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The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA 2026) is a comprehensive bill authorizing appropriations and setting policy for the Department of Defense, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and various defense agencies. It addresses a …
This executive order aims to increase medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) research. It directs the Attorney General to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). It also seeks to update the statutory definition …
The VetPAC Act of 2025 establishes the Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory Commission. This commission will review operations at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and submit reports with recommendations to Congress. The commission is composed of 17 members appointed by …
The "Improving Veteran Access to Care Act" mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a plan to improve the healthcare appointment scheduling process within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This plan aims to enhance both patient …
House Resolution 960 expresses support for designating November 2025 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. It also supports early detection and treatment of lung cancer. The resolution highlights the prevalence and impact of lung cancer in the United States, emphasizing …
The "Do No Harm in Medicaid Act" aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. It seeks to prohibit federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors. The bill defines specific procedures and medications that would be …
The "Do No Harm in Medicaid Act" aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting federal Medicaid funding. It seeks to prohibit the use of these funds for gender transition procedures performed on minors. The bill …
Senate Resolution 570 designates November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month." It expresses support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer. The resolution highlights the prevalence and impact of lung cancer in the United States, emphasizing the need …
The Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act authorizes a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, Missouri. The project, slated for fiscal year 2026, includes constructing a new bed tower, …
H.Res. 953 provides for the consideration of several bills in the House of Representatives. These bills address access to affordable health insurance, federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors, genital mutilation and chemical castration of minors, and amendments …
The "Caring for Veterans and Strengthening National Security Act" (S. 3436) focuses on improving services for veterans residing in Freely Associated States. It mandates the provision of telehealth and mail-order pharmacy benefits, as well as beneficiary travel payments. The Act …
Senate Resolution 562 acknowledges the detrimental health effects of ground-level ozone pollution (smog), including lung disease, asthma, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues. The resolution highlights smog's contribution to global and U.S. deaths, its impact on crop yields, and the role …
Senate Resolution 561 acknowledges the detrimental health effects of particulate matter pollution, including heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death. The resolution highlights the composition of particulate matter, its ability to penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, and its …
Senate Resolution 492 recognizes community care as an essential tool for meeting the healthcare needs of veterans. It affirms that community care complements the VA's mission and urges the VA to fully implement the VA MISSION Act of 2018. The …
H. Res. 953 sets the rules for considering several bills in the House of Representatives. These bills include H.R. 6703 (affordable health insurance), H.R. 498 (prohibiting federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors), and H.R. 3492 (amending title …