S.607, the "Improving Veteran Access to Care Act," aims to enhance the healthcare appointment scheduling process within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It mandates the establishment of an integrated project team to develop and implement a modernized scheduling system. …
H.R.1403, also known as the LIVE Beneficiaries Act, aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act, mandating states to verify the eligibility of individuals enrolled for medical assistance quarterly. This verification process primarily involves cross-referencing enrollee data with …
H.R. 1407, the "Permanent Telehealth from Home Act," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently remove geographic restrictions and expand originating sites for telehealth services under the Medicare program. This bill seeks to make telehealth …
The "Caring for Survivors Act of 2025" (S.611) aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to improve and expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) paid to certain survivors of veterans. Specifically, the bill seeks to …
H.R. 1418, the "Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025," amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. It primarily focuses on clarifying liability for payment of purchased/referred care services provided by the Indian Health Service (IHS). The bill aims …
H.R. 1417, the Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program Act, aims to expand and codify the existing Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program under the Department of Agriculture. The bill renames the program and broadens its scope to include various …
H.R.1397, the "Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act," aims to amend Section 1321 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill seeks to allow more individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal Exchanges, regardless of …
H.R.1404, the CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act of 2025, aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department …
H.R.1442, also known as the "Youth Poisoning Protection Act," aims to ban the sale of consumer products containing a high concentration (10% or more by weight) of sodium nitrite to individuals. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives …
H.R.1381, the COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act, aims to prevent healthcare facilities from denying treatment to individuals based on their COVID-19 vaccination status. The bill prohibits federal funds from being allocated to facilities that discriminate in this manner. It references titles …
H.R.1392, the "Improving Mental Healthcare in the Re-Entry System Act of 2025," aims to provide funding to the Bureau of Prisons, states, and localities for mental health screenings and referrals for individuals in prison or jail. The bill establishes a …
H.R. 1384, the Veterans Equal Access Act, proposes to allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care providers to offer recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding their participation in state marijuana programs. This bill aims to remove restrictions preventing VA …
H.R.1289, the Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program, the "Food is Medicine program," to provide medically-tailored meals and groceries to eligible veterans. This program aims to improve health …
S.575, the "Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act" or the "I CAN Act," aims to amend Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) under Medicare …
H.R.1305, the Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a working group. This group will formulate recommendations for standardizing the measurements of loneliness and isolation. The goal is …