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The ROTOR Act directs the Defense Health Agency to study cancer prevalence and mortality among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel. The study will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will determine if there's an increased prevalence …
The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 aims to increase the number of residency positions in the United States, particularly in underserved areas and hospitals already operating above their resident limits. It amends Title XVIII of the Social Security …
The CARING for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025 aims to improve healthcare services for veterans by enhancing the coordination and alignment of records related to community care providers. It mandates the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of …
The "Keep Kids Covered Act" aims to amend Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act, focusing on continuous eligibility for children under Medicaid and CHIP. It extends continuous eligibility for deemed newborns until age 6 and for children …
The Access to Fertility Treatment and Care Act aims to mandate health insurance plans to provide coverage for fertility treatment if they already cover obstetrical services. This includes procedures like in vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, genetic testing of embryos, and …
The No Surprises Act Enforcement Act aims to strengthen the enforcement of balance billing requirements under the No Surprises Act. It increases penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers that violate these requirements. The bill also introduces additional …
The "Captain Paul W. `Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025" designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, as the "Captain Paul W. `Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center." This act honors Captain Bucha, a …
The "No Surprises Act Enforcement Act" aims to strengthen the enforcement of balance billing requirements under the No Surprises Act. It increases penalties for group health plans, health insurance issuers, and nonparticipating providers who violate these requirements. The bill also …
The Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act authorizes a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, Missouri. The project is slated for fiscal year 2026 and includes construction of a …
The "End Solitary Confinement Act" aims to significantly restrict the use of solitary confinement in federal facilities and entities contracting with federal agencies. It establishes minimum standards for out-of-cell time and meaningful human engagement for incarcerated individuals. The bill also …
The Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act (SPARC Act) aims to address the shortage of specialty medicine physicians and non-physician specialty health care providers in rural communities. It proposes a loan repayment program for those who commit to serving in …
The "Ally's Act" (H.R. 4606) mandates that private health insurance plans cover hearing devices and systems for qualifying individuals. This includes auditory implants, maintenance, upgrades, and related services like assessments, surgery, and rehabilitation. The bill amends the Public Health Service …
The African Diaspora Investment and Development Act (AIDA) aims to establish a comprehensive strategy to support African and Caribbean diaspora engagement in development. It focuses on reducing remittance costs, providing investment incentives, and fostering institutional partnerships. The bill seeks to …
The Living Donor Protection Act of 2025 aims to protect living organ donors from discrimination by insurance companies. It prohibits insurers from denying or varying the terms of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies based solely on an individual's …
The Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting the elimination of the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare Program. This bill, introduced …