House Resolution 683 supports designating the week of September 8 through September 12, 2025, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week." The resolution highlights the prevalence and impact of malnutrition across various demographics in the United States. It emphasizes the role of federal …

The Rural Veterans' Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025 aims to improve the process by which veterans, particularly those in rural areas, receive medical disability examinations. It amends the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 and the Johnny Isakson …

The Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of Defense to provide medical testing and related services to Department of Defense firefighters for the detection and prevention of certain cancers. This includes screenings for breast, …

Senate Resolution 380 expresses the Senate's concern over potential Medicare cuts resulting from the implementation of H.R. 1, also known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." The resolution highlights that H.R. 1 is projected to increase the national deficit, …

H.R. 5188 directs the Secretary of Defense to establish blast safety officer positions within the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force. These officers would be responsible for monitoring and mitigating blast and overpressure exposure during live-fire exercises. …

The BABIES Act aims to address maternity care shortages and improve outcomes by expanding access to birth centers. It establishes grant programs for birth center start-up or expansion costs in underserved areas. The act also introduces a Medicaid demonstration program …

The Kidney Care Access Protection Act aims to improve access to innovative treatment options for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients under Medicare. It focuses on refining the ESRD payment system, ensuring Medicare Advantage supports innovative therapies, and addressing staffing barriers …

The Rural Health Clinic Location Modernization Act of 2025 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically concerning the standards for rural health clinic qualification under Medicare. The key change involves redefining the criteria for what constitutes …

H.R. 5197, the "Protect Beneficiaries from Middlemen Act," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting Medicare Part D. The bill seeks to limit cost-sharing for prescription drugs to the 'net price' amount, effectively reducing out-of-pocket …

The Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025 aims to update the Social Security Act to modernize the utilization requirements for physicians, physician assistants (PAs), and nurse practitioners (NPs), particularly in rural healthcare facilities. The bill …

The Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. It enables state Medicaid programs to offer comprehensive, coordinated care through health homes to individuals with sickle cell disease. The bill emphasizes the …

The "Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025" reauthorizes existing grant programs aimed at improving rural health care services. Specifically, it extends the Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grants, Rural Health Network Development Grants, and Small Health Care …

H.R. 5203 aims to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) response to acute sexual assault cases involving veterans. It mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives and policies related to the emergency management of such assaults. The …

The Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025 aims to improve access to behavioral health services in rural areas by amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Specifically, it removes limitations on the delivery of these services at rural …

The Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on stabilizing payments to home health agencies under the Medicare program. Specifically, it addresses adjustments to the standard prospective payment amount for …