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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 …
House Resolution 695 addresses the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. The resolution condemns the act, offers condolences, and recognizes the service of first responders. It also reaffirms the principles of freedom of assembly and …
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 Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025 amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include blood contamination as a hospital-acquired condition under the Medicare program. This bill aims to improve diagnostic accuracy related to sepsis by addressing …
H.R. 5256, the "340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-net Act" or "340B ACCESS Act," aims to reform the 340B drug pricing program. The bill introduces changes to patient definitions, duplicate discount prevention, hospital child site requirements, …
The "Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services Act of 2025" (RESULTS Act) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under Medicare. The bill seeks to improve the accuracy …
This House Resolution expresses support for designating September 9th as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day" (NAIRHHA Day). The resolution aims to raise awareness, promote education, and advocate for policies addressing the unique health challenges faced …
The Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025 aims to reduce patient cost-sharing for prescription inhaler products used to treat breathing disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It amends the Public Health Service Act, the Internal Revenue …
The Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA) authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense, military construction, and Department of Energy national security programs for fiscal year 2026. It addresses …
The "REAL Health Providers Act" aims to improve the accuracy of provider directories under Medicare Advantage plans. It mandates that MA organizations maintain accurate, up-to-date directories and provide cost-sharing protections for enrollees who rely on incorrect information. The bill also …
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 …
The Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services Act of 2025 (RESULTS Act) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It seeks to improve the accuracy and feasibility of data collection for private payor-based fee …
This Presidential Memorandum directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to address misleading direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug advertisements. It aims to ensure transparency and accuracy by increasing the information regarding risks associated …
The Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2025 aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payment adjustments under Medicaid. The bill seeks to modify certain limitations on these payments to support …
The Rural Veterans' Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025 aims to improve the process by which veterans, particularly those in rural areas, receive medical disability examinations. It amends the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 and the Johnny Isakson …