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H.R.3520, also known as the "Scheduling Tianeptine and Analogues Now to Defend Against Emerging Opioids Act" or the "STAND Against Emerging Opioids Act," aims to amend the Controlled Substances Act. The bill proposes to classify tianeptine, including its analogues, salts, …
H.R.3514, the "Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on prior authorization requirements within Medicare Advantage plans. The bill mandates the establishment of electronic prior authorization programs …
S.1816, the "Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on prior authorization requirements within Medicare Advantage plans. The bill mandates the establishment of electronic prior authorization programs …
The Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025 (S.1818) aims to lower prescription drug prices in the United States by ending government-granted monopolies for manufacturers charging prices higher than the median prices in other countries. The bill mandates the Secretary …
H.R. 217, the CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025, seeks to make permanent and expand a pilot program that allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to accept donations of facilities and related improvements, including minor construction and nonrecurring …
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.R.3482, the Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act, aims to improve the scheduling process for veterans receiving healthcare through the Veterans Community Care Program. It mandates the creation of an online system for VA employees to schedule appointments with non-Department …
H.R. 3489, the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act, aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to codify requirements for the appointment, qualifications, and pay of therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists within the …
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 …
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.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.217, the CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025, aims to make permanent and expand a pilot program that allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to accept donations of facilities and related improvements. The bill amends Title 38 of …
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 …