
                    Readiness for Health Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2781

    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

    This legislation provides a five-year reauthorization for 
the PHSA title VII health care workforce development grant 
programs, including Area Health Education Centers and Health 
Professions Training for Diversity. The bill also updates 
language authorizing the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement 
program and the Geriatric Academic Career Awards program in 
order to align that language with how the HRSA currently 
administers the programs. Finally, the legislation reauthorizes 
and updates the Investment in Tomorrow's Pediatric Health Care 
Workforce program, which provides loan repayment for certain 
qualifying pediatric specialists and subspecialists. This 
legislation also creates a new workforce diversity program for 
physical therapists, occupational therapists, audiologists, and 
speech language pathologists, modeled after the longstanding 
Nursing Workforce Diversity Program under title VIII of the 
Public Health Service Act. The program would be authorized at 
$5 million per year.

Legislative History

    On May 16, 2019, H.R. 2781 was introduced by Representative 
Schakowsky and referred the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
The bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health on May 17, 2019.
    On July 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 2781, and forwarded H.R. 2781, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice 
vote.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in open markup session to consider H.R. 2781, as amended, and 
ordered the bill H.R. 2781 reported favorably to the House, 
amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 24, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 2781 to the House (H. Rept. 116-214) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 169). On October 
28, 2019, H.R. 2781 was considered in the House and passed, as 
amended, by a voice vote.
    On October 29, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 2781, read 
the bill twice, and referred H.R. 2781 to the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2781 in the 116th 
Congress.

            Keep Food Containers Safe From PFAS Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2827

    To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act to deem 
any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance used as a food 
contact substance to be unsafe and therefore treated as 
adulterated under such Act, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation amends the FFDCA to deem the use of PFAS 
in food contact substances unsafe, beginning January 1, 2022, 
meaning PFAS would no longer be able to be used in food contact 
substances.

Legislative History

    On May 17, 2019, H.R. 2827 was introduced by Representative 
Dingell (MI-12), and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on May 20, 2019.
    On January 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 2827 and nine other bills. The 
witnesses included Jeff Allen, Ph.D., President and CEO, 
Friends of Cancer Research; Richard Kaeser, Vice President, 
Global Brand Protection, Johnson & Johnson; Fernando Muzzio, 
Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, Chemical and Biochemical 
Engineering, Rutgers University of New Jersey; Kao-Ping Chua, 
M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, 
University of Michigan Medical School; Melanie Benesh, 
Legislative Attorney, Environmental Working Group; Tom Balmer, 
Executive Vice President, National Milk Producers Federation; 
J. David Carlin, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs 
and Economic Policy, International Dairy Foods Association; 
Douglas Corey, D.V.M., Past President, American Association of 
Equine Practitioners; Talia Day, Patient Advocate; Paul C. 
DeLeo, Ph.D., Principal, Integral Consulting, Inc.; Mardi 
Mountford, President, Infant Nutrition Council of America; 
Nancy Perry, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, 
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; and 
Sarah Sorscher, Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs, Center 
for Science in the Public Interest.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2827 in the 116th 
Congress.

                 Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act


                               H.R. 2843

    To decriminalize marijuana, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation decriminalizes marijuana by removing 
marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from the list of 
Schedule I substances under the CSA. The bill includes 
directives to conduct research on the impact of marijuana on 
the brain, the efficacy of medicinal marijuana, identification 
of additional medical benefits and uses of cannabis, and 
support highway safety research. The bill requires Alcohol and 
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to promulgate regulations that 
require restrictions on advertising and promotion of marijuana 
products. The bill also includes a grant program for States and 
local governments for marijuana conviction expungement 
programs.

Legislative History

    On May 20, 2019, H.R. 2843 was introduced by Representative 
Jeffries (NY-08), and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 
Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and 
Infrastructure, and Small Business. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on May 21, 2019.
    On January 15, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on six bills, including H.R. 2843. The 
witnesses included Matthew J. Strait, Senior Policy Advisor, 
Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; 
Douglas Throckmorton, M.D., Deputy Director for Regulatory 
Programs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and 
Drug Administration; and Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director, 
National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of 
Health.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2843 in the 116th 
Congress.

              Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act


                               H.R. 2874

    To strengthen parity in mental health and substance use 
disorder benefits.

Summary

    This legislation would help improve and strengthen 
enforcement of existing mental health parity laws, which 
prohibit health insurance plans from imposing less favorable 
benefit limitations on mental and substance use disorder 
treatments than on medical/surgical benefits. The bill would 
require health insurance plans to disclose the analysis they 
utilize in making parity determinations, as well as the rate of 
and reasons for denials of mental health claims. It would also 
require Federal regulators to conduct audits of health 
insurance plans and establish a Consumer Parity Unit that gives 
consumers a centralized online hub to get information about 
their rights and to submit complaints.

Legislative History

    On May 21, 2019, H.R. 2874 was introduced by Representative 
Kennedy (MA-04), and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 
and Education and Labor. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Health on May 22, 2019.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills including H.R. 2874. The 
witnesses included Former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr., Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2874 in the 116th 
Congress.

               Respond to the Needs in the Opioid War Act


                               H.R. 2922

    To address the opioid epidemic, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill authorizes $5 billion annually for five years to 
support the Federal public health response to the opioid 
epidemic through an Opioid Epidemic Response Fund that 
allocates money to: SAMHSA, CDC, FDA, NIH, HRSA, and the 
Administration on Children and Families (ACF). The bill 
increases funding for regional partnership grants and extends 
state and tribal support. Additionally, the bill allows certain 
qualifying practitioners to continue to dispense and prescribe 
opioid addiction treatment beyond the October 1, 2023 time 
limitation in current law. Qualifying practitioners with 
authority expiring in 2023 include clinical nurse specialists, 
certified registered nurse anesthetists, and certified nurse 
midwives.

Legislative History

    On May 22, 2019, H.R. 2922 was introduced by Representative 
Kuster and referred to Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in 
addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, 
the Budget, and Education and Labor, for a period to be 
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the 
jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The bill was 
subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on May 23, 
2019.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 15 bills, including H.R. 2922. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2922 in the 116th 
Congress.

                 Women's Health Protection Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2975

    To protect a woman's ability to determine whether and when 
to bear a child or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health 
care provider's ability to provide reproductive health care 
services, including abortion services.

Summary

    This legislation establishes the Federal statutory right to 
access abortion and the Federal right of health care providers 
to perform abortions without medically unnecessary restrictions 
on the provision of abortion services. The bill states that 
access to safe, legal abortion services is central to women's 
ability to participate equally in economic and social life, and 
that restrictions on abortion do not confer any societal, 
health, or safety benefits on a patient. It also acknowledges 
that the U.S. Supreme Court has a history of upholding the 
right to access safe, legal abortion services, and that this 
right has been obstructed by states laws throughout the United 
States for reasons that are not based on medical evidence. In 
addition, it finds that these restrictions harm women's health 
by also reducing access to essential health care services such 
as contraceptive services and screenings for cervical cancer 
and sexually transmitted diseases.
    H.R. 2975 allows health care providers to provide abortion 
services without limitations or requirements unless these 
requirements are similarly applied to medically comparable 
procedures. This ensures that the provision of abortion care is 
not treated differently or singled out from other types of 
health care procedures for reasons other than medical 
necessity. The bill further prohibits various restrictions on 
the statutory right to provide and receive abortion services 
and imposes limits on states' authorities in instances, which 
include, but are not limited to: a requirement that a health 
care provider perform tests or medical procedures in connection 
to the abortion services; a prohibition on abortion prior to 
the age of viability for both elective and nonelective 
abortions; a requirement that patients make medically 
unnecessary in-person visits to any medical entity; and a 
requirement that a health care provider offer or provide the 
patient seeking abortion services medically inaccurate 
information in advance of or during abortion services.

Legislative History

    On May 23, 2019, H.R. 2975 was introduced by Representative 
Chu and referred to Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill 
was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on May 
24, 2019.
    On February 12, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 2975. The witnesses included Holly 
Alvarado, Advocate; Teresa Stanton Collett, J.D., Professor of 
Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law; Georgette Forney, 
President of Anglicans for Life, Co-founder of the Silent No 
More Awareness Campaign; Nancy Northup, President and CEO, 
Center for Reproductive Rights; and Dr. Yashica Robinson, 
Medical Director, Alabama Women's Center for Reproductive 
Alternatives.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2975 in the 116th 
Congress.

      South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2020


                               H.R. 3131

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for 
research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the 
South Asian population of the United States, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation authorizes the Secretary of HHS to award 
heart health promotion grants to states for awareness 
initiatives, educational materials, and training workshops. The 
legislation also authorizes the Secretary of HHS to conduct or 
support research regarding cardiovascular disease, type 2 
diabetes, and other heart health-related ailments among at risk 
populations, including the South Asian populations. The 
Secretary may also establish a research catalogs for existing 
heart health research and treatment options.

Legislative History

    On June 5, 2019, H.R. 3131 was introduced by Representative 
Jayapal (WA-07), and referred the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on June 6, 2019.
    Prior to the introduction of the bill, the Subcommittee on 
Health held a hearing entitled ``Health Care Inequality: 
Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 and the 
Health Care System'' on June 17, 2020. The invited witnesses 
included Rhea Boyd, M.D., M.P.H., Pediatrician and Child Health 
Advocate, Palo Alto Medical Foundation; Oliver T. Brooks, M.D., 
President, National Medical Association; and Avik S. A. Roy, 
President, The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 3131, and 
ordered H.R. 3131 reported favorably to the House, amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 3131 (H. Rept. 116-550) to the House and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 450). That same 
day, the House considered H.R. 3131 under a motion to suspend 
the Rules and passed H.R. 3131, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 3131, read 
the bill twice, and referred H.R. 3131 to the Senate Committee 
on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3131 in the 116th 
Congress.

                  Mental Health Parity Compliance Act


                               H.R. 3165

    To strengthen parity in mental health and substance use 
disorder benefits.

Summary

    This legislation would increase transparency with respect 
to how health insurance plans are applying mental health parity 
laws, by requiring plans to make available certain analyses of 
how the plan is applying non quantitative treatment limits to 
mental health and substance use disorder benefits, in 
comparison to medical/surgical benefits. The bill would further 
require Federal regulators to request this information if there 
have been complaints against a particular health insurance plan 
involving behavioral health benefits, and would require Federal 
regulators to conduct random audits of health insurance plans.

Legislative History

    On June 10, 2019, H.R. 3165 was introduced by 
Representative Porter (CA-45), and referred to Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways 
and Means, and Education and Labor. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on June 11, 2019.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including H.R. 3165. The 
witnesses included Former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3165 in the 116th 
Congress.

                      Opioid Workforce Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3414

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
for the distribution of additional residency positions to help 
combat the opioid crisis.

Summary

    This bill increases the number of residency positions 
eligible for graduate medical education payments under Medicare 
by 1,000 slots over a five-year period for hospitals that 
expand or establish approved residency programs in addiction 
medicine, addiction psychiatry, pain medicine, or a program 
that is a prerequisite of such programs.

Legislative History

    On June 21, 2019, H.R. 3414 was introduced by 
Representative Schneider (IL-10), and referred to Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways 
and Means. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on June 24, 2019.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on fifteen bills, including H.R. 3414. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3414 in the 116th 
Congress.

             Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2020


                               H.R. 3539

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the 
Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to 
develop best practices for the establishment and use of 
behavioral intervention teams at schools, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires SAMHSA to develop best practices 
for schools to establish behavioral intervention teams and 
properly train them on how to intervene and avoid inappropriate 
use of mental health assessments and law enforcement. No later 
than one year after enactment, best practices shall be made 
publicly available on a website of HHS. The Secretary is also 
instructed to provide technical assistance to educational 
entities to assist in implementing such best practices.

Legislative History

    On June 27, 2019, H.R. 3539 was introduced by 
Representative Ferguson (GA-3), and referred the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on June 28, 2019.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including H.R. 3539. The 
witnesses included Former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session on September 9, 2020 to 
consider H.R. 3539, and ordered H.R. 3539 reported favorably to 
the House, amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 3539 to the House (H. Rept. 116-540) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 440). That same 
day, H.R. 3539 was considered in the House and passed, as 
amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, the Senate received H.R. 3539, read 
the bill twice, and referred H.R. 3539 to the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3539 in the 116th 
Congress.

                Territories Health Care Improvement Act


                               H.R. 3631

    To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to 
provide for a temporary increase to the limit on Medicaid 
payments for territories of the United States and the Federal 
medical assistance percentage for such territories under the 
Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would increase Puerto Rico's Medicaid 
funding to approximately $3 billion annually for four years, 
increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) for 
four years, and make important program integrity improvements 
to Puerto Rico's Medicaid program. It would require Puerto Rico 
to have an asset verification program in place by the end of 
the third year, and a payment error rate measurement program in 
place by the end of the fourth year. It would also provide six 
years of increased Federal funding and increased FMAP for the 
U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth 
of the Northern Mariana Islands. By the end of year four, the 
legislation would require all of the territories to have 
established a Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information 
System (T-MSIS) and a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU).

Legislative History

    H.R. 3631 was developed following a hearing held by the 
Subcommittee on Health entitled ``Strengthening Health Care in 
the U.S. Territories for Today and Into the Future'' on June 
20, 2019. The witnesses included Anne Schwartz, Ph.D., 
Executive Director, Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access 
Commission, Angela Avila, Executive Director, Administraion de 
Seguros de Salud de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Health Insurance 
Administration; Sandra King Young, Medicaid Director, American 
Samoa State Agency; Maria Theresa Arcangel, Chief 
Administrator, Guam Division of Public Welfare; Michal Rhymer-
Browne, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Human Services, 
U.S. Virgin Islands; and Helen C. Sablan, Medicaid Director, 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands State Medicaid 
Agency.
    On July 9, 2019, H.R. 3631 was introduced by Representative 
Soto, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The 
bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on 
July 10, 2019.
    On July 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 3631 and forwarded H.R. 3631, 
without amendment, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a 
voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3631 in the 116th 
Congress.

                 Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3797

    To amend the Controlled Substances Act to make marijuana 
accessible for use by qualified marijuana researchers for 
medical purposes, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation facilitates research with marijuana by 
streamlining the registration process under the CSA for 
researchers and directing the Secretary of HHS to ensure a 
supply of marijuana for research purposes through the National 
Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Drug Supply Program and from 
state authorized marijuana programs.
    The bill authorizes the Attorney General to register 
practitioners to conduct research if the applicant is already 
authorized to conduct research with controlled substances for 
Schedules I through V, has had their research protocol reviewed 
and approved by the Secretary, and the Secretary has determined 
the applicant is qualified to conduct bona fide research. The 
bill also directs NIDA and HHS to act on marijuana research 
registration applications within 60 days prior to supplying 
marijuana through the NIDA Drug Supply Program or a State 
authorized marijuana program, and directs the DEA to also 
approve or deny CSA registration applications within 60 days of 
receipt. Researchers conducting research on marijuana would be 
subject to the same security requirements for research on other 
controlled substances in Schedules II through V. The bill 
prevents HHS from reinstating an additional review processes 
related to marijuana research. The bill also directs the HHS 
Secretary to conduct a review of existing marijuana research 
and submit a report to Congress on such review.

Legislative History

    On July 17, 2019, H.R. 3797 was introduced by 
Representative Blumenauer (OR-3) and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the 
Judiciary. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health on July 18, 2019.
    On January 15, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on six bills, including H.R. 3797. The 
witnesses included Matthew J. Strait, Senior Policy Advisor, 
Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; 
Douglas Throckmorton, M.D., Deputy Director for Regulatory 
Programs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and 
Drug Administration; and Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director, 
National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of 
Health.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session and ordered H.R. 3797, 
amended, reported favorably to the House by a voice vote.
    On December 7, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
filed a House report on H.R. 3797 (H. Rept. 116-619) and the 
bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 508).
    On December 9, 2020, the House considered H.R. 3797, under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 3797 by a voice 
vote.
    On December 10, 2020, H.R. 3797 was received by the Senate.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3797 in the 116th 
Congress.

      Block, Report, and Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3878

    To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify the 
process for registrants to exercise due diligence upon 
discovering a suspicious order, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill would create additional requirements for drug 
manufacturers and distributors who discover a suspicious order 
for controlled substances. In addition to reporting the 
suspicious order to the DEA, a manufacturer or distributor must 
also exercise due diligence, decline to fill the order or 
series of orders, and notify the DEA of each suspicious order 
or series of orders and the indicators that led to the belief 
that filling such orders would be a violation. These 
requirements would become effective six months following 
enactment.

Legislative History

    On July 23, 2019, H.R. 3878 was introduced by 
Representative McKinley, and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the 
Judiciary. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health on July 24, 2019.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 14 bills, including H.R. 3878. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D.,Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session and ordered H.R. 3878, 
amended, reported favorably to the House by a voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 3878 to the House (H. Rept. 116-583) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 481).
    On November 17, 2020, the House considered a motion to pass 
H.R. 3878, under a motion to suspend the Rules, and passed H.R. 
3878 by a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, H.R. 3878 was received by the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on the 
Judiciary.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3878 in the 116th 
Congress.

     Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3884

    To decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for 
reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War 
on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis 
offenses, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation removes marijuana and THC from the list of 
Schedule I drugs under the CSA. The bill directs the Attorney 
General to finalize rulemaking to remove marijuana and THC from 
the schedules of controlled substances and deem the drug or 
substance that does not meet the requirements for inclusion in 
any schedule. The bill directs the Bureau of Labor Statistics 
to compile public data on the demographics of the cannabis 
industry.
    The bill also creates an Opportunity Trust Fund at the 
Treasury to support new programs, including: the establishment 
of a Cannabis Justice Office within the Department of Justice 
Office of Justice Programs; and a Community Reinvestment 
Program that offers job training, reentry services, legal aid 
for civil and criminal cases, including expungement of cannabis 
convictions, literacy and health education programs, and youth 
recreation or mentoring programs. The bill includes authorities 
for the Small Business Administration to support services for 
cannabis-related businesses. The bill further includes a 
provision related to the expungement of arrests, convictions, 
or adjudication related to Federal cannabis offenses.

Legislative History

    On July 23, 2019, H.R. 3884 was introduced by 
Representative Nadler (NY-10), and referred to the Committee on 
the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and 
Commerce, Agriculture, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, 
Small Business, Natural Resources, and Oversight and Reform. It 
was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on July 
24, 2019.
    On January 15, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on six bills, including H.R. 3884. The 
witnesses included Matthew J. Strait, Senior Policy Advisor, 
Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; 
Douglas Throckmorton, M.D., Deputy Director for Regulatory 
Programs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and 
Drug Administration; and Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director, 
National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of 
Health.
    On December 4, 2020, the House considered H.R. 3884 under 
the provisions of H. Res. 1244 and passed H.R. 3884, amended, 
by a recorded vote of 228 yeas and 164 nays (Roll Call No. 
235).
    On December 7, 2020, H.R. 3884 was received by the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3884 in the 116th 
Congress.

             Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act


                               H.R. 3935

    To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide 
for the continuing requirement of Medicaid coverage of 
nonemergency transportation to medically necessary services.

Summary

    This legislation would amend the Medicaid statute to 
include non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) in the list 
of mandatory Medicaid benefits by codifying current Medicaid 
NEMT regulations. The bill would also require state Medicaid 
programs to have in place a utilization management process for 
the benefit.

Legislative History

    On July 24, 2019, H.R. 3935 was introduced by 
Representative Carter (GA-01), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3935 was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on July 25, 2019.
    On January 8, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on seven bills, including H.R. 3935. The 
witnesses included Lee Beers, M.D., President-Elect, American 
Academy of Pediatrics; Kenneth Mendez, President and Chief 
Executive Officer, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America; 
Stephanie Zarecky, Mother of Scarlett Pauley, Ambassador 
Program and Public Relations Manager, SUDC Foundation; Matthew 
Cooper, M.D., Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, 
Medical Director, QAPI, Medstar Georgetown Transplant 
Institute, Professor of Surgery, Georgetown University School 
of Medicine; Kevin Koser, Patient Advocate, On behalf of the 
National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias; and Fred 
Riccardi, President, Medicare Rights Center.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 3935 and forwarded H.R. 3935, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice 
vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 3935 and 
ordered H.R. 3935, amended, reported favorably to the House by 
a voice vote.
    On September 17, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 3935 to the House (H. Rept. 116-511) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 411).
    On September 21, 2020, the House considered H.R. 3935 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 3935 by a voice 
vote.
    On September 22, 2020, H.R. 3935 was received by the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Finance.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 3935 in the 116th 
Congress.

                   Early Act Reauthorization of 2020


                               H.R. 4078

    To reauthorize the Young Women's Breast Health Education 
and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.

Summary

    This legislation reauthorizes the ``Young Women's Breast 
Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 
2009''. This program was authorized and funded at $4.9 million 
each year from fiscal years 2015 through 2019. The bill would 
increase the authorization to $9 million each year from fiscal 
years 2021 through 2025.

Legislative History

    On July 25, 2019, H.R. 4078 was introduced by 
Representative Wasserman Schultz, and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4078 was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Health on July 26, 2019.
    On July 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on five bills, including H.R. 4078. The 
witnesses included Robert Boyd, M.C.R.P., M.Div., President, 
School-Based Health Alliance; Linda Goler Blount, M.P.H., 
President and CEO, Black Women's Health Imperative; Nancy 
Goodman, M.P.P., J.D., Founder and Executive Director, Kids v. 
Cancer; Aaron Seth Kesselheim, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Professor of 
Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Brian Lindberg, Chief Legal 
Officer and General Counsel, National Bone Marrow Donor 
Program; and Travis T. Tygart, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. 
Anti-Doping Agency.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 4078 and 
ordered H.R. 4078, without amendment, reported favorably to the 
House by a voice vote.
    On September 25, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4078 to the House (H. Rept. 116-538) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 438).
    On September 29, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4078 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 4078 by a voice 
vote.
    On September 30, 2020, H.R. 4078 was received by the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4078 in the 116th 
Congress.

                  Humane Correctional Health Care Act


                               H.R. 4141

    To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a 
consistent standard of health care to the incarcerated, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    This bill would repeal the Medicaid inmate exclusion, which 
prohibits Medicaid from paying for health care for Justice-
involved individuals and would require a report by the GAO on 
issues related to inmate health care.

Legislative History

    On August 2, 2019, H.R. 4141 was introduced by 
Representative Kuster, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the 
Judiciary. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on 
Health on August 5, 2019.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 14 bills, including H.R. 4141. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4141 in the 116th 
Congress.

         Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019


                               H.R. 4296

    To amend title VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics 
Act to ensure the safe use of cosmetics, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would require manufacturers of personal 
care products sold in the United States to register with FDA. 
The bill would also require manufacturers to disclose the 
ingredients in their products on the label, including the 
ingredients in any fragrances. It would provide FDA with 
mandatory recall authority for cosmetics and personal care 
products and require public notice of such recalls. Further, 
the bill would ban toxic ingredients.

Legislative History

    On September 12, 2019, H.R. 4296 was introduced by 
Representative Schakowsky, and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Education and Labor. It was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on September 13, 2019.
    On December 4, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on two bills, including H.R. 4296. The 
witnesses included Susan Mayne, Ph.D., Director, Center for 
Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug 
Administration; M. Isabelle Chaudry, J.D., Senior Policy 
Manager, National Women's Health Network; Scott Faber, Senior 
Vice President, Government Affairs, Environmental Working 
Group; Leigh O'Donnell, Executive Director, The Handcrafted 
Soap and Cosmetic Guild; and Gregg Renfrew, Founder and Chief 
Executive Officer, Beautycounter, LLC.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4296 in the 116th 
Congress.

                    Greater Mental Health Access Act


                               H.R. 4428

    To establish a special enrollment period for family members 
of an individual who has died by suicide, to establish a 
competitive grant program to provide services and support to 
friends and family members impacted by an individual's suicide, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would establish a special enrollment 
period in both the individual insurance and group insurance 
market for family members of an individual who has died by 
suicide. The bill would treat the death of a family member by 
suicide as a ``qualifying life event'' through which surviving 
family may enroll in or change their health insurance to cover 
mental health services. The bill would also provide $6 million 
in grants from the Prevention and Public Health Fund for 
outpatient mental health services.

Legislative History

    On September 19, 2019, H.R. 4428 was introduced by 
Representative Wild (PA-7), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways 
and Means, and Oversight and Reform. It was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on September 20, 2019.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including H.R. 4428. The 
witnesses included former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr., Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4428 in the 116th 
Congress.

                   Creating Hope Reauthorization Act


                               H.R. 4439

    To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act to make 
permanent the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services to issue priority review vouchers to encourage 
treatments for rare pediatric diseases.

Summary

    This legislation would extend the pediatric rare disease 
priority review voucher program at FDA for four years through 
fiscal year 2024.

Legislative History

    On September 20, 2019, H.R. 4439 was introduced by 
Representative Butterfield and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4439 was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on September 23, 2019.
    On July 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on five bills, including H.R. 4439. The 
witnesses included Robert Boyd, M.C.R.P., M. Div., President, 
School-Based Health Alliance; Linda Goler Blount, M.P.H., 
President and CEO, Black Women's Health Imperative; Nancy 
Goodman, M.P.P., J.D., Founder and Executive Director, Kids v. 
Cancer; Aaron Seth Kesselheim, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Professor of 
Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Brian Lindberg, Chief Legal 
Officer and General Counsel, National Bone Marrow Donor 
Program; and Travis T. Tygart, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. 
Anti-Doping Agency.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 4439 and 
ordered H.R. 4439, amended, reported favorably to the House by 
a voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4439 to the House (H. Rept. 116-551) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 451).
    On September 29, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4439 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 4439, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, H.R. 4439 was received by the 
Senate.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4439 in the 116th 
Congress.

              Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act


                               H.R. 4487

    To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act to 
define the term natural cheese.

Summary

    The legislation amends the FFDCA to define the term 
``natural cheese'' as cheese produced by coagulating the 
protein of milk, skimmed milk, partly skimmed milk, cream, whey 
cream, or buttermilk, or any combination of such ingredients. 
The bill further specifies that this must be done through the 
action of rennet or other suitable coagulating agents, and by 
partially draining the whey resulting from the coagulation. The 
bill distinguishes ``natural cheese'' from pasteurized process 
cheese and restricts the use of the term ``natural cheese'' on 
product labeling to foods defined as such.

Legislative History

    On September 25, 2019, H.R. 4487 was introduced by 
Representative Kind, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. It was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee 
on Health on September 26, 2019.
    On January 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on ten bills, including H.R. 4487. The 
witnesses included Jeff Allen, Ph.D., President and CEO, 
Friends of Cancer Research; Richard Kaeser, Vice President, 
Global Brand Protection, Johnson & Johnson; Fernando Muzzio, 
Ph.D.,Distinguished Professor, Chemical and Biochemical 
Engineering, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; Kao-
Ping Chua, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of 
Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical School; Melanie 
Benesh, Legislative Attorney, Environmental Working Group; Tom 
Balmer, Executive Vice President, National Milk Producers 
Federation; J. David Carlin, Senior Vice President of 
Legislative Affairs and Economic Policy, International Dairy 
Foods Association; Douglas Corey, D.V.M., Past President, 
American Association of Equine Practitioners; Talia Day, 
Patient Advocate; Paul C. DeLeo, Ph.D., Principal, Integral 
Consulting, Inc.; Mardi Mountford, President, Infant Nutrition 
Council of America; Nancy Perry, Senior Vice President, 
Government Relations, American Society for the Prevention of 
Cruelty to Animals; and Sarah Sorscher, Deputy Director of 
Regulatory Affairs, Center for Science in the Public Interest.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4487 in the 116th 
Congress.

          NIMHD Research Endowment Revitalization Act of 2019


                               H.R. 4499

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide that the 
authority of the Director of the National Institute on Minority 
Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) to make certain research 
endowments applies with respect to both current and former 
centers of excellence, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation authorizes the NIMHD to facilitate 
research on minority health disparities through research 
endowments at current or former centers of excellence.

Legislative History

    On September 26, 2019, H.R. 4499 was introduced by 
Representative Barragan, and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4499 was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on September 27, 2019.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 4499 and 
ordered H.R. 4499, without amendment, reported favorably to the 
House by a voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4499 to the House (H. Rept. 116-571) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 469).
    On November 17, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4499 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 4499, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, H.R. 4499 was received by the Senate, 
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4499 in the 116th 
Congress.

          Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act


                               H.R. 4527

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
an option for first responders age 50 to 64 who are separated 
from service due to retirement or disability to buy into 
Medicare.

Summary

    This legislation would allow qualified first responders age 
50 to 64 to buy-in to Medicare. A qualified first responder is 
defined as a first responder, such as a law enforcement officer 
or firefighter, who is separated from service due to retirement 
or disability. The Secretary of HHS would determine a monthly 
premium for individual first responders who enroll under this 
buy-in program. The coverage would be treated as coverage 
provided by a Qualified Health Plan offered on the Marketplace 
and individuals would be eligible for the ACA's tax credits and 
cost-sharing subsidies. The bill would also allow for first 
responders to utilize defined contributions from retiree plans 
to help purchase coverage. First responders would not be 
eligible, however, for any cost sharing assistance provided by 
the Medicare program. States would be prohibited from 
purchasing Medicare buy-in coverage on behalf of Medicaid 
eligible individuals age 50 to 64.

Legislative History

    On September 26, 2019, H.R. 4527 was introduced by 
Representative Malinowski (NJ-7), and was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Health on September 27, 2019.
    On December 10, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on nine bills, including H.R. 4527. The 
witnesses included the Honorable Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Member 
of Congress; the Honorable Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT), Member of 
Congress; the Honorable Brian Higgins (D-NY), Member of 
Congress; the Honorable Antonio Delgado (D-NY), Member of 
Congress; the Honorable Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Member of 
Congress; Sarah Rosenbaum, J.D., Harold and Jane Hirsh 
Professor of Health Law and Policy, George Washington 
University Milken Institute School of Public Health; Peter 
Morley, Patient Advocate; Jean Ross, RN, President, National 
Nurses United; Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Ph.D., President, American 
Action Forum; and Scott W. Atlas, M.D., David and Joan Traitel 
Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4527 in the 116th 
Congress.

          Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2020


                               H.R. 4564

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure the 
provision of high-quality service through the Suicide 
Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation increases the authorization of the 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program. The bill directs 
HHS to establish a plan for maintaining the program, including 
sharing certain data with CDC. In addition, the bill includes a 
pilot to research, analyze, and employ innovative technologies 
and platforms for suicide prevention and reports on the use and 
progress of the pilot. H.R. 4564 requires the Comptroller 
General to complete a study on the Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
program reviewing the characteristics of the calls made to the 
program, implementation of the plan to improve service, and any 
legislative or administrative recommendations.

Legislative History

    On September 27, 2019, H.R. 4564 was introduced by 
Representative Katko (NY-24), and the bill was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on September 30, 2019.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including H.R. 4564. The 
witnesses included former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in a virtual open markup session on July 15, 2020, to consider 
H.R. 4564 and ordered H.R. 4564 reported favorably to the 
House, without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On September 18, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4564 (H. Rept. 116-517) and the bill was placed 
on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 417).
    On September 21, 2020, House considered H.R. 4564 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 4564, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    H.R. 4564 was received by the Senate on September 21, 2020, 
and was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, 
Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4564 in the 116th 
Congress.

                    Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act


                               H.R. 4585

    A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services to conduct a national suicide prevention media 
campaign, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would direct HHS, in coordination with CDC 
and the SAMHSA, to carry out a national suicide prevention 
media campaign to advertise the new 9-8-8 suicide hotline 
number, when it becomes effective, raise awareness for suicide 
prevention resources, and cultivate a more effective discourse 
on how to prevent suicide. The bill would also provide guidance 
to television and social media platform companies on how to 
talk about suicide by creating a best practices toolkit.

Legislative History

    On October 2, 2019, H.R. 4585 was introduced by 
Representative Beyer (VA-8), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including H.R. 4585. The 
witnesses included former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in a virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 4585 and 
ordered H.R. 4585 reported favorably to the House, amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On September 18, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4585 to the House (H. Rept. 116-516) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 416).
    On September 21, 2020, House considered H.R. 4585 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 4585l, as amended, 
by a voice vote. By unanimous consent, the House approved that 
the title of the measure be amended as follows: ``A bill to 
require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a 
national suicide prevention media campaign, and for other 
purposes''.
    H.R. 4585 was received by the Senate on September 21, 2020, 
and was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, 
Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4585 in the 116th 
Congress.

 Timely Reauthorization of Necessary Stem-Cell Programs Lend Access to 
                      Needed Therapies Act of 2019


                               H.R. 4764

    To reauthorize the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act 
of 2005, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation reauthorizes the C.W. Bill Young 
Transplantation Program at level funding of $30 million each 
year from fiscal years 2021 through 2025. The bill also 
requires HRSA Advisory Council on Blood Stem Cell 
Transplantation to meet at least twice a year and requires HHS 
to review the state of the science no less than every two years 
related to adult stem cells and birthing tissues for the 
purpose of potentially including these innovative therapies in 
the Program. In addition, the bill reauthorizes the cord blood 
inventory program under the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research 
Act of 2005 at level funding of $23 million for each year from 
fiscal years 2021 through 2025. Finally, the bill would 
instruct the Comptroller General to conduct a report on the 
regenerative medicine workforce.

Legislative History

    On October 18, 2019, H.R. 4764 was introduced by 
Representative Matsui, and was referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on October 21, 2019.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 4764 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4764 to the House (H. Rept. 116-549) and the bill 
was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 449).
    On September 30, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4764 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 4765, as amended, 
by a recorded vote of 414 yeas and 0 nays (Roll Call No. 211).
    On October 1, 2020, the bill was received in the Senate.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4765 in the 116th 
Congress.

       Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2019


                               H.R. 4806

    To amend the Controlled Substances Act to authorize the 
debarment of certain registrants, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would amend the Controlled Substances Act 
to allow the Attorney General to prohibit any registrant from 
manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing a controlled 
substance or a list I chemical if that registrant meets or has 
met any of the conditions for suspension or revocation of 
registration under subsection (a) of the Act, or is a person 
with a history of prior suspension or revocations.

Legislative History

    On October 23, 2019, H.R. 4806 was introduced by 
Representative Latta (OH-05), and was referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the 
Judiciary. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on October 26, 2019.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 14 bills, including H.R. 4806. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 4806 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4806 to the House, amended, (H. Rept. 116-585), 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
483).
    On November 17, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4806 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 4806, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, the bill was received by the Senate 
and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4806 in the 116th 
Congress.

                Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act


                               H.R. 4712

    To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with 
respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of 
orphan drugs, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation updates the Orphan Drug Act to require 
drug manufacturers seeking orphan drug designations to 
demonstrate the absence of any reasonable expectation that the 
costs they incur in developing and making those drugs available 
in the United States for such disease or condition. The bill 
directs the FDA and the drug manufacturer to take into 
consideration the sales of all drugs for the rare disease or 
condition developed by the same manufacturer as well as all 
drugs containing the same active moiety. H.R. 4712 would direct 
the FDA to take into consideration the sales of all drugs made 
by the manufacturer under the same orphan drug designation.

Legislative History

    On September 26, 2019, H.R. 4712 was introduced by 
Representative Dean (PA-04), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on September 27, 2019.
    On January 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on 10 bills, including H.R. 4712. The witnesses 
included Jeff Allen, Ph.D., President and CEO, Friends of 
Cancer Research; Richard Kaeser, Vice President, Global Brand 
Protection, Johnson & Johnson; Fernando Muzzio, Ph.D., 
Distinguished Professor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, 
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; Kao-Ping Chua, 
M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, 
University of Michigan Medical School; Melanie Benesh, 
Legislative Attorney, Environmental Working Group; Tom Balmer, 
Executive Vice President, National Milk Producers Federation; 
J. David Carlin, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs 
and Economic Policy, International Dairy Foods Association, 
Douglas Corey, D.V.M., Past President, American Association of 
Equine Practitioners; Talia Day, Patient Advocate; Paul C. 
DeLeo, Ph.D., Principal, Integral Consulting, Inc.; Mardi 
Mountford, President, Infant Nutrition Council of America; 
Nancy Perry, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, 
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; and 
Sarah Sorscher, Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs, Center 
for Science in the Public Interest.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 4712 and forwarded the bill, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a voice 
vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 4712 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4712 to the House, as amended, (H. Rept. 116-572) 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
470).
    On November 17, 2020, House considered H.R. 4712 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, H.R. 4712 was received by the Senate 
and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, 
Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on the H.R. 4712 in the 116th 
Congress.

              Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act


                               H.R. 4793

    To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a 
stewardship fee on the production and importation of opioid 
pain relievers, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill imposes a one cent per milligram fee on the sale 
of active opioids by the manufacturer, producer, or importer. 
Opioids used for purposes of treatment of opioid addiction 
would be excluded. The bill also establishes a rebate or 
discount program for hospice or cancer patients who pay any 
amount related to the stewardship fee. Federal revenues as a 
result of this fee would be distributed to States under the 
SAMHSA Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant 
program for certain purposes, including but not limited to new 
addiction treatment facilities, sober living facilities, 
recruiting certified mental health providers who provide 
substance abuse treatment in medically underserved communities, 
and expanding access to long-term, residential treatment 
programs for SUD patients. HHS is required to report to 
Congress no later than two years after enactment on the effect 
of the program to the cost of active opioids, patient access, 
and improvements, if any, to substance abuse treatment efforts.

Legislative History

    On October 22, 2019, H.R. 4793 was introduced by 
Representative Norcross (NJ-01), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 
Ways and Means. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on October 23, 2019.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 14 bills, including H.R. 4793. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4793 in the 116th 
Congress.

         Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2019


                               H.R. 4812

    To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the 
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to 
manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled substances or 
list I chemicals, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill terminates the controlled substance registration 
of any registrant if the registrant dies, ceases legal 
existence, discontinues business or professional practice, or 
surrenders registration. A registrant who ceases legal 
existence or discontinues business is required to notify DEA. 
Registrants must receive written consent from DEA in order to 
assign or transfer a registration. Registrants are also 
required to return certain documentation if a registrant's work 
is discontinued.

Legislative History

    On October 23, 2019, H.R. 4812 was introduced by 
Representative Griffith, on and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the 
Judiciary. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on October 26, 2019.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 14 bills, including H.R. 4812. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 4812 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4812, without amendment, to the House (H. Rept. 
116-584) and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 482).
    On November 17, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4812 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, H.R. 4812 was received by the Senate 
and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4812 in the 116th 
Congress.

              Suspicious Order Identification Act of 2019


                               H.R. 4814

    To improve reporting of the distribution of controlled 
substances, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill requires reporting to the DEA on every sale, 
delivery, or other disposal of any controlled substance not 
later than 30 days after the sale, delivery, or other disposal 
of any controlled substance, until a real-time reporting system 
is established. The bill also establishes a Suspicious Order 
Task Force to implement a real-time suspicious order program at 
DEA not later than one year after enactment.

Legislative History

    On October 23, 2019, H.R. 4814 was introduced by 
Representative Matsui, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, and also to the Committee on the Judiciary. The 
bill was subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on 
October 26, 2019.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 14 bills, including H.R. 4814. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4814 during the 116th 
Congress.

Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department 
                              Act of 2020


                               H.R. 4861

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a 
program to improve the identification, assessment, and 
treatment of patients in the emergency department who are at 
risk of suicide, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation creates a grant program to improve the 
identification, assessment, and treatment of patients in 
emergency departments who are at risk for suicide by: 
developing policies and procedures for identifying and 
assessing individuals who are at risk of suicide; and enhancing 
the coordination of care for such individuals after discharge.

Legislative History

    On October 28, 2019, H.R. 4861 was introduced by 
Representative Bilirakis (FL-12), and was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on October 29, 2019.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including H.R. 4861. The 
witnesses included former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr., Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School,Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 4861 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4861, without amendment, to the House (H. Rept. 
116-543), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 443).
    On September 29, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4861 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, H.R. 4861 was received by the Senate 
and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, 
Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4861 in the 116th 
Congress.

 National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Manufacturing Act of 2020


                               H.R. 4866

    To amend the 21st Century Cures Act to provide for 
designation of institutions of higher education that provide 
research, data, and leadership on continuous manufacturing as 
National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical 
Manufacturing, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation amends the 21st Century Cures Act to 
direct the FDA to designate certain institutions of higher 
education as National Centers of Excellence in Continuous 
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (NCEs). NCEs would work with FDA 
and industry to craft a national framework for continuous 
manufacturing implementation, including supporting additional 
research and development of this technology, workforce 
development, standardization, and collaborating with 
manufacturers to support adoption of continuous manufacturing. 
The bill authorizes $80 million to be appropriated for NCEs 
each year from fiscal years 2021 through 2025.

Legislative History

    On September 28, 2019, H.R. 4866 was introduced by 
Representative Pallone, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on September 29, 2019.
    On January 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on 10 bills, including H.R. 4866. The witnesses 
included Jeff Allen, Ph.D., President and CEO, Friends of 
Cancer Research; Richard Kaeser, Vice President, Global Brand 
Protection, Johnson & Johnson; Fernando Muzzio, Ph.D., 
Distinguished Professor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, 
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; Kao-Ping Chua, 
M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, 
University of Michigan Medical School; Melanie Benesh, 
Legislative Attorney, Environmental Working Group; Tom Balmer, 
Executive Vice President, National Milk Producers Federation; 
J. David Carlin, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs 
and Economic Policy, International Dairy Foods Association, 
Douglas Corey, D.V.M., Past President, American Association of 
Equine Practitioners; Talia Day, Patient Advocate; Paul C. 
DeLeo, Ph.D., Principal, Integral Consulting, Inc.; Mardi 
Mountford, President, Infant Nutrition Council of America; 
Nancy Perry, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, 
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; and 
Sarah Sorscher, Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs, Center 
for Science in the Public Interest.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 4866 and ordered the bill 
reported to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 4866 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On September 17, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4866, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 116-
513), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar 
No. 413).
    On September 21, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4866 under 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed H.R. 4866, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On September 22, 2020, H.R. 4866 was received by the Senate 
and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, 
Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4866 in the 116th 
Congress.

          Medication Access and Training Expansion Act of 2019


                               H.R. 4974

    To amend the Controlled Substances Act to require 
physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to 
complete training on treating and managing patients with opioid 
and other substance use disorders (which shall also satisfy 
certain training required to receive a waiver for dispensing 
narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment), 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill requires all DEA registrants who prescribe 
controlled substances to fulfill a one-time training 
requirement on treating and managing patients with opioid and 
substance use disorders. Practitioners can also fulfill 
training requirements through certain health professions 
schools and programs if curriculum meets standards in the bill.

Legislative History

    On November 1, 2019, H.R. 4974 was introduced by 
Representative Trahan (MA-03) and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the 
Judiciary. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on November 4, 2019.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 14 bills, including H.R. 4974. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4974 in the 116th 
Congress.

            Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2020


                         H.R. 4995 (H.R. 2902)

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve obstetric 
care and maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation creates and improves upon public health 
programs to address maternal health. Specifically, title I of 
H.R. 4995 focuses on rural maternal health care, including 
improvements to data collection and coordination at the CDC, 
the Office of Women's Health, the Office of Research on Women's 
Health at NIH, and in other public health programs. Title I 
also creates Rural Obstetric Networks to help women in eligible 
rural areas access maternity care, identify successful delivery 
models, develop a model for collaboration between health 
facilities that have obstetric care units and those that do 
not, collaborate with academic institutions, and measure and 
address inequities in health outcomes, with an emphasis on 
racial and ethnic minorities and underserved populations. Title 
I ensures obstetric care is an eligible service for telehealth 
grants and creates a demonstration program to train physicians, 
nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and other 
clinical and non-clinical providers who provide maternity care 
in rural areas.
    Title II of H.R. 4995 authorizes programs to improve 
maternity care across all settings. The bill authorizes grants 
for innovation in maternal health, a program currently known as 
the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM), including 
developing and disseminating best practices in providing 
maternal care. Title II also establishes a grant program for 
health professional schools to train health care professionals 
to reduce and prevent discrimination in providing maternal 
health care. The bill also directs the HHS to conduct a study 
and make recommendations for health professional training 
program best practices related to training to reduce and 
prevent discrimination. Additionally, the bill authorizes 
funding for a grant program for Perinatal Quality 
Collaboratives, state or multi-state networks of health care 
providers, hospitals, and public health officials working to 
improve perinatal care and health outcomes for pregnant and 
postpartum women and newborns. The bill also creates a grant 
program to integrate services for pregnant and postpartum women 
to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes.

Legislative History

    On November 8, 2019, H.R. 4995 was introduced by 
Representative Engel, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on November 12, 2019.
    Prior to the introduction of the bill, a hearing was held 
by the Subcommittee on Health on September 10, 2019, entitled 
``Improving Maternal Health: Legislation to Advance Prevention 
Efforts and Access to Care.''
    On November 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in 
open markup session to consider H.R. 4995 and ordered the bill 
reported to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On November 19, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4995 and ordered 
the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice 
vote.
    On September 17, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4995, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 116-
514), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar 
no. 414).
    On September 21, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4995, as 
amended, under a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the 
bill, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On September 22, 2020, H.R. 4995 was received by the Senate 
and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, 
Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4995 in the 116th 
Congress.
    On May 22, 2019, H.R. 2902, the ``Maternal CARE Act'', was 
introduced by Representative Adams (NC-12), and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on May 23, 2019.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 2902 in the 116th 
Congress. Provisions of H.R. 2902 were incorporated into H.R. 
4995.

 Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2020 or Helping MOMS 
                              Act of 2020


                               H.R. 4996

    To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide 
for a State option under the Medicaid program to provide for 
and extend continuous coverage for certain individuals, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation gives States the option to extend the 
length of continuous postpartum eligibility for Medicaid to 12 
months. The bill requires the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and 
Access Commission (MACPAC) to conduct a study on barriers to 
accessing doula services in Medicaid and requires the GAO to 
report on ongoing coverage gaps in postpartum women's health 
care.

Legislative History

    On November 8, 2019, H.R. 4996 was introduced by 
Representative Kelly, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on November 12, 2019.
    Prior to the introduction of the bill, a hearing was held 
by the Subcommittee on Health on September 10, 2019, entitled 
``Improving Maternal Health: Legislation to Advance Prevention 
Efforts and Access to Care.''
    On November 13, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health met in 
open markup session to consider H.R. 4996 and forwarded H.R. 
4996, amended, by a voice vote.
    On November 19, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in open markup session to consider H.R. 4996 and ordered 
the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a voice 
vote.
    On September 21, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 4996, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 116-
527), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar 
No. 428).
    On September 29, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4996 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, H.R. 4996 was received by the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Finance.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 4996 in the 116th 
Congress.

                  Telemental Health Expansion of 2019


                               H.R. 5201

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
coverage under the Medicare program of certain mental health 
telehealth services, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would permanently include the patient's 
home as an eligible originating site for mental health services 
delivered via telehealth and remove Medicare's geographic 
restrictions for such services, enabling providers to be 
reimbursed by Medicare for mental health services delivered via 
telehealth in urban and rural areas and in the patient's home.

Legislative History

    On November 20, 2019, H.R. 5201 was introduced by 
Representative Matsui, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on November 21, 2019.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing 
on 22 bills, including H.R. 5201. The witnesses included former 
Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, Founder, The Kennedy Forum; 
Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, American 
Psychological Association; Jeffrey L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., 
President, American Psychiatric Association, Professor of 
Psychiatry and Director of Public Sector Psychiatry at the 
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester Recovery 
Center and Hospital; and Arriana Gross, National Youth Advisory 
Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise Students Against Violence 
Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in a virtual open 
markup session on July 15, 2020, to consider H.R. 5201 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5201 in the 116th 
Congress.

                Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019


                               H.R. 5279

    To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act to 
improve cosmetic safety, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires cosmetics manufacturers to 
register their facilities and comprehensive cosmetic ingredient 
statements with the FDA. In addition, the legislation requires 
manufacturers to notify FDA of adverse events associated with 
their cosmetic products within 15 days of learning of such 
events. Manufacturers would be required to substantiate the 
safety of their cosmetic products and provide more transparency 
about their products on their labels. Further, the bill grants 
authority to FDA to conduct safety reviews of cosmetic 
ingredients and mandate recalls of products associated with 
serious adverse health events. The agency is also required to 
develop and implement GMPs for cosmetic products within three 
years of enactment, and FDA would be authorized to collect 
registration fees annually to carry out the new regulatory 
authorities and responsibilities.

Legislative History

    On December 3, 2019, H.R. 5279 was introduced by 
Representative Pallone, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on December 4, 2019.
    On December 4, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on two bills, including H.R. 5279. The 
witnesses included Susan Mayne, Ph.D., Director, Center for 
Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug 
Administration; M. Isabelle Chaudry, J.D., Senior Policy 
Manager, National Women's Health Network; Scott Faber, Senior 
Vice President, Government Affairs, Environmental Working 
Group; Leigh O'Donnell, Executive Director, The Handcrafted 
Soap and Cosmetic Guild; and Gregg Renfrew, Founder and Chief 
Executive Officer, Beautycounter, LLC.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 5279 and forwarded the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, amended, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5279 in the 116th 
Congress.

      United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2020


                               H.R. 5373

    To reauthorize the United States Anti-Doping Agency, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill authorizes the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) 
through the end of fiscal year 2029. In anticipation of hosting 
the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, this bill steadily increases 
the authorization past the Olympic year through fiscal year 
2029. The bill directs USADA to promote positive youth sports 
experiences by using a portion of its funding to provide 
educational materials on sportsmanship, character building, and 
healthy performance for those participating in youth sports. It 
also directs the Department of Justice, the Department of 
Homeland Security, and the FDA to coordinate with USADA efforts 
to prevent the use of performance-enhancing drugs or prohibit 
performance-enhancing methods by sharing all information in 
their possession that may be relevant to preventing the use of 
such drugs or prohibiting such methods.

Legislative History

    On December 9, 2019, H.R. 5373 was introduced by 
Representative Thompson (CA-05), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Health on December 10, 2019.
    On July 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on H.R. 5373. The witnesses included Robert 
Boyd, M.C.R.P., M.Div., President, School-Based Health 
Alliance; Linda Goler Blount, M.P.H., President and CEO, Black 
Women's Health Imperative; Nancy Goodman, M.P.P., J.D., Founder 
and Executive Director, Kids v. Cancer; Aaron Seth Kesselheim, 
M.D., J.D., M.P.H., Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical 
School; Brian Lindberg, Chief Legal Officer and General 
Counsel, National Bone Marrow Donor Program; and Travis T. 
Tygart, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 5373 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 5373, as amended, to the House (H. Rept. 116-
548), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar 
No. 448).
    On September 29, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5373 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, H.R. 5373 was received by the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5373 in the 116th 
Congress.

                  Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act


                               H.R. 5469

    To address mental health issues for youth, particularly 
youth of color, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation includes provisions that would: authorize 
grants targeted at high poverty communities for culturally and 
linguistically appropriate mental health services; support 
research into disparities in mental health; and reauthorize the 
Minority Fellowship Program to support more students of color 
entering the mental health workforce; and study the impact of 
smartphones and social media on adolescents.

Legislative History

    On December 17, 2019, H.R. 5469 was introduced by 
Representative Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on December 18, 2019.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing 
on 22 bills, including H.R. 5469. The witnesses included former 
Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, Founder, The Kennedy Forum; 
Arthur C. Evans, Jr., Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, American 
Psychological Association; Jeffrey L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., 
President, American Psychiatric Association, Professor of 
Psychiatry and Director of Public Sector Psychiatry at the 
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester Recovery 
Center and Hospital; and Arriana Gross, National Youth Advisory 
Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise Students Against Violence 
Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 5469 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 5469 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-552), 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
452).
    On September 29, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5469 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, H.R. 5469 was received by the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5469 in the 116th 
Congress.

           Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2020


                               H.R. 5572

    To establish a grant program for family community 
organizations that provide support for individuals struggling 
with substance use disorder and their families.

Summary

    This bill authorizes grants at SAMHSA to support family 
community organizations that develop, expand, and enhance 
evidence-informed family support services and family members 
living with substance use disorders or addiction. The grants 
may be used to build connections between family support 
networks, with behavioral health and primary care providers, 
and foster care services, among others. The grant may also be 
used to reduce stigma around addiction and addiction treatment, 
family support outreach activities, and connect families to 
peer support programs. Grantees are required to submit data 
that tracks the program's activities, health outcomes, and any 
other information required by the Secretary of HHS.

Legislative History

    On January 9, 2020, H.R. 5572 was introduced by 
Representative Trone, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on January 10, 2020
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 14 bills, including H.R. 5572. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in virtual open 
markup session on September 9, 2020, to consider H.R. 5572 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 5572 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-547), 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
447).
    On September 29, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5572 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by voice vote on October 1, 2020.
    On October 19, 2020, H.R. 5572 was received by the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on this legislation in the 
116th Congress.

                         Suicide Prevention Act


                               H.R. 5619

    To authorize a pilot program to expand and intensify 
surveillance of self-harm in partnership with State and local 
public health departments, to establish a grant program to 
provide self-harm and suicide prevention services in hospital 
emergency departments, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation establishes two grant programs to prevent 
self-harm and suicide. HHS must award grants to state, local, 
and Tribal health departments to expand syndromic surveillance 
of self-harm behaviors. HHS must also award grants to hospital 
emergency departments for self-harm and suicide prevention 
services among patients recently discharged from a hospital 
emergency department.

Legislative History

    On January 15, 2020, H.R. 5619 was introduced by 
Representative Stewart (UT-02), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Health on January 16, 2020.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing 
on 22 bills, including H.R. 5619. The witnesses included former 
Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, Founder, The Kennedy Forum; 
Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, American 
Psychological Association; Jeffrey L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., 
President, American Psychiatric Association, Professor of 
Psychiatry and Director of Public Sector Psychiatry at the 
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester Recovery 
Center and Hospital; and Arriana Gross, National Youth Advisory 
Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise Students Against Violence 
Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 5619 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 18, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 5619 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-520), 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
420).
    On September 21, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5619 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On September 22, 2020, H.R. 5619 was received by the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5619 in the 116th 
Congress.

                   Solutions Not Stigmas Act of 2019


                               H.R. 5631

    To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to 
provide grants to medical and other health profession schools 
to expand or develop education and training programs for 
substance use prevention and treatment, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill directs HRSA to award grants to medical schools, 
nursing schools, and other health profession schools aimed at 
improving curricula on stigma and bias with respect to SUDs and 
chronic pain treatment.

Legislative History

    On January 16, 2020, H.R. 5631 was introduced by 
Representative Kim, and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on January 17, 2020.
    On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 14 bills, including H.R. 5631. The 
witnesses included ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant 
Secretary for Health and Senior Adviser to the Secretary on 
Opioid Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 
Kimberly Brandt, Principal Deputy Administrator for Policy & 
Operations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Thomas W. 
Prevoznik, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control 
Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Michael P. 
Botticelli, Executive Director, Grayken Center for Addiction, 
Boston Medical Center; Smita Das, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., 
Addiction Psychiatrist, Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Clinical 
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 
Stanford University School of Medicine; Patty McCarthy, Chief 
Executive Officer, Faces & Voices of Recovery; Robert I.L. 
Morrison, Executive Director/Director of Legislative Affairs, 
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; 
Margaret B. Rizzo, Executive Director, JSAS HealthCare, Inc.; 
and Shawn A. Ryan, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Legislative Advocacy 
Committee, American Society of Addiction Medicine.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5631 in the 116th 
Congress.

                     Safeguarding Therapeutics Act


                               H.R. 5663

    To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act to give 
authority to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting 
through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to destroy 
counterfeit devices.

Summary

    This legislation extends FDA's administrative destruction 
authority to medical devices. This new authority would allow 
FDA to destroy certain imported medical devices, such as 
diagnostic tests or surgical masks, in instances where FDA 
believes such medical devices are adulterated, misbranded, or 
unapproved, and may pose a threat to the public health, as the 
agency currently does with regard to drugs.

Legislative History

    On January 21, 2020, H.R. 5663 was introduced by 
Representative Guthrie (KY-02), and was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subsequently, H.R. 5663 was 
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on January 22, 2020.
    On January 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on 10 bills, including H.R. 5663. The invited witnesses 
included Jeff Allen, Ph.D., President and CEO, Friends of 
Cancer Research; Richard Kaeser, Vice President, Global Brand 
Protection, Johnson & Johnson; Fernando Muzzio, Ph.D., 
Distinguished Professor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, 
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; Kao-Ping Chua, 
M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, 
University of Michigan Medical School; Melanie Benesh, 
Legislative Attorney, Environmental Working Group; Tom Balmer, 
Executive Vice President, National Milk Producers Federation; 
J. David Carlin, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs 
and Economic Policy, International Dairy Foods Association, 
Douglas Corey, D.V.M., Past President, American Association of 
Equine Practitioners; Talia Day, Patient Advocate; Paul C. 
DeLeo, Ph.D., Principal, Integral Consulting, Inc.; Mardi 
Mountford, President, Infant Nutrition Council of America; 
Nancy Perry, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, 
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; and 
Sarah Sorscher, Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs, Center 
for Science in the Public Interest.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 5663 and forwarded the bill, 
without amendment, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a 
voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 5663 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 17, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 5663 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-512), 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
412).
    On September 21, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5663 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On September 22, 2020, H.R. 5663 was received by the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    On December 8, 2020, the Senate agreed by unanimous consent 
to an amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 5663.
    On December 10, 2020, the House passed the Senate amendment 
to H.R. 5663 by unanimous consent.
    On December 24, 2020, H.R. 5663 was presented to the 
President.
    H.R. 5663, as approved by the House and the Senate, was 
pending action by the President at the time this report was 
filed.

                      Modern Labeling Act of 2020


                               H.R. 5668

    To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act to 
modernize the labeling of certain generic drugs, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation gives additional authority to the FDA to 
require modifications of outdated labeling for generic drugs. 
Specifically, the bill would create a pathway to update labels 
on generic drugs when a brand drug is no longer marketed, and 
would provide FDA with the authority to require updated 
labeling to reflect current legal and regulatory requirements, 
such as the content and format requirements outlined in the 
2006 Physician Labeling Rule. The bill requires FDA to report 
any actions taken under this new authority to update labeling 
for covered drugs, including the number of drugs, description 
of the changes and the rationale, as well as any FDA 
recommendation(s) to modify the program, among other things.

Legislative History

    On January 24, 2020, H.R. 5668 was introduced by 
Representative Matsui, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on January 25, 2020.
    On January 29, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing on 10 bills, including H.R. 5668. The invited witnesses 
included Jeff Allen, Ph.D., President and CEO, Friends of 
Cancer Research; Richard Kaeser, Vice President, Global Brand 
Protection, Johnson & Johnson; Fernando Muzzio, Ph.D., 
Distinguished Professor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, 
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; Kao-Ping Chua, 
M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, 
University of Michigan Medical School; Melanie Benesh, 
Legislative Attorney, Environmental Working Group; Tom Balmer, 
Executive Vice President, National Milk Producers Federation; 
J. David Carlin, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs 
and Economic Policy, International Dairy Foods Association, 
Douglas Corey, D.V.M., Past President, American Association of 
Equine Practitioners; Talia Day, Patient Advocate; Paul C. 
DeLeo, Ph.D., Principal, Integral Consulting, Inc.; Mardi 
Mountford, President, Infant Nutrition Council of America; 
Nancy Perry, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, 
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; and 
Sarah Sorscher, Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs, Center 
for Science in the Public Interest.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health met in open 
markup session to consider H.R. 5668 and forwarded the bill, 
amended, to the Committee on Energy, by a voice vote.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 5668 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 5668 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-573), 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
471).
    On November 17, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5668 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, H.R. 5668 was received by the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5668 in the 116th 
Congress.

          Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2020


                               H.R. 5855

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant 
program supporting trauma center violence intervention and 
violence prevention programs, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would create a grant program at HHS to 
support trauma centers with violence intervention and violence 
prevention programs. The funds would also research to reduce 
the incidence of re-injury and re-incarceration caused by 
intentional violent trauma.

Legislative History

    On February 11, 2020, H.R. 5855 was introduced by 
Representative Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently 
referred to the Subcommittee on Health on February 12, 2020.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including H.R. 5855. The 
witnesses included Former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr., Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 5855 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    On November 16, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 5855 to the House, without amendment (H. Rept. 
116-586), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 484).
    On November 17, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5855 under 
a motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, 
by a voice vote.
    On November 18, 2020, H.R. 5855 was received by the Senate, 
read twice, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 5855 during the 116th 
Congress.

 To Direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Acting Through 
the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to Conduct or 
  Support Research on the Mental Health Consequences of SARS-COV-2 or 
                    COVID-19, and for Other Purposes


                               H.R. 6645

    To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, 
acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental 
Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health 
consequences of SARS CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation creates a grant program at HHS to support 
trauma centers with violence intervention and violence 
prevention programs. The funds would also research to reduce 
the incidence of reinjury and re incarceration caused by 
intentional violent trauma, including intimate partner 
violence.

Legislative History

    On April 28, 2020, H.R. 6645 was introduced by 
Representative Tonko, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on April 29, 2020.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing 
on 22 bills, including H.R. 945. The witnesses included former 
Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, Founder, The Kennedy Forum; 
Arthur C. Evans, Jr., Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, American 
Psychological Association; Jeffrey L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., 
President, American Psychiatric Association, Professor of 
Psychiatry and Director of Public Sector Psychiatry at the 
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester Recovery 
Center and Hospital; and Arriana Gross, National Youth Advisory 
Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise Students Against Violence 
Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 6645 in the 116th 
Congress.

                             THE HEROES ACT

                               H.R. 6800

(H.R. 7574, H.R. 6352, H.R. 5321, H.R. 6237, H.R. 4153, H.R. 6572, H.R. 
               895, H.R. 6568, H.R. 6670, AND H.R. 2862)

    Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The legislation would provide for a two-month open 
enrollment period to allow individuals who are uninsured, for 
whatever reason, to enroll in coverage in the ACA Marketplace. 
The legislation would require coverage of items and services 
related to the treatment of COVID-19 in group and individual 
market health plans and waives cost sharing requirements for 
consumers during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The 
legislation makes the requirement for free coverage of COVID-19 
testing retroactive to the beginning of the COVID-19 public 
health emergency. The legislation would also require group and 
individual market health plans to notify consumers if their 
plan permits advance prescription drug refills during an 
emergency period.
    The legislation would improve the information provided to 
workers who lose their employer-sponsored coverage so that they 
are aware of all affordable coverage options, including 
coverage available under the ACA, and provides full premium 
subsidies, through January 2021, to allow workers to maintain 
their employer-sponsored coverage if they are eligible for 
COBRA due to a layoff or reduction in hours, and for workers 
who have been furloughed but are still active in their 
employer-sponsored plan.
    The legislation would require the President to appoint a 
Medical Supplies Response Coordinator.
    The legislation includes several proposals to improve the 
supply and safety of medical devices. Specifically, the 
legislation includes a requirement to list the unique product 
code when manufacturers are required to inform FDA of changes 
in medical device supply. The legislation gives FDA the 
authority to require manufacturers to submit data adequate to 
assess the shelf life of a device to determine the longest 
expiration date. The legislation also provides FDA with 
administrative destruction authority over certain counterfeit 
devices.
    To further assess and improve the security of the drug 
supply chain, the legislation requires manufacturers to include 
information related to supply facilities engaged in the 
manufacture, preparation, propagation, compounding, or 
processing of any drug in foreign countries, in certain 
reports. The legislation also requires manufacturers to report 
quarterly on the amount of drugs manufactured in foreign 
facilities. The legislation also requires NASEM to convene a 
panel of experts knowledgeable about drug and device supply 
issues and convene a public symposium to analyze the impact of 
U.S. dependence on foreign sources of medical supplies, and to 
recommend strategies to end the United States dependence on 
foreign manufacturing. The legislation also provides FDA 
enforcement tools for manufacturers who fail to report required 
information to FDA. The legislation also authorizes the 
creation of National Continuous Manufacturing Centers of 
Excellence to improve continuous manufacturing technology.
    The legislation includes a number of proposals to improve 
transparency and communication with the Strategic National 
Stockpile (SNS). The legislation would also require products in 
the SNS to be kept in good working order, provides authority to 
the SNS to enter into supply chain flexibility pilot 
agreements, allows the SNS to sell products six months prior to 
expiration to other Federal departments, and requires the GAO 
to conduct a study to investigation certain single source SNS 
products.
    The legislation includes a number of proposals to improve 
COVID-19 testing and testing reporting nationwide. The 
proposals include requiring the development of a COVID-19 
testing strategy and a website for centralized testing 
information, requiring manufacturers make reports related to 
the distribution of tests, states to report relevant testing 
information weekly, and the establishment of a webpage 
identifying COVID-19 testing sites within the state, and the 
requirement for every lab that performs or analyzes COVID-19 
tests to submit daily reports to the Secretary of HHS. Finally, 
the legislation would require a GAO report on diagnostic tests.
    The legislation would require HHS to expand, enhance, and 
improve public health data systems used by the CDC. This 
includes: grants to state, local, Tribal, or territorial public 
health departments for the modernization of public health data 
systems in order to assist public health departments in 
assessing current data infrastructure capabilities and gaps, 
improving secure public health data collection, transmission, 
exchange, maintenance, and analysis, enhancing the 
interoperability of public health data systems, supporting and 
train related personnel, supporting earlier disease and health 
condition detection, and developing and disseminating related 
information and improved electronic case reporting. The 
legislation would include a pilot program to improve laboratory 
infrastructure, $6 billion in authorizations for core public 
health infrastructure for state, local, and Tribal, and 
territorial health departments, and $1 billion for CDC to 
expand and improve their core public health infrastructure.
    The legislation would provide $75 billion for a national 
system for COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, surveillance, 
containment, and mitigation activities. The legislation would 
require CDC to award grants to state, local, Tribal and 
territorial health departments, and provide technical 
assistance, information and communication to awardees in order 
to conduct such activities. The legislation would also require 
CDC to conduct research and carry out awareness campaigns.
    The legislation would require the Secretary of HHS to 
establish and maintain an online COVID-19 reporting portal, 
conduct regular reporting on demographic data, authorizes 
funding to certain Federal entities for modernization of data 
infrastructure to better collect health inequities data, 
authorizes grants to states, local, and territorial health 
departments to support improved health inequities data, as well 
as requires CDC to establish field studies to better understand 
health inequities that are not currently tracked by HHS, and 
finally, requires additional reporting to Congress regarding 
COVID-19 health inequities.
    The legislation would improve implementation of the Health 
Care Provider Relief Fund, including providing an additional 
$100 billion in funding. The legislation would establish a 
public health workforce loan repayment program, provide 
additional funding for the Medical Reserve Corps, and provide 
grants to schools of medicine in diverse and underserved areas. 
The legislation also requires studies on the U.S. public health 
workforce, the impacts of COVID-19 on recovered patients, and 
the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on health care providers.
    The legislation would direct NIH to carry out a study on 
the short- and long-term impact of COVID-19 on infected and 
recovered individuals. Additionally, NIH's National Institute 
of Mental Health would be directed to support research on the 
mental health consequences of COVID-19, including the impact on 
health care providers.
    The legislation would establish a technical assistance 
center at the SAMHSA that will support public or nonprofit 
entities and public health professionals seeking to establish 
or expand access to mental health and substance use services 
associated with the COVID-19 public health emergency. The 
legislation would also update the blood donation public 
awareness campaign authorized by the CARES Act to include blood 
plasma.
    The legislation would expand the services eligible for 
reimbursement from the Uninsured Fund established in the 
Families First Coronavirus Response Act to include treatment of 
COVID-19.
    The legislation includes a number of proposals to improve 
health among American Indians and Alaska Native populations 
includes guarantee the Indian Health Service (IHS) and other 
tribal health organizations direct access to the SNS, expanding 
health care access for Urban Native Veterans, providing Tribal 
school Federal insurance parity, and improving purchased/
referred care for Native veterans.
    This legislation would establish a program to provide grant 
funding to purchase or procure personal protective equipment 
and other workplace safety measures for use in containing and 
mitigating COVID-19 transmission among essential workers.
    It also provides for zero cost-sharing for COVID-19 
treatment under Medicare and ensures skilled nursing facilities 
provide a means for residents to conduct ``televisitation'' 
with loved ones while in-person visits are not possible during 
the COVID-19 public health emergency.
    The legislation lowers the interest rate for loans to 
Medicare providers made under the Accelerated and Advance 
Payment Program, reduces the per-claim recoupment percentage, 
and extends the period before repayment begins.
    The legislation creates a new special enrollment period for 
Medicare parts A & B eligible individuals during the COVID-19 
public health emergency.
    The legislation would provide a temporary increase to the 
Medicaid FMAP of 14 percentage points. It would provide for an 
additional 10 percentage point increase to the FMAP for 
Medicaid expenditures on certain activities to promote the use 
of home- and community-based services (HCBS).
    The legislation would prohibit cost sharing for treatment 
or vaccinations for COVID-19 in Medicaid. It would also provide 
states with the option to provide free treatment and 
vaccinations for COVID-19 for uninsured individuals.
    It would also restore Medicaid eligibility for citizens of 
the freely associated states, increase the allotments to 
Medicaid disproportionate share hospitals, and extend Medicaid 
eligibility to incarcerated individuals 30 days prior to their 
release.

Legislative History

    On May 20, 2020, H.R. 6800 was introduced by Representative 
Lowey (NY-17), and referred to Committee on Appropriations, in 
addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means.
    On May 15, 2020, the House considered H.R. 6800 pursuant to 
the provisions of H. Res. 967 and passed the bill by a recorded 
vote of 208 yeas and 199 nays (Roll Call No. 109).
    On May 20, 2020, H.R. 6800 was received by the Senate. On 
May 21, 2020, H.R. 6800 was read the first time and placed on 
the Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. On 
June 1, 2020, H.R. 6800 was read a second time and placed on 
the Senate Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 455). On 
June 23, 2020, H.R. 6800 was referred to the Senate Committee 
on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 6800 in the 116th 
Congress.
    H.R. 6800 includes provisions from the following bills: 
H.R. 7574, the Strengthening America's Strategic National 
Stockpile Act of 2020 introduced by Representative Slotkin; 
H.R. 6352, the Tribal Medical Supplies Stockpile Access Act of 
2020 introduced by Representative Horn; H.R. 5321, the Public 
Health Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2019 introduced by 
Representative McBath; H.R. 6237, the PRC for Native Veterans 
Act introduced by Representative Gallego; H.R. 4153, the Health 
Care Access for Urban Native Veterans Act introduced by 
Representative Khanna; H.R. 6572, To direct the Secretary of 
Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to carry out a 
national campaign to increase awareness and knowledge of COVID-
19 introduced by Representative Bilirakis; H.R. 895, the Tribal 
School Federal Insurance Parity Act introduced by 
Representative Johnson; H.R. 6568, the Coverage for COVID-19 
Treatment Act of 2020 introduced by Representative Blunt 
Rochester; H.R. 6670, the Prescription for American Drug 
Independence Act of 2020 introduced by Representative Eshoo; 
and H.R. 2862, the VACCINES Act of 2019 introduced by 
Representative Schrier.

                Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act


                               H.R. 7080

    To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to 
award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, 
Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based 
entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations 
to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health 
emergency declared with respect to COVID-19.

Summary

    This legislation directs SAMHSA to provide grant support to 
states, localities, Tribes, community-based entities, and 
primary care and behavioral health organization to enable such 
entities to increase capacity on the ground, such as through 
telehealth or workforce training. The grant would also enhance 
efforts such as outreach to underserved communities, mental 
health awareness trainings, emergency crisis intervention or 
mobile crisis units, and 24-hour call centers, among other 
things.

Legislative History

    On June 1, 2020, H.R. 7080 was introduced by Representative 
Porter (CA-45), and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on June 2, 2020.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including H.R. 7080. The 
witnesses included former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 7080 in the 116th 
Congress.

   Creating Resources to Improve Situations of Inherent Severity Act


                               H.R. 7147

    To amend the Community Mental Health Service Block Grant to 
authorize a set-aside for crisis care services, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation amends SAMHSA's Community and Mental 
Health Service Block Grant to increase the program's 
authorization for two years. This bill includes a five percent 
set aside for evidence-based crisis care service. The bill also 
directs States to include a description of how it supports 
evidenced-based crisis care needs.

Legislative History

    On June 11, 2020, H.R. 7147 was introduced by 
Representative Latta, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on June 12, 2020.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including H.R. 7147. The 
witnesses included former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 7147 during the 116th 
Congress.

       Crisis Care Improvement and Suicide Prevention Act of 2020


                               H.R. 7159

    To amend the Community Mental Health Service Block Grant to 
authorize a set-aside for crisis care services, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation amends SAMHSA's Community and Mental 
Health Service Block Grant to include a five percent set aside 
for evidence-based crisis care service. The bill also directs 
States to include a description of how it supports evidenced 
based crisis care needs. This bill includes a funding 
contingency that makes null the five percent crisis care set 
aside if the block grant does not receive an increased 
appropriation of $35 million.

Legislative History

    On June 11, 2020, H.R. 7159 was introduced by 
Representative Bustos (IL 17), and referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on June 12, 2020.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including H.R. 7159. The 
witnesses included former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 7159 in the 116th 
Congress.

   Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal 
                         Prevention Act of 2020


                               H.R. 7293

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide best 
practices on student suicide awareness and prevention training 
and condition State educational agencies, local educational 
agencies, and Tribal educational agencies receiving funds under 
section 520A of such Act to establish and implement a school-
based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy.

Summary

    This legislation requires state and Tribal educational 
agencies that receive SAMHSA Project AWARE grants to establish 
and implement a school-based student suicide awareness and 
prevention training policy and collect information on training 
activities. The training policy would be focused on grades six 
through twelve and would train students on self-harm and 
suicidal ideation. The bill also requires best practices to be 
published for school-based student suicide awareness and 
prevention training.

Legislative History

    On June 22, 2020, H.R. 7293 was introduced by 
Representative Peters, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on June 23, 2020.
    On June 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
legislative hearing on 22 bills, including H.R. 7293. The 
witnesses included former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, 
Founder, The Kennedy Forum; Arthur C. Evans, Jr. Ph.D., Chief 
Executive Officer, American Psychological Association; Jeffrey 
L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Psychiatric 
Association, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Public 
Sector Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical 
School, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital; and Arriana 
Gross, National Youth Advisory Board Member, Sandy Hook Promise 
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 7293 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 7293 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-542), 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
442).
    On September 29, 2020, House considered H.R. 7293 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, H.R. 7293 was received by the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 7293 in the 116th 
Congress.

               Strengthening Behavioral Health Parity Act


                               H.R. 7539

    To strengthen parity in mental health and substance use 
disorder benefits.

Summary

    This legislation would help improve and strengthen 
enforcement of existing mental health parity laws. H.R. 7539 
would prohibit health insurance plans from imposing less 
favorable benefit limitations on mental and substance use 
disorder treatments than on medical and surgical benefits. The 
bill would increase transparency with respect to how health 
insurance plans are applying mental health parity laws, by 
requiring plans to make available certain analyses of how plans 
are applying non-quantitative treatment limits (NQTLs) to 
mental health and substance use disorder benefits, in 
comparison to medical and surgical benefits.
    H.R. 7539 would also require Federal regulators to request 
comparative analyses for plans that involve potential 
violations or complaints regarding noncompliance with mental 
health parity standards and to request no fewer than twenty 
comparative analyses per year. In addition, HHS, the Department 
of Labor and the Treasury would be required to submit an annual 
report to Congress, including a summary of the comparative 
analyses and findings of the Federal regulators.

Legislative History

    On July 9, 2020, H.R. 7539 was introduced by Representative 
Kennedy, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on July 10, 2020.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 7539 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 7539 in the 116th 
Congress.

    Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2020


                               H.R. 7574

(H.R. 6517, H.R. 6875, H.R. 6876, H.R. 6531, H.R. 6877, H.R. 6878, H.R. 
                                 7507)

    To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the 
Strategic National Stockpile, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation improves the financial security of the 
Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) by authorizing the sale of 
products to other Federal departments or agencies from the SNS 
within six months of product expiration. The bill also directs 
the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the public sector 
procurement process for single source materials from the SNS 
and examine the feasibility and benefits of a user fee 
agreement. H.R. 7574 also requires the Secretary of HHS to 
ensure that contents of the SNS are in good working order and, 
as necessary, conduct maintenance on contents of the stockpile. 
It also improves domestic product availability for the SNS by 
enhancing medical supply chain elasticity through the domestic 
production of personal protective equipment and partnering with 
industry to refresh and replenish existing stocks of medical 
supplies.
    H.R. 7574 also improves transparency around the SNS by 
directing the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response 
(ASPR), in coordination with the Administrator of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to issue a report to 
Congress regarding all state, local, Tribal, and territorial 
requests for supplies from the SNS during the COVID-19 crisis. 
Reporting must continue every 30 days until the end of the 
pandemic. In addition, the bill requires the ASPR and CDC to 
develop and implement improved, transparent processes for the 
use and distribution of SNS supplies.
    Further, the bill creates a new pilot program to support 
the expansion and maintenance of state stockpiles in order for 
states to use in the event of a public health emergency. These 
funds shall only be awarded if the Federal SNS is funded at 
amounts equal to or greater than the total funds for fiscal 
year 2020.
    Finally, the legislation increases the annual authorization 
of appropriations for the SNS from $610 million to $705 million 
for fiscal years 2021 through 2023.

Legislative History

    On July 13, 2020, H.R. 7574 was introduced by 
Representative Slotkin and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce.
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce met 
in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 7574 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 18, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 7574 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-518), 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
418). On the same day, the House considered H.R. 7574 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On September 22, 2020, H.R. 7574 was received by the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 7574 in the 116th 
Congress.
    H.R. 7574 included provisions from the following bills: 
H.R. 6517, the Stockpile Inventory Modernization Act of 2020 
introduced by Representative Brooks (IN-05); H.R. 6875, To 
direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct 
a study to investigate the feasibility of establishing user 
fees to offset certain Federal costs attributable to the 
procurement of single-source materials for the Strategic 
National Stockpile, and for other purposes, introduced by 
Representative Slotkin; H.R. 6876, To amend the Public Health 
Service Act to ensure that the contents of the Strategic 
National Stockpile remain in good working order and, as 
appropriate, conduct maintenance services on contents of the 
stockpile, and for other purposes, introduced by Representative 
Slotkin; H.R. 6531, the Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 
2020 introduced by Representative Dingell; H.R. 6877, To direct 
the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to issue 
a report to Congress regarding all State, local, Tribal, and 
territorial requests for supplies from the Strategic National 
Stockpile related to COVID-19, and for other purposes, 
introduced by Representative Slotkin; H.R. 6878, To direct the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement 
improved, transparent processes for the use and distribution of 
supplies in the Strategic National Stockpile, and for other 
purposes, introduced by Representative Slotkin; and H.R. 7507, 
the State Stockpile Readiness Act of 2020, introduced by 
Representative Carter (GA-01).

               Tribal Health Data Improvement Act of 2020


                               H.R. 7948

    To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the 
collection and availability of health data with respect to 
Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation encourages improved public health data 
sharing among the CDC, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and 
Tribal Epidemiology Centers. H.R. 7948 ensures the safety of 
data being shared among entities, increases the authorization 
level for the National Center for Health Statistics to provide 
funding for the new authorities in this legislation, and 
assists states and Tribes working relationships by requiring 
the CDC to issue a report on best practices and guidelines for 
data sharing agreements. The bill also reauthorizes CDC's 
National Center for Health Statistics.

Legislative History

    Prior to the introduction of H.R. 7948, the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce held a related hearing on July 8, 2020, 
entitled ``Addressing the Urgent Needs of Our Tribal 
Communities.'' The witnesses included Charles Grim, D.D.S., 
M.H.S.A., Secretary, Chickasaw Nation Department of Health; 
Jonathan Nez, President, Navajo Nation; The Honorable Christine 
Sage, Chairman, Southern Ute Indian Tribe; Fawn Sharp, 
President, National Congress of American Indian; and Pilar M. 
Thomas; Partner; Quarles & Brady LLP.
    On August 7, 2020, H.R. 7948 was introduced by 
Representative Gianforte (MT-00), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Health on August 10, 2020.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 7948 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, amended, by a 
voice vote.
    On September 29, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 7948 to the House, as amended (H. Rept. 116-546), 
and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
446). On the same day, the House considered H.R. 7948 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, by 
a voice vote.
    On September 30, 2020, the bill was received by the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Indian 
Affairs.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 7948 in the 116th 
Congress.

 To Amend the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical 
  Health Act to Require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to 
Consider Certain Recognized Security Practices of Covered Entities and 
 Business Associates When Making Certain Determinations, and for Other 
                                Purposes


                               H.R. 7898

    To amend the Health Information Technology for Economic and 
Clinical Health Act to require the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services to consider certain recognized security 
practices of covered entities and business associates when 
making certain determinations, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill makes a technical correction to provide the 
Inspector General of HHS certain authorities with respect to 
investigations of information blocking and incentivizes health 
care providers to adopt cybersecurity best practices.

Legislative History

    On July 31, 2020, H.R. 7898 was introduced by 
Representative Burgess (TX-26), and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to 
the Subcommittee on Health on August 3, 2020.
    On December 9, 2020, the House considered H.R. 7898 under a 
motion to suspend the Rules and passed the bill, as amended, by 
a voice vote. On December 10, 2020, H.R. 7898 was received by 
the Senate and read twice. On December 19, 2020, the Senate 
passed H.R. 7898 by unanimous consent.
    On December 24, 2020, H.R. 7898 was presented to the 
President.
    H.R. 7898, as approved by the House and the Senate, was 
pending action by the President at the time this report was 
filed.

    To Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to Waive Budget 
    Neutrality for Oxygen Under the Medicare Program, and for Other 
                                Purposes


                               H.R. 8158

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive 
budget neutrality for oxygen under the Medicare program, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation would amend title XVIII of the Social 
Security Act to waive budget neutrality for oxygen under the 
Medicare program, and would specify that the budget neutrality 
requirement for establishing new payment classes of oxygen and 
oxygen equipment no longer applies and would make a technical 
correction to the placement of this provision in the statute. 
The nonapplication of budget neutrality would increase 
reimbursement for certain oxygen equipment in rural areas.

Legislative History

    On September 4, 2020, H.R. 8158 was introduced by 
Representative McMorris Rodgers, and referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce. The bill was then referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on September 8, 2020.
    On September 9, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
met in virtual open markup session to consider H.R. 8158 and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House, without 
amendment, by a voice vote.
    No further action was taken on H.R. 8158 in the 116th 
Congress.

  Honoring Rosalynn Smith Carter's 50 Years of Mental Health Advocacy


                              H. RES. 1181

    Honoring Rosalynn Smith Carter's 50 years of mental health 
advocacy.

Summary

    This resolution recognizes the work of former First Lady 
Rosalynn Smith Carter on behalf of those affected by mental 
health disorders and substance use disorders.

Legislative History

    On October 6, 2020, H. Res. 1181 was introduced by 
Representative Dingell, and referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce. The bill was subsequently referred to the 
Subcommittee on Health on October 7, 2020.
    On December 10, 2020, H. Res. 1181 was discharged from the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. That same day, the House 
considered H. Res. 1181 and passed the resolution, as amended, 
by unanimous consent.

                          OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES


Texas v. U.S.: The Republican Lawsuit and Its Impact on Americans With 
                        Pre-Existing Conditions

    On February 6, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing entitled ``Texas v. U.S.: The Republican Lawsuit and 
Its Impact on Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to examine the impact of a Federal 
district court's decision to strike down the entirety of the 
Affordable Care Act on health care affordability and coverage, 
and on the ACA Marketplaces, Medicaid, and Medicare, if the 
district court ruling stands on appeal. The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Christen Linke Young, Fellow, USC 
Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy; Simon 
Lazarus, Constitutional lawyer and writer; Thomas P. Miller, 
Resident Fellow, American Enterprise Institute; Elena Hung, Co-
Founder, Little Lobbyists; and Avik S. A. Roy, President, The 
Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity.

                    The Fiscal Year 2020 HHS Budget

    On March 12, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing entitled ``The Fiscal Year 2020 HHS Budget.'' The 
purpose of this hearing was to examine the President's fiscal 
year 2020 budget for the U.S. Department of Health and Human 
Services. The Subcommittee received testimony from the 
Honorable Alex M. Azar II, HHS Secretary.

           Prescription Drug Coverage in the Medicare Program

    On April 30, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing entitled ``Prescription Drug Coverage in the Medicare 
Program.'' The purpose of this hearing was to examine how 
Medicare pays for prescription drugs under Medicare part B and 
part D, data on the rising drug spending by Medicare, and 
opportunities to lower the cost of prescription drugs for 
Medicare beneficiaries. The Subcommittee received testimony 
from James E. Mathews, Executive Director, Medicare Payment 
Advisory Commission.

Lowering Prescription Drug Prices: Deconstructing the Drug Supply Chain

    On May 9, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing 
entitled ``Lowering Prescription Drug Prices: Deconstructing 
the Drug Supply Chain.'' The purpose of this hearing was to 
examine stakeholder views in each step of the drug supply chain 
to get to the root causes of high prescription drug costs. The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Justin McCarthy, Senior 
Vice President, Patient & Health Impact Group, Pfizer; Kave 
Niksefat, Vice President, Value and Access, Amgen; Jeffrey 
Hessekiel, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, 
Exelixis; Amy Bricker, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, 
Express Scripts; Brent Eberle, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Navitus 
Health Solutions; Estay Greene, Vice President of Pharmacy 
Services, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina; Lynn 
Eschenbacher, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Ascension; Jack Resneck, 
Chair, Board of Trustees, American Medical Association; Ricahrd 
Ashworth, President of Pharmacy, Walgreens; and Leigh Purvis, 
Director of Health Services Research, AARP.

 Strengthening Health Care in the U.S. Territories for Today and Into 
                               the Future

    On June 20, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing 
entitled ``Strengthening Health Care in the U.S. Territories 
for Today and Into the Future.'' The purpose of the hearing was 
to hear from representatives of the Medicaid programs in 
American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands about 
the challenges confronting their programs. The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Anne Schwartz, Executive Director, 
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission; Angela Avila, 
Executive Director, Administracion de Seguros de Salud de 
Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Health Insurance Administration; 
Sandra King Young, Medicaid Director, American Samoa State 
Agency; Maria Theresa Arcangel, Chief Administrator, Guam 
Division of Public Welfare; Michal Rhymer-Browne, Assistant 
Commissioner, Department of Human Services, U.S. Virgin 
Islands; and Helen C. Sablan, Medicaid Director, Commonwealth 
of Northern Mariana Islands State Medicaid Agency.

      A Public Health Crisis: The Gun Violence Epidemic in America

    On October 3, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a field 
hearing entitled ``A Public Health Crisis: The Gun Violence 
Epidemic in America.'' The purpose of this hearing was to 
discuss the public health impact of gun violence, the role of 
gun violence public health research, and prevention approaches. 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Spencer Leak, Sr., 
President and CEO, Leak and Sons Funeral Home; Niva Lubin-
Johnson, M.D., Immediate Past President, National Medical 
Association; Norman Kerr, Director of Violence Prevention, City 
of Chicago; Pastor Brenda K. Mitchell, mother of Kenneth D. 
Mitchell, Jr.; Selwyn O. Rogers, Jr. M.D., M.P.H., Chief of the 
Section for Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Founding Director of 
the Trauma Center, University of Chicago Medicine; and Ronald 
Stewart, M.D., Chair of the Department of Surgery, University 
of Texas San Antonio Health Science Center.

     Safeguarding Pharmaceutical Supply Chains in a Global Economy

    On October 30, 2019, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing entitled ``Safeguarding Pharmaceutical Supply Chains in 
a Global Economy.'' The purpose of this hearing was to discuss 
how the Federal Government and industry should work together to 
ensure the safety and security of active pharmaceutical 
ingredients and to better diversify the supply chain. The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Janet Woodcock, Director, 
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug 
Administration; Michael Wessel, Commissioner, U.S.-China 
Economic Security Review Commission; David Gaugh, Senior Vice 
President, Sciences and Regulatory Affairs, Association for 
Accessible Medicines; Rosemary Gibson, Senior Advisor, The 
Hastings Center; and Ed Price, President and CEO, Seqens CDMO.

   The Fiscal Year 2021 HHS Budget and Oversight of the Coronavirus 
                                Outbreak

    On February 26, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing entitled ``The Fiscal Year 2021 HHS Budget and 
Oversight of the Coronavirus Outbreak.'' The purpose of this 
hearing was to examine the President's fiscal year 2021 budget 
for HHS, and to discuss the developing outbreak of the 
coronavirus and HHS's response. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Alex Azar II, Secretary, U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services; Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, 
National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 
National Institutes of Health; Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., 
Commissioner of Food and Drugs, U.S. Food and Drug 
Administration; Robert Kadlec, M.D., Assistant Secretary for 
Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human 
Services; and Robert R. Redfield, M.D., Director, Centers for 
Disease Control.

        Protecting Scientific Integrity in the COVID-19 Response

    On May 14, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing 
entitled ``Protecting Scientific Integrity in the COVID-19 
Response.'' The purpose of this hearing was to review concerns 
raised by government and outside stakeholders about the 
politicization of public health agencies, the Administration's 
lack of preparation for a pandemic, and its slow response to 
the COVID-19 outbreak. The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Richard A. Bright, Ph.D., Senior Advisor, National Institutes 
of Health; and Mike Bowen, Executive Vice President, Prestige 
Ameritech.

 Health Care Inequality: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in 
                  COVID-19 and the Health Care System

    On June 17, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing 
entitled ``Health Care Inequality: Confronting Racial and 
Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 and the Health Care System.'' 
The purpose of this hearing was to examine the racial and 
ethnic disparities found in current COVID-19 data and the 
existing structural and racial inequalities in the U.S. health 
care system that have contributed to such disparities. The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Rhea Boyd, M.D., M.P.H., 
Pediatrician and Child Health Advocate, Palo Alto Medical 
Foundation; Oliver T. Brooks, M.D., President, National Medical 
Association; and Avik S. Roy, President, The Foundation for 
Research on Equal Opportunity.

Health Care Lifeline: The Affordable Care Act and the COVID-19 Pandemic

    On September 23, 2020, the Subcommittee on Health held a 
hearing entitled ``Health Care Lifeline: The Affordable Care 
Act and the COVID-19 Pandemic.'' The purpose of this hearing 
was to examine the Affordable Care Act's impact on health care 
coverage and affordability for Americans during the COVID-19 
pandemic and the accompanying economic crisis. The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Aviva Aron-Dine, Ph.D., Vice President 
for Health Policy, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities; Dean 
Cameron, Director, Idaho Department of Insurance; Douglas 
Holtz-Eakin, Ph.D., President, American Action Forum; Peter 
Lee, Executive Director, Covered California; and Benjamin D. 
Sommers, M.D., Ph.D., Huntley Quelch Professor of Health Care 
Economics, Professor of Health Policy & Economics, Harvard T.H. 
Chan School of Public Health, Professor of Medicine, Brigham & 
Women's Hospital.
                               APPENDIX I


 Oversight Plan for the Committee on Energy and Commerce U.S. House of 
                    Representatives, 116th Congress

    Rule X, clause 2(d) of the Rules of the House requires each 
standing Committee to develop an oversight plan for the two-
year period of the Congress and to submit the plan to the 
Committee on Oversight and Reform and to the Committee on House 
Administration not later than March 1 of the first session of 
the Congress.
    This is the oversight plan of the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce for the 116th Congress. It includes areas where the 
Committee expects to conduct oversight during the 116th 
Congress, subject to staff and resource limitations, but does 
not preclude oversight or investigation of additional matters. 
The Committee will continue to consult with other committees 
that have jurisdiction over the same or related laws, programs, 
or agencies with the objective of ensuring maximum coordination 
and cooperation. Specifically, the Committee will continue to 
work with other committees to facilitate expiring programs, 
coordinate with the Congressional Budget Office regarding 
lapsed authorizations and upcoming expirations, and hold member 
and staff-level meetings with relevant committees and House and 
Senate conferences.

                    ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES


                             Climate Change

    Climate change affects every region across the country and 
inflicts large costs on the U.S. economy each year. States, 
cities, Tribes, and communities across America are taking steps 
to mitigate and prepare for the impacts of climate change. The 
Committee intends to examine the economic, environmental, and 
health effects of climate change, including disproportionate 
impacts on low income communities and other vulnerable 
populations. The Committee will also identify opportunities for 
Federal action to reduce negative impacts, create new 
businesses and jobs, and make all communities safer and more 
resilient to changes already underway. The Committee will also 
review actions needed to meet our obligations under the Paris 
Climate Agreement and examine the climate impacts of regulatory 
efforts and programs by the Department of Energy, the 
Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Health and 
Human Services and other agencies within the Committee's 
jurisdiction. The Committee expects to examine governmental and 
nongovernmental activities and policies to reduce greenhouse 
gas emissions. The Committee also anticipates assessing State 
funding programs and other efforts by agencies within the 
Committee's jurisdiction to ensure States and local communities 
have the resources needed to prepare for and respond to severe 
weather events and natural disasters.

                             Clean Air Act

    The Committee expects to review significant rulemakings and 
program implementation under the Clean Air Act and associated 
public health and environmental benefits. Review will also 
include oversight of EPA decisions, management strategies, and 
other actions affecting efforts to meet Clean Air Act 
standards, including EPA actions that affect State efforts to 
meet public health goals. In addition, the Committee will 
examine the current role of and proposed changes to the 
accounting of cost, benefits, and feasibility in Clean Air Act 
rulemakings. The Committee will also continue to conduct 
oversight of EPA's implementation of the Renewable Fuel 
Standard.

                Environmental Contamination and Cleanup

    The Committee will conduct oversight of EPA's 
implementation of the Comprehensive Environmental Response 
Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), including the 
development and implementation of the recommendations from the 
Superfund Task Force. The Committee will also oversee 
implementation of recent updates to the Brownfields program. 
The Committee anticipates investigating the impacts of climate 
change and extreme weather on exposure from contaminated sites 
and cleanup costs. The Committee will also examine EPA's 
decision not to finalize financial responsibility requirements 
under CERCLA section 108(b) and the impacts of that decision on 
cleanups and taxpayers.

                       Hazardous and Solid Waste

    The Committee will examine State and Federal implementation 
of legislation governing disposal of coal ash, including the 
EPA's response to recent court decisions finding Federal 
regulations insufficient and State response to recent extreme 
weather events that led to coal ash releases.

              Regulation of Dangerous Chemical Substances

    The Committee will conduct oversight of EPA's 
implementation of the reformed Toxic Substances Control Act as 
the Agency moves forward with the first risk evaluations and 
risk management rules under the new law. This oversight will 
look at decisions being made by EPA to exclude certain uses, 
exposures, vulnerable populations, and scientific studies from 
their review. The Committee will examine the impacts these 
decisions are having on the most vulnerable and 
disproportionately impacted, including workers, infants and 
children, and hot spot communities. The Committee will also 
examine risk management activities and decisions related to 
pesticides and other non-TSCA regulated chemicals and actions 
of other agencies in the Committee's jurisdiction charged with 
addressing these issues, including DOE and the Agency for Toxic 
Substances and Disease Registry.

                    Drinking Water Risks and Safety

    The Committee will examine drinking water risks, including 
risks from lead service lines and emerging contaminants. The 
Committee will conduct oversight of State and Federal 
implementation of drinking water standards, and EPA's process 
for adopting new drinking water standards. In addition, the 
Committee will continue to review the impact on communities of 
regulatory ambiguity under the Safe Drinking Water Act 
regarding hydraulic fracturing, as well as government 
activities in hydraulic fracturing research and regulation.

                     EPA Management and Operations

    The Committee will conduct general oversight of EPA. This 
will include review of agency funding decisions, resource 
allocations, office and program reorganization, grants, 
research activities, contracts awarded to outside parties, 
enforcement activities. The Committee will also conduct general 
oversight of EPA relations with State and local governments, 
public transparency, and adherence to economic, procedural, 
public health, and environmental standards in regulatory 
actions. The Committee intends to examine how staff reductions 
and cuts to the EPA budget would impact the agency's programs 
and effectiveness in protecting human health and the 
environment.

                         National Energy Policy

    The Committee will examine policies that relate to energy 
efficiency and conservation, and the exploration, production, 
distribution, and consumption of electricity, oil and natural 
gas, coal, hydroelectric power, nuclear power, and renewable 
energy. The Committee will inquire into the impact of 
government policies and programs on the exploration, 
production, storage, supply, marketing, pricing, and regulation 
of domestic energy resources, including issues relating to the 
Nation's energy infrastructure. The Committee will also 
continue to examine safety, security, public health and climate 
issues relating to energy exploration, production, and 
distribution.

           Electricity and Natural Gas Markets and Regulation

    The Committee will review the Federal electricity and 
natural gas policies of the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission and DOE related to competitive markets for 
compliance with relevant statutes. The Committee will also 
examine the activities of the FERC and DOE relating to 
protection of consumers and the environment with regard to 
electricity, natural gas and hydroelectric power, including the 
development of efficient and vigorous wholesale markets for 
electricity. Additionally, the Committee will closely examine 
actions regarding pipeline safety by the Department of 
Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration as well as actions regarding pipeline security 
by the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation 
Security Administration.

                  Energy and Fuel Efficiency Mandates

    The Committee will continue to oversee Federal programs 
setting energy efficiency standards for home appliances crafted 
by DOE, to ensure that the programs maximize the benefit to 
consumers. The Committee will also examine greenhouse gas and 
fuel economy standards for motor vehicles developed by EPA and 
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 
respectively.

  Management of the Department of Energy and its National Laboratories

    The Committee will continue to oversee governance, 
management, and operations issues at DOE, including the 
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the 
National Laboratories. This will include a continued focus on 
DOE's management of the contractors that operate the national 
laboratories. The Committee's oversight work will also 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, 
as well as the work of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety 
Board. This work will also include the Committee's oversight 
functions over DOE grant and loan guarantee programs as well as 
programs and activities relating to nonmilitary energy research 
and development.

                             Nuclear Waste

    The Committee will continue to review the actions of DOE 
and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regarding 
obligations of these agencies under the Nuclear Waste Policy 
Act. The Committee will also examine other nuclear waste 
cleanup and disposal programs under its jurisdiction.

                   The Nuclear Regulatory Commission

    The Committee will continue to examine the programs and 
activities of the NRC. The Committee will review NRC's budget 
requests and conduct oversight of the manner in which the 
Commission discharges its various responsibilities, including 
the Commission's regulatory actions, licensing activity, the 
safety and security of nuclear power facilities, and nuclear 
materials licensees.

                     HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE ISSUES


                        The Affordable Care Act

    The Committee will continue to examine issues related to 
the implementation by the Department of Health and Human 
Services of the Affordable Care Act, including attempts to 
administratively and illegally undermine the ACA and the 
Administration's refusal to defend the constitutionality of the 
law. This oversight will also examine the effect that 
Administration decisions have had on access to comprehensive, 
affordable health care.

                     HHS Management and Operations

    The Committee will conduct general oversight of HHS and its 
agencies to ensure it is fulfilling its mission to enhance and 
protect the health of all Americans.

                Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    The Committee will review the management, operations, and 
activities of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 
(CMS) and the programs it administers. The Committee will study 
the positive economic effect of Medicaid expansion and impact 
of Medicaid expansion on access to care, and review insurance 
coverage rates for children and State outreach efforts to 
enroll uninsured children. The Committee will examine attempts 
administratively and illegally to undermine the Medicaid 
program, which provides critical services to more than 70 
million individuals. The Committee will also examine the 
increasing out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors under the 
Medicare program and the positive effects of giving the 
Secretary of HHS the authority to negotiate drug prices.

            Food and Drug Administration and Product Safety

    The Committee will review the management, operations, and 
activities of the Food and Drug Administration, including the 
ability of the agency to ensure the safety of the Nation's 
food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics. The Committee will examine 
FDA's statutory authorities for protecting the Nation's food 
supply with a view towards identifying any gaps and whether 
FDA's financial and personnel resources are adequate to protect 
the public from unsafe food. The Committee will also 
investigate FDA's enforcement of current drug supply chain and 
safety laws and its foreign drug inspection program. The 
Committee will also review the FDA's efforts to combat youth 
access to tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems 
products, as well as the agency's enforcement and 
implementation of the Tobacco Control Act. The Committee will 
also review FDA's efforts to improve and modernize the 
regulatory framework for medical devices and the impact for 
medical device safety. Further, the Committee will review the 
safety of cosmetics and personal care products in light of the 
substantial increase in cosmetic imports, one of FDA's larger 
categories of imports.

                Public Health and Pandemic Preparedness

    The Committee will examine the roles of various Federal 
agencies responsible for protecting the public health, 
including program management and implementation. Specifically, 
the Committee will continue to conduct oversight of Federal 
efforts on pandemic preparedness, including influenza 
preparedness, as well as the United States' response to 
emerging foreign infectious disease threats. The Committee will 
also continue its review of efforts to combat the opioid 
epidemic, including State and Federal responses, and the roles 
of participants in the health care delivery chain. 
Additionally, the Committee will also study the role our 
Federal public health agencies play and the actions such 
agencies can take to reduce health disparities among racial and 
ethnic minorities, and to address the health impacts caused by 
gun violence in our communities. Further, the Committee will 
also continue to monitor implementation of mental health 
reforms and the work done by the Assistant Secretary for Mental 
Health and Substance Use, as well as issues related to the 
health and safety of athletes, including youth athletes.

                       Health Care Affordability

    The Committee will examine the Administration's actions and 
policies related to the rising costs of health care and 
prescriptions drugs. This will include examining the role FDA 
and the NIH play in the discovery, development, and delivery of 
innovative medications. The Committee will also investigate the 
impacts higher health care costs, including rising out-of-
pocket costs and surprising billing, are having on American 
families, including seniors, and what actions may be taken to 
improve affordability within our health care system. The 
Committee will also continue to review policies proposed by the 
Administration to lower the costs of prescription drug prices 
and will investigate how actions taken by brand name and 
generic drug manufacturers have impacted such costs, including 
abuses and gaming of current regulatory requirements. Further, 
the Committee will study the role rebates play in the costs of 
prescription drugs and to our Federal health care system and 
study how changes to rebates may impact such costs.

                Reunification of Unaccompanied Children

    The Committee will conduct oversight of HHS efforts to 
reunify and provide appropriate care to unaccompanied children. 
The Committee will also review HHS's role in significant 
policies that affect the placement and coordination of 
unaccompanied children. Review will also include HHS-contracted 
facilities' compliance with Federal laws and regulations, and 
HHS's oversight thereof.

                         Indian Health Service

    The Committee expects to investigate the quality and 
adequacy of health care prevention and treatment services 
provided by the Indian Health Service. The Committee will also 
review current implementation of the Indian Health Care 
Improvement Act and how this law and the care provided by the 
Indian Health Service is working for American Indians and 
Alaska Natives in order to inform the Committee on ways to 
improve care for those who rely on these services.

                  COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES


      Federal Communications Commission Management and Operations

    The Committee will continue to conduct oversight of the 
operations, management, and activities of the Federal 
Communications Commission, including the effect of its 
decisions on protecting consumers, promoting privacy and data 
security, increasing the availability of broadband, 
technologies and services, increasing competition, and ensuring 
adequate emergency communications capability. Additionally, the 
Committee will evaluate the effect of FCC actions on network 
resiliency and public safety, as well as data, video, voice, 
and audio services.

 National Telecommunications and Information Administration Management 
                             and Operations

    The Committee will continue to conduct oversight of the 
operations, management, and activities of the National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) within 
the Department of Commerce, including its efforts to promote 
cybersecurity, supply chain security, consumer privacy, and the 
responsible use of emergency consumer communications 
technologies. Additionally, the Committee will evaluate the 
work of the NTIA in representing the interests of the United 
States in international meetings and negotiations relating to 
telecommunications and internet governance.

  Broadband Internet Deployment, Affordability Adoption, and Openness

    The Committee will conduct oversight of funding mechanisms 
for broadband deployment and adoption, including the Universal 
Service Fund and whether such programs adequately and 
efficiently promote broadband deployment and adoption for 
consumers. The Committee will also oversee the effect 
deregulation has had on the availability, affordability, and 
adoption of broadband. The Committee will exercise its 
jurisdiction to oversee the process--and the effects on 
consumers, small business, and free speech--associated with the 
repeal of net neutrality. The Committee will exercise its 
jurisdiction over broadband to ensure continued growth and 
investment in the internet. The Committee will also continue to 
exercise its jurisdiction over wireless and wired 
communications to ensure our Nation's policies governing voice, 
video, audio, and data services are promoting investment, 
innovation, access, affordability, and job creation.

                      Public Safety Communications

    The Committee will continue to examine the progress being 
made to ensure that first responders have interoperable 
communications capabilities with local, State, and Federal 
public safety officials, including through the efforts of the 
Emergency Communications Division within the Department of 
Homeland Security. The Committee will also examine the progress 
being made by the First Responder Network Authority in carrying 
out the mandates of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job 
Creation Act of 2012. 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.

                          Spectrum Management

    The Committee will continue to oversee the Federal 
Communications Commission's and the National Telecommunications 
and Information Administration's (NTIA) management and 
allocation of the Nation's spectrum for government and 
commercial use to ensure efficient use of public airwaves for 
consumers. The Committee will further examine whether plans for 
allocating spectrum encourage competition, benefit consumers, 
and are in the public interest. The Committee will oversee FCC 
and NTIA implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job 
Creation Act of 2012, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, and 
the RAY BAUM's Act.

                CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMMERCE ISSUES


                          Privacy and Security

    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 and benefiting consumers. The Committee will also 
continue to investigate whether all companies that collect 
consumer data are implementing data security and privacy 
standards that ensure consumers' personal information is not 
stolen or misused.

  Consumer Protection Safety Commission Management and Operations and 
                          Consumer Protection

    The Committee will continue to review the Consumer Product 
Safety Commission's (CPSC) overall operations, including the 
effectiveness of its rulemaking, its enforcement activities, 
engagement in standard-setting activities, and the 
modernization of its staff and infrastructure. The Committee 
will also exercise its jurisdiction to improve the safety of 
products purchased and used by consumers to prevent injuries 
and deaths.

        NHTSA Management and Operations and Motor Vehicle Safety

    The Committee will continue oversight of the National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, including the 
effectiveness of the agency's regulations, investigations, 
structure, research activities, and enforcement actions 
pertaining to motor vehicle safety. The Committee will examine 
NHTSA's ability to effectively oversee advancing safety 
technologies including semi-autonomous and autonomous 
technologies. The Committee will also examine whether NHTSA 
effectively monitors and investigates safety issues, and 
whether it effectively manages recalls. The Committee will also 
work to improve motor vehicle safety to protect drivers, 
passengers, and all others who share the roadways.

    Federal Trade Commission Management and Operations and Consumer 
                               Protection

    The Committee will review the management, authorities, 
operations, rulemaking, and enforcement actions of the Federal 
Trade Commission. The Committee will review consumer protection 
activities related to privacy, data security, and false and 
deceptive advertising.

     Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Management and Operations

    The Committee will review the management, operations, 
rulemaking, and enforcement actions of the Consumer Financial 
Protection Bureau, and whether the Bureau is achieving its 
consumer protection mission.

Department of Commerce Management and Operations and Manufacturing and 
                                 Trade

    The Committee will conduct oversight of the Department of 
Commerce and its efforts to promote manufacturing and exports. 
The Committee will monitor and examine interstate commerce as 
well as bilateral agreements and multilateral trade agreements 
as those agreements relate to services, commodities, and 
industries within the Committee's jurisdiction, including 
energy, telecommunications, consumer products, electronic 
commerce, food, and drugs. The Committee will examine whether 
these agreements adequately protect the interests of domestic 
and foreign workers, the environment, and consumers. The 
Committee will also explore the state of manufacturing in the 
United States to identify factors that are hampering or 
furthering United States competitiveness and factors that 
benefit or hurt American workers.

                             MISCELLANEOUS


                             Cybersecurity

    The Committee will continue to examine the protection of 
information and technology vital to our national and economic 
security by examining vulnerabilities and paths to defend 
against future attacks. The Committee will conduct oversight of 
actions and programs of the National Institute of Standards and 
Technology as well as efforts of relevant agencies to implement 
the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Additionally, the Committee 
will review the efforts of agencies within its jurisdiction to 
secure their networks. The Committee will also examine 
initiatives to improve cybersecurity both in the private and 
public sectors, and review efforts at agencies within the 
Committee's jurisdiction to regulate cybersecurity.

                 Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response

    The Committee will continue to monitor the roles of HHS 
agencies in assisting the Nation's capability, detection, and 
response to possible biological attacks. The Committee will 
also evaluate the potential impact and preparedness of the 
Nation's public health system. The Committee will continue to 
review the extent of the coordination between HHS and the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), especially as it relates 
to Project Bioshield, and implementation of the Public Health 
Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 
by HHS.

         Federal Oversight of High-Containment Bio Laboratories

    The Committee will conduct oversight of issues related to 
high-containment bio laboratories, which handle some of the 
most dangerous and exotic diseases, including anthrax, 
smallpox, Ebola virus, and foot and mouth disease. Among the 
issues under review will be the adequacy of the security and 
practices of high-containment bio laboratories and Federal 
efforts to oversee the laboratories, and whether some of these 
efforts are overlapping and duplicative.

              Safety and Security for Chemical Facilities

    The Committee will conduct oversight of mandates across 
agencies to ensure the safety and security of chemical 
facilities, including implementation of DHS's Chemical 
Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards Program and EPA's Risk 
Management Planning program. The Committee will also examine 
threats to these facilities from climate change and extreme 
weather.

                Scientific and Risk Assessment Programs

    The Committee will review programs to assess the 
objectives, transparency, and integrity of scientific 
assessments that inform regulatory and public health policies. 
The Committee will examine issues relating to the numerous 
Federal science programs assessing public health risks, 
including the Integrated Risk Information System at EPA, the 
Report on Carcinogens produced by the National Toxicology 
Program at HHS, and assessments proposed or ongoing in other 
Federal departments and agencies.

                        Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

    The Committee will conduct oversight of departments and 
agencies under its jurisdiction to ensure adequate and prompt 
implementation of recommendations from the Government 
Accountability Office, Offices of Inspectors General, and other 
sources to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

                        Critical Infrastructure

    The Committee will examine DHS'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 the physical and 
cybersecurity of the Nation's energy infrastructure, including 
DOE's authorities and responsibilities as the sector-specific 
agency for energy security. The Committee will also conduct 
oversight of HHS and EPA's responsibilities and authorities as 
sector-specific agencies for activities related to the Nation's 
critical infrastructure for communications, chemicals, 
emergency services, and others within the Committee's 
jurisdiction. Additionally, the Committee will examine the 
roles and responsibilities of other relevant agencies such as 
the FCC as well as the private sector.

                           Nuclear Smuggling

    The Committee will continue to monitor private sector and 
Federal Government efforts at seaports, border crossings, and 
mail facilities. The Committee's review will examine and assess 
DOE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection efforts, including 
international efforts, aimed at detecting and preventing the 
smuggling of dangerous commerce, particularly radiological and 
nuclear weapons of mass destruction.

                Online Platform and Consumer Protection

    The Committee will examine the effect of online platform 
practices on the public good, free speech, and democratic 
principles. In particular, the Committee will review the effect 
on consumers of certain content moderation techniques and the 
potential for algorithmic bias and discrimination. The 
Committee will also review the extent to which competition 
exists among online platforms, and how consolidation affects 
consumers.

  Diversity and Inclusion in Federally-Funded Entities and Activities

    The Committee will provide oversight over all agencies 
under its jurisdiction to promote policies of diversity and 
inclusion in order to ensure that these Federally-funded 
agencies are representative of the Nation as a whole and are 
working to support the interests of all communities and all 
segments of the overall population.
                              APPENDIX II


                    COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE


                              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.

                   Public Laws: 26 (as of 12/31/2020)
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  Public Law    Date Approved         Bill                 Title
------------------------------------------------------------------------
116-2........       1/18/2019  H.R. 251.........  Chemical Facility Anti-
                                                   Terrorism Standards
                                                   Program Extension
                                                   Act.
116-3........       1/24/2019  H.R. 259.........  Medicaid Extenders Act
                                                   of 2019.
116-16.......       4/18/2019  H.R. 1839........  Medicaid Services
                                                   Investment and
                                                   Accountability Act of
                                                   2019.
116-39.......        8/6/2019  H.R. 3253........  Sustaining Excellence
                                                   in Medicaid Act of
                                                   2019.
116-49.......       8/22/2019  H.R. 776.........  Emergency Medical
                                                   Services for Children
                                                   Program
                                                   Reauthorization Act
                                                   of 2019.
116-60.......       9/30/2019  H.R. 1058........  Autism Collaboration,
                                                   Accountability,
                                                   Research, Education,
                                                   and Support Act of
                                                   2019 or the Autism
                                                   CARES Act of 2019.
116-62.......       10/4/2019  S. 163...........  Alaska Remote
                                                   Generator Reliability
                                                   and Protection Act.
116-74.......      11/27/2019  H.R. 3889........  ONDCP Technical
                                                   Corrections Act of
                                                   2019.
116-92.......      12/20/2019  S. 1790..........  National Defense
                                                   Authorization Act for
                                                   Fiscal Year 2020.
116-94.......      12/20/2019  H.R. 1865........  Further Consolidated
                                                   Appropriations Act,
                                                   2020.
116-95.......      12/20/2019  H.R. 1138........  To reauthorize the
                                                   West Valley
                                                   demonstration
                                                   project, and for
                                                   other purposes.
116-105......      12/30/2019  S. 151...........  Pallone-Thune
                                                   Telephone Robocall
                                                   Abuse Criminal
                                                   Enforcement and
                                                   Deterrence Act of the
                                                   Pallone-Thune TRACED
                                                   Act.
116-109......       1/24/2020  H.R. 583.........  Preventing Illegal
                                                   Radio Abuse Through
                                                   Enforcement Act or
                                                   the PIRATE Act.
116-113......       1/29/2020  H.R. 5430........  United States-Mexico-
                                                   Canada Agreement
                                                   Implementation Act.
116-114......        2/6/2020  S. 3201..........  Temporary
                                                   Reauthorization and
                                                   Study of the
                                                   Emergency Scheduling
                                                   of Fentanyl Analogues
                                                   Act.
116-123......        3/6/2020  H.R. 6074........  Coronavirus
                                                   Preparedness and
                                                   Response Supplemental
                                                   Appropriations Act,
                                                   2020.
116-124......       3/12/2020  H.R. 4998........  Secure and Trusted
                                                   Communications
                                                   Networks Act of 2019.
116-127......       3/18/2020  H.R. 6201........  Families First
                                                   Coronavirus Response
                                                   Act.
116-129......       3/23/2020  S. 893...........  Secure 5G and Beyond
                                                   Act of 2020.
116-130......       3/12/2020  S. 1822..........  Broadband Deployment
                                                   Accuracy and
                                                   Technological
                                                   Availability Act.
116-150......       7/22/2020  S. 4148..........  To extend the Chemical
                                                   Facility Anti-
                                                   Terrorism Standards
                                                   Program of the
                                                   Department of
                                                   Homeland Security,
                                                   and for other
                                                   purposes.
116-172......      10/17/2020  S. 2661..........  National Suicide
                                                   Hotline Designation
                                                   Act of 2020.
116-173......      10/20/2020  H.R. 4779........  To extend the
                                                   Undertaking Spam,
                                                   Spyware, And Fraud
                                                   Enforcement With
                                                   Enforcers beyond
                                                   Borders Act of 2006,
                                                   and for other
                                                   purposes.
116-206......       12/4/2020  H.R. 835.........  Rodchenkov Anti-Doping
                                                   Act of 2019.
116-224......      12/18/2020  S. 1982..........  Save Our Seas 2.0 Act.
116-__.......      12/27/2020  H.R. 133.........  Consolidated
                                                   Appropriations Act,
                                                   2021.


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                 Cleared for
    Action        the White           Bill                 Title
                    House
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Presented to       12/24/2020  H.R. 8906........  Lifespan Respite Care
 the                                               Reauthorization Act
 President.                                        of 2020.
Presented to       12/24/2020  H.R. 7898........  To amend the Health
 the                                               Information
 President.                                        Technology for
                                                   Economic and Clinical
                                                   Health Act to require
                                                   the Secretary of
                                                   Health and Human
                                                   Services to consider
                                                   certain recognized
                                                   security practices of
                                                   covered entities and
                                                   business associates
                                                   when making certain
                                                   determinations, and
                                                   for other purposes.
Presented to       12/24/2020  H.R. 6535........  To deem an urban
 the                                               Indian organization
 President.                                        and employees thereof
                                                   to be a part of the
                                                   Public Health Service
                                                   for the purposes of
                                                   certain claims for
                                                   personal injury, and
                                                   for other purposes.
Presented to       12/24/2020  H.R. 6435........  Combating Pandemic
 the                                               Scams Act of 2020.
 President.
Presented to       12/24/2020  H.R. 6237........  Proper and Reimbursed
 the                                               Care for Native
 President.                                        Veterans Act or the
                                                   PRC for Native
                                                   Veterans Act.
Presented to       12/24/2020  H.R. 5663........  Safeguarding
 the                                               Therapeutics Act.
 President.
Presented to       12/24/2020  H.R. 2468........  School-Based Allergies
 the                                               and Asthma Management
 President.                                        Program Act.
Presented to       12/24/2020  H.R. 1966........  Henrietta Lacks
 the                                               Enhancing Cancer
 President.                                        Research Act of 2019.
Presented to       12/24/2020  H.R. 1503........  Orange Book
 the                                               Transparency Act of
 President.                                        2020.
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                              APPENDIX III


                    COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE


                                 PART A


                                HEARINGS


        Printed Hearings of the Committee on Energy and Commerce
------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Serial No.             Hearing Title              Hearing Date
------------------------------------------------------------------------
116-1..............  Time for Action: Addressing  February 6, 2019
                      the Environmental and
                      Economic Effects of
                      Climate Change
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-2..............  Texas v. U.S.: The           February 6, 2019
                      Republican Lawsuit and Its
                      Impacts on Americans with
                      Pre-Existing Conditions
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-3..............  Examining the Failures of    February 7, 2019
                      the Trump Administration's
                      Inhumane Family Separation
                      Policy [Subcommittee on
                      Oversight and
                      Investigations].
116-4..............  Preserving an Open Internet  February 7, 2019
                      for Consumers, Small
                      Businesses, and Free
                      Speech [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-5..............  Protecting Consumers and     February 13, 2019
                      Competition: An
                      Examination of the T-
                      Mobile and Sprint Merger
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-6..............  Strengthening Our            February 13, 2019
                      Healthcare System:
                      Legislation to Reverse ACA
                      Sabotage and Ensure Pre-
                      Existing Conditions
                      Protections [Subcommittee
                      on Health].
116-7..............  Protecting Consumer Privacy  February 26, 2019
                      in the Era of Big Data
                      [Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce].
116-8..............  EPA's Enforcement Program:   February 26, 2019
                      Taking the Environmental
                      Cop Off the Beat
                      [Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations].
116-9..............  Confronting a Growing        February 27, 2019
                      Public Health Threat:
                      Measles Outbreaks in the
                      U.S. [Subcommittee on
                      Oversight and
                      Investigations].
116-10.............  Clean Energy Infrastructure  February 27, 2019
                      and the Workforce to Build
                      It [Subcommittee on
                      Energy].
116-11.............  We'll Always Have Paris:     February 28, 2019
                      Filling the Leadership
                      Void Caused by Federal
                      Inaction on Climate Change
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-12.............  Strengthening Our            March 6, 2019
                      Healthcare System:
                      Legislation to Lower
                      Consumer Costs and Expand
                      Access [Subcommittee on
                      Health].
116-13.............  Inclusion in Tech: How       March 6, 2019
                      Diversity Benefits All
                      Americans [Subcommittee on
                      Consumer Protection and
                      Commerce].
116-14.............  Wasted Energy: DOE's         March 7, 2019
                      Inaction on Efficiency
                      Standards and Its Impact
                      on Consumers and the
                      Climate [Subcommittee on
                      Energy].
116-15.............  Legislating to Safeguard     March 12, 2019
                      the Free and Open Internet
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-16.............  The Fiscal Year 2020 HHS     March 12, 2019
                      Budget [Subcommittee on
                      Health].
116-17.............  Lowering the Cost of         March 13, 2019
                      Prescription Drugs:
                      Reducing Barriers to
                      Market Competition
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-18.............  Mismanaging Chemical Risks:  March 13, 2019
                      EPA's Failure to Protect
                      Workers [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-19.............  Enhancing Vehicle            March 14, 2019
                      Technology to Prevent
                      Drunk Driving
                      [Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce].
116-20.............  Lessons from Across the      April 2, 2019
                      Nation: State and Local
                      Action to Combat Climate
                      Change [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-21.............  Priced Out of a Lifesaving   April 2, 2019
                      Drug: The Human Impact of
                      Rising Insulin Costs
                      [Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations].
116-22.............  The Fiscal Year 2020 EPA     April 9, 2019
                      Budget [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-23.............  Protecting Americans from    April 9, 2019
                      Dangerous Products: Is the
                      Consumer Product Safety
                      Commission Fulfilling Its
                      Mission? [Subcommittee on
                      Consumer Protection and
                      Commerce].
116-24.............  Investing in America's       April 10, 2019
                      Energy Infrastructure:
                      Improving Energy
                      Efficiency and Creating a
                      Diverse Workforce
                      [Subcommittee on Energy].
116-25.............  Priced Out of a Lifesaving   April 12, 2019
                      Drug: Getting Answers on
                      the Rising Cost of Insulin
                      [Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations].
116-26.............  Legislating to Stop the      April 30, 2019
                      Onslaught of Annoying
                      Robocalls [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-27.............  Prescription Drug Coverage   April 30, 2019
                      in the Medicare Program
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-28.............  The State of Pipeline        May 1, 2019
                      Safety and Security in
                      America [Subcommittee on
                      Energy].
116-29.............  DOE's Mounting Cleanup       May 1, 2019
                      Costs: Billions in
                      Environmental Liability
                      and Growing [Subcommittee
                      on Oversight and
                      Investigations].
116-30.............  Ban Asbestos Now: Taking     May 8, 2019
                      Action to Save Lives and
                      Livelihoods [Subcommittee
                      on Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-31.............  Oversight of the Federal     May 8, 2019
                      Trade Commission:
                      Strengthening Protections
                      for Americans' Privacy and
                      Data Security
                      [Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce].
116-32.............  Lowering Prescription Drug   May 9, 2019
                      Prices: Deconstructing the
                      Drug Supply Chain
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-33.............  The Fiscal Year 2020 DOE     May 9, 2019
                      Budget [Subcommittee on
                      Energy].
116-34.............  Accountability and           May 15, 2019
                      Oversight of the Federal
                      Communications Commission
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-35.............  Protecting Americans at      May 15, 2019
                      Risk of PFAS Contamination
                      and Exposure [Subcommittee
                      on Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-36.............  Undermining Mercury          May 21, 2019
                      Protections: EPA Endangers
                      Human Health and the
                      Environment [Subcommittee
                      on Oversight and
                      Investigations].
116-37.............  Improving Drug Pricing       May 21, 2019
                      Transparency and Lowering
                      Prices for American
                      Consumers [Subcommittee on
                      Health].
116-38.............  LIFT America: Modernizing    May 22, 2019
                      Our Infrastructure for the
                      Future [Full Committee].
116-39.............  Summer Driving Dangers:      May 23, 2019
                      Exploring Ways to Protect
                      Drivers and Their Families
                      [Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce].
116-40.............  Investing in America's       June 4, 2019
                      Healthcare [Subcommittee
                      on Health].
116-41.............  STELAR Review: Protecting    June 4, 2019
                      Consumers in an Evolving
                      Media Marketplace
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-42.............  Critical Mission: Former     June 11, 2019
                      Administrators Address the
                      Direction of the EPA
                      [Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations].
116-43.............  No More Surprises:           June 12, 2019
                      Protecting Patients from
                      Surprise Medical Bills
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-44.............  Oversight of FERC: Ensuring  June 12, 2019
                      Its Actions Benefit
                      Consumers and the
                      Environment [Subcommittee
                      on Energy].
116-45.............  Cleaning Up Communities:     June 13, 2019
                      Ensuring Safe Storage and
                      Disposal of Spent Nuclear
                      Fuel [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-46.............  Keeping Kids and Consumers   June 13, 2019
                      Safe from Dangerous
                      Products [Subcommittee on
                      Consumer Protection and
                      Commerce].
116-47.............  Protecting Title X and       June 19, 2019
                      Safeguarding Quality
                      Family Planning Care
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-48.............  Legislative Solutions to     June 19, 2019
                      Make Our Nation's
                      Pipelines Safer
                      [Subcommittee on Energy].
116-49.............  Driving in Reverse: The      June 20, 2019
                      Administration's Rollback
                      of Fuel Economy and Clean
                      Car Standards [Jointly
                      held between the
                      Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce
                      and the Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-50.............  Strengthening Healthcare in  June 20, 2019
                      the U.S. Territories for
                      Today and Into the Future
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-51.............  Reauthorizing Vital Health   June 25, 2019
                      Programs for American
                      Families [Subcommittee on
                      Health].
116-52.............  Keeping the Lights on:       July 12, 2019
                      Addressing Cyber Threats
                      to the Grid [Subcommittee
                      on Energy].
116-53.............  Oversight of Federal         July 16, 2019
                      Efforts to Combat the
                      Spread of Illicit Fentanyl
                      [Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations].
116-54.............  Our Wireless Future:         July 16, 2019
                      Building A Comprehensive
                      Approach to Spectrum
                      Policy [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-55.............  Building America's Clean     July 24, 2019
                      Future: Pathways to
                      Decarbonize the Economy
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-56.............  Legislation to Make Cars in  July 24, 2019
                      America Safer
                      [Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce].
116-57.............  Member Day [Full Committee]  July 25, 2019
116-58.............  Improving Maternal Health:   September 10, 2019
                      Legislation to Advance
                      Prevention Efforts and
                      Access to Care
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-59.............  Protecting and Securing      September 11, 2019
                      Chemical Facilities from
                      Terrorist Attacks
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-60.............  Legislating to Connect       September 11, 2019
                      America: Improving the
                      Nation's Broadband Maps
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-61.............  Building a 100 Percent       September 18, 2019
                      Clean Economy: Pathways
                      for Net Zero Industrial
                      Emissions [Subcommittee on
                      Energy and Environment].
116-62.............  Protecting Unaccompanied     September 19, 2019
                      Children: The Ongoing
                      Impacts of the Trump
                      Administration's Cruel
                      Policies [Subcommittee on
                      Oversight and
                      Investigations].
116-63.............  Profits Over Consumers:      September 19, 2019
                      Exposing How
                      Pharmaceutical Companies
                      Game the System
                      [Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce].
116-64.............  Building a 100 Percent       September 20, 2019
                      Clean Economy: Solutions
                      for the U.S. Building
                      Sector [Subcommittee on
                      Energy].
116-65.............  Sounding the Alarm: The      September 25, 2019
                      Public Health Threats of E-
                      Cigarettes [Subcommittee
                      on Oversight and
                      Investigations].
116-66.............  Making Prescription Drugs    September 25, 2019
                      More Affordable:
                      Legislation to Negotiate a
                      Better Deal for Americans
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-67.............  Legislating to Secure        September 27, 2019
                      America's Wireless Future
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-68.............  A Public Health Crisis: The  October 3, 2019
                      Gun Violence Epidemic in
                      America [Field Hearing,
                      Kennedy King College,
                      Chicago, IL] [Subcommittee
                      on Health].
116-69.............  Fostering a Healthier        October 16, 2019
                      Internet to Protect
                      Consumers [Jointly held
                      between the Subcommittee
                      on Communications and
                      Technology and the
                      Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce].
116-70.............  Legislation to Reverse the   October 16, 2019
                      Youth Tobacco Epidemic
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-71.............  Sabotage: The Trump          October 23, 2019
                      Administration's Attack on
                      Healthcare [Subcommittee
                      on Oversight and
                      Investigations].
116-72.............  Building a 100 Percent       October 23, 2019
                      Clean Economy: Solutions
                      for Planes, Trains, and
                      Everything Beyond
                      Automobiles [Subcommittee
                      on Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-73.............  Repurposing the C-Band to    October 29, 2019
                      Benefit all Americans
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-74.............  Protecting the RFS: The      October 29, 2019
                      Trump Administration's
                      Abuse of Secret Waivers
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-75.............  Reauthorizing Brand USA and  October 29, 2019
                      the U.S. SAFE WEB Act
                      [Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce].
116-76.............  Safeguarding Pharmaceutical  October 30, 2019
                      Supply Chains in a Global
                      Economy [Subcommittee on
                      Health].
116-77.............  Building a 100 Percent       October 30, 2019
                      Clean Economy: Solutions
                      for the U.S. Power Sector
                      [Subcommittee on Energy].
116-78.............  Building a 100 Percent       November 20, 2019
                      Clean Economy: The
                      Challenges Facing
                      Frontline Communities
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-79.............  Building Consumer            December 4, 2019
                      Confidence by Empowering
                      FDA to Improve Cosmetic
                      Safety [Subcommittee on
                      Health].
116-80.............  Flu Season: U.S. Public      December 4, 2019
                      Health Preparedness and
                      Response [Subcommittee on
                      Oversight and
                      Investigations].
116-81.............  Accountability and           December 5, 2019
                      Oversight of the Federal
                      Communications Commission
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-82.............  Building a 100 Percent       December 5, 2019
                      Clean Economy: Solutions
                      for Economy-Wide Deep
                      Decarbonization
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-83.............  Securing the U.S. Drug       December 10, 2019
                      Supply Chain: Oversight of
                      FDA's Foreign Inspection
                      Program [Subcommittee on
                      Oversight and
                      Investigations].
116-84.............  Proposals to Achieve         December 10, 2019
                      Universal Health Care
                      Coverage [Subcommittee on
                      Health].
116-85.............  Legislation to Improve       January 8, 2020
                      Americans' Healthcare
                      Coverage and Outcomes
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-86.............  Americans at Risk:           January 8, 2020
                      Manipulation and Deception
                      in the Digital Age
                      [Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce].
116-87.............  A Public Health Emergency:   January 14, 2020
                      State Efforts to Curb the
                      Opioid Crisis
                      [Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations].
116-88.............  Promoting American           January 14, 2020
                      Innovation and Jobs:
                      Legislation to Phase Down
                      Hydrofluorocarbons
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-89.............  Cannabis Policies for the    January 15, 2020
                      New Decade [Subcommittee
                      on Health].
116-90.............  Lifting Voices: Legislation  January 15, 2020
                      to Promote Media
                      Marketplace Diversity
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-91.............  Out of Control: The Impact   January 28, 2020
                      of Wildfires on our Power
                      Sector and the Environment
                      [Jointly held between the
                      Subcommittee on Energy and
                      the Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-92.............  Legislation to Promote the   January 28, 2020
                      Health and Safety of
                      Racehorses [Subcommittee
                      on Consumer Protection and
                      Commerce].
116-93.............  Improving Safety and         January 29, 2020
                      Transparency in America's
                      Food and Drugs
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-94.............  Empowering and Connecting    January 29, 2020
                      Communities through
                      Digital Equity and
                      Internet Adoption
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-95.............  Modernizing the Natural Gas  February 5, 2020
                      Act to Ensure It Works for
                      Everyone [Subcommittee on
                      Energy].
116-96.............  Vaping in America: E-        February 5, 2020
                      Cigarette Manufacturers'
                      Impact on Public Health
                      [Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations].
116-97.............  Clearing the Air:            February 6, 2020
                      Legislation to Promote
                      Carbon Capture,
                      Utilization, and Storage
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-98.............  Autonomous Vehicles:         February 11, 2020
                      Promises and Challenges of
                      Evolving Automotive
                      Technologies [Subcommittee
                      on Consumer Protection and
                      Commerce].
116-99.............  EPA's Lead and Copper        February 11, 2020
                      Proposal: Failing to
                      Protect Public Health
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-100............  Protecting Women's Access    February 12, 2020
                      to Reproductive Healthcare
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-101............  Saving Energy: Legislation   February 12, 2020
                      to Improve Energy
                      Efficiency and Storage
                      [Subcommittee on Energy].
116-102............  In the Dark: Lack of         February 26, 2020
                      Transparency in the Live
                      Event Ticketing Industry
                      [Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations].
116-103............  The Fiscal Year 2021 HHS     February 26, 2020
                      Budget and Oversight of
                      the Coronavirus Outbreak
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-104............  The Fiscal Year 2021 EPA     February 27, 2020
                      Budget [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-105............  Strengthening                February 27, 2020
                      Communications Networks to
                      Help Americans in Crisis
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-106............  Combating an Epidemic:       March 3, 2020
                      Legislation to Help
                      Patients with Substance
                      Use Disorders
                      [Subcommittee on Health].
116-107............  Building a 100 Percent       March 3, 2020
                      Clean Economy: Advanced
                      Nuclear Technology's Role
                      in a Decarbonized Future
                      [Subcommittee on Energy].
116-108............  Buyer Beware: Fake and       March 4, 2020
                      Unsafe Products on Online
                      Marketplaces [Subcommittee
                      on Consumer Protection and
                      Commerce].
116-109............  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,      March 4, 2020
                      Reform: Addressing
                      America's Plastic Waste
                      Crisis [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-110............  Protecting Scientific        May 14, 2020
                      Integrity in the COVID-19
                      Response [Subcommittee on
                      Health].
116-111............  On the Front Lines: How      June 2, 2020
                      Governors are Battling the
                      COVID-19 Pandemic
                      [Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations--
                      Virtual Hearing].
116-112............  Pollution and Pandemics:     June 9, 2020
                      COVID-19's
                      Disproportionate Impact on
                      Environmental Justice
                      Communities [Subcommittee
                      on Environment and Climate
                      Change--Virtual Hearing].
116-113............  Reviving our Economy: COVID- June 16, 2020
                      19's Impact on the Energy
                      Sector [Subcommittee on
                      Energy--Virtual Hearing].
116-114............  Health Care Inequality:      June 17, 2020
                      Confronting Racial and
                      Ethnic Disparities in
                      COVID-19 and the
                      Healthcare System
                      [Subcommittee on Health--
                      Virtual Hearing].
116-115............  Oversight of the Trump       June 23, 2020
                      Administration's Response
                      to the COVID-19 Pandemic
                      [Full Committee--Hybrid
                      Hearing].
116-116............  A Country in Crisis: How     June 24, 2020
                      Disinformation Online is
                      Dividing the Nation
                      [Jointly held between the
                      Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology and the
                      Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce--
                      Virtual Hearing].
116-117............  High Anxiety and Stress:     June 30, 2020
                      Legislation to Improve
                      Mental Health During
                      Crisis [Subcommittee on
                      Health--Virtual Hearing].
116-118............  Addressing the Urgent Needs  July 8, 2020
                      of Our Tribal Communities
                      [Full Committee--Virtual
                      Hearing].
116-119............  Consumers Beware: Increased  July 9, 2020
                      Risks During the COVID-19
                      Pandemic [Subcommittee on
                      Consumer Protection and
                      Commerce--Virtual Hearing].
116-120............  Oversight of DOE During the  July 14, 2020
                      COVID-19 Pandemic
                      [Subcommittee on Energy--
                      Hybrid Hearing].
116-121............  Pathway to a Vaccine:        July 21, 2020
                      Efforts to Develop a Safe,
                      Effective, and Accessible
                      COVID-19 Vaccine
                      [Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations--
                      Virtual Hearing].
116-122............  There's Something in the     July 28, 2020
                      Water: Reforming Our
                      Nation's Drinking Water
                      Standards [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change--Virtual Hearing].
116-123............  Improving Access to Care:    July 29, 2020
                      Legislation to Reauthorize
                      Key Public Health Programs
                      [Subcommittee on Health--
                      Virtual Hearing].
116-124............  Building a 100 Percent       September 16, 2020
                      Clean Economy:
                      Opportunities for an
                      Equitable, Low-Carbon
                      Recovery [Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change].
116-125............  Trump FCC: Four Years of     September 17, 2020
                      Lost Opportunities
                      [Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology].
116-126............  Healthcare Lifeline: The     September 23, 2020
                      Affordable Care Act and
                      the COVID-19 Pandemic
                      [Subcommittee on Health--
                      Virtual Hearing].
116-127............  Mainstreaming Extremism:     September 24, 2020
                      Social Media's Role in
                      Radicalizing America
                      [Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce--
                      Virtual Hearing].
116-128............  Pathway to a Vaccine:        September 30, 2020
                      Ensuring a Safe and
                      Effective Vaccine People
                      Will Trust [Subcommittee
                      on Oversight and
                      Investigations--Virtual
                      Hearing].
116-129............  Generating Equity:           October 1, 2020
                      Improving Clean Energy
                      Access and Affordability
                      [Subcommittee on Energy--
                      Virtual Hearing].
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                    COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE


                                 PART B


                             STAFF REPORTS


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                     Committee on Energy and      June 2020.
                      Commerce, Democratic Staff
                      Report entitled,
                      ``Shortchanged: How the
                      Trump Administration's
                      Expansion of Junk Short-
                      Term Health Insurance
                      Plans is Putting Americans
                      at Risk''.
                     (https://
                      energycommerce.house.gov/
                      newsroom/press-releases/ec-
                      investigation-finds-
                      millions-of-americans-
                      enrolled-in-junk-health).
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                              APPENDIX IV


     HEARINGS HELD PURSUANT TO CLAUSES 2(N), (O), OR (9) OF RULE XI
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     Serial No.             Hearing Title              Hearing Date
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116-1..............  Time for Action: Addressing  February 6, 2019.
                      the Environmental and
                      Economic Effects of
                      Climate Change
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-3..............  Examining the Failures of    February 7, 2019.
                      the Trump Administration's
                      Inhumane Family Separation
                      Policy (Subcommittee on
                      Oversight and
                      Investigations).
116-6..............  Strengthening Our Health     February 13, 2019.
                      Care System: Legislation
                      to Reverse ACA Sabotage
                      and Ensure Pre-Existing
                      Conditions Protections
                      (Subcommittee on Health).
116-7..............  Protecting Consumer Privacy  February 26, 2019.
                      in the Era of Big Data
                      (Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce).
116-8..............  EPA's Enforcement Program:   February 26, 2019.
                      Taking the Environmental
                      Cop Off the Beat
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-11.............  We'll Always Have Paris:     February 28, 2019.
                      Filling the Leadership
                      Void Caused by Federal
                      Inaction on Climate Change
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-12.............  Strengthening Our Health     March 6, 2019.
                      Care System: Legislation
                      to Lower Consumer Costs
                      and Expand Access
                      (Subcommittee on Health).
116-14.............  Wasted Energy: DOE's         March 7, 2019.
                      Inaction on Efficiency
                      Standards and Its Impact
                      on Consumers and the
                      Climate (Subcommittee on
                      Energy).
116-15.............  Legislating to Safeguard     March 12, 2019.
                      the Free and Open Internet
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology).
116-16.............  The Fiscal Year 2020 HHS     March 12, 2019.
                      Budget (Subcommittee on
                      Health).
116-17.............  Lowering the Cost of         March 13, 2019.
                      Prescription Drugs:
                      Reducing Barriers to
                      Market Competition
                      (Subcommittee on Health).
116-18.............  Mismanaging Chemical Risks:  March 13, 2019.
                      EPA's Failure to Protect
                      Workers (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-21.............  Priced Out of a Lifesaving   April 2, 2019.
                      Drug: The Human Impact of
                      Rising Insulin Costs
                      (Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations).
116-22.............  The Fiscal Year 2020 EPA     April 9, 2019.
                      Budget (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-25.............  Priced Out of a Lifesaving   April 10, 2019.
                      Drug: Getting Answers on
                      the Rising Cost of Insulin
                      (Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations).
116-27.............  Prescription Drug Coverage   April 30, 2019.
                      in the Medicare Program
                      (Subcommittee on Health).
116-28.............  The State of Pipeline        May 1, 2019.
                      Safety and Security in
                      America (Subcommittee on
                      Energy).
116-29.............  DOE's Mounting Cleanup       May 1, 2019.
                      Costs: Billions in
                      Environmental Liability
                      and Growing (Subcommittee
                      on Oversight and
                      Investigation).
116-31.............  Oversight of the Federal     May 8, 2019.
                      Trade Commission:
                      Strengthening Protections
                      for Americans' Privacy and
                      Data Security
                      (Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce).
116-32.............  Lowering Prescription Drug   May 9, 2019.
                      Prices: Deconstructing the
                      Drug Supply Chain
                      (Subcommittee on Health).
116-33.............  The Fiscal Year 2020 DOE     May 9, 2019.
                      Budget (Subcommittee on
                      Energy).
116-34.............  Accountability and           May 15, 2019.
                      Oversight of the Federal
                      Communications Commission
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology).
116-35.............  Protecting Americans at      May 15, 2019.
                      Risk of PFAS Contamination
                      and Exposure (Subcommittee
                      on Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-36.............  Undermining Mercury          May 21, 2019.
                      Protections: EPA Endangers
                      Human Health and the
                      Environment (Subcommittee
                      on Oversight and
                      Investigations).
116-37.............  Improving Drug Pricing       May 21, 2019.
                      Transparency and Lowering
                      Prices for American
                      Consumers (Subcommittee on
                      Health).
116-42.............  Critical Mission: Former     June 11, 2019.
                      Administrators Address the
                      Direction of the EPA
                      (Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations).
116-44.............  Oversight of FERC: Ensuring  June 12, 2019.
                      Its Actions Benefit
                      Consumers and the
                      Environment (Subcommittee
                      on Energy).
116-48.............  Legislative Solutions to     June 19, 2019.
                      Make Our Nation's
                      Pipelines Safer
                      (Subcommittee on Energy).
116-49.............  Driving in Reverse: The      June 20, 2019.
                      Administration's Rollback
                      of Fuel Economy and Clean
                      Car Standards
                      (Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce
                      and the Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-52.............  Keeping The Lights On:       July 12, 2019.
                      Addressing Cyber Threats
                      To The Grid (Subcommittee
                      on Energy).
116-54.............  Our Wireless Future:         July 16, 2019.
                      Building A Comprehensive
                      Approach to Spectrum
                      Policy (Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology).
116-55.............  Building America's Clean     July 24, 2019.
                      Future: Pathways to
                      Decarbonize the Economy
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-59.............  Protecting and Securing      September 11, 2019.
                      Chemical Facilities from
                      Terrorist Attacks
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-62.............  Protecting Unaccompanied     September 19, 2019.
                      Children: The Ongoing
                      Impact of the Trump
                      Administration's Cruel
                      Policies (Subcommittee on
                      Oversight and
                      Investigations).
116-63.............  Profits Over Consumers:      September 19, 2019.
                      Exposing How
                      Pharmaceutical Companies
                      Game the System (Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce).
116-67.............  Legislating to Secure        September 27, 2019.
                      America's Wireless Future
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology).
116-69.............  Fostering a Healthier        October 16, 2019.
                      Internet to Protect
                      Consumers (Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology and the
                      Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce).
116-71.............  Sabotage: The Trump          October 23, 2019.
                      Administration's Attack on
                      Health Care (Subcommittee
                      on Oversight and
                      Investigations).
116-74.............  Protecting the RFS: The      October 29, 2019.
                      Trump Administration's
                      Abuse of Secret Waivers
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-76.............  Safeguarding Pharmaceutical  October 30, 2019.
                      Supply Chains in a Global
                      Economy (Subcommittee on
                      Health).
116-77.............  Building a 100 Percent       October 30, 2019.
                      Clean Economy: Solutions
                      for the U.S. Power Sector
                      (Subcommittee on Energy).
116-80.............  Flu Season: U.S. Public      December 4, 2019.
                      Health Preparedness and
                      Response (Subcommittee on
                      Oversight and
                      Investigations).
116-81.............  Accountability and           December 5, 2019.
                      Oversight of the Federal
                      Communications Commission
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology).
116-82.............  Building a 100 Percent       December 5, 2019.
                      Clean Economy: Solutions
                      for Economy-Wide Deep
                      Decarbonization
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-83.............  Securing the U.S. Drug       December 10, 2019.
                      Supply Chain: Oversight of
                      FDA's Foreign Inspection
                      Program (Subcommittee on
                      Health).
116-86.............  Americans at Risk:           January 8, 2020.
                      Manipulation and Deception
                      in the Digital Age
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-91.............  Out of Control: The Impact   January 28, 2020.
                      of Wildfires on our Power
                      Sector andthe Environment
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-94.............  Empowering and Connecting    January 29, 2020.
                      Communities through
                      Digital Equity and
                      Internet Adoption
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Communications).
116-95.............  Modernizing the Natural Gas  February 5, 2020.
                      Act to Ensure it Works for
                      Everyone (Subcommittee on
                      Energy).
116-99.............  EPA's Lead and Copper        February 11, 2020.
                      Proposal: Falling Short of
                      Protecting Public Health
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-103............  The Fiscal Year 2021 HHS     February 26, 2020.
                      Budget and Oversight of
                      the Coronavirus Outbreak
                      (Subcommittee on Health).
116-104............  The Fiscal Year 2021         February 27, 2020.
                      Environmental Protection
                      Agency Budget
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-105............  Strengthening                February 27, 2020.
                      Communications Networks to
                      Help Americans in Crisis
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology).
116-110............  Protecting Scientific        May 14, 2020.
                      Integrity in the COVID-19
                      Response (Subcommittee on
                      Health).
116-112............  Pollution and Pandemics:     June 9, 2020.
                      COVID-19's
                      Disproportionate Impact on
                      Environmental Justice
                      Communities (Subcommittee
                      on Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-113............  Reviving our Economy: COVID- June 16, 2020.
                      19's Impact on the Energy
                      Sector (Subcommittee on
                      Energy).
116-114............  Health Care Inequality:      June 17, 2020.
                      Confronting Racial and
                      Ethnic Disparities in
                      COVID-19 and the Health
                      Care System (Subcommittee
                      on Health).
116-115............  Oversight of the Trump       June 23, 2020.
                      Administration's Response
                      to the COVID-19 Pandemic
                      (Full Committee).
116-116............  A Country in Crisis: How     June 24, 2020.
                      Disinformation Online is
                      Dividing the Nation
                      (Subcommittee on Consumer
                      Protection and Commerce).
116-118............  Addressing the Urgent Needs  July 8, 2020.
                      of Our Tribal Communities
                      (Full Committee).
116-120............  Oversight of DOE During the  July 14, 2020.
                      COVID-19 Pandemic
                      (Subcommittee on Energy).
116-121............  Pathway to a Vaccine:        July 21, 2020.
                      Efforts to Develop a Safe,
                      Effective and Accessible
                      COVID-19 Vaccine
                      (Subcommittee on Oversight
                      and Investigations).
116-122............  There's Something in the     July 28, 2020.
                      Water: Reforming Our
                      Nation's Drinking Water
                      Standards (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-123............  Improving Access to Care:    July 29, 2020.
                      Legislation to Reauthorize
                      Key Public Health Programs
                      (Subcommittee on Health).
116-124............  Building a 100 Percent       September 16, 2020.
                      Clean Economy:
                      Opportunities for an
                      Equitable, Low-Carbon
                      Recovery (Subcommittee on
                      Environment and Climate
                      Change).
116-125............  Trump FCC: Four Years of     September 17, 2020.
                      Lost Opportunities
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology).
116-127............  Mainstreaming Extremism:     September 24, 2020.
                      Social Media's Role in
                      Radicalizing America
                      (Subcommittee on
                      Communications and
                      Technology).
116-128............  Pathway to a Vaccine:        September 30, 2020.
                      Ensuring a Safe and
                      Effective Vaccine People
                      Will Trust (Subcommittee
                      on Oversight and
                      Investigations).
116-129............  Generating Equity:           October 1, 2020.
                      Improving Clean Energy
                      Access and Affordability
                      (Subcommittee on Energy).
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