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S.547, the "Train More Nurses Act," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a review of grant programs supporting the nursing workforce. The bill mandates a report to Congress within one year, …
H.R.1244, the "Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting Medicare Part D. The bill proposes that coinsurance for prescription drugs be based on the actual acquisition cost rather than …
H.R.1248, the "Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act," aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to prioritize continuity of healthcare for veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program. The bill specifically adds "continuity of care" as a …
S.540, the "Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act," aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to prioritize continuity of healthcare for veterans utilizing the Veterans Community Care Program. The bill specifically adds "Continuity of care" as a …
S.551, the "Ensuring Outpatient Quality for Rural States Act," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The amendment focuses on applying a cost-of-living adjustment to the non-labor related portion of hospital outpatient department services specifically in Alaska …
Senate Resolution 76 authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It allows the committee to make expenditures from the Senate's contingent fund, employ personnel, and utilize services …
S.552, the CRITICAL Act, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase Medicare reimbursement rates for critical access hospitals (CAHs) located in noncontiguous states. Specifically, it raises the reimbursement rate from 101% to 105% for inpatient, …
H.J.Res.58 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives aiming to disapprove a rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The rule concerns the Medicare Program, specifically the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Home Health …
H.R.1262, the Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve research and development of treatments for pediatric cancer. The bill focuses on molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigations, ensuring the …
H.R.1246, the "Investing in Rural America Act of 2025," aims to amend the Farm Credit Act of 1971. The bill seeks to provide financial support for essential community facilities in rural areas, including healthcare, education, child care, and public safety. …
H.R. 1197, the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025, seeks to reauthorize and amend the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. The bill extends funding for research related to preterm labor and delivery through fiscal …
S.506, the "Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act," proposes a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to better coordinate healthcare and benefits for veterans enrolled in both Medicare and the VA's patient enrollment system. …
The Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2025 (S.527) directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study the role of intermediaries, specifically pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The goal is to provide Congress with policy …
The "Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2025" aims to limit cost-sharing for prescription drugs under qualified health plans and group health plans. It amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income …
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 …