Results for "healthcare"
1490 results found
The Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025 designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, as the 'Captain Paul W. `Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center'. This act honors the legacy of …
The "Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025" designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, as the "Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center." This act honors Captain Bucha, a …
The "Revitalizing America's Housing Act" aims to improve housing safety, affordability, and access through various measures. It addresses regulatory barriers, incentivizes zoning reform, expands housing programs for public servants and veterans, and seeks to attract private investment in housing. The …
The Written Informed Consent Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand VHA Directive 1005 regarding informed consent for long-term opioid therapy to include antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics. This expansion aims to ensure veterans are fully informed …
House Resolution 629 honors Dr. Paul Farmer and advocates for a 21st-century global health solidarity strategy. It recognizes the Federal Government's duty to address past and ongoing harms that undermine global health. The resolution calls for increased US investment in …
The "Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act" aims to increase transparency and consistency between information submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by drug application sponsors and holders. It requires …
The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026, is a comprehensive bill that allocates funding across several key sectors. It addresses military construction, veterans' affairs, agricultural programs, rural development, the Food and Drug Administration, and …
This House Resolution recognizes July 28, 2025, as "World Hepatitis Day." It highlights the global and domestic impact of hepatitis B and C, emphasizing the high number of infections, deaths, and associated liver diseases. The resolution supports increased awareness, vaccination, …
The Psychiatric Hospital Inspection Transparency Act of 2025 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The amendment focuses on increasing the transparency of accreditation surveys related to hospitals and psychiatric hospitals. It allows the Secretary of Health …
The Medic Education and Deployment Into Civilian Careers Act of 2025, or MEDIC Careers Act of 2025, aims to improve the transition of military medics into civilian healthcare roles. It mandates the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to develop …
The "Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025" aims to repeal specific health-related provisions enacted under a prior reconciliation act (Public Law 119-21). It also seeks to expand eligibility for premium tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code, …
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 …
The "Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act of 2025" aims to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. It mandates the inclusion of a section on reproductive rights in the State Department's Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. This …
The DOCTORS Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act, focusing on the reallocation of unused J-visa waivers. These waivers are for foreign residency requirements applicable to certain J-visa holders. The bill mandates state agencies to report unused waivers to the …
The Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025, also known as the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025, is a comprehensive bill aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing in America. It addresses various aspects …