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The Open Payments Expansion Act aims to increase transparency in the healthcare industry by requiring pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to publicly disclose payments made to patient advocacy organizations. This includes both direct and indirect payments. The goal is to reveal …
The "Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, Federal Recognition Act" (H.R. 5144) aims to grant federal recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe. This recognition would make the tribe and its members eligible for federal services and benefits …
The Telehealth Modernization Act extends several telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program for an additional two years, until September 30, 2027. These extensions include removing geographic requirements and expanding originating sites for telehealth services, expanding the types of practitioners eligible …
The Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act aims to reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality among young individuals by authorizing grants to states. These grants will fund awareness campaigns, education programs, early detection initiatives, and support services. The bill addresses the …
The "Patients' Right to Know Their Medication Act of 2025" aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It mandates standardized, printed patient medication information (PMI) be included with prescription drugs. This bill seeks to improve patient safety …
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 …
The "Nationwide Right To Unionize Act" aims to repeal Section 14(b) of the National Labor Relations Act. This section currently allows states to enact "right-to-work" laws, which prohibit mandatory union membership as a condition of employment. The bill seeks to …
The Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act aims to extend enhanced premium tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it extends the increased premium assistance amounts and the rule allowing credits for taxpayers whose household income exceeds 400% of …
The "Fair Price Device Act" (H.R. 5158) aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, specifically concerning the approval process for combination products involving generic drugs and devices. The bill focuses on ensuring that generic drugs used with …
The "PrEP and PEP are Prevention Act" aims to amend several acts, including the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act, to ensure no-cost coverage of HIV prevention services. This includes prescription drugs like PrEP and PEP, associated …
The Hospitals As Naloxone Distribution Sites Act (HANDS Act) aims to reduce opioid overdose deaths by providing no-cost coverage for preventive opioid overdose reversal drugs like naloxone. It amends titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and title …
House Resolution 675 expresses support for designating September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the prevalence, mortality rates, and risk factors associated with prostate cancer in the United States. It emphasizes the importance of early detection, …
The Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act aims to reauthorize education and training programs related to geriatrics by amending the Public Health Service Act. Specifically, it allocates $48,245,000 annually from 2026 through 2030 for these programs. The bill was introduced in the …
The Uyghur Policy Act of 2025 expresses the sense of Congress regarding human rights of Uyghurs and other minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China. It outlines findings related to the repression of Uyghurs' distinct identity …
The Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related Illness and Deaths Act of 2025, also known as the Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025, aims to reduce health risks associated with extreme heat. It establishes the National Integrated Heat Health …