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H.R. 6010 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the enhanced premium tax credit for 2026 and 2027. It also seeks to improve risk adjustment under Medicare Advantage and reduce fraudulent enrollment in qualified …
The Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 aims to increase the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors. These adjustments will be effective December 1, 2025. The increases …
This concurrent resolution acknowledges the historical challenges and sacrifices of Black veterans in the U.S. Armed Forces. It highlights their contributions to various wars and their fight for equal rights, even while facing discrimination. The resolution also recognizes the need …
The "Ensuring the Necessary Destruction of Illicit Chinese Tobacco Act" (END Illicit Chinese Tobacco Act) aims to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to destroy adulterated, misbranded, or counterfeit tobacco products offered for import. The bill amends Section …
The HSAs for Heroes Act aims to expand Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility and usage for veterans. It allows all veterans, regardless of service-connected disability status, to contribute to HSAs. The act also permits HSA distributions for qualified caregiving expenses …
H.R. 5940, also known as the "Seniors Deserve Streamlined Medical Approvals for Timely, Efficient Recovery Care Act of 2025" or the "Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025", aims to prohibit the implementation of the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction …
The Veterans Transition Support Act of 2025 aims to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs' Solid Start program. It focuses on enhancing outreach to members of the Armed Forces transitioning out of service. The bill amends Title 38 of the …
The "Stamp Out Veterans Medical Debt Act" aims to create a voluntary mechanism for the public to contribute to paying off medical debt incurred by veterans. This would be achieved through the issuance and sale of a special postage stamp, …
The THRIVE Act of 2025 (H.R. 5943) directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a Task Force on Complementary and Integrative Health/Whole Health. The task force will assess and make recommendations regarding the accessibility and effectiveness of complementary and …
The "Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act" aims to provide temporary financial relief to long-term care pharmacies by establishing supply fees for prescriptions dispensed to certain Medicare beneficiaries. This bill amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act …
H.R. 5985, the "Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act," aims to remove the numerical limitation on H-1B visas for foreign healthcare professionals employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or state homes recognized by the Secretary of Veterans …
The "Linking Abortion-drug Batches for Enforcement and Liability Act" (LABEL Act) aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It would require abortion-inducing drugs to bear a label identifying the name and address of the dispenser and the …
The Stop Troubling Retroactive Invoices for Veteran Expenses Act of 2025 (STRIVE Act) aims to protect veterans from unexpected healthcare copayments due to delays in processing by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It prohibits the VA from collecting copayments …
The Rural Veterans Dental Care Act aims to establish a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide dental care to veterans residing in rural and highly rural areas. The program would utilize mobile dental clinics, temporary structures …
The "Right to Enroll Act of 2025" (H.R. 5972) aims to extend the annual open enrollment period for qualified health plans offered through Exchanges (established by the Affordable Care Act) for the plan year 2026. Specifically, it directs the Secretary …