The ROTOR Act directs the Defense Health Agency to study cancer prevalence and mortality among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel. The study will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will determine if there's an increased prevalence …
The Access to Fertility Treatment and Care Act aims to mandate health insurance plans to provide coverage for fertility treatment if they already cover obstetrical services. This includes procedures like in vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, and genetic testing of embryos. …
The "No Surprises Act Enforcement Act" aims to strengthen the enforcement of balance billing requirements under the No Surprises Act. It increases penalties for group health plans, health insurance issuers, and nonparticipating providers who violate these requirements. The bill also …
The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard and addresses various aspects of its operations, organization, personnel, and maritime safety. It also includes provisions related to sexual assault and harassment response, shipping and navigation, and …
H. Res. 601 recognizes the duty of the Federal Government to lead the world in biomedical research. It emphasizes the importance of federal funding, particularly through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in advancing medical knowledge and improving public health. …
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 No Surprises Act Enforcement Act aims to strengthen the enforcement of balance billing requirements under the No Surprises Act. It increases penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers that violate these requirements. The bill also introduces additional …
The "Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act" aims to safeguard the humane treatment of pregnant and postpartum women in detention. It seeks to ensure a presumption of release for these individuals and prohibits shackling, restraining, and other inhumane treatment. …
The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2025 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act, reauthorizing and improving programs related to genetic diseases in newborns and children. It focuses on enhancing screening, follow-up, and education related to heritable …
The Canadian Snowbirds Act of 2025 proposes amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act, allowing Canadian retirees to be admitted as long-term visitors for pleasure. It sets specific criteria for eligibility, including age, residency, and financial responsibility. The bill also …
The Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act (SPARC Act) aims to address the shortage of specialty medicine physicians and non-physician specialty health care providers in rural communities. It proposes a loan repayment program for those who commit to serving in …
This House Resolution supports the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week". It recognizes the contributions of community health workers (CHWs) to health and social care …
The Urban Indian Health Parity Act aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. It seeks to provide a 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for urban Indian organizations (UIOs). This would align the funding for UIOs with …
The "Keep Kids Covered Act" aims to amend Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act, focusing on continuous eligibility for children under Medicaid and CHIP. It extends continuous eligibility for deemed newborns until age 6 and for children …
The "Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act" aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage for hereditary cancer genetic testing and preventive measures. This includes genetic testing for individuals with a family history or suspicion of …