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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, …
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.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. …
S.532, the OPTN Fee Collection Authority Act, authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect registration fees from members of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) for each transplant candidate they place on the waiting list. These …
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 …
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.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 …
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 …
The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 is a comprehensive bill authorizing appropriations for the Coast Guard and addressing various aspects of its operations, personnel, and infrastructure. It spans multiple titles, covering topics such as authorization of appropriations, acquisition, organization, …
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 "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.523, the "Protect Medicaid Act," aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The bill seeks to prohibit federal Medicaid funding for the administrative costs associated with providing health benefits to unauthorized immigrants. It also mandates a report …
H.R.1201, the "Doctors in our Borders Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the number of Conrad 30 waivers available to physicians. The bill proposes raising the limit of these waivers from 30 to 100. This …
H.R. 1191, the Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill proposes waiving certain distance requirements for specific hospitals seeking designation as critical access hospitals (CAHs). This …