S.521, the Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The amendment would waive certain distance requirements for specific hospitals seeking designation as critical access hospitals (CAHs). This is …

S.523, the "Protect Medicaid Act," aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The bill seeks to prohibit federal Medicaid funding for the administrative costs associated with providing health benefits to unauthorized immigrants. It also mandates a report …

H.R.1201, the "Doctors in our Borders Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the number of Conrad 30 waivers available to physicians. The bill proposes raising the limit of these waivers from 30 to 100. This …

H.R. 1171, also known as the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act (SAFE Act), aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill seeks to include physical therapists and occupational therapists as health professionals for …

H.R.1178, the Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include alpha-gal in the definition of 'major food allergen'. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 10, 2025, and …

H.R. 1162, the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act, aims to facilitate direct primary care (DPC) arrangements within Medicaid programs. It clarifies that states can offer medical assistance through DPC arrangements, where primary care services are compensated via a fixed periodic …

H.R.1153, the Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2025, aims to increase the number of physicians practicing in rural areas by amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill introduces an elective rural sustainability per resident payment for …

H.Res.124 expresses the House of Representatives' continued support for the people of Puerto Rico and urges the Federal Government to expedite the rebuilding of Puerto Rico's electrical grid. The resolution acknowledges the ongoing challenges faced by Puerto Rico, including frequent …

S.501, the "Strategy for Public Health Preparedness and Response to Artificial Intelligence Threats Act," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a strategy for addressing the risks posed by the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to …

H.R.1157, the ACCESS Act, proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) to allow individuals enrolled in health insurance exchanges to elect to receive contributions to a health savings account (HSA) in …

The Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025 (S.502) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, restoring state authority to waive the 35-mile rule for designating critical access hospitals (CAHs) under the Medicare program. This would allow …

H.R.1160, the Health Care Provider Shortage Minimization Act of 2025, aims to address physician shortages, particularly in underserved areas, by clarifying the tax treatment of locum tenens physicians and advanced care practitioners. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of …

H.R.1140, the Direct Medical Care Freedom Act of 2025, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The amendment would allow individuals with direct medical care service arrangements to remain eligible for health savings accounts (HSAs). This bill defines …

H.R.1111, the Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025, proposes the establishment of a new executive department dedicated to peacebuilding efforts, both domestically and internationally. The bill outlines the department's responsibilities, including violence prevention, conflict resolution, and the promotion of peaceful …

H.R.1143, the Medicare IVIG Access Enhancement Act of 2025, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage for in-home administration of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). Specifically, it extends coverage to include treatment for chronic …