H.Res.522 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that addresses the case of Adriana Smith, a woman declared brain dead while pregnant, and the legal and ethical implications surrounding her treatment. The resolution highlights the Black maternal health …
S.2085, the Postpartum Lifeline Act, aims to ensure continuous, full-benefit coverage for pregnant individuals under Medicaid and CHIP for 12 months postpartum. This bill amends sections of the Social Security Act to mandate this coverage, removing state options to provide …
H.R.4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026, is a bill allocating funds for the Department of Defense. The bill covers a wide range of expenditures, including military personnel, operation and maintenance, procurement, research and development, and …
H.R. 4011, the Community Paramedicine Act of 2025, aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities for community paramedicine programs. These programs would utilize specially …
H.R.3942, the Keeping Obstetrics Local Act, aims to enhance financial support for rural and safety net hospitals providing maternity care, expand maternal healthcare coverage, invest in the maternal healthcare workforce, and improve data collection and transparency regarding obstetric services. The …
S.2050, the Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act (ASSIST Act), aims to improve student access to behavioral health services. It amends the Social Security Act to increase the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) to 90% for state expenditures on …
The RISE Act of 2025 aims to establish conditional immunity from civil liability for AI developers when their products are used by learned professionals. This immunity is contingent upon the developers meeting transparency requirements, such as publicly releasing model cards …
S.2077, the "Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act," aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure continuous health insurance coverage for former foster youth up to age 26. The bill mandates that states establish outreach …
S.2069, the "Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act," aims to amend Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act. The bill seeks to provide 12-month continuous enrollment for individuals under both the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance …
The "End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act" aims to ban direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs by drug manufacturers, including on social media. The bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit such advertising. It was introduced in …
H.R. 4005, the UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2025, aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by establishing a grant program. This program would provide funding to state educational agencies to support public schools in implementing …
H.R.4002, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2025, aims to repeal specific sections of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. These sections relate to …
H.R. 4006, also known as the Mission UNPLUGGED Act, aims to limit the use of cellular phones and other distracting electronic devices in Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools during regular school hours. The bill mandates the Director of …
H.R.3969, also known as the Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health for Military Servicemembers Act or the MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act, aims to repeal the restriction on the use of Department of Defense funds and facilities for abortion …
H.R.3974, the "Protect Black Women and Girls Act," aims to establish an Interagency Task Force to examine the conditions and experiences of Black women and girls in various sectors, including education, economic development, healthcare, and justice. The bill mandates the …