H.R.4030, the Treatment Continuity Act of 2025, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It focuses on addressing substance use disorder and serious mental illness treatment needs through long-acting injectable medications. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and …
H.R. 4028, the "Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act," aims to amend Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act. The bill seeks to provide 12-month continuous enrollment for individuals under both the Medicaid program and the Children's Health …
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 …
H.R.4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026, is a bill allocating funds for the Department of Defense. The bill covers a wide range of expenditures, including military personnel, operation and maintenance, procurement, research and development, and …
S.2085, the Postpartum Lifeline Act, aims to ensure continuous, full-benefit coverage for pregnant individuals under Medicaid and CHIP for 12 months postpartum. This bill amends sections of the Social Security Act to mandate this coverage, removing state options to provide …
H.R. 4011, the Community Paramedicine Act of 2025, aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities for community paramedicine programs. These programs would utilize specially …
H.R. 4005, the UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2025, aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by establishing a grant program. This program would provide funding to state educational agencies to support public schools in implementing …
The HCBS Relief Act of 2025 (S.2076) proposes an emergency increase in federal funding to state Medicaid programs for home and community-based services (HCBS). This would be achieved by increasing the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) by 10 percentage points …
The "End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act" aims to ban direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs by drug manufacturers, including on social media. The bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit such advertising. It was introduced in …
H.R.3954, the "Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2025," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill focuses on modifying the requirements for Medicare coverage of skilled nursing facility (SNF) services. Specifically, it seeks to …
H.Res.507 expresses support for designating June 10th as "FSGS Awareness Day." The resolution highlights the prevalence and severity of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a rare kidney disease, and its impact on patients, families, and the healthcare system. It recognizes the …
The State Public Option Act aims to establish a Medicaid buy-in program, allowing individuals not currently eligible for Medicaid or other health insurance to purchase coverage through the state Medicaid system. This would be available starting January 1, 2026. The …
The RISE Act of 2025 aims to establish conditional immunity from civil liability for AI developers when their products are used by learned professionals. This immunity is contingent upon the developers meeting transparency requirements, such as publicly releasing model cards …
H.R.3974, the "Protect Black Women and Girls Act," aims to establish an Interagency Task Force to examine the conditions and experiences of Black women and girls in various sectors, including education, economic development, healthcare, and justice. The bill mandates the …
S.2062, the RAPID Reserve Act, aims to bolster the supply chain resilience of critical drugs by establishing and maintaining reserves of both the drugs themselves and their active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This is intended to prevent supply disruptions during drug …