H.R.1747, the "Break the Chain Act," proposes significant amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act, specifically targeting family-sponsored immigration. The bill seeks to redefine immediate relatives, limit family-based visa preferences, and create a new nonimmigrant classification for parents of adult …
Senate Resolution 104 designates February 27, 2025, as "Rare Disease Day." The resolution aims to raise awareness about rare diseases, encourage early diagnosis, and support research for effective treatments and cures. It acknowledges the significant number of Americans affected by …
H.R. 1733, the "Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act," aims to improve transportation options for veterans in rural areas. The bill expands and modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs' grant program to include rural areas, not just highly rural ones. …
H.R.1610, the FIRE Cancer Act of 2025, aims to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. The amendment focuses on expanding the assistance to firefighters grant program to include the establishment of cancer prevention programs. Specifically, the …
H.R. 1616, the "Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill expands the scope of healthcare providers authorized to provide documentation for Medicare coverage of therapeutic shoes for individuals with …
H.R.1608, the "Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025," mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to produce a report on emerging threats and countermeasures related to vehicular terrorism. The report aims to assess current and …
H.R.1620, the Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act, aims to improve cancer treatment by facilitating the development of new therapies. It mandates coverage of cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. The bill also establishes an …
H.R. 1598, the "Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act," aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The amendment seeks to remove age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities. This would allow individuals over …
H.R.1627, also known as the TREATS Act, proposes amendments to the Controlled Substances Act to expand the use of telehealth for substance use disorder treatment. Specifically, it allows for a telehealth evaluation in place of an in-person medical evaluation for …
S.760, the Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act of 2025, aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to renew and expand the application of Medicare payment rates to primary care services under Medicaid. …
S.739, the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. The bill focuses on enhancing flexibility for mental health condition certifications, …
S.752, the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act, aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline the enrollment process for out-of-state healthcare providers under Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program). This would allow eligible providers …
H.R. 1597, the "Compassion for Vulnerable and Struggling Workers Act," aims to provide Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) eligibility to former civil service employees who were wrongfully terminated between January 20, 2025, and January 1, 2026. Eligibility extends to …
H.R.1614 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, expanding the types of practitioners eligible to provide telehealth services under Medicare. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 26, 2025, and referred to the …
S.750, the "Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act," aims to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from enforcing a final rule regarding minimum staffing for nursing facilities. It also seeks to establish an advisory panel on the …