H.R.3148, the SALUTE Act, directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program providing supplemental insurance coverage for certain members of the Armed Forces and their dependents related to cancer. The program aims to assist with noncovered expenses through …
H.R.3154, the Medicaid Improvement for Insular Areas Act of 2025, aims to eliminate the general Medicaid funding limitations (or "caps") for U.S. territories, specifically Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. The bill amends …
The Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025 (S.1548) aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain Nurse Corps payments from gross income. This bill specifically targets payments received under section 846 of the Public Health …
S.1565, the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2025, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow expenses for parents to be considered medical expenses for certain tax-advantaged accounts. This bill was introduced in the Senate on …
H.R.3164, the "Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow Medicare Part B to cover certain pharmacist services. This includes services related to the evaluation, management, testing, and treatment …
S.1551, the "No Subsidies for Gender Transition Procedures Act," aims to deny tax deductions and federal funding for gender transition procedures. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude gender transition procedures from medical expense tax deductions. It also …
Senate Resolution 198 expresses the Senate's disapproval of a decision by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reduce public notice and comment opportunities related to rulemaking. The resolution urges the Secretary to withdraw a notice published in …
H.R.3130, the FACTS Act, aims to combat synthetic opioid misuse among youth by establishing education partnership programs between schools and public health agencies. It creates a pilot program for prevention, treatment, and recovery, and establishes an Interagency Task Force to …
H.R.3145, the Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain Nurse Corps payments from gross income. This bill specifically targets payments received through the Nurse Corps program, seeking to …
Senate Resolution 189 expresses support for designating April 1-30, 2025, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month." The resolution highlights the challenges faced by individuals with prior arrest or conviction records in securing employment and reintegrating into society. It aims to promote …
The Uyghur Policy Act of 2025 aims to address human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China. It outlines findings regarding the repression of Uyghur identity and culture by the …
H.R.3125, the Rural Broadband Assistance Act, aims to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. The amendment focuses on providing technical assistance to expand broadband service access in rural communities. This involves granting funds to various organizations to aid eligible …
H.R.3088, the Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act, aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to include licensed hearing aid specialists under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill was introduced in …
H.R.3103, the Health Share Transparency Act of 2025, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act by establishing disclosure requirements for health care sharing ministries (HCSMs). The bill mandates that HCSMs annually submit financial and appeals information to the Secretary …
S.1535, the Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act, aims to improve remote physiologic monitoring services for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly in rural areas. The bill addresses disparities in Medicare reimbursement for RPM services and ensures high-quality service standards. It mandates a …