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H.R. 5203 aims to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) response to acute sexual assault cases involving veterans. It mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives and policies related to the emergency management of such assaults. The …
H.R. 5197, the "Protect Beneficiaries from Middlemen Act," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting Medicare Part D. The bill seeks to limit cost-sharing for prescription drugs to the 'net price' amount, effectively reducing out-of-pocket …
The BABIES Act aims to address maternity care shortages and improve outcomes by expanding access to birth centers. It establishes grant programs for birth center start-up or expansion costs in underserved areas. The act also introduces a Medicaid demonstration program …
The Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. It enables state Medicaid programs to offer comprehensive, coordinated care through health homes to individuals with sickle cell disease. The bill emphasizes the …
The Rural Health Clinic Location Modernization Act of 2025 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically concerning the standards for rural health clinic qualification under Medicare. The key change involves redefining the criteria for what constitutes …
The Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025 aims to improve access to behavioral health services in rural areas by amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Specifically, it removes limitations on the delivery of these services at rural …
H.R. 5188 directs the Secretary of Defense to establish blast safety officer positions within the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force. These officers would be responsible for monitoring and mitigating blast and overpressure exposure during live-fire exercises. …
The Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act aims to reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality among young individuals by authorizing grants to states. These grants will fund awareness campaigns, education programs, early detection initiatives, and support services. The bill addresses the …
The Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act aims to extend enhanced premium tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it extends the increased premium assistance amounts and the rule allowing credits for taxpayers whose household income exceeds 400% of …
The Fair Access In Residency Act of 2025 (FAIR Act) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It mandates that hospitals with approved medical residency programs report data on osteopathic and allopathic applicants to the Secretary of …
The "Fair Price Device Act" (H.R. 5158) aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, specifically concerning the approval process for combination products involving generic drugs and devices. The bill focuses on ensuring that generic drugs used with …
The "Patients' Right to Know Their Medication Act of 2025" aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It mandates standardized, printed patient medication information (PMI) be included with prescription drugs. This bill seeks to improve patient safety …
The Open Payments Expansion Act aims to increase transparency in the healthcare industry by requiring pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to publicly disclose payments made to patient advocacy organizations. This includes both direct and indirect payments. The goal is to reveal …
The Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on stabilizing payments to home health agencies under the Medicare program. Specifically, it addresses adjustments to the standard prospective payment amount for …
The Telehealth Modernization Act extends several telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program for an additional two years, until September 30, 2027. These extensions include removing geographic requirements and expanding originating sites for telehealth services, expanding the types of practitioners eligible …