S.787, the VetPAC Act of 2025, proposes to establish a Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory Commission. This commission would review the operations of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and submit reports with recommendations to Congress. The commission would consist of …
S.778, the Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act, mandates that each medical center within the Department of Veterans Affairs provide a designated lactation space. This space must be hygienic, shielded from view, free from intrusion, accessible to disabled individuals, and …
S.786, the Public Health Funding Restoration Act, aims to fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund. This fund, established by the Affordable Care Act, supports various public health initiatives. The bill proposes restoring the fund to $2 billion annually, …
S.784, the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act, aims to improve transportation options for veterans in rural areas. The bill expands and modifies the existing grant program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include rural areas, not just …
The Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025 (S.763) aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan (HDHP) rules. This means that HDHPs would not fail to …
H.R.1750, the Health Equity and Rare Disease Act of 2025 (HEARD Act of 2025), aims to improve research, data collection, and healthcare access for rare diseases disproportionately affecting minority populations. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to expand …
H.R.1742, the "Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act," seeks to establish leave policies within the Armed Forces that allow members to seek abortion services and assisted reproductive technologies (ART). The bill mandates that the Secretary concerned must consider such …
H.R.1735, the "Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act" or "EARLY Minds Act," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance prevention and early intervention services within the Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program. The …
H.R. 1733, the "Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act," aims to improve transportation options for veterans in rural areas. The bill expands and modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs' grant program to include rural areas, not just highly rural ones. …
H.R.1720, the Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend telehealth flexibilities for hospice care under Medicare. The bill extends the allowance for telehealth recertification through December 31, 2027. It also introduces …
H.R.1703, the Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically concerning Medicare Part B, to clarify payment rules for manual wheelchairs. The bill directs the Secretary to establish separate Healthcare …
H.R.1699, also known as the TOTAL Care Act, directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program within the TRICARE Prime program. This program aims to allow female beneficiaries access to obstetrical and gynecological care without requiring a referral. …
H.R. 1683, the "Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act," aims to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from enforcing a final rule regarding minimum staffing for nursing facilities. It also seeks to establish an advisory panel on …
H.R. 1650, the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025, seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan (HDHP) rules. This bill aims to make telehealth more …
H.R.1644, the "Copay Fairness for Veterans Act," aims to eliminate copayments for veterans receiving preventive health services and related medications from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code to remove copays …