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H.R. 3767, the Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act of 2025, aims to improve the Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill mandates a specific timeframe for employing HPSP participants and prohibits smoking …
House Resolution 695 addresses the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. The resolution condemns the act, offers condolences, and recognizes the service of first responders. It also reaffirms the principles of freedom of assembly and …
The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act aims to address shortages in the nursing and physician workforce by recapturing unused employment-based immigrant visas. It proposes to increase the number of available visas by recapturing those unused in fiscal years 1992-2024, with a …
The "Supporting Our Seniors Act" proposes the establishment of a Commission on Long-Term Care. This commission would be responsible for submitting policy recommendations to Congress, the President, relevant federal agencies, and the public regarding various aspects of long-term care. The …
The Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025 aims to reduce patient cost-sharing for prescription drug inhaler products used to treat breathing disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It amends the Public Health Service Act, the Internal …
The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025 amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include blood contamination as a hospital-acquired condition under the Medicare program. This bill aims to improve diagnostic accuracy related to sepsis by addressing …
This House Resolution expresses support for designating September 9th as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day" (NAIRHHA Day). The resolution aims to raise awareness, promote education, and advocate for policies addressing the unique health challenges faced …
The Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts Act (HEAL Act) aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to increase payments and allowances for veterans' transportation to and from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. This includes adjusting mileage reimbursement …
This House Resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) pilot program. The resolution urges CMS to halt the program, which utilizes artificial intelligence to determine Medicare coverage for certain …
H.R. 5256, the "340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-net Act" or "340B ACCESS Act," aims to reform the 340B drug pricing program. The bill introduces changes to patient definitions, duplicate discount prevention, hospital child site requirements, …
This Presidential Memorandum directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to address misleading direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug advertisements. It aims to ensure transparency and accuracy by increasing the information regarding risks associated …
The Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2025 aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payment adjustments under Medicaid. The bill seeks to modify certain limitations on these payments to support …
This House Resolution expresses support for making testing for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) a standard part of prenatal screening. APS is a condition where the immune system mistakenly produces antibodies that increase the risk of blood clots, potentially leading to miscarriages …
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, …