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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 …
H.Res.360 expresses support for designating the last Tuesday of April as "APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day." The resolution aims to raise public awareness about kidney disease, particularly AMKD, which disproportionately affects Black individuals. It encourages people, especially those with …
H.R.3080, the "Health Care Fairness for All Act," aims to overhaul the existing healthcare system by repealing key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and introducing new approaches to health insurance coverage. The bill seeks to eliminate individual and …
The Supreme Court case *Advocate Christ Medical Center v. Kennedy* (No. 23-715) concerns the calculation of the Medicare fraction used to determine disproportionate share hospital (DSH) adjustments. These adjustments provide additional funding to hospitals that treat a high percentage of …
H.R.3079, the Medicaid Empowerment Act of 2025, proposes amendments to Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The bill aims to extend renewal periods for certain home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers and state plan amendments under the Medicaid program …
The Equality Act (S.1503) aims to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. It amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal laws to include these protections across various sectors, including public accommodations, employment, housing, …
H.R.3070, the Canadian Snowbird Act, proposes amending the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow Canadian retirees to be admitted as long-term visitors for pleasure, specifically those described under section 101(a)(15)(B) of the Act. The bill outlines specific criteria that Canadian …
H.R.3063, the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act of 2025, aims to provide financial assistance to rural hospitals through grants administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. These grants would support projects to acquire, repair, and upgrade facilities and equipment, …
H.R.3069, the Medicare for All Act, proposes establishing a national health insurance program providing comprehensive healthcare coverage to all U.S. residents. The bill outlines universal coverage, comprehensive benefits (including long-term care), and eliminates cost-sharing. It also details provider participation standards, …
H.R.3054, the RESEARCHER Act, aims to address financial instability among graduate and postdoctoral researchers. It directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to develop consistent policy guidelines for federal research agencies. These guidelines will focus on increasing stipends, …
The Medicare for All Act (S.1506) proposes a single-payer national health insurance program, providing comprehensive coverage to all U.S. residents. It eliminates cost-sharing (deductibles, copays) and prohibits private insurance that duplicates the program's benefits. The bill establishes a national health …
H.R.3081, the Law Enforcement Solidarity Act, aims to deny certain federal funds to jurisdictions that have policies restricting cooperation with federal law enforcement regarding immigration matters. The bill requires the Attorney General to annually report on jurisdictions with such restrictions. …
H.R. 15, the Equality Act, seeks to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. It amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal laws to include these protections across various sectors, including public accommodations, employment, …
S.1500, the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2025, aims to eliminate cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations under group and individual health insurance plans. This bill amends Title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and relevant …
H.R.3052, the Agent Orange Relief Act of 2025, aims to provide assistance to individuals affected by exposure to Agent Orange, including veterans, Vietnamese Americans, and their descendants. The bill directs the Secretaries of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Veterans …