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H.Res.523 expresses support for designating June 21, 2025, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day. The resolution aims to promote children's health and secure storage of firearms in homes. It encourages parents to ask about the presence and safe storage …
The Supreme Court case *McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. v. McKesson Corp.* (No. 23-1226) concerns the interpretation of the Hobbs Act and its impact on district courts' ability to review agency interpretations of statutes in enforcement proceedings. The Court held that …
H.R. 4055, the Dialysis-Related Amyloidosis Treatment Act of 2025, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage and payment for treatments related to dialysis-related amyloidosis. This includes FDA-approved treatments furnished in dialysis facilities and …
S.Res.292 expresses support for designating June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day." The resolution aims to increase public awareness of sickle cell disease (SCD) and the need for research, early detection, treatments, and preventative care. It acknowledges SCD …
The Dads Matter Act of 2025 aims to increase awareness of the importance of father inclusion and engagement during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a public awareness campaign …
The Supreme Court case *United States v. Skrmetti* (2025) concerns a Tennessee law (SB1) that restricts gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender minors. The Court held that SB1 does not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Court …
The Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025 aims to ensure that veterans in each of the 48 contiguous states have access to at least one full-service Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospital within their state or comparable services through …
The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 aims to reauthorize and expand programs addressing opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery. It also includes provisions for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) support, suicide prevention, and trauma monitoring. …
The Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 aims to reauthorize and amend the Older Americans Act of 1965, authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The Act focuses on strengthening the aging network, improving health outcomes and independence …
H.R.4037, the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act, aims to clarify Medicare coverage for occupational therapy services related to mental health and substance use disorders. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to educate stakeholders about the …
The Health Marketplace for All Act of 2025 (S.2086) aims to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974. It seeks to allow health marketplace pools to be considered as employers under ERISA, enabling them to offer group …
H.Res.517 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to congratulate St. Joseph's Hospital of Savannah, Georgia, on its 150th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the hospital's history, commitment to healthcare, and community outreach programs. It acknowledges the hospital's impact …
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.2093, the "Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act," aims to establish a program within USAID to promote mobility in rural sub-Saharan African communities. The program focuses on providing access to affordable bicycles to improve access to critical services like education, …
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 …