S.921, also known as Tyler's Law, directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct a study on fentanyl testing in hospital emergency departments for patients experiencing an overdose. Following the study, the Secretary must issue guidance on …
H.R. 2020, the New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include Otero and Eddy Counties in New Mexico within Veterans Integrated Service Network 17. This bill aims to improve healthcare access for …
S.Res.119 is a resolution introduced in the Senate to memorialize those lost to the COVID-19 pandemic and recognizes the first Monday in March as "COVID-19 Victims Memorial Day." The resolution acknowledges the catastrophic impact of the pandemic on human life, …
H.R. 1921, the Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act, directs the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to clarify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics. This clarification ensures these devices are not subject …
H.R.1902, the HERO Act, aims to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a data system for tracking suicide incidence among these …
H.R.1966, the Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025, aims to improve maternal health care services. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to expand and improve these services in underserved communities. The …
H.R.1899, the Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025, proposes amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow for audio-only telehealth services. This bill aims to expand access to healthcare by enabling coverage and payment for telehealth services furnished …
H.R.1937, the Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025, aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to include nurse registries in the Veterans Community Care Program. This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recognize nurse registries, …
H.R.1922, the "Ensuring Access to Essential Drugs Act," proposes an amendment to Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill aims to exempt certain orally administered drugs from the Medicare Part D manufacturer discount program. These drugs are those …
H.R.1906, the "Rural Wellness Act," aims to prioritize behavioral and mental health treatment services in the selection of grantees under certain rural development programs. It also extends the substance abuse disorder set-aside and priority under these programs. The bill amends …
H.R.1924, the "Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act of 2025," amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, modifying Medicare payments to long-term care hospitals (LTCHs). The bill introduces a "high acuity criterion" for determining whether …
H.R. 1950, the "Protect Social Security and Medicare Act," aims to safeguard benefits provided under Social Security, Medicare, and other programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The bill introduces …
S.882, the "Patients Before Middlemen Act," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on pharmacy access and choice for Medicare beneficiaries under prescription drug plans (PDPs) and MA-PD plans. It seeks to regulate pharmacy benefit managers …
H.R.1901, the Children’s Health Insurance Program Permanency Act (CHIPP Act), aims to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by amending Title XXI of the Social Security Act. The bill eliminates expiration dates for CHIP funding and related programs, …
The Bipartisan Health Care Act (S.891) is a comprehensive bill addressing various aspects of healthcare in the United States. It aims to extend expiring health provisions and improve healthcare delivery across multiple sectors, including Medicaid, Medicare, human services, and public …