Nevada Congressional Bills

in committee · Nevada · House Sep 6, 2021

HR 5165: Improving Medicare Coverage Act

Improving Medicare Coverage Act This bill temporarily expands eligibility for Medicare. It also temporarily establishes a premium and cost-sharing assistance program for low-income beneficiaries. Specifically, the bill lowers the age of eligibility for Medicare from 65 to 60. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish procedures to provide for automatic enrollment of qualifying individuals. Enrollment must be completed within 11 months of the bill's enactment. The bill also establishes a program under Medicare to assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries with premiums, coinsurance, deductibles, and other costs. Currently, such assistance is provided through Medicare Savings Programs, which are administered by state Medicaid programs. The bill also establishes a related special enrollment period under Medicare, expands eligibility for assistance to beneficiaries with income up to 200% of the federal poverty line, and provides for joint eligibility determinations with respect to the bill's program and the low-income subsidy program under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. The bill's provisions generally take effect six months after the bill's enactment and terminate five years later.

Pramila Jayapal (D) · 136 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · House Sep 3, 2021

HR 5155: Taxpayer Penalty Protection Act of 2021

Taxpayer Penalty Protection Act of 2021 This bill exempts taxpayers from penalties for failure to pay estimated income tax in taxable years beginning in 2020 if such taxpayers (1) paid at least 70% of the tax due for the current year, and (2) paid 70% (90% if adjusted gross income exceeds $150,000) of tax shown on returns for the prior year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Nevada · House Sep 3, 2021

HR 5175: Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021

Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021 This bill extends the tax credit for the production of electricity from solar energy.

in committee · Nevada · House Sep 2, 2021

HR 2328: Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act

Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from covering conversion therapy. The bill defines conversion therapy as any practice or treatment that seeks to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity in exchange for monetary compensation.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Nevada · House Aug 25, 2021

HR 3642: Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I.

Thomas R. Suozzi (D) · 311 co-sponsors

signed · Nevada · House Aug 25, 2021

HR 1448: PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act

Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act or the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act This bill implements a program and a policy related to service dog therapy for veterans. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to provide canine training to eligible veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder as an element of a complementary and integrative health program. Eligible veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system and have been recommended for participation by a qualified mental health care provider or clinical team. The VA must seek to enter agreements containing specified elements with accredited nongovernmental entities that have demonstrated ability to provide canine training. Veterans who participate in the program are authorized to adopt the dog they assisted in training if their health provider determines it is in the best interest of the veteran. The VA must establish processes to document and track the progress of participating veterans with respect to health benefits and improvements. The Government Accountability Office must brief Congress and submit a report on the program. The bill also authorizes the VA to provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses, regardless of whether they have a mobility impairment.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Steve Stivers (R) · 317 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · House Aug 24, 2021

HRES 607: Condemns President Biden's failure to heed the advice of military and intelligence advisors about the speed and nature of the Taliban offensive, leading to a disorganized, chaotic, and abrupt evacuation of United States personnel and Afghan allies.

This resolution condemns the President's failure to heed military and intelligence advisors about the speed and nature of the Taliban offense in Afghanistan and urges the President to commit to maintaining the evacuation operation as long as necessary to evacuate any U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or Afghan partner who requests evacuation assistance .

Michael Waltz (R) · 157 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · House Aug 24, 2021

HR 5094: Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act of 2021

Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act of 2021 This bill provides funding through FY2025 and otherwise revises a grant program for states and Indian tribes to support workers in nursing facilities, home health agencies, and related settings. Grant recipients must use funds to provide eligible workers with wage subsidies, educational assistance, and access to affordable child care and transportation.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Nevada · House Aug 23, 2021

HR 5078: First Time Homeowner Savings Plan Act

First Time Homeowner Savings Plan Act This bill increases from $10,000 to $25,000 the aggregate amount a taxpayer may withdraw, without penalty, from a tax-exempt retirement plan as a first-time homebuyer distribution.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Nevada · House Aug 18, 2021

HRES 589: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that policies governing access to medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable and based on science.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that policies concerning medication abortions should be grounded in science, be based on a review of medical evidence, and ensure equitable access for patients.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Nevada · House Aug 18, 2021

HRES 590: Recognizing that many Americans are not aware of the ways in which health care policy can affect every part of their lives and expressing support for the designation of the month of August as "National Health Care Awareness Month".

This resolution supports the designation of National Health Care Awareness Month.

in committee · Nevada · House Aug 18, 2021

HR 4913: To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to expand the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana to include Brazoria County and Harris County in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.

This bill expands the geographic boundaries of the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana to include the Texas counties of Brazoria and Harris.

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