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The Michelle Alyssa Go Act aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act, specifically concerning the definition of "institution for mental diseases" under Medicaid. The bill proposes excluding institutions with 36 beds or less from this definition, provided …
The Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 5488) aims to extend funding for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians by amending Title III of the Public Health Service Act. Specifically, it allocates $160 million per year …
This House Resolution expresses support for designating October 1st as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day." The resolution highlights the growing Latino/Latina population in the United States and the underrepresentation of Latino/Latina physicians. It also emphasizes the barriers faced by …
The Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 aims to extend funding for Special Diabetes Programs focusing on Type I diabetes research. The bill amends Section 330B(b)(2) of the Public Health Service Act to allocate $160,000,000 annually from 2026 through …
The Chloe Cole Act aims to prohibit healthcare professionals from participating in what it defines as the 'chemical or surgical mutilation' of children, referring to procedures related to gender-affirming care. It provides a private right of action for children and …
H.R. 5463, the "Choice Arrangement Act of 2025," amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to address employer-provided health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) integrated with individual market coverage. It aims to provide a framework for 'custom health option and individual care …
The Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on improving prompt payment requirements for Medicare Advantage organizations. It mandates that these organizations must provide prompt payment for at least 95% of …
This Senate resolution aims to recognize September 20, 2025, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day." It acknowledges the historical discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the military and celebrates their contributions. The resolution also urges the Department of Veterans …
The Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on improving prompt payment requirements for Medicare Advantage organizations. It mandates that these organizations must provide prompt payment for at least 95% of …
The "Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2025" (SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025) aims to improve research and data collection on stillbirths. It authorizes grants to states for surveillance, data collection, and risk factor studies related …
The "Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act" aims to enhance Medicare coverage for advance care planning services. It waives cost-sharing for these services under Medicare Part B, starting January 1, 2027. The bill also expands access to these services …
The Safe Step Act amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to mandate that group health plans and health insurance coverage include an exceptions process for medication step therapy protocols. This ensures patients and their healthcare providers …
The Wildfire Smoke Relief Act aims to provide transitional sheltering assistance and resources to individuals at risk of wildfire smoke-related illnesses. This includes providing equipment like air filtration units and face masks, and in some cases, transitional shelter. The bill …
The Wildfire Smoke Relief Act aims to provide transitional sheltering assistance and resources to individuals at risk of wildfire smoke-related illnesses. It focuses on those living in areas with unhealthy air quality due to wildfires. The bill directs FEMA to …
The Chloe Cole Act aims to prohibit healthcare professionals from performing what it defines as "chemical or surgical mutilation" on children, referring to procedures intended to alter a child's physical appearance or biological functions to align with a gender identity …