Federal news<\/b><\/p>\n
Biden uses executive orders to address COVID-19, other health care issues<\/a> [Roll Call, 1\/21\/21]<\/p>\n Early signings indicate a desire to quickly reverse Trump administration policies and outline his own priorities<\/p>\n READ: Biden administration’s COVID-19 response and pandemic preparedness strategy<\/a> [The Hill, 1\/21\/21]<\/p>\n Democrats aim to move health care agenda despite slim majorities<\/a> [Roll Call, 1\/7\/21]<\/p>\n COVID-19 aid, health insurance and prescription drug issues are priorities<\/p>\n Health groups’ push to end donations may lack political punch<\/a> [Roll Call, 1\/21\/21]<\/p>\n Trade groups stop donations to Republicans who voted against certifying election results<\/p>\n ALA Condemns Violence on Capitol Hill, Calls for Advocacy<\/a> [American Libraries, 1\/7\/21]<\/p>\n MLA affirmed ALA’s statement in an email sent Jan. 12, 2021.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Laws passed<\/i><\/p>\n The No Surprises Act<\/a> to prevent surprise medical bills is in H.R.133\/Public Law 116-260 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (which was previously highlighted in the 1\/7\/21 Legislative News<\/a> post). Find it on p. 1576+<\/a>.<\/p>\n H.R.4704 – Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act<\/a> [became Public Law No. 116-339 on 1\/13\/21]<\/p>\n Directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants to institutions of higher education (or their consortia) to support multidisciplinary, fundamental research with potential relevance to suicide, including potential relevance to prevention and treatment.<\/p>\n