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in committee · Arizona · House May 20, 2021

HR 3353: Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act

Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act This bill revises the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase of contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. Additionally, the bill prohibits any seller of prescription contact lenses from using telephone calls with an artificial or prerecorded voice (i.e., robocalls) to verify a consumer's prescription.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires encryption of protected health information for online contact lens sales, strengthening data privacy protections in digital transactions.90% confidence
Bobby L. Rush (D) · 67 co-sponsors
in committee · Arizona · House May 20, 2021

HR 3352: Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021

Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2021 or the Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021 This bill establishes grants within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for establishing or expanding midwifery programs at institutions of higher education and nursing schools. HRSA may prioritize funding for institutions that focus on increasing the number of midwife professionals from underrepresented groups and that promote practicing in areas with limited access to professional health care.
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D) · 60 co-sponsors
in committee · Arizona · House May 20, 2021

HR 3348: SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act

SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act This bill allows for payment under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services of certain items and services that are furnished at off-campus outpatient departments. Specifically, the bill allows for payment of items and services for which payments to physician specialists (under the Medicare physician fee schedule) did not exceed $2 million during the previous year.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows Medicare reimbursement for outpatient services, expanding access to care without financial barriers for providers95% confidence
James P. McGovern (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Arizona · House May 20, 2021

HR 3347: GREEN Buses Act

Generating Reduced Emissions by Electrifying New Buses Act or the GREEN Buses Act This bill limits eligibility for certain grants that support projects to reduce emissions of public transportation vehicles. Current law permits the use of the grants for (1) projects related to both low- and zero-emission vehicles, and (2) constructing new and improving existing public transportation facilities to accommodate such vehicles. This bill limits the use of the grants to (1) projects related to no-emission vehicles, and (2) improving existing public transportation facilities. The bill also sets out additional criteria that apply to the grants. For example, the bill specifies the minimum number of buses that must be procured through a grant. Furthermore, at least 10% of grant funds must be distributed to projects that predominately serve low-income communities.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill restricts grants to zero-emission bus projects, promoting electric transportation and reducing fossil fuel dependence in public transit, aligning with renewable energy advancement.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill limits grant eligibility to 'no-emission' projects only, restricting current broader support for low- and zero-emission public transit projects, weakening emissions reduction funding scope.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationLimits grant eligibility to zero-emission only, restricting broader emissions-reduction funding for public transit projects.95% confidence
Rick Larsen (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Arizona · House May 20, 2021

HR 3354: CHANGE Act of 2021

Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End Act of 2021 or the CHANGE Act of 2021 This bill modifies the requirements under Medicare for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive impairments in older adults. Specifically, the bill expands the cognitive impairment detection benefit during annual wellness visits to require the use of validated detection tools and documentation of the results in the patient's medical record. Further, when a cognitive impairment is detected, the patient must be referred to an appropriate diagnostic service provider and other specified supports. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must implement Medicare policies that increase the identification and response to patients' Alzheimer's disease risk factors and incentivize providers to utilize high-quality cognitive impairment diagnosis practices. The Government Accountability Office also must conduct a study of policies that may accelerate progress in Alzheimer's disease research and enhance the quality of care for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Linda T. Sánchez (D) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · Arizona · House May 20, 2021

HR 2570: Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021

Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021 This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to require an issuer of securities to annually disclose information regarding climate change-related risks posed to the issuer, including an issuer's strategies and actions to mitigate these risks. Specifically, issuers must report their direct and indirect greenhouse-gas emissions and disclose their fossil fuel-related assets.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires disclosure of fossil fuel assets and emissions, directly reducing fossil fuel dependence per support indicators.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates SEC disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel assets, requiring climate risk mitigation strategies to reduce environmental harm.95% confidence
Sean Casten (D) · 14 co-sponsors
passed · Arizona · Senate May 19, 2021

SRES 97: A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents in the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations.

This resolution calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities in the Tigray region of Ethiopia and condemns all violence against civilians. Further, the resolution calls on Eritrea to withdraw its military forces from Ethiopia, and it urges all parties to the conflict to cease hostilities and work to protect human rights. The resolution also calls on relevant U.S. agencies to take specified actions that encourage an end to the conflict and provide humanitarian support.
James E. Risch (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Arizona · House May 19, 2021

HRES 414: Directing the Attending Physician to take timely action to provide updated mask wearing guidance applicable to the Hall of the House of Representatives and committee meeting spaces for Members and staff who are vaccinated against Covid-19, consistent with the public guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on May 13, 2021.

This resolution directs the Office of the Attending Physician to update the mask-wearing guidance (consistent with public guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) applicable to the Hall of the House of Representatives and committee meeting spaces for Members and staff who are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Kevin McCarthy (R) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Arizona · House May 19, 2021

HRES 408: Urging the Government of El Salvador to respect the country's democratic institutions.

This resolution reaffirms the importance to U.S. national interests of combating corruption, strengthening democratic institutions, and supporting judicial independence in El Salvador. Further, it urges El Salvador to respect its democratic institutions, including by strengthening government transparency, and to uphold human rights.
Albio Sires (D) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · Arizona · Senate May 19, 2021

S 1720: Postal Service Reform Act of 2021

Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 This bill addresses the finances and operations of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to establish, within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Postal Service Health Benefits Program for USPS employees and retirees and provides for coordinated enrollment of retirees under this program and Medicare. The bill repeals the requirement that the USPS annually prepay future retirement health benefits. Additionally, the USPS may establish a program to enter into agreements with an agency of any state government, local government, or tribal government, and with other government agencies, to provide certain nonpostal products and services that reasonably contribute to the costs of the USPS and meet other specified criteria. The USPS must develop and maintain a publicly available dashboard to track service performance and must report regularly on its operations and financial condition. The bill requires mail delivery to occur at least six days a week. The Postal Regulatory Commission must annually submit to the USPS a budget of its expenses. It must also conduct a study to identify the causes and effects of postal inefficiencies relating to flats (e.g., large envelopes). The USPS Office of Inspector General shall perform oversight of the Postal Regulatory Commission.
Gary C. Peters (D) · 27 co-sponsors
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