Kentucky Congressional Bills

in committee · Kentucky · Senate May 3, 2022

S 4130: Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022

Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022 This bill repeals provisions under the Stark law (i.e., the Physician Self-Referral Law) that limit, for purposes of Medicare participation, self-referrals by newly constructed or expanded physician-owned hospitals.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Kentucky · House May 3, 2022

HR 7651: Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022

Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022 This bill provides that certain requirements must be met in order for energy conservation standards for manufactured housing (promulgated by the Department of Energy) to become effective.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Kentucky · House May 3, 2022

HR 7646: Emerging Signals Modernization Act of 2022

Emerging Signals Modernization Act of 2022 This bill establishes certain requirements relating to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) public notices on the potential new risks of approved medical devices (i.e., emerging signals), including with respect to the standards of evidence needed for such notices. The FDA must update its current guidance on emerging signals to align with the bill's requirements.

in committee · Kentucky · House May 3, 2022

HR 7641: Protecting Free Speech Act

Protecting Free Speech Act This bill terminates the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and prohibits using DHS funding for the activities of any other entity that is substantially similar to the board.

Lauren Boebert (R) · 81 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House May 3, 2022

HR 7645: Emergency Rental Assistance Accountability and Transparency Act of 2022

Emergency Rental Assistance Accountability and Transparency Act of 2022 This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury to conduct monitoring and oversight of the receipt, disbursement, and use of funds made available under the emergency rental assistance program pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and recoup misused funds. The bill provides funding for these activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Tom Emmer (R) · 23 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Apr 29, 2022

HRES 1077: Less is More Resolution

Less is More Resolution This resolution prohibits consideration of legislation in the House of Representatives if the legislation authorizes or appropriates funding for a new program without also reducing funding for at least two other federal programs. Each reduction must equal or exceed the amount authorized or appropriated for the new program.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Kentucky · House Apr 28, 2022

HRES 1071: Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

This resolution thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Sam Graves (R) · 63 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Apr 27, 2022

SJRES 45: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Definition of 'Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms".

This joint resolution nullifies a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule published on April 26, 2022, concerning regulatory definitions and identification of firearms.

Ted Cruz (R) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Apr 27, 2022

SJRES 41: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on October 7, 2021, that reverts requirements for federally funded providers of family planning services to those in effect before May 3, 2019, and makes other changes to family planning programs. Specific changes in the rule include (1) removing restrictions on pregnancy options counseling and referrals for abortion services, (2) eliminating requirements for physical and financial separation between abortion-related activities and specified family planning activities, and (3) providing a particular focus on health equity.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

Marco Rubio (R) · 36 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Apr 27, 2022

HJRES 72: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on February 3, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

Dan Bishop (R) · 135 co-sponsors

in committee · Kentucky · House Apr 27, 2022

HR 7586: Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022

Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of illicit drugs into the United States. Current law authorizes HHS to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. Under this bill, HHS may also restrict migration and imports from a country if HHS determines that introduction of certain controlled substances (e.g., opiates, stimulants, or fentanyl-related substances) from that country poses a risk to public health. HHS must consult with the Department of Justice in making the determination.

Topics ✗ Immigration

in committee · Kentucky · House Apr 26, 2022

HR 7579: Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act

Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act This bill provides assistance for corporations to move operations from China to countries in Latin America or the Caribbean and addresses related issues. For example, the bill requires the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide financing and other assistance to eligible corporations for costs associated with such a move. Tariffs collected for goods manufactured in China shall be used to pay for such assistance. The President may provide preferential treatment, including duty-free treatment, for goods produced in a Latin American or Caribbean country by a corporation that received relocation assistance under this bill.

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