Congressional Bills
H.R. 34 (EAS)
305 sections
- Preamble114 HR 34 EAS: Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2015
- PreambleTo authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the Nationa...
- PreambleTo authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the Nationa...
- PreambleTo authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the Nationa...
- PreambleTo authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the Nationa...
- PreambleTo accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes.
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 1Short title; table of contents
- Sec. 2References to the Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 2References to the Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 2References to the Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 2References to the Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 2References to the Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 3Expansion of purposes of Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 3Expansion of purposes of Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 3Expansion of purposes of Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 3Expansion of purposes of Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 3Expansion of purposes of Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 4Modification of tsunami forecasting and warning program
- Sec. 4Modification of tsunami forecasting and warning program
- Sec. 4Modification of tsunami forecasting and warning program
- Sec. 4Modification of tsunami forecasting and warning program
- Sec. 4Modification of tsunami forecasting and warning program
- Sec. 5Modification of national tsunami hazard mitigation program
- Sec. 5Modification of national tsunami hazard mitigation program
- Sec. 5Modification of national tsunami hazard mitigation program
- Sec. 5Modification of national tsunami hazard mitigation program
- Sec. 5Modification of national tsunami hazard mitigation program
- Sec. 6Modification of tsunami research program
- Sec. 6Modification of tsunami research program
- Sec. 6Modification of tsunami research program
- Sec. 6Modification of tsunami research program
- Sec. 6Modification of tsunami research program
- Sec. 7Global tsunami warning and mitigation network
- Sec. 7Global tsunami warning and mitigation network
- Sec. 7Global tsunami warning and mitigation network
- Sec. 7Global tsunami warning and mitigation network
- Sec. 7Global tsunami warning and mitigation network
- Sec. 8Tsunami science and technology advisory panel
- Sec. 8Tsunami science and technology advisory panel
- Sec. 8Tsunami science and technology advisory panel
- Sec. 8Tsunami science and technology advisory panel
- Sec. 8Tsunami science and technology advisory panel
- Sec. 9Reports
- Sec. 9Report on implementation of Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 9Report on implementation of Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 9Report on implementation of Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 9Report on implementation of Tsunami Warning and Education Act
- Sec. 10Authorization of appropriations
- Sec. 10Authorization of appropriations
- Sec. 10Authorization of appropriations
- Sec. 10Authorization of appropriations
- Sec. 10Authorization of appropriations
- Sec. 11Outreach responsibilities
- Sec. 11Outreach responsibilities
- Sec. 11Outreach responsibilities
- Sec. 11Outreach responsibilities
- Sec. 11Outreach responsibilities
- Sec. 12Modification of coastal ocean program
- Sec. 13Repeal of duplicate provisions of law
- Sec. 1000Short title
- Sec. 1001Beau Biden cancer Moonshot and NIH innovation projects
- Sec. 1002FDA innovation projects
- Sec. 1003Account for the state response to the opioid abuse crisis
- Sec. 1004Budgetary treatment
- Sec. 2001National Institutes of Health Reauthorization
- Sec. 2002EUREKA prize competitions
- Sec. 2011Precision Medicine Initiative
- Sec. 2012Privacy protection for human research subjects
- Sec. 2013Protection of identifiable and sensitive information
- Sec. 2014Data sharing
- Sec. 2021Investing in the next generation of researchers
- Sec. 2022Improvement of loan repayment program
- Sec. 2031National Institutes of Health strategic plan
- Sec. 2032Triennial reports
- Sec. 2033Increasing accountability at the National Institutes of Health
- Sec. 2034Reducing administrative burden for researchers
- Sec. 2035Exemption for the National Institutes of Health from the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements
- Sec. 2036High-risk, high-reward research
- Sec. 2037National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
- Sec. 2038Collaboration and coordination to enhance research
- Sec. 2039Enhancing the rigor and reproducibility of scientific research
- Sec. 2040Improving medical rehabilitation research at the National Institutes of Health
- Sec. 2041Task force on research specific to pregnant women and lactating women
- Sec. 2042Streamlining National Institutes of Health reporting requirements
- Sec. 2043Reimbursement for research substances and living organisms
- Sec. 2044Sense of Congress on increased inclusion of underrepresented populations in clinical trials
- Sec. 2051Technical updates to clinical trials database
- Sec. 2052Compliance activities reports
- Sec. 2053Updates to policies to improve data
- Sec. 2054Consultation
- Sec. 2061National neurological conditions surveillance system
- Sec. 2062Tick-borne diseases
- Sec. 2063Accessing, sharing, and using health data for research purposes
- Sec. 2071National pediatric research network
- Sec. 2072Global pediatric clinical study network
- Sec. 3001Patient experience data
- Sec. 3002Patient-focused drug development guidance
- Sec. 3003Streamlining patient input
- Sec. 3004Report on patient experience drug development
- Sec. 3011Qualification of drug development tools
- Sec. 3012Targeted drugs for rare diseases
- Sec. 3013Reauthorization of program to encourage treatments for rare pediatric diseases
- Sec. 3014GAO study of priority review voucher programs
- Sec. 3015Amendments to the Orphan Drug grants
- Sec. 3016Grants for studying continuous drug manufacturing
- Sec. 3021Novel clinical trial designs
- Sec. 3022Real world evidence
- Sec. 3023Protection of human research subjects
- Sec. 3024Informed consent waiver or alteration for clinical investigations
- Sec. 3031Summary level review
- Sec. 3032Expanded access policy
- Sec. 3033Accelerated approval for regenerative advanced therapies
- Sec. 3034Guidance regarding devices used in the recovery, isolation, or delivery of regenerative advanced therapies
- Sec. 3035Report on regenerative advanced therapies
- Sec. 3036Standards for regenerative medicine and regenerative advanced therapies
- Sec. 3037Health care economic information
- Sec. 3038Combination product innovation
- Sec. 3041Antimicrobial resistance monitoring
- Sec. 3042Limited population pathway
- Sec. 3043Prescribing authority
- Sec. 3044Susceptibility test interpretive criteria for microorganisms; antimicrobial susceptibility testing devices
- Sec. 3051Breakthrough devices
- Sec. 3052Humanitarian device exemption
- Sec. 3053Recognition of standards
- Sec. 3054Certain class I and class II devices
- Sec. 3055Classification panels
- Sec. 3056Institutional review board flexibility
- Sec. 3057CLIA waiver improvements
- Sec. 3058Least burdensome device review
- Sec. 3059Cleaning instructions and validation data requirement
- Sec. 3060Clarifying medical software regulation
- Sec. 3071Silvio O. Conte Senior Biomedical Research and Biomedical Product Assessment Service
- Sec. 3072Hiring authority for scientific, technical, and professional personnel
- Sec. 3073Establishment of Food and Drug Administration Intercenter Institutes
- Sec. 3074Scientific engagement
- Sec. 3075Drug surveillance
- Sec. 3076Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration
- Sec. 3081Medical countermeasure guidelines
- Sec. 3082Clarifying BARDA contracting authority
- Sec. 3083Countermeasure budget plan
- Sec. 3084Medical countermeasures innovation
- Sec. 3085Streamlining Project BioShield procurement
- Sec. 3086Encouraging treatments for agents that present a national security threat
- Sec. 3087Paperwork Reduction Act waiver during a public health emergency
- Sec. 3088Clarifying Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization
- Sec. 3091Predictable review timelines of vaccines by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
- Sec. 3092Review of processes and consistency of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations
- Sec. 3093Encouraging vaccine innovation
- Sec. 3101Technical corrections
- Sec. 3102Completed studies
- Sec. 4001Assisting doctors and hospitals in improving quality of care for patients
- Sec. 4002Transparent reporting on usability, security, and functionality
- Sec. 4003Interoperability
- Sec. 4004Information blocking
- Sec. 4005Leveraging electronic health records to improve patient care
- Sec. 4006Empowering patients and improving patient access to their electronic health information
- Sec. 4007GAO study on patient matching
- Sec. 4008GAO study on patient access to health information
- Sec. 4009Improving Medicare local coverage determinations
- Sec. 4010Medicare pharmaceutical and technology ombudsman
- Sec. 4011Medicare site-of-service price transparency
- Sec. 4012Telehealth services in Medicare
- Sec. 5001Savings in the Medicare Improvement Fund
- Sec. 5002Medicaid reimbursement to States for durable medical equipment
- Sec. 5003Penalties for violations of grants, contracts, and other agreements
- Sec. 5004Reducing overpayments of infusion drugs
- Sec. 5005Increasing oversight of termination of Medicaid providers
- Sec. 5006Requiring publication of fee-for-service provider directory
- Sec. 5007Fairness in Medicaid supplemental needs trusts
- Sec. 5008Eliminating Federal financial participation with respect to expenditures under Medicaid for agents used for cosmetic purposes or hair growth
- Sec. 5009Amendment to the Prevention and Public Health Fund
- Sec. 5010Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown
- Sec. 5011Rescission of portion of ACA territory funding
- Sec. 5012Medicare coverage of home infusion therapy
- Sec. 6000Short title
- Sec. 6001Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
- Sec. 6002Strengthening the leadership of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Sec. 6003Chief Medical Officer
- Sec. 6004Improving the quality of behavioral health programs
- Sec. 6005Strategic plan
- Sec. 6006Biennial report concerning activities and progress
- Sec. 6007Authorities of centers for mental health services, substance abuse prevention, and substance abuse treatment
- Sec. 6008Advisory councils
- Sec. 6009Peer review
- Sec. 6021Improving oversight of mental and substance use disorders programs through the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
- Sec. 6022Reporting for protection and advocacy organizations
- Sec. 6023GAO study
- Sec. 6031Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee
- Sec. 7001Encouraging innovation and evidence-based programs
- Sec. 7002Promoting access to information on evidence-based programs and practices
- Sec. 7003Priority mental health needs of regional and national significance
- Sec. 7004Priority substance use disorder treatment needs of regional and national significance
- Sec. 7005Priority substance use disorder prevention needs of regional and national significance
- Sec. 8001Community mental health services block grant
- Sec. 8002Substance abuse prevention and treatment block grant
- Sec. 8003Additional provisions related to the block grants
- Sec. 8004Study of distribution of funds under the substance abuse prevention and treatment block grant and the community mental health services block grant
- Sec. 9001Grants for treatment and recovery for homeless individuals
- Sec. 9002Grants for jail diversion programs
- Sec. 9003Promoting integration of primary and behavioral health care
- Sec. 9004Projects for assistance in transition from homelessness
- Sec. 9005National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Program
- Sec. 9006Connecting individuals and families with care
- Sec. 9007Strengthening community crisis response systems
- Sec. 9008Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act reauthorization
- Sec. 9009Adult suicide prevention
- Sec. 9010Mental health awareness training grants
- Sec. 9011Sense of Congress on prioritizing American Indians and Alaska Native youth within suicide prevention programs
- Sec. 9012Evidence-based practices for older adults
- Sec. 9013National violent death reporting system
- Sec. 9014Assisted outpatient treatment
- Sec. 9015Assertive community treatment grant program
- Sec. 9016Sober truth on preventing underage drinking reauthorization
- Sec. 9017Center and program repeals
- Sec. 9021Mental and behavioral health education and training grants
- Sec. 9022Strengthening the mental and substance use disorders workforce
- Sec. 9023Clarification on current eligibility for loan repayment programs
- Sec. 9024Minority fellowship program
- Sec. 9025Liability protections for health professional volunteers at community health centers
- Sec. 9026Reports
- Sec. 9031Mental health and substance use disorder services on campus
- Sec. 9032Interagency Working Group on College Mental Health
- Sec. 9033Improving mental health on college campuses
- Sec. 10001Programs for children with a serious emotional disturbance
- Sec. 10002Increasing access to pediatric mental health care
- Sec. 10003Substance use disorder treatment and early intervention services for children and adolescents
- Sec. 10004Children’s recovery from trauma
- Sec. 10005Screening and treatment for maternal depression
- Sec. 10006Infant and early childhood mental health promotion, intervention, and treatment
- Sec. 11001Sense of Congress
- Sec. 11002Confidentiality of records
- Sec. 11003Clarification on permitted uses and disclosures of protected health information
- Sec. 11004Development and dissemination of model training programs
- Sec. 12001Rule of construction related to Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day
- Sec. 12002Study and report related to Medicaid managed care regulation
- Sec. 12003Guidance on opportunities for innovation
- Sec. 12004Study and report on Medicaid emergency psychiatric demonstration project
- Sec. 12005Providing EPSDT services to children in IMDs
- Sec. 12006Electronic visit verification system required for personal care services and home health care services under Medicaid
- Sec. 13001Enhanced compliance with mental health and substance use disorder coverage requirements
- Sec. 13002Action plan for enhanced enforcement of mental health and substance use disorder coverage
- Sec. 13003Report on investigations regarding parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits
- Sec. 13004GAO study on parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits
- Sec. 13005Information and awareness on eating disorders
- Sec. 13006Education and training on eating disorders
- Sec. 13007Clarification of existing parity rules
- Sec. 14001Law enforcement grants for crisis intervention teams, mental health purposes
- Sec. 14002Assisted outpatient treatment programs
- Sec. 14003Federal drug and mental health courts
- Sec. 14004Mental health in the judicial system
- Sec. 14005Forensic assertive community treatment initiatives
- Sec. 14006Assistance for individuals transitioning out of systems
- Sec. 14007Co-occurring substance abuse and mental health challenges in drug courts
- Sec. 14008Mental health training for Federal uniformed services
- Sec. 14009Advancing mental health as part of offender reentry
- Sec. 14010School mental health crisis intervention teams
- Sec. 14011Active-shooter training for law enforcement
- Sec. 14012Co-occurring substance abuse and mental health challenges in residential substance abuse treatment programs
- Sec. 14013Mental health and drug treatment alternatives to incarceration programs
- Sec. 14014National criminal justice and mental health training and technical assistance
- Sec. 14015Improving Department of Justice data collection on mental illness involved in crime
- Sec. 14016Reports on the number of mentally ill offenders in prison
- Sec. 14017Codification of due process for determinations by secretary of veterans affairs of mental capacity of beneficiaries
- Sec. 14018Reauthorization of appropriations
- Sec. 14021Sequential intercept model
- Sec. 14022Prison and jails
- Sec. 14023Allowable uses
- Sec. 14024Law enforcement training
- Sec. 14025Federal law enforcement training
- Sec. 14026GAO report
- Sec. 14027Evidence based practices
- Sec. 14028Transparency, program accountability, and enhancement of local authority
- Sec. 14029Grant accountability
- Sec. 15000Short title
- Sec. 15001Development of Medicare HCPCS version of MS–DRG codes for similar hospital services
- Sec. 15002Establishing beneficiary equity in the Medicare hospital readmission program
- Sec. 15003Five-year extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program
- Sec. 15004Regulatory relief for LTCHs
- Sec. 15005Savings from IPPS MACRA pay-for through not applying documentation and coding adjustments
- Sec. 15006Extension of certain LTCH Medicare payment rules
- Sec. 15007Application of rules on the calculation of hospital length of stay to all LTCHs
- Sec. 15008Change in Medicare classification for certain hospitals
- Sec. 15009Temporary exception to the application of the Medicare LTCH site neutral provisions for certain spinal cord specialty hospitals
- Sec. 15010Temporary extension to the application of the Medicare LTCH site neutral provisions for certain discharges with severe wounds
- Sec. 16001Continuing Medicare payment under HOPD prospective payment system for services furnished by mid-build off-campus outpatient departments of providers
- Sec. 16002Treatment of cancer hospitals in off-campus outpatient department of a provider policy
- Sec. 16003Treatment of eligible professionals in ambulatory surgical centers for meaningful use and MIPS
- Sec. 16004Continuing Access to Hospitals Act of 2016
- Sec. 16005Delay of implementation of Medicare fee schedule adjustments for wheelchair accessories and seating systems when used in conjunction with complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) wheelchairs
- Sec. 16006Allowing physical therapists to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare
- Sec. 16007Extension of the transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment under the Medicare program
- Sec. 16008Requirements in determining adjustments using information from competitive bidding programs
- Sec. 17001Delay in authority to terminate contracts for Medicare Advantage plans failing to achieve minimum quality ratings
- Sec. 17002Requirement for enrollment data reporting for Medicare
- Sec. 17003Updating the Welcome to Medicare package
- Sec. 17004No payment for items and services furnished by newly enrolled providers or suppliers within a temporary moratorium area
- Sec. 17005Preservation of Medicare beneficiary choice under Medicare Advantage
- Sec. 17006Allowing end-stage renal disease beneficiaries to choose a Medicare Advantage plan
- Sec. 17007Improvements to the assignment of beneficiaries under the Medicare Shared Savings Program
- Sec. 18001Exception from group health plan requirements for qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements