ACHE Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-08T15:15:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5022 ACHE Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2024, 3:15 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5022

The ACHE Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 5022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to healthcare access and affordability for individuals and families across the country.

The ACHE Act aims to improve access to healthcare services by expanding Medicaid coverage to more low-income individuals and families. This expansion would help ensure that those who are most in need of healthcare services are able to receive the care they require without facing financial barriers.

Additionally, the bill seeks to address the rising costs of healthcare by implementing measures to lower prescription drug prices and increase transparency in healthcare pricing. By making healthcare more affordable for all Americans, the ACHE Act aims to improve overall health outcomes and reduce the financial burden on individuals and families. Overall, the ACHE Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to improve access to healthcare services and make healthcare more affordable for all Americans. It addresses key issues related to healthcare access and affordability, and if passed, could have a significant impact on the healthcare system in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 5022

Appalachian Communities Health Equity Act or the ACHE Act

This bill prohibits the authorization or continuation of certain mountaintop removal coal mining pending the results of a study on the health effects of such mining.

Specifically, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences must study and publish the health effects on surrounding communities of surface coal mining that involves explosives and that is conducted in the steep slopes of Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Virginia. Federal and state agencies may not authorize or renew any such mining until and unless the study concludes that there are no health risks; entities that currently conduct such mining must monitor and report pollution levels associated with such mining until the study's publication.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement must collect a one-time fee from each entity that currently or previously conducted such mining to cover the federal cost of implementing the bill's requirements.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5022

Bill HR 5022 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5022 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5022's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. as of July 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5022

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Air quality

- Coal

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Environmental health

- Health information and medical records

- Health programs administration and funding

- Kentucky

- Licensing and registrations

- Medical research

- Mining

- Noise pollution

- Research administration and funding

- Tennessee

- User charges and fees

- Virginia

- Water quality

- West Virginia

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5022

ACHE Act

Appalachian Communities Health Equity Act

To place a moratorium on the issuance and renewal of certain Federal authorizations for mountaintop removal coal mining until a health study is conducted, and for other purposes.