H.Res.522 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that addresses the case of Adriana Smith, a woman declared brain dead while pregnant, and the legal and ethical implications surrounding her treatment. The resolution highlights the Black maternal health …
H.R.4037, the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act, aims to clarify Medicare coverage for occupational therapy services related to mental health and substance use disorders. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to educate stakeholders about the …
The Health Marketplace for All Act of 2025 (S.2086) aims to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974. It seeks to allow health marketplace pools to be considered as employers under ERISA, enabling them to offer group …
The Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 (S.2098) directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convey approximately 3.372 acres of land in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Southcentral Foundation (SCF). This land is intended for use in connection …
H.R.4030, the Treatment Continuity Act of 2025, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It focuses on addressing substance use disorder and serious mental illness treatment needs through long-acting injectable medications. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and …
S.2093, the "Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act," aims to establish a program within USAID to promote mobility in rural sub-Saharan African communities. The program focuses on providing access to affordable bicycles to improve access to critical services like education, …
H.R.4022, the Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act, aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of items and services for patients in mental health institutions from Medicaid coverage. This bill requires states to submit …
S.2085, the Postpartum Lifeline Act, aims to ensure continuous, full-benefit coverage for pregnant individuals under Medicaid and CHIP for 12 months postpartum. This bill amends sections of the Social Security Act to mandate this coverage, removing state options to provide …
H.R.4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026, is a bill allocating funds for the Department of Defense. The bill covers a wide range of expenditures, including military personnel, operation and maintenance, procurement, research and development, and …
H.R. 4011, the Community Paramedicine Act of 2025, aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities for community paramedicine programs. These programs would utilize specially …
S.2069, the "Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act," aims to amend Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act. The bill seeks to provide 12-month continuous enrollment for individuals under both the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance …
H.R.4002, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2025, aims to repeal specific sections of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. These sections relate to …
S.2059, the Keeping Obstetrics Local Act, aims to enhance financial support for rural and safety-net hospitals providing maternity care, expand maternal healthcare coverage, invest in the maternal healthcare workforce, and improve data collection and transparency regarding obstetric services. The bill …
H.R. 1520, the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, aims to prohibit discrimination based on mental or physical disability in organ transplant cases. It defines key terms like 'covered entity,' 'disability,' and 'qualified individual' to ensure clarity in application. …
H.R. 4006, also known as the Mission UNPLUGGED Act, aims to limit the use of cellular phones and other distracting electronic devices in Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools during regular school hours. The bill mandates the Director of …