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The "Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025" aims to revise Medicare payments for air ambulance services. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect data on air ambulance costs and utilization. The bill also …
The Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025 authorizes the appropriation of $50 million per year from 2026 through 2031 to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These funds are designated for conducting or supporting research on firearms …
H.R. 1860, the Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act, aims to improve breast and gynecologic cancer care for women veterans. It mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate Regional Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators within each Veteran …
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 other …
The Provider Training in Palliative Care Act aims to address the need for specialized training in palliative care within the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). It allows NHSC participants in the Scholarship Program or Loan Repayment Program to defer their …
The "Protect Our Hospitals Act" (H.R. 4807) aims to repeal Section 71115 of Public Law 119-21, which altered provider taxes under the Medicaid program. The bill seeks to restore the previous legal framework concerning these taxes. It is sponsored by …
The Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025 aims to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on consumer reports. This bill defines 'medical debt' and excludes adverse information related to it from credit reports. …
The "Restoring Essential Healthcare Act" (H.R. 4796) aims to amend Public Law 119-21 by repealing the prohibition on Medicaid payments to certain entities. This bill seeks to reinstate Medicaid payments to healthcare providers that were previously restricted under the amended …
The "Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025" aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to authorize Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care professionals to deliver, distribute, or dispense controlled medications to …
The "End Solitary Confinement Act" aims to significantly restrict the use of solitary confinement in federal facilities and entities contracting with federal agencies. It establishes minimum standards for out-of-cell time and meaningful human engagement for incarcerated individuals. The bill also …
The TRICARE Travel Improvement Act aims to amend Title 10 of the United States Code, specifically Section 1074i, to reduce the distance required for the Secretary of Defense to reimburse travel expenses related to specialty care. The bill proposes lowering …
House Resolution 612 commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Army Medical Department. It recognizes the department's historical contributions from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts. The resolution also acknowledges the department's role in medical innovation and expresses gratitude for its …
This House Resolution expresses support for designating July as "Disability Pride Month." It acknowledges the significant number of Americans living with disabilities and recognizes their contributions to various sectors. The resolution also highlights the ongoing challenges of discrimination and inequity …
The National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026, is a comprehensive bill allocating funds for various critical areas. These areas include national security, the Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September …
H. Res. 611 expresses the importance of accurate information for medical professionals treating pregnant women and their unborn children in emergency departments. It also emphasizes informing the general public about the differences between elective-induced abortion and medical interventions for ectopic …