Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Paramedical personnel

Bill Introduced: S.Res.613 A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

2008-07-14T00:00:00Z

A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1283 Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008.

2008-06-18T00:00:00Z

Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008.

Bill Enacted: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-22T00:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 22, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-234.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6157 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exception from the 10 percent penalty for early withdrawals from governmental plans for qualified public safety employees.

2008-05-22T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exception from the 10 percent penalty for early withdrawals from governmental plans for qualified public safety employees.

Bill Vetoed: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-21T00:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 21, 2008: Vetoed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-20T00:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 20, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-15T00:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 15, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5930 Charitable Aid to Community Heroes Act of 2008

2008-04-30T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow charitable organizations to collect and disperse deductible contributions for certain individuals who are injured or killed in an effort to protect life or property.

Bill Introduced: S.2921 Caring for Wounded Warriors Act of 2008

2008-04-28T00:00:00Z

A bill to require pilot programs on training and certification for family caregiver personal care attendants for veterans and members of the Armed Forces with traumatic brain injury, to require a pilot program on provision of respite care to such veterans and members, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.526 A resolution designating April 20 through 26, 2008, as "National Community Health Aide, Community Health Practitioner, and Dental Health Aide Week".

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

A resolution designating April 20 through 26, 2008, as "National Community Health Aide, Community Health Practitioner, and Dental Health Aide Week".

Bill Introduced: H.R.5799 Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008

2008-04-15T00:00:00Z

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5549 Deamonte Driver Dental Care Access Improvement Act of 2008

2008-03-06T00:00:00Z

To expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2723 Deamonte Driver Dental Care Access Improvement Act of 2008

2008-03-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5516 Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2008

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

To increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other first responders.

Bill Introduced: S.2641 Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5174 Nursing and Allied Health Education Preservation Act of 2008

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue the ability of hospitals to supply a needed workforce of nurses and allied health professionals by preserving funding for hospital operated nursing and allied health education programs.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5192 Children's Compassionate Care Act of 2007

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

To improve the palliative and end-of-life care provided to children with life-threatening conditions, and for other purposes.

Bill Enacted: H.R.365 Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2007

2007-12-21T00:00:00Z

To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories, and for other purposes.

December 21, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-143.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.365 Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2007

2007-12-21T00:00:00Z

To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories, and for other purposes.

December 21, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4926 Josh Miller HEARTS Act

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary schools.