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The Equitable Arts Education Enhancement Act aims to support arts education at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) through a grant program administered by the Secretary of Education. The bill emphasizes the importance of arts in American society and the need for diversity …
The Rural Veterans' Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025 aims to improve healthcare access for veterans, particularly those in rural areas, by modifying temporary licensure requirements for contract healthcare professionals performing medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans …
The TRAVEL Act of 2025 aims to improve healthcare access for veterans residing in U.S. territories and possessions. It authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assign physicians to serve temporarily as traveling physicians in these areas. The act …
The Health Providers Training Act aims to broaden the scope of eligible entities for health profession opportunity grants under Section 2008 of the Social Security Act. Specifically, it includes hospitals as eligible recipients of these grants. The bill amends existing …
H.R. 5409, the "Territory Health Revitalization Act," aims to improve healthcare access in U.S. territories by amending Section 2008 of the Social Security Act. The bill sets aside 5% of health profession opportunity grant program funds specifically for territories. It …
The "Retirement Freedom Act" (S. 2810) proposes to allow individuals to opt out of Medicare Part A. This bill ensures that individuals can later opt back into Medicare Part A without penalty. It also specifies that opting out of Medicare …
H.R. 5374, the "Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act," aims to enhance health professions opportunity demonstration projects. It ensures that participants in these projects receive training to earn recognized postsecondary credentials. The bill also clarifies that community …
The Health Access Innovation Act of 2025 aims to improve health equity by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to faith-based and community-based organizations. These grants will address health inequities and chronic disease challenges in …
This Senate resolution condemns anti-vaccine policies, specifically targeting the actions of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the State of Florida. It emphasizes the importance of vaccines for public health, citing statistics on disease prevention and eradication. The …
The Labor Market Response Act aims to improve the effectiveness of health profession opportunity grants under Section 2008 of the Social Security Act. It mandates that applications for these grants include evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages in the …
The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (H.R. 5371) is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to provide continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2026. It aims to prevent a government shutdown by extending funding for various federal departments, …
H.R. 5370, the "Pathways to Health Careers Act," aims to provide low-income individuals with opportunities to enter and advance in health professions. It amends section 2008 of the Social Security Act, focusing on career pathways through Health Profession Opportunity Grants. …
The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025 aims to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act by prohibiting the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution of commercial asbestos. It defines 'commercial asbestos' and outlines specific exclusions, such as asbestos already …
The Tribal Healthcare Careers Act aims to improve healthcare access in Indian communities by setting aside funds specifically for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities under the Health Profession Opportunity Grant program. It amends Section 2008 of …
H.R. 3494, the "VA Hospital Inventory Management System Authorization Act," aims to improve supply chain management within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. It authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop or purchase a cloud-based IT system …