H.Res.540 expresses support for the "Equity or Else" quality-of-life platform and urges the House of Representatives to adopt it as a framework for policymaking. The resolution emphasizes addressing racial and economic inequities across various social issues, focusing on institutions like …
H.R.1664, the Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of Commerce to promote the competitiveness of the United States in blockchain technology. This includes developing policies, supporting the technology's stability and security, and establishing a Blockchain Deployment Program. …
The "Guarantee Utilization of All Reimbursements for Delivery of Veterans' Health Care Act" (GUARD Veterans' Health Care Act) aims to improve healthcare access and financial recovery for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It allows the VA to recover costs …
The Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025 aims to improve postpartum care by directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pelvic health services. It also mandates a GAO study on …
H.Res.531 is a resolution recognizing the contributions of academic medicine and designating June 23-27, 2025, as Academic Medicine Week. It acknowledges the vital role of academic health systems, teaching hospitals, medical schools, and researchers in healthcare, medical education, and community …
The Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025 aims to improve the well-being of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental disabilities by providing evidence-based caregiver skills training to their families. The Act authorizes the Secretary of Health and …
H.R.1520, the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, aims to prohibit discrimination against individuals with mental or physical disabilities in organ transplantation decisions. The bill defines key terms such as 'disability,' 'qualified individual,' and 'covered entity' to establish a …
The Access to Birth Control Act aims to amend the Public Health Service Act, imposing duties on pharmacies to ensure the provision of FDA-approved contraception and related medications. It seeks to address barriers to accessing birth control, citing findings on …
H.R.1082, the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act, mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a national education campaign to raise awareness about the risks and benefits of human cell and tissue product transplants. …
The "Guarantee Utilization of All Reimbursements for Delivery of Veterans’ Health Care Act," or GUARD Veterans’ Health Care Act, aims to modify cost recovery procedures for veteran healthcare. It allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recover costs from …
H.R. 4055, the Dialysis-Related Amyloidosis Treatment Act of 2025, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage and payment for treatments related to dialysis-related amyloidosis. This includes FDA-approved treatments furnished in dialysis facilities and …
The Supreme Court case *McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. v. McKesson Corp.* (No. 23-1226) concerns the interpretation of the Hobbs Act and its impact on district courts' ability to review agency interpretations of statutes in enforcement proceedings. The Court held that …
H.Res.523 expresses support for designating June 21, 2025, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day. The resolution aims to promote children's health and secure storage of firearms in homes. It encourages parents to ask about the presence and safe storage …
The Supreme Court case *Stanley v. City of Sanford* (2025) addresses whether Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects retirees from disability-based discrimination regarding retirement benefits. The Court held that to prevail under §12112(a), a plaintiff must …
H.Res.524 expresses support for designating June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day." The resolution aims to increase public awareness of sickle cell disease (SCD) and sickle cell trait (SCT). It also emphasizes the need for continued research, early …