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The Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program providing headstones or burial markers to veterans who died on or before November 1, 1990. It also extends certain limits on pension …
This joint resolution aims to disapprove a rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), specifically concerning "Marketplace Integrity and Affordability". The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review …
The "Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act" aims to establish a 6-year pilot program under Medicare Part A. This program will provide medically tailored home-delivered meals to qualified individuals discharged from selected hospitals. The goal is to improve clinical …
The Stop CMV Act of 2025 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act, mandating congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) screening for newborns. It directs hospitals and healthcare entities to administer CMV tests to infants under 21 days old. The bill also …
The VA Extenders Act of 2025 primarily focuses on extending existing programs and authorities related to veterans' affairs. It addresses healthcare, benefits, housing, and other matters administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill extends various deadlines and …
The Stand Strong for Medicare Act aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include coverage for certain fall prevention items under Medicare. These items include grab bars, non-slip mats, shower chairs, and bed rails. The bill …
House Resolution 732 expresses support for designating September 30, 2025, as "Rare Cancer Day." The resolution aims to highlight the challenges faced by patients with rare cancers and to raise awareness to improve early diagnosis and treatment. It acknowledges the …
The Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act aims to improve clinical health outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions for certain Medicare beneficiaries. It establishes a 6-year pilot program where selected hospitals provide medically tailored meals to qualified individuals after discharge. …
The Preventive Home Visit Act aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include coverage for preventive home visits under Medicare. These visits, conducted by qualified professionals, would assess the home environment, identify health risks, and provide …
Senate Resolution 397 expresses support for designating September as "Dystonia Awareness Month." The resolution aims to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia, a neurological movement disorder affecting an estimated 250,000 to 300,000 individuals in the United States. The resolution …
The WELL Seniors Act of 2025 aims to improve the annual wellness visit under the Medicare program. It expands the scope of the wellness visit to include screening for social determinants of health, such as food security, housing security, and …
This Senate resolution condemns anti-vaccine policies, specifically targeting the actions of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the State of Florida. It emphasizes the importance of vaccines for public health, citing statistics on disease prevention and eradication. The …
The TRAVEL Act of 2025 aims to improve healthcare access for veterans residing in U.S. territories and possessions. It authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assign physicians to serve temporarily as traveling physicians in these areas. The act …
The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025 aims to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act by prohibiting the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution of commercial asbestos. It defines 'commercial asbestos' and outlines specific exclusions, such as asbestos already …
The Health Access Innovation Act of 2025 aims to improve health equity by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to faith- and community-based organizations. These grants will support initiatives that address health inequities and chronic …