S.1460, the Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act, proposes amendments to Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill aims to extend incentive payments for healthcare providers participating in eligible alternative payment models (APMs) under the Medicare program. …
The "Housing for All Act of 2025" is a comprehensive bill introduced in the Senate aimed at addressing homelessness and the housing crisis in the United States. It proposes significant investments in various housing programs, including the Housing Trust Fund, …
S.527, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2025, directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study the role of intermediaries, particularly pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The bill requires the FTC to report to …
S.1410, the "Find It Early Act," aims to eliminate cost-sharing for additional breast screenings for individuals at greater risk of breast cancer. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act, the Social Security Act, and Title 10 of the United …
S.1424, the "Veterans First Act of 2025," proposes to reallocate $2 billion from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The funds would be used for grants to states for the construction, …
S.1040, the Drug Competition Enhancement Act, aims to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit 'product hopping,' a practice where drug manufacturers make minor reformulations of their drugs to extend patent protection and delay generic competition. The bill defines …
H.R.2830, the Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025, aims to improve the health and safety of public safety officers by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to collect and disseminate information …
H.R.2904, the "Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act," aims to address mental health disparities among youth, particularly youth of color. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to provide special consideration for racial and ethnic minority groups in primary …
H.R.2892, the Hospital Adoption Education Act of 2025, aims to improve understanding and sensitivity regarding adoption within the healthcare industry. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and disseminate resources for healthcare professionals. These …
S.1414, the Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. The amendment focuses on streamlining the clinical study requirements for biosimilar licensure. Specifically, it seeks to remove the mandatory assessment of immunogenicity, pharmacodynamics, or comparative …
Senate Resolution 172 aims to designate April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week. This resolution seeks to raise national awareness about the maternal health crisis affecting Black women and birthing people in the United States. It highlights disparities in …
The Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2025 (SOAR Act) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the payment method for oxygen and related equipment, increase beneficiary access, and enhance program integrity. The bill addresses …
H.R.2874, the "Defense of Conscience in Health Care Act," seeks to reinstate regulations protecting statutory conscience rights in health care. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue a final rule identical or materially equivalent to the …
Senate Resolution 181 designates the week of April 14-20, 2025, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week." The resolution acknowledges the contributions of osteopathic physicians to the U.S. healthcare system and recognizes the role of osteopathic medical colleges in training future physicians. …
H.R.2902, the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2025 (SOAR Act of 2025), aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the payment method for oxygen and oxygen-related equipment, supplies, and services under Medicare. The bill …