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H.Res.185 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives recognizing the need for Congress to address obesity as a disease. It highlights the prevalence, associated health risks, and economic costs of obesity in the United States. The resolution aims …
S.831, the "Representing VA with Accuracy Act" or "REP VA Act," aims to improve telephone communication within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill mandates that all calls to veterans regarding services or benefits must originate from a single, well-known …
H.R.1824, the Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act, seeks to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code. The bill aims to extend certain benefits to members of the National Guard who incur disabilities while performing State active duty. …
H.R.1785, the Preventing Medicare Telefraud Act, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish stricter requirements for the provision of high-cost durable medical equipment and laboratory testing via telehealth. The bill mandates in-person service prior to …
H.R.1768, the Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act, is a comprehensive bill addressing a wide array of issues, from recycling and environmental concerns to healthcare, commerce, and telecommunications. It aims to lower costs for Americans through various provisions, including measures …
H.R.1775, the "Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting the criteria for designating rural emergency hospitals. The bill seeks to modify existing regulations to allow certain previously closed hospitals …
H.R.1805, the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals Act (ARCH Act), aims to support rural hospitals by extending Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) and Medicare low-volume hospital (LVH) payment programs through fiscal year 2031. It also directs the Comptroller General of the United …
H.Res.182 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing support for designating March 3, 2025, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day." The resolution aims to raise awareness about triple-negative breast cancer, its disproportionate impact on certain demographics, and …
H.R.1806, the Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2025, aims to enhance research, education, and information dissemination regarding triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The bill directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand and coordinate research programs on …
H.R.1784, the Medicare Fraud Detection and Deterrence Act of 2025, aims to strengthen health care waste, fraud, and abuse provisions within the Social Security Act. The bill focuses on deactivating National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) for entities excluded from federal health …
H.R.1796, the Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2025, aims to reauthorize and amend the Public Health Service Act concerning sickle cell disease. The bill focuses on enhancing treatment and prevention …
H.R.1776, the New Health Options Act of 2025, aims to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) by establishing a reinsurance program and modifying certain regulations related to health insurance coverage. The bill introduces a reinsurance program for …
H.R.1798, the "End Tobacco Loopholes Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish tax rate parity among all tobacco products, including cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco, and cigars. It also imposes a tax on …
H.R.695, the Medal of Honor Act, proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to increase the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients. The bill also extends certain limits on payments of pension. It was passed …
S.784, the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act, aims to improve transportation options for veterans in rural areas. The bill expands and modifies the existing grant program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include rural areas, not just …