H.R. 936, the Medicaid Improvement and State Flexibility Act of 2025, proposes amendments to Title XI of the Social Security Act. The bill aims to grant states greater authority in approving and implementing specific waivers under the Medicaid program, particularly …
The Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act aims to improve obstetric emergency care in rural areas by establishing training programs, providing grant funding for equipment and supplies, creating a pilot program for teleconsultation, and conducting a study on obstetric units in rural …
H.R. 929, the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act, seeks to reauthorize and amend the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. The bill aims to support the mental health of healthcare providers by extending funding …
H.Res.98 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing support for designating February 4, 2025, as "National Cancer Prevention Day." The resolution highlights the importance of cancer prevention, its impact on human health, the environment, and the economy. …
H.R.930, the Stop the Wait Act of 2025, aims to amend the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting period for disability insurance benefits and to provide Medicare eligibility for certain individuals during the waiting period. The bill proposes a …
H.R. 958, the "Train More Primary Care Doctors Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act by reauthorizing funding for primary care training and enhancement grants. Specifically, it proposes increasing the authorization from $48,924,000 per fiscal year …
H.R. 955, the Health Out-of-Pocket Expense Act of 2025 (HOPE Act of 2025), proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by introducing a new type of tax-advantaged health savings account called a 'HOPE Account'. These accounts would be …
H.R. 950, the "Saving Seniors Money on Prescriptions Act," aims to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing within Medicare Part D by establishing reporting requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). The bill mandates that PBMs provide detailed information on drug …
H.R. 957, the Parity Enforcement Act of 2025, aims to strengthen the enforcement of mental health parity requirements by introducing civil monetary penalties for violations. The bill amends Section 502 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) …
H.R.890, the "Stopping Pharma's Ripoffs and Drug Savings For All Act," aims to amend Title 35 of the United States Code to prevent double patenting, specifically concerning drug patents. The bill seeks to limit the extension of drug patent terms …
H.R.879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill focuses on increasing financial support for physicians and other practitioners as they adapt to changes in Medicare …
H.R.895, the "Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act," aims to strengthen the enforcement of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. It mandates the Attorney General to investigate alleged violations, specifically referencing the discovery of fetal remains in …
H.R.842, the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include Medicare coverage for multi-cancer early detection screening tests. The bill defines these tests as those furnished …
H.R. 870, the "Physicians for Underserved Areas Act," aims to improve the redistribution of residency slots under the Medicare program when a hospital closes. The bill amends Section 1886(h)(4)(H)(vi) of the Social Security Act to prioritize the likelihood of utilizing …
H.R.852, the Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act of 2025, aims to grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to conduct microbial sampling at concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This sampling would be conducted when necessary to investigate foodborne …