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Issues impacting lab regulations and reimbursement S. 610 - the Protecting Medicare & American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act

Regulation of laboratory developed tests H.R. 4128/S.2209 - Verifying Accurate, Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act

Impaired Driving, including multiple substance impaired driving prevention Surface transportation reauthorization Infrastrucutre H.R. 2138 - Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act S. 1331 - Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act Flexibility for states to spend federal incentive grant funding on countermeasures that will detect and deter impaired driving involving drugs or a combination of substances H.R.3757/S. 1999 - Multiple Substance Impaired Driving Prevention Act of 2021 Ignition Interlock Incentive Grants H.R.3677 - Drug-Impaired Driving Education Act H.R. 3676 - Prevent Impaired Driving Child Endangerment Act S. 2016 - Surface Transportation Investment Act H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act GAO study on DUI child endangerment H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act [P.L. No: 117-58]

S. 870/ H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act Requirements surrounding mental health services via telehealth S. 987/ H.R. 1647 - Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act Issues surrounding provision of telehealth services using audio only technology H.R.3447 - Permanancy for Audio-Only Act H.R. 4058 - Telemental Health Care Access Act

The Cardenas HEART (Health Equity Access, Resources, and Treatment) Package H.R. 2295 - HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment (HELP) Act of 2021 S.1927 - CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2021 H.R.3862/S.2046 - Community-Based Response Act

Issues related to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Federal EmployeesCompensation Act eligibility requirements H.R.6087 - Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

H.R. 4870/S.800 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 1956/S.1986 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2021 Access to personal protective equipment H.R. 2067/S.2235 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act S. 987 - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 3.0 Extension of CMS waivers beyond public health emergency Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act Addressing Health Equity

S.1220/H.R.2568 - U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021

Support for nursing schools, faculty, and students amidst COVID-19 pandemic Support for student loan programs, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Pell Grants, Perkins Loan Program, and Graduate PLUS loan H.R. 2418 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act

Current and future nursing workforce and Title VIII nursing workforce development programs Safety and health of nurse educators and nursing students, including access to personal protective equipment H.R. 851/S.246 - Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act H.R. 2067/S.2235 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Nusing school, faculty, and student inclusion in vaccination efforts and national plans, as well as health infrastructure plans Support for research infrastructure Nursing student, faculty, and nurse mental health H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act H.R. 5699/S. 2114 - Student Assisted Vaccination Effort (SAVE) Act

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2022 H.R. 4549/S.2605 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4502 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022

Emergency Temporary Infectious Disease Standard Personal Protective Equipment Standards and access to Personal Protective Equipment Issues relating to leave and hazard pay Workplace Safety Issues H.R.1195 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Mental health resources for nurses Prioritizing COVID-19 testing and treatment of nurses Issues relating to mandatory overtime

S.1220/H.R.2568 - U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021

H.R. 2067/S.2235 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Support for public health infrastructure Disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color and associated data collection Vaccine equity Nursing role in COVID-19 vaccine development, production, and distribution Personal Protective Equipment Standards and access to Personal Protective Equipment, including supply chain issues Mental health resources for nurses Issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration H.R.2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act Health equity, including expansion of minority health workforce S.308/H.R.1436 - PPE in America Act S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 H.R. 1384/S.445 - Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act Issues surrounding telehealth, including removal of Medicare originating site and rural area restrictions H.R. 959/S.346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 S. 1512/ H.R. 2903 - CONNECT for Health Act S.610/H.R.1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 851/S.246 - Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act Issues surrounding nurse staffing shortages and remedies to address this crisis Nurse considerations with respect to public option insurance proposals Pandemic preparedness

H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act H.R. 433/S.485- Family Support Services for Addiction Act H.R. 1364- Parity Enforcement Act H.R. 955/S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act H.Res 364, Acknowledging the contributions of America's addiction professionals and their commitment to delivering evidence-based practice to individuals with substance use disorders through recognized standards of education, training, and competencies H. R. 2767-Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 2021 or the PEERS Medicare Act of 2021 Substance Use Disorder Workforce and Infrastructure Supports Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Parity Addiction Professional Credentials Telehealth Issues Impacting Addiction Workforce and Infrastructure Mental Health and Substance Use Nominees

SAMSHA & HRSA programs supporting recovery and treatment services

DMEPOS payment and coverage Medicare Part B reimbursement Extension of telehealth flexibilities H.R.2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act S. 2556/H.R.1990 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Regulation of laboratory developed tests H.R. 4128/S.2209 - Verifying Accurate, Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act

Issues impacting lab regulations and reimbursement

Impaired Driving, including multiple substance impaired driving prevention Surface transportation reauthorization Infrastrucutre H.R. 2138 - Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act S. 1331 - Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act Flexibility for states to spend federal incentive grant funding on countermeasures that will detect and deter impaired driving involving drugs or a combination of substances H.R.3757/S. 1999 - Multiple Substance Impaired Driving Prevention Act of 2021 Ignition Interlock Incentive Grants H.R.3677 - Drug-Impaired Driving Education Act H.R. 3676 - Prevent Impaired Driving Child Endangerment Act S. 2016 - Surface Transportation Investment Act H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act GAO study on DUI child endangerment H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Workforce development and clinical training site issues Issues surrounding opioid use disorders and medication-assisted treatment H.R. 2067/S.2235 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act H.R.945/ S. 287 - Perinatal Workforce Act H.R. 959/S.346 - the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act S.54 - Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act Telehealth issues, such as integrating students into telemedicine appointments Issues surrounding personal protective equipment availability S. 987 - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 3.0 PA student involvement in vaccination efforts Solutions Not Stigmas Act H.R. 3890 - Physician Assistant Education Public Health Initiatives Act H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act

Title VII programs, Public Health Service Act Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2022 H.R. 4502 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022 Primary Care Training and Enhancement interprofessional training opportunities National Health Service Corps Students to Service Program Expansion Expansion of Practitioner Education (PRAC-ED) program

H.R. 1195 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Support for workplace safety

S. 870/ H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act Requirements surrounding mental health services via telehealth S. 987/ H.R. 1647 - Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act Issues surrounding provision of telehealth services using audio only technology H.R.3447 - Permanancy for Audio-Only Act H.R. 4058 - Telemental Health Care Access Act

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022 H.R. 4502 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022 Reinvestment in the social work profession

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2022 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2022 S. 2599/H.R. 4356 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022 USDA Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program funding

Wastewater Resources Development, Surveys and Infrastructure Onsite wastewater recycling issues S.914 - Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R. 1915 - Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 H.R. 3745 - Decentralized Wastewater Grant Act of 2021 H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Organ Transplant Issues Medicare geographic reclassification Pandemic preparedness

H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act

Federal EmployeesCompensation Act eligibility requirements

H.R. 4870/S.800 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 1956/S.1986 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2021 Extension of CMS waivers beyond public health emergency Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act Expanded Medicare benefit provisions related to NPs

H.R. 4870/S.800 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 1956/S.1986 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2021 Access to personal protective equipment H.R. 2067/S.2235 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act S. 987 - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 3.0 Extension of CMS waivers beyond public health emergency Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

Current and future nursing workforce and Title VIII nursing workforce development programs Safety and health of nurse educators and nursing students, including access to personal protective equipment H.R. 851/S.246 - Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act H.R. 2067/S.2235 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Nusing school, faculty, and student inclusion in vaccination efforts and national plans, as well as health infrastructure plans Support for research infrastructure Nursing student, faculty, and nurse mental health H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act Vaccine summit

S.1220/H.R.2568 - U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021

Issues related to the implementation of the Drug Quality & Security Act (Public Law 113-54) HR 7518 The Safer Compounding in Hospitals Act

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2022 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY 2022

Displacement analysis discovered by WMUs Earth Science Remote Sensing (ESRS) facility

S.1220/H.R.2568 - U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021

Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII, Public Health Service Act), NIH, NINR, HRSA, for FY2022 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022 Support for public health infrastructure and workforce Support for mental health and addiction programs Minority Fellowship Program

Emergency Temporary Infectious Disease Standard Personal Protective Equipment Standards and access to Personal Protective Equipment Issues relating to leave and hazard pay Workplace Safety Issues H.R.1195 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Mental health resources for nurses Prioritizing COVID-19 testing and treatment of nurses Issues relating to mandatory overtime

H.R. 433/S.485- Family Support Services for Addiction Act H.R. 706/ S.166- Emergency Support for SUD Act H.R. 1364- Parity Enforcement Act H.R. 2352/S. 1332-Honoring National Recovery Month Act H.R. 955/S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act H.Res 364, Acknowledging the contributions of America's addiction professionals and their commitment to delivering evidence-based practice to individuals with substance use disorders through recognized standards of education, training, and competencies H.R. 1475- Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R. 721- Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R. 3450/S. 1727- Medicaid Bump Act H. R. 2767-Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 2021 or the PEERS Medicare Act of 2021 S. 1578/ H.R. 3150- Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021 S. 1575-Improving Medicaid Programs Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing (IMPROVE) Addiction Care Act H.R. 4244-Stopping Titles that Overtly Perpetuate (STOP) Stigma Act S. 1512/ H.R. 2903 - CONNECT for Health Act Substance Use Disorder Workforce and Infrastructure Supports Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Parity Addiction Professional Credentials Telehealth Issues Impacting Addiction Workforce and Infrastructure Mental Health and Substance Use Nominees Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety

DMEPOS payment and coverage Medicare Part B reimbursement Extension of telehealth flexibilities H.R.2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act

Regulation of laboratory developed tests H.R. 4128/S.2209 - Verifying Accurate, Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act

Issues impacting lab regulations and reimbursement

Impaired Driving, including multiple substance impaired driving prevention Surface transportation reauthorization Infrastrucutre H.R. 2138 - Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act S. 1331 - Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act Flexibility for states to spend federal incentive grant funding on countermeasures that will detect and deter impaired driving involving drugs or a combination of substances H.R.3757/S. 1999 - Multiple Substance Impaired Driving Prevention Act of 2021 Ignition Interlock Incentive Grants H.R.3677 - Drug-Impaired Driving Education Act H.R. 3676 - Prevent Impaired Driving Child Endangerment Act S. 2016 - Surface Transportation Investment Act H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act

Workforce development and clinical training site issues Workforce development and clinical training site issues Issues surrounding opioid use disorders and medication-assisted treatment H.R. 2067/S.2235 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act H.R.945/ S. 287 - Perinatal Workforce Act H.R. 959/S.346 - the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act S.54 - Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act Telehealth issues, such as integrating students into telemedicine appointments Issues surrounding personal protective equipment availability S. 987 - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 3.0 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act [Public Law No: 117-2] PA student involvement in vaccination efforts Solutions Not Stigmas Act H.R. 3890 - Physician Assistant Education Public Health Initiatives Act

H.R.2274 - Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act Public Service Loan Forgiveness Grad PLUS Student loan issues impacting PA education and the PA profession resulting from COVID-19 Access to subsidized Stafford loans Telehealth issues, such as development of telehealth curriculum H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act [Public Law No: 117-2]

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022 Reinvestment in the social work profession

S. 870/ H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act Requirements surrounding mental health services via telehealth S. 987/ H.R. 1647 - Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act Issues surrounding provision of telehealth services using audio only technology H.R.3447 - Permanancy for Audio-Only Act H.R. 4058 - Telemental Health Care Access Act

The Cardenas HEART (Health Equity Access, Resources, and Treatment) Package H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act [Public Law No: 117-2] H.R. 2295 - HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment (HELP) Act of 2021 S.1927 - CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2021 H.R.3862/S.2046 - Community-Based Response Act

Wastewater Resources Development, Surveys and Infrastructure Onsite wastewater recycling issues S.914 - Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R. 1915 - Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 H.R. 3745 - Decentralized Wastewater Grant Act of 2021 H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2022 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2022 USDA Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program funding

Organ Transplant Issues Medicare geographic reclassification Pandemic preparedness

Medicare sequestration H.R. 1868- to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts

S.800 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 1956/S.1986 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2021 Extension of CMS waivers beyond public health emergency Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

S.800 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 1956/S.1986 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2021 Access to personal protective equipment H.R. 2067/S.2235 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act S. 987 - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 3.0 Extension of CMS waivers beyond public health emergency Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII, Public Health Service Act), NIH, NINR, HRSA Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022

Current and future nursing workforce and Title VIII nursing workforce development programs Safety and health of nurse educators and nursing students, including access to personal protective equipment H.R. 851/S.246 - Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act H.R. 2067/S.2235 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Nursing school, faculty, and student inclusion in vaccination efforts and national plans, as well as health infrastructure plans Support for research infrastructure Nursing student, faculty, and nurse mental health

issues related to public research

issues related to public research

issues related to public research

Issues related to the implementation of the Drug Quality & Security Act (Public Law 113-54) HR 7518 The Safer Compounding in Hospitals Act

Issues related to radiation oncology treatment Issues pertaining to the Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model

S.800 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 1956 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2021 Access to personal protective equipment H.R. 2067 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act S. 987 - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 3.0 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act Extension of CMS waivers beyond public health emergency

Federal EmployeesCompensation Act eligibility requirements

Support for nursing schools, faculty, and students amidst COVID-19 pandemic Support for student loan programs, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Pell Grants, Perkins Loan Program, and Graduate PLUS loan

Current and future nursing workforce and Title VIII nursing workforce development programs S.54 - Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act Safety and health of nurse educators and nursing students, including access to personal protective equipment H.R. 851/S.246 - Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act H.R. 2067 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act Nusing school, faculty, and student inclusion in vaccination efforts and national plans, as well as health infrastructure plans

H.R. 2067 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Support for public health infrastructure Disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color Vaccine equity Nursing role in COVID-19 vaccine development, production, and distribution Personal Protective Equipment Standards and access to Personal Protective Equipment, including supply chain issues Mental health resources for nurses Issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration H.R.2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act

Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII, Public Health Service Act), NIH, NINR, HRSA, for FY2022 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022 Support for public health infrastructure and workforce Medicare sequestration

H.R. 433/S.485- Family Support Services for Addiction Act H.R. 706/ S.166- Emergency Support for SUD Act H.R. 1364- Parity Enforcement Act H.R. 434 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises during Emergencies Act H.R. 588/S. 165 - Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act H.R. 708/S. 168- TREAT Act H.R. 955/S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act H.R.1716-Mental Health Research Act H.R. 2352-Honoring National Recovery Month Act H.R. 792- Barriers to Suicide Act Substance Use Disorder Workforce and Infrastructure Supports Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Parity Addiction Professional Credentials

SAMSHA & HRSA programs supporting recovery and treatment services H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act

Medicare sequestration

DMEPOS payment and coverage Medicare Part B reimbursement Extension of telehealth flexibilities

Issues related to kidney health and kidney transplant access Issues impacting lab regulations and reimbursement

Regulation of laboratory developed tests

Medicare sequestration

Impaired Driving, including multiple substance impaired driving prevention Surface transportation reauthorization Infrastrucutre H.R. 2138 - Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act Flexibility for states to spend federal incentive grant funding on countermeasures that will detect and deter impaired driving involving drugs or a combination of substances

Title VII programs, Public Health Service Act Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2022 Primary Care Training and Enhancement interprofessional training opportunities National Health Service Corps Students to Service Program Expansion

Workforce development and clinical training site issues Issues surrounding opioid use disorders and medication-assisted treatment H.R. 2067 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act H.R.945/ S. 287 - Perinatal Workforce Act H.R. 959/S.346 - the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act S.54 - Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act Telehealth issues, such as integrating students into telemedicine appointments Issues surrounding personal protective equipment availability S. 987 - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 3.0 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act PA student involvement in vaccination efforts

The Cardenas HEART (Health Equity Access, Resources, and Treatment) Package H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act

H.R. 1195 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2022 Reinvestment in the social work profession Medicare sequestration

Wastewater Resources Development, Surveys and Infrastructure Onsite wastewater recycling issues S.914 - Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R. 1915 - Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 Decentralized Wastewater Grant Act

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2022Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2022

Organ Transplant Issues H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act Medicare geographic reclassification Pandemic preparedness

Medicare sequestration H.R. 1868- to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts

S.997/H.R. 2056 - US Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act

Support for nursing schools, faculty, and students amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Nursing workforce and Title VIII nursing workforce development programs Section 5 of Executive Order #13890 on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nations Seniors H.R. 6142/S.3424 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020 H.R.6164 - Perinatal Workforce Act of 2020 H.R.6650/S. 3634 - Health Heroes 2020 Act S.4055 - Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act Safety and health of nurse educators and nursing students, including access to personal protective equipment Issues relating to Mental and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Training Demonstration implementation H.R. 7945/S.4396 - Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act H.R. 4974/S.4640 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act of 2019 H.R. 2482/S.2074 - Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act H.R. 8061 - Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections & Schools (HEALS) Act S.178 - Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020

Emergency Temporary Infectious Disease Standard Personal Protective Equipment Standards and access to Personal Protective Equipment Issues relating to leave and hazard pay Workplace Safety Issues Safe patient handling S.851/H.R.1309 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Mental health resources for nurses Prioritizing COVID-19 testing and treatment of nurses

H.R. 6390/S.3568 - Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act of 2020 H.R. 3911/ S.2842 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2019 Reducing Regulatory Burdens, including those relating to home infusion therapy, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and hospice certification H.R. 5826 - Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act H.R. 5800 - Ban Surprise Billing Act Provider Non-Discrimination and Network Adequacy S. 2074, HR 2482. Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R. 4974/S.4640 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Reducing Regulatory Burdens - Section 5 of Executive Order #13890 on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nations Seniors H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act H.R.6809 - Nurse Workforce Protection Act of 2020 Support for public health infrastructure Disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color Emergency Relief Fund support Nursing role in COVID-19 vaccine development, production, and distribution H.R. 8061 - Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act S.4315 - TRACE Act Issues surrounding maternal vaccinations S.4112 - Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act Support for school nurses H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections & Schools (HEALS) Act S.178 - Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act Personal Protective Equipment Standards and access to Personal Protective Equipment, including supply chain issues Mental health resources for nurses No Surprises Act Protect Our Heroes Act of 2020 Issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021 SAMSHA & HRSA programs supporting recovery and treatment services H.R. 7614 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R.8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

COVID-19 impact on mental health and addiction Relief for SUD treatment facilities and providers Telehealth Access to Covid-19 Vaccine for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Providers and Consumers Medicaids Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) Public Health Workforce Addiction Professional Credentialing Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 1109/ S. 1122) Heroes Act (H.R. 6800) H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections & Schools (HEALS) Act S.178 - Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act Strengthening Behavioral Health Parity Act (H.R. 7539) Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act ( H.R. 8060/S. 3792) Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020 (H.R. 6999/S. 3825) Improving Medicaid Programs Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing (IMPROVE) Addiction Care Act ( S. 4702 / H.R. 8388 ) Marijuana Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 3884) Medicaid Reentry Act (H.R. 1329)

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021 H.R. 7614 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

DMEPOS payment and coverage Medicare Part B reimbursement Extension of telehealth flexibilities H.R.7154 - Outpatient Therapy Modernization and Stabilization Act H.R. 8702/S. 5007 - Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 H.R.8505 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a one-year waiver of budget neutrality adjustments under the Medicare physician fee schedule, and for other purposes.

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021 H.R. 7614 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

H.R. 5534, The Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act Issues related to kidney health and kidney transplant access - Executive Order 13879 - Advancing American Kidney Health Issues impacting lab regulations and reimbursement H.R. 2477 - Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act

Transportation, Housing and Urband Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Transportation, health and education issues as they pertain to underage drinking and cannabis consumption, traffic safety, and impaired driving Funding for law enforcement resources Funding for the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) Program Drug-impaired driving countermeasures, including oral fluid testing technologies H.R.7616 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R.7667 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7614 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Title VII programs, Public Health Service Act Funding to address clinical training site shortage Training opportunities within the Department of Veterans Affairs Issues relating to Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Disparities Rural Maternal and Obstetric Care Training Demonstration funding Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2021 Issues relating to Mental and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Training Demonstration implementation H.R. 7614 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

H.R.1686 - Physician Assistant Education Public Health Initiatives Act of 2019 Workforce development and clinical training site issues Issues surrounding opioid use disorders and medication-assisted treatment H.R. 2482/S. 2074 - Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R. 4974/S.4640 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act H.R.6164 - Perinatal Workforce Act of 2020 H.R. 6142/S.3423 - the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020 H.R.6650/S. 3634 - Health Heroes 2020 Act S.4055 - Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act Telehealth issues, such as integrating students into telemedicine appointments Issues surrounding personal protective equipment availability H.R. 8061 - Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act Integrated Substance Use Disorder Program (ITSP) H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections & Schools (HEALS) Act S.178 - Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act S. 5000 - CARA 2.0 Act of 2020 Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020

Wastewater Resources Development, Surveys and Infrastructure Onsite wastewater recycling issues S. 3591 America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 HR 7575 - Water Resources Development Act H.R.5856/S.3274 - Decentralized Wastewater Grant Act

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 H.R.7610 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R.7612 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R.7608 - State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Liver Transplant Issues Health care transparency Nursing home quality H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections & Schools (HEALS) Act S.178 - Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act 340B issues Issues relating to surprise medical billing

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021 H.R. 7614 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

S.4317 - SAFE TO WORK Act procedural requirements

H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [P.L. No. 116-136] H.R. 2150/S. 296 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act H.R.808/S.237 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R.900 - ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2019 Reducing Regulatory Burdens H.R. 3911/ S.2842 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2019 H.R. 5826 - Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act H.R. 5800 - Ban Surprise Billing Act H.R.6164 - Perinatal Workforce Act of 2020 H.R. 5575 - Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act Section 5 of Executive Order #13890 on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nations Seniors H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act Skilled nursing facility admitting examination and assessment requirements H.R.6809 - Nurse Workforce Protection Act of 2020H.R.6650/S. 3634 - Health Heroes 2020 Act S.4055 - Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act Telehealth flexibilities amidst COVID-19 pandemic Access to personal protective equipment Issues relating to Mental and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Training Demonstration implementation H.R. 4974/S.4640 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act of 2019 H.R. 2482/S.2074 - Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act H.R. 8061 - Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections & Schools (HEALS) Act S.178 - Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act S. 5000 - CARA 2.0 Act of 2020 Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020 No Surprises Act H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Issues related to the implementation of the Drug Quality & Security Act (Public Law 113-54) HR 7518 The Safer Compounding in Hospitals Act

Issues related to radiation oncology treatment Issues pertaining to the Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model

Issues related to the implementation of the Drug Quality & Security Act (Public Law 113-54)

Issues related to radiation oncology treatment Issues pertaining to the Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model

Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII, Public Health Service Act), NIH, NINR, HRSA Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021 Issues relating to Mental and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Training Demonstration implementation H.R. 7614 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act

H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [P.L. No. 116-136] H.R. 2150/S. 296 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act H.R.808/S.237 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R.900 - ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2019 Reducing Regulatory Burdens H.R. 3911/ S.2842 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2019 H.R. 5826 - Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act H.R. 5800 - Ban Surprise Billing Act H.R.6164 - Perinatal Workforce Act of 2020 H.R. 5575 - Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act Section 5 of Executive Order #13890 on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nations Seniors H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act Skilled nursing facility admitting examination and assessment requirements H.R.6809 - Nurse Workforce Protection Act of 2020H.R.6650/S. 3634 - Health Heroes 2020 Act S.4055 - Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act Telehealth flexibilities amidst COVID-19 pandemic Access to personal protective equipment Issues relating to Mental and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Training Demonstration implementation H.R. 4974/S.4640 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act of 2019 H.R. 2482/S.2074 - Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act H.R. 8061 - Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections & Schools (HEALS) Act S.178 - Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act

S.997/H.R. 2056 - US Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act H.R. 6395/S.4049 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

S.997/H.R. 2056 - US Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act

Support for nursing schools amidst COVID-19 pandemic

H.R. 2056/S.997 - US Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act

H.R. 6390/S.3568 - Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act of 2020 H.R. 3911/ S.2842 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2019 Reducing Regulatory Burdens, including those relating to home infusion therapy, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and hospice certification H.R. 5826 - Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act H.R. 5800 - Ban Surprise Billing Act Provider Non-Discrimination and Network Adequacy S. 2074, HR 2482. Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R. 4974/S.4640 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Reducing Regulatory Burdens - Section 5 of Executive Order #13890 on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nations Seniors H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act H.R.6809 - Nurse Workforce Protection Act of 2020 Support for public health infrastructure Disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color Emergency Relief Fund support Nursing role in COVID-19 vaccine development, production, and distribution H.R. 8061 - Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act S.4315 - TRACE Act Issues surrounding maternal vaccinations S.4112 - Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act Support for school nurses H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections & Schools (HEALS) Act S.178 - Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act Personal Protective Equipment Standards and access to Personal Protective Equipment Mental health resources for nurses

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021 SAMSHA & HRSA programs supporting recovery and treatment services H.R. 7614 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R.8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act

COVID-19 impact on mental health and addiction Relief for SUD treatment facilities and providers Telehealth Remote Recovery Support Medication Assisted Treatment SUD privacy standards (42 CFR Part 2) Public Health Workforce Addiction Professional Credentialing H.Res. 419, Resolution recognizing the contributions of the Addiction Profession workforce Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 2848) Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act (H.R.2874, S.1576) Mental Health Parity Compliance Act (H.R.3165, S.1737) Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 1109/ S. 1122) Heroes Act (H.R. 6800) H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections & Schools (HEALS) Act S.178 - Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act Integrated Substance Use Disorder Program (ITSP) Strengthening Behavioral Health Parity Act (H.R. 7539) Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act ( H.R. 8060/S. 3792) Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020 (H.R. 6999/S. 3825) COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act (H.R. 6645) Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 4349) Facilitating Reforms that Offer Necessary Telehealth In Every Rural (FRONTIER) Community Act (S. 4211/7571) Improving Medicaid Programs Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing (IMPROVE) Addiction Care Act ( S. 4702 / H.R. 8388 ) Marijuana Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 3884) Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act (H.R.7723) H.Res. 1057, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to effectively address the high prevalence of those suffering from mental health conditions and substance use disorders, the United States needs to make historic financial investments into mental health and substance use disorder care and finally acknowledge such care as a priority in health care equal to physical health, and for other purposes Issues relating to telehealth

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021 H.R. 7614 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act

DEMEPOS payment and coverage Medicare Part B reimbursement Extension of telehealth flexibilities H.R.7154 - Outpatient Therapy Modernization and Stabilization Act

H.R. 6102/ S. 3404, VALID Act of 2020 S.3317 - LOST Organs Act of 2020 H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act H.R. 7017/ S.3769 - Right to Test Act Regulation of laboratory developed tests H.R. 4764 - Timely ReAuthorization of Necessary Stem-cell Programs Lends Access to Needed Therapies (TRANSPLANT) ActAgencies lobbied: House, Senate

H.R. 5534, The Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act Issues related to kidney health and kidney transplant access - Executive Order 13879 - Advancing American Kidney Health Issues impacting lab regulations and reimbursement

Transportation, Housing and Urband Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Transportation, health and education issues as they pertain to underage drinking and cannabis consumption, traffic safety, and impaired driving Funding for law enforcement resources Funding for the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) Program Drug-impaired driving countermeasures, including oral fluid testing technologies H.R.7616 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R.7667 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7614 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act

H.R.1685 - Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act of 2019 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Grad PLUS Student loan issues impacting PA education and the PA profession resulting from COVID-19

H.R.1686 - Physician Assistant Education Public Health Initiatives Act of 2019 Workforce development and clinical training site issues Issues surrounding opioid use disorders and medication-assisted treatment H.R. 2482/S. 2074 - Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R. 4974/S.4640 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act H.R.6164 - Perinatal Workforce Act of 2020 H.R. 6142/S.3423 - the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020 H.R.6650/S. 3634 - Health Heroes 2020 Act S.4055 - Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act Telehealth issues, such as integrating students into telemedicine appointments Issues surrounding personal protective equipment availability H.R. 8061 - Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act Integrated Substance Use Disorder Program (ITSP) H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections & Schools (HEALS) Act S.178 - Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act

Issues relating to Mental and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Training Demonstration implementation

S.782/H.R. 11533 Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2019

Wastewater Resources Development, Surveys and Infrastructure Onsite wastewater recycling issues S. 3591 America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 HR 7575 - Water Resources Development Act H.R.5856/S.3274 - Decentralized Wastewater Grant Act

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 H.R.7610 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R.7612 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R.7608 - State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021 H.R. 7614 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act

Issues relating to Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation Medicaid Provider Assessment

Issues related to the implementation of the Drug Quality & Security Act (Public Law 113-54)

Issues related to radiation oncology treatment Issues pertaining to the Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model

Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII, Public Health Service Act), NIH, NINR, HRSA Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021 Issues relating to Mental and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Training Demonstration implementation

Support for nursing schools amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Federal tax treatment of Nurse Corps loan repayment and scholarship benefits

H.R. 6390/S.3568 - Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act of 2020 H.R. 3911/ S.2842 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2019 Reducing Regulatory Burdens, including those relating to home infusion therapy, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and hospice certification H.R. 5826 - Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act H.R. 5800 - Ban Surprise Billing Act Provider Non-Discrimination and Network Adequacy S. 2074, HR 2482. Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R. 4974 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Reducing Regulatory Burdens - Section 5 of Executive Order #13890 on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nations Seniors H.R.6800 - The HEROES Act H.R.6809 - Nurse Workforce Protection Act of 2020 Support for public health infrastructure Disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color

Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII, Public Health Service Act), NIH, NINR, HRSA, for FY2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021 Nurse Staffing Workplace violence prevention TriService Nursing Research Program Support for public health infrastructure

Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII, Public Health Service Act), NIH, NINR, HRSA Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021 Issues relating to Mental and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Training Demonstration implementation

H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [P.L. No. 116-136] H.R. 2150/S. 296 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act H.R.808/S.237 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R.900 - ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2019 Reducing Regulatory Burdens H.R. 3911/ S.2842 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2019 H.R. 5826 - Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act H.R. 5800 - Ban Surprise Billing Act H.R.6164 - Perinatal Workforce Act of 2020 H.R. 5575 - Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act Section 5 of Executive Order #13890 on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nations Seniors H.R.6800 - The HEROES Act Skilled nursing facility admitting examination and assessment requirements H.R.6809 - Nurse Workforce Protection Act of 2020H.R.6650/S. 3634 - Health Heroes 2020 Act S.4055 - A bill to address health workforce shortages and disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic through additional funding for the National Health Service Corps and the Nurse Corps, and to establish a National Health Service Corps Emergency Service demonstration project. Telehealth flexibilities amidst COVID-19 pandemic Access to personal protective equipment Issues relating to Mental and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Training Demonstration implementation

COVID-19 impact on mental health and addiction Relief for SUD treatment facilities and providers Telehealth Remote Recovery Support Medication Assisted Treatment SUD privacy standards (42 CFR Part 2) Public Health Workforce H.Res. 419, Resolution recognizing the contributions of the Addiction Profession workforce Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act (S. 2244, H.R. 4131) Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act (S. 1365, H.R. 2569) Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 2848) Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act (H.R.2874, S.1576) Mental Health Parity Compliance Act (H.R.3165, S.1737) Medicaid Reentry Act (H.R. 1329) Addiction Treatment Access Act (S. 2412) Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 2062) USPS Opioid & Illicit Drug Strategy Act of 2019 (S.2974) SUD Loan Repayment Program: Section 7071 of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (P.L. 115-271) HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) Mental Health Research Act (H.R. 6645) Health Care Protection Act (H.R. 6810) Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 1109/ S. 1122)

CONNECT for Health Act of 2019 (S. 2741, H.R. 4932) Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 (H.R. 3637, S.2747) H.R.6800 - The HEROES Act

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021

DEMEPOS payment and coverage Medicare Part B reimbursement Extension of telehealth flexibilities

H.R. 5534, The Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act Issues related to kidney health and kidney transplant access - Executive Order 13879 - Advancing American Kidney Health Issues impacting lab regulations and reimbursement

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021

H.R. 6102/ S. 3404, VALID Act of 2020 S.3317 - LOST Organs Act of 2020 H.R.6800 - The HEROES Act H.R. 7017/ S.3769 - Right to Test Act Regulation of laboratory developed tests

Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) Program Use of ignition interlocks Impaired Driving Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act reauthorization Self Driving Vehicles .08 and .05 BAC legal limits H.R.514 - Abbas Stop Drunk Driving Act Law enforcement activities surrounding impaired driving and field sobriety tests Issues surrounding oral fluid drug testing H.R. 4354 - Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act H.R. 3888 - Impaired Driving Study Act of 2019 H.R. 3890 - Combatting Impaired Driving Act of 2019 S. 2604 - Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act of 2019 H.R.7095 - INVEST in America Act H.R. 2 - the Moving Forward Act Flexibility for states to spend federal incentive grant funding on countermeasures that will detect and deter impaired driving involving drugs or a combination of substances

Transportation, Housing and Urband Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Transportation, health and education issues as they pertain to underage drinking and cannabis consumption, traffic safety, and impaired driving Funding for law enforcement resources Funding for the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) Program Drug-impaired driving countermeasures, including oral fluid testing technologies

H.R.1685 - Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act of 2019 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Grad PLUS Student loan issues impacting PA education and the PA profession resulting from COVID-19

Title VII programs, Public Health Service Act Funding to address clinical training site shortage Training opportunities within the Department of Veterans Affairs Issues relating to Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Disparities Rural Maternal and Obstetric Care Training Demonstration funding Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2021 Issues relating to Mental and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Training Demonstration implementation

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021 Issues relating to Mental and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Training Demonstration implementation

S.782/H.R. 11533 Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2019 Practice and Reimbursement issues related to clinical social workers, including 2021 reimbursement cuts Extension and expansion of telehealth flexibilities, including use of audio only technology and home health agency use of telehealth H.R.6654 - Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act S.3999 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure access to mental health and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth under the Medicare program

Wastewater Resources Development, Surveys and Infrastructure Onsite wastewater recycling issues S. 3591 America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021

Liver Transplant Issues Health care transparency Nursing home quality

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021

Issues relating to Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation Medicaid Provider Assessment

A Budget for Americas Future - Presidents Budget FY 2021 Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII, Public Health Service Act), NIH, NINR, HRSA, for FY2020 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021

H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [P.L. No. 116-136] H.R. 6379 - Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act H.R. 2150/S. 296 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act H.R.808/S.237 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R.900 - ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2019 H.R.728/S.1399 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 Reducing Regulatory Burdens, including those relating to home infusion therapy, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and hospice certification H.R. 3911/ S.2842 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2019 H.R. 5826 - Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act H.R. 5800 - Ban Surprise Billing Act H.R.6164 - Perinatal Workforce Act of 2020 H.R. 5575 - Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act Section 5 of Executive Order #13890 on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nations Seniors

H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [P.L. No. 116-136] H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 6047, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act H.R. 6379 - Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act H.R. 6390/S.3568 - Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act of 2020 H.R. 2150/S. 296 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act H.R.728/S.1399 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R. 3911/ S.2842 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2019 Reducing Regulatory Burdens, including those relating to home infusion therapy, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and hospice certification H.R. 5826 - Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act H.R. 5800 - Ban Surprise Billing Act Provider Non-Discrimination and Network Adequacy S. 2074, HR 2482. Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R. 4974 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Reducing Regulatory Burdens - Section 5 of Executive Order #13890 on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nations Seniors

H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [P.L. No. 116-136] H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 6047, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act H.R.6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Relief for SUD treatment facilities and providers Telehealth Remote Recovery Support H.Res. 419, Resolution recognizing the contributions of the Addiction Profession workforce S. 2244, H.R. 413, Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act The Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act (S. 1365, H.R. 2569) The Parity Enforcement Act (HR 2848) The Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act (HR.2874, S.1576) Mental Health Parity Compliance Act (H.R.3165, S.1737) The Medicaid Reentry Act (H.R. 1329) S. 2412, the Addiction Treatment Access Act SUD privacy standards (42 CFR Part 2) H.R. 2062, The Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act Surprise Medical Billing compromise - timely billing and SUD parity Medication Assisted Treatment S.2974 - USPS Opioid & Illicit Drug Strategy Act of 2019 SUD Loan Repayment Program: Section 7071 of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (P.L. 115-271)

Executive Order #13890 on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nations Seniors Scope of Practice and Reimbursement issues

Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII, Public Health Service Act), NIH, NINR, HRSA, for FY2020 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021

H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [P.L. No. 116-136] H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 6047, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act S.3359, H.R. 6365, Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020 S.1399, H.R.728 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R. 3630, the "No Surprises Act" H.R. 3502, the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act S. 1531, the Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019 H.R. 861, the End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 Personal protective equipment for health care workers Rural Provider Access Provider Non-Discrimination Medicare Contractor Reform Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Acute and Chronic Pain Management

Issues related to the implementation of the Drug Quality & Security Act (Public Law 113-54)

Issues related to radiation oncology treatment Issues pertaining to the Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model

Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) Program Use of ignition interlocks Impaired Driving Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act reauthorization Self Driving Vehicles .08 and .05 BAC legal limits H.R.514 - Abbas Stop Drunk Driving Act Law enforcement activities surrounding impaired driving and field sobriety tests Issues surrounding oral fluid drug testing H.R. 4354 - Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act H.R. 3888 - Impaired Driving Study Act of 2019 H.R. 3890 - Combatting Impaired Driving Act of 2019 S. 2604 - Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act of 2019

Transportation, Housing and Urband Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Transportation, health and education issues as they pertain to underage drinking and cannabis consumption, traffic safety, and impaired driving in FY 2020 Funding for law enforcement resources Funding for the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) Program Drug-impaired driving countermeasures, including oral fluid testing technologies

H.R.1685 - Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act of 2019 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Grad PLUS Student loan issues impacting PA education and the PA profession resulting from COVID-19

H.R.1686 - Physician Assistant Education Public Health Initiatives Act of 2019 Reauthorization of Title VII of the Public Health Service Act Workforce development and clinical training site issues Issues surrounding opioid use disorders and medication-assisted treatment H.R. 2482/S. 2074 - Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R. 4974 - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Issues relating to Mental and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Training Demonstration implementation H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [P.L. No. 116-136] H.R.6164 - Perinatal Workforce Act of 2020 H.R. 6142/S.3423 - the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020

H.R. 1043/S.460 - Employer Participation in Repayment Act

H.R. 1532 - Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr., Social Work Reinvestment Act S.85/H.R.1309 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Behavioral health workforce issues Workplace safety issues Social worker recruitment and retention issues S.2880/H.R. 5138 - Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019

A Budget for Americas Future - Presidents Budget FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021

Wastewater Resources Development, Surveys and Infrastructure Onsite wastewater recycling issues

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for FY2021

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021

Liver Transplant Issues Health care transparency H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [P.L. No. 116-136] H.R.6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act [P.L. No. 116-127]

Medicare issues related to physician-owned hospitals H.R. 3062/S. 2860 - the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019 Health care transparency H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [P.L. No. 116-136]

A Budget for Americas Future - Presidents Budget FY 2021 Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII, Public Health Service Act), NIH, NINR, HRSA, for FY2020 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2021

S.997/H.R. 2056 - US Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act

Support for nursing schools amidst COVID-19 pandemic

H.R.1686 - Physician Assistant Education Public Health Initiatives Act of 2019 Reauthorization of Title VII of the Public Health Service Act H.R. 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 Workforce development and clinical training site issues Issues surrounding opioid use disorders and medication-assisted treatment H.R. 2482/S. 2074 - Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019

H.R.1685 - Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act of 2019 Higher Education Act Reauthorization Public Service Loan Forgiveness Grad PLUS Student loan issues impacting PA education and the PA profession S. 2557 - Student Aid Improvement Act of 2019