Ohio Congressional Bills

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 763: Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act

Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act This bill requires the Children’s Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families to disseminate information through the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information about the incidence of cases of child abuse that involve abuse to animals.

Ann M. Kuster (D) · 49 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 782: Homeownership for DREAMers Act

Homeownership for DREAMers Act This bill prohibits federal mortgage providers from limiting insurance eligibility on the basis of the mortgagor's participation in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Immigration

Juan Vargas (D) · 29 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 773: Medical Debt Relief Act of 2021

Medical Debt Relief Act of 2021 This bill modifies requirements related to the reporting of medical debt. Specifically, a consumer reporting agency is prohibited from adding medical debt information to a consumer credit report if the debt was fully paid or settled, or is less than a year old. Additionally, a debt collector must notify the consumer prior to reporting medical debt to a consumer reporting agency.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Katie Porter (D) · 47 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 764: Keep Our PACT Act

Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act or the Keep Our PACT Act This bill provides funding through FY2031 for grant programs operated by local educational agencies to provide supplementary educational and related services to low-achieving students and other students who attend elementary and secondary schools with relatively high concentrations of students from low-income families. Additionally, the bill permanently reauthorizes the grant program to assist states and outlying areas in providing special education and related services to children with disabilities.

Topics ✓ Education

Susie Lee (D) · 63 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 708: TREAT Act

Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment Act or the TREAT Act This bill temporarily authorizes the interstate provision of in-person and telehealth services. This authorization applies during, and for at least 180 days after, the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Specifically, subject to scope of practice and other requirements, a health care professional may provide health services in any U.S. jurisdiction based on that individual's authorization to practice in any one state or territory. The bill also provides certain related powers to health care professional regulatory bodies, such as medical boards. Specifically, a regulatory body may investigate and take disciplinary actions against a professional who provides services pursuant to this bill to a patient in that body's jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Robert E. Latta (R) · 41 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 726: COVID–19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone (TRACE) Act

COVID-19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone (TRACE) Act This bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants for testing, contact tracing, monitoring, and other activities to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Entities eligible for these grants include certain clinics and hospitals, nonprofits, and schools.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Bobby L. Rush (D) · 34 co-sponsors

passed · Ohio · Senate Feb 2, 2021

SRES 23: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Henry Louis Aaron.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Henry Louis Aaron for his accomplishments on and off the baseball field and for defying racism and breaking down racial barriers in the fight for equality.

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 2, 2021

HRES 89: Expressing support for a national day of mourning in recognition of the lives lost as a result of COVID-19.

This resolution expresses support for a National Day of Mourning for the lives lost as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 2, 2021

HRES 81: Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives of providing the vaccination for COVID-19 for detainees at the detention facility at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, before American citizens receive such vaccination.

This resolution expresses the opposition of the House of Representatives to any plans by the Department of Defense to deliver COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines to prisoners held at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, until all Americans have had the opportunity to be vaccinated. Additionally, the resolution asserts that the government should prioritize U.S. citizens for COVID-19 vaccinations.

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 2, 2021

HRES 65: Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's certified registered nurse anesthetists and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

This resolution recognizes the service of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), including during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, and encourages participation in National CRNA Week.

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 2, 2021

HRES 60: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that January 22, 2021, be formally acknowledged as "National Sanctity of Life Day".

This resolution supports the designation of National Sanctity of Life Day.

Ralph Norman (R) · 47 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 2, 2021

HRES 55: Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality, life-affirming medical care for women of all ages.

This resolution expresses support for women nationwide to have access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, and high-quality health care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare