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Senate Resolution 230 supports the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, observed from May 11-17, 2025. The resolution recognizes the vital role hospitals play in delivering healthcare in the United States. It encourages citizens to observe the week with …
H.R.3400, also known as the TRAVEL Act of 2025, aims to improve healthcare access for veterans in U.S. territories and possessions. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assign physicians to serve temporarily in these areas. This will …
The "Harnessing Effective and Appropriate Long-Term Health for Moms On Medicaid Act of 2025," or "HEALTH for MOM Act of 2025," aims to improve maternal health outcomes by amending Title XIX of the Social Security Act. It allows states to …
H.R.3333, the MORE Nurses Act, directs the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice to examine and report on the growing nursing shortage in the United States. The bill requires the council to assess workforce capacity, educational capacity, causes …
H.R. 3327, the Public Safety Retirees Healthcare Protection Act of 2025, proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The amendment aims to increase the amount excluded from gross income for distributions from governmental retirement plans used for health …
H.R.3375, the "Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act," aims to lower prescription drug costs by capping the retail list price of certain drugs and biological products in the United States. The cap would be based on the average retail …
This executive order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement a "most-favored-nation" pricing model for prescription drugs. The goal is to lower drug prices in the United States by ensuring Americans pay no more than the …
The Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2025 (S.1719) aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include direct primary care (DPC) service arrangements as medical care expenses. This would allow individuals to use health savings accounts (HSAs) for …
S.1717, the "Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2025," aims to expedite Medicare coverage for breakthrough medical devices. It amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure timely coverage of these devices. The bill establishes …
S.1716, the Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve healthcare coverage under vision plans. The bill focuses on the relationship between doctors of optometry and vision plans, particularly concerning the duration …
S.1709, the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act by establishing minimum direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals. The bill mandates hospitals to implement …
S.632, the IHS Workforce Parity Act of 2025, aims to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The amendment would allow Indian Health Service (IHS) scholarship and loan recipients to fulfill their service obligations through half-time clinical practice. This is …
S.Res.215 expresses the Senate's support for designating May 12-16, 2025, as "Veterans Affairs Research Week." This resolution aims to celebrate the centennial anniversary of VA research and its contributions to improving the lives of veterans and others. It highlights the …
S.1720, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act, removing the Medicaid coverage exclusion for inmates awaiting trial. This bill allows Medicaid coverage for individuals in custody pending disposition of charges. …
This executive order focuses on improving services and accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs, particularly concerning homeless veterans. It establishes the National Center for Warrior Independence in West Los Angeles, aiming to house and support up to 6,000 homeless …