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S.1805, the "Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The amendment would allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to fulfill the documentation requirements for Medicare coverage of therapeutic shoes for individuals …
H.R.3480, also known as the "Health Coverage for Inclusive and Valued Families Act of 2025" or the "Health Coverage for IVF Act of 2025," aims to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to include fertility treatment and care …
H.R.3498, the Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act, proposes to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Henrietta Lacks in recognition of her invaluable contributions to global health, scientific research, quality of life, and patients' rights through her immortal HeLa …
S.1799 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, mandating cognitive impairment detection during Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical examinations. This bill seeks to improve early detection of cognitive impairments like Alzheimer's disease. The bill …
H.R. 3492, the "Protect Children's Innocence Act of 2025," aims to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to address genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors. The bill introduces federal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for …
The Rural Health Sustainability Act of 2025 (S.1800) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically modifying the criteria for designating rural emergency hospitals. This involves altering the date for hospital designation eligibility and adding a provision …
H.Res.429 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing support for designating May 17, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day." The resolution highlights the severity and impact of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a condition affecting primarily premature infants. It …
H.R.2201, the "Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act," aims to enhance the processing of claims related to military sexual trauma (MST) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill mandates annual sensitivity training for VA employees …
H.R.3490, the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act, directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to produce a report on esophageal cancer. The report will evaluate healthcare spending related to esophageal cancer under the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program and assess screening rates …
H.R.3501 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically focusing on improving the detection of cognitive impairment during Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical examinations. The bill mandates the use of cognitive impairment detection tools …
H.R. 658 aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code, specifically concerning the qualifications for marriage and family therapists within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The bill focuses on establishing criteria for those qualified to provide clinical supervision. …
H.Res.424 supports the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day. The resolution encourages the Federal Government, States, localities, nonprofit organizations, schools, and community organizations to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities. It aims to increase …
The Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act (S.1782) aims to prohibit discrimination based on mental or physical disability in organ transplant cases. It defines key terms such as 'covered entity,' 'disability,' 'qualified individual,' and 'reasonable modifications' to ensure fair …
The "When Minutes Count for Emergency Medical Patients Act" aims to improve emergency medical services (EMS) by creating a payment model for life-sustaining medications and blood products administered by EMS professionals. It directs the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) to …
H.R.3467 aims to reform the Medicare Advantage (MA) program by introducing capitated payments, modifying payment structures, implementing automatic enrollment with opt-out provisions, mandating the inclusion of hospice care, and creating an exception to the Stark law for certain services. The …