WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Smoking

H.R. 6393, The Quit Smoking for Life Act of 2008

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6393 would amend titles V, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote tobacco use cessation under the Medicare Program, the Medicaid Program, and the maternal and child health program....

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S. 3206, The Medicare, Medicaid, and MCH Tobacco Cessation Promotion Act of 2008

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3206 would amend titles V, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote cessation of tobacco use under the Medicare program, the Medicaid program, and the maternal and child health services block grant program....

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S. 3187, The Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2008

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3187 would establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner....

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H.R. 5658, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $5273.84

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5658 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009....

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S. 2685, The Truth in Cigarette Labeling Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2685 would prohibit cigarette manufacturers from making claims or representations based on data derived from the cigarette testing method established by the Federal Trade Commission....

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S. 2005, The Secondhand Smoke Education and Outreach Act of 2007

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2005 would amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education on the health consequences of exposure to secondhand smoke....

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H.R. 3294, The Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3294 would amend the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Public Health Service Act to set standards for medical diagnostic equipment and to establish a program for promoting good health, disease prevention, and wellness and for the prevention of secondary conditions for individuals with disabilities....

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S. 1834, The HEALTH Act

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1834 would improve the health of Americans through the gradual elimination of tobacco products....

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H.R. 2746, The Prevent Prematurity and Improve Child Health Act of 2007

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2746 would amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option to expand or add coverage of pregnant women under the Medicaid and State children's health insurance programs....

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H.R. 1968, The Community Health Workers Act of 2007

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1968 would amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to promote positive health behaviors in women and children....

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S. 1050, The Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1050 would amend the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Public Health Service Act to set standards for medical diagnostic equipment and to establish a program for promoting good health, disease prevention, and wellness and for the prevention of secondary conditions for individuals with disabilities....

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S. 1056, The National Cancer Act of 2007

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1056 would provide for a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and the prevention of cancer....

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S. 1013, The Smoke Free Mothers and Babies Act of 2007

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1013 would amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage States to provide pregnant woman enrolled in the Medicaid program with access to comprehensive tobacco cessation services....

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S. 794, The Prevent Prematurity and Improve Child Health Act of 2007

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 794 would amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option to expand or add coverage of pregnant women under the Medicaid and State children's health insurance programs....

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H.R. 1108, The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Cost per Average Family: $80.30

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1108 would protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products....

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S. 625, The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Cost per Average Family: $79.77

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 625 would protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products....

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S. 586, The Community Health Workers Act of 2007

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 586 would amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to promote positive health behaviors in women and children....

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H.R. 853, The Wellness and Prevention Act of 2007

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 853 would promote preventive health care for Americans....

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S. 429, The Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2007

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 429 would amend the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act....

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S. 354, The Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act of 2007

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 354 would provide for disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings....

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H.R. 592, The Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act of 2007

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 592 would provide for disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings....

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H.R. 268, The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Improvement Act of 2007

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 268 would amend the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the agencies and actors responsible for the administration of such compensation program....

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S. 158, The Access to Affordable Health Care Act

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 158 would expand access to affordable health care and to strengthen the health care safety net and make health care services more available in rural and underserved areas....

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H.R. 5521, The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $26.64

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5521 spends money on the operations and activities of the legislative branch of the federal government....

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S. 852, The FAIR Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $1212.21

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 852 would establish the Asbestos Injury Claims Resolution Fund (the Asbestos Fund) to provide compensation to individuals whose health has been impaired by exposure to asbestos. Under the bill, the Administrator of a new Office of Asbestos Injury Claims Resolution (the Office) within the Department of Labor would administer the Asbestos Fund and manage the collection of federal assessments on certain companies that have made expenditures for asbestos injury litigation prior to enactment of th...

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