Bill H.R.8229 titled “To clarify the applicability of certain parity provisions to mental health and substance use disorder telehealth benefits” was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor and Ways and Means for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned by the House of Representatives. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Kathy Manning with Brian Fitzpatrick, Doris Matsui as cosponsors.
Bill H.R.8231 titled “To authorize a grant program to support equitable access to postsecondary STEM pathways” was referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor by the House of Representatives. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Joe Neguse.
Bill H.R.8235 titled “To amend subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, regarding prevalent wage determinations in order to expand access to affordable housing, and for other purposes” was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned by the House of Representatives. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Beth Van Duyne with David Rouzer as cosponsor.
The Education and Labor Committee moves forward in some way on one bill per day.
Most bills have a hearing where those involved explain why they are for or against the bill. Roughly 8,000 bills are addressed by committees each year but only about 800 make it to the floor of Congress, according to ushistory.org.
A 2019 report from the Brookings Institute argued committees aren’t capable of delving fully into the issues they address and are forced to rely on lobbyists.
| Bill Name | Sponsor | Action |
|---|---|---|
| To clarify the applicability of certain parity provisions to mental health and substance use disorder telehealth benefits. | Rep. Manning, Kathy E. | House of Representatives |
| To authorize a grant program to support equitable access to postsecondary STEM pathways. | Rep. Neguse, Joe | House of Representatives |
| To amend subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, regarding prevalent wage determinations in order to expand access to affordable housing, and for other purposes. | Rep. Van Duyne, Beth | House of Representatives |
