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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, is a comprehensive bill that allocates funding for various programs and agencies within these departments. It addresses a wide range of issues, including employment …
The "A Chance To Serve Act" aims to expand benefits for Peace Corps and AmeriCorps volunteers. It includes provisions for extended non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs, healthcare access, and increased stipends. The act also addresses loan deferment and non-discrimination based …
The Randy Susen Visitation Rights Act of 2025 aims to amend Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act. The bill focuses on granting residents of skilled nursing facilities the right to designate an individual who can visit them …
The Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act aims to establish a presumption of service connection for certain diseases among veterans who served at the Pentagon Reservation between September 11, 2001, and November 19, 2001. This means that if a …
The "No Funds for Foreign Abortions Act" aims to prohibit US funds from being provided to foreign governments or organizations that subsidize or promote abortion. It seeks to codify the Mexico City Policy, preventing US foreign assistance from supporting abortion-related …
The Department of State Policy Provisions Act is a comprehensive bill addressing various aspects of US foreign policy and the Department of State's operations. It spans multiple titles, covering areas such as the Secretary of State's responsibilities, departmental management, political …
The "Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia Federal Recognition Act" aims to extend federal recognition to the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia. This recognition would grant the tribe and its members access to federal services and benefits available to federally recognized …
The Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025 aims to amend the Indian Self-Determination Act and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. It seeks to provide advance appropriations authority for specific accounts within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau …
The "Ensuring Access to Essential Providers Act of 2025" aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. It mandates that MA plans cover services provided by essential community providers within their service …
The Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2025 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage. It focuses on hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a relevant family or personal history. The bill also …
H.R. 3767, the Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act of 2025, aims to improve the Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill mandates a specific timeframe for employing HPSP participants and prohibits smoking …
H.R. 3400, the TRAVEL Act of 2025, aims to improve healthcare access for veterans in U.S. territories and possessions. It authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assign physicians to serve temporarily in these areas. The bill also includes provisions …
The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act aims to address shortages in the nursing and physician workforce by recapturing unused employment-based immigrant visas. It proposes to allocate up to 40,000 visas for professional nurses and physicians, exempting these visas from per-country limitations. …
The Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts Act (HEAL Act) aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to increase payments and allowances for veterans' transportation to and from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. This includes adjusting mileage reimbursement …
The "Supporting Our Seniors Act" proposes the establishment of a Commission on Long-Term Care. This commission would be responsible for submitting policy recommendations to Congress, the President, relevant federal agencies, and the public regarding various aspects of long-term care. The …