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.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 …
The HCBS Relief Act of 2025 (S.2076) proposes an emergency increase in federal funding to state Medicaid programs for home and community-based services (HCBS). This would be achieved by increasing the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) by 10 percentage points …
Senate Resolution 276 designates June 12, 2025, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day." The resolution acknowledges the historical and ongoing contributions of women in the United States Armed Forces. It highlights their service in various capacities, from the Revolutionary War to …
H.R.3951, the Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025, aims to improve temporary licensure requirements for contract health care professionals performing medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill amends the Veterans' Benefits Improvements …
The Disaster Relief Medicaid Act aims to provide Medicaid assistance to individuals and families affected by disasters or emergencies. It amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure medical assistance is available to relief-eligible survivors during relief coverage …
S.2084, the Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025, aims to expand coverage under Medicare and Medicaid to include dental, vision, and hearing services. The bill amends Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act …
H.R.3947, the Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act, aims to streamline enrollment in health insurance affordability programs and minimum essential coverage. The bill proposes using federal income tax returns to facilitate enrollment, allowing taxpayers to elect to have household members …
H.R.3954, the "Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2025," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill focuses on modifying the requirements for Medicare coverage of skilled nursing facility (SNF) services. Specifically, it seeks to …
The "Maximizing Opioid Recovery Emergency Savings Act" (MORE Savings Act) aims to improve access to opioid use disorder treatments. It focuses on reducing cost-sharing under Medicare and requiring coverage for medication-assisted treatment, overdose reversal medications, and recovery support services in …
The State Public Option Act aims to establish a Medicaid buy-in program, allowing individuals not currently eligible for Medicaid or other health insurance to purchase coverage through the state Medicaid system. This would be available starting January 1, 2026. The …
S.2077, the "Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act," aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure continuous health insurance coverage for former foster youth up to age 26. The bill mandates that states establish outreach …