H.R.930, the Stop the Wait Act of 2025, aims to amend the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting period for disability insurance benefits and to provide Medicare eligibility for certain individuals during the waiting period. The bill proposes a …
H.R.946, the ORPHAN Cures Act, aims to amend Title XI of the Social Security Act to refine the exclusion criteria for orphan drugs under the Drug Price Negotiation Program. The bill seeks to broaden the definition of 'rare disease or …
H.R.961, the Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act, proposes a five-year pilot program where the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) would provide eligible veterans with health savings accounts (HSAs). These HSAs would enable veterans to access primary care services …
H.R. 955, the Health Out-of-Pocket Expense Act of 2025 (HOPE Act of 2025), proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by introducing a new type of tax-advantaged health savings account called a 'HOPE Account'. These accounts would be …
H.R.935, the Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2025, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act by establishing a Health Care Workforce Innovation Program. This program will support innovative, community-driven approaches to educate and train allied health professionals, particularly …
H.R. 936, the Medicaid Improvement and State Flexibility Act of 2025, proposes amendments to Title XI of the Social Security Act. The bill aims to grant states greater authority in approving and implementing specific waivers under the Medicaid program, particularly …
H.Res.98 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing support for designating February 4, 2025, as "National Cancer Prevention Day." The resolution highlights the importance of cancer prevention, its impact on human health, the environment, and the economy. …
H.R. 966, the "Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act," aims to prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying benefits to veterans participating in state-approved marijuana programs. It also mandates VA healthcare providers to discuss marijuana use with …
H.R. 957, the Parity Enforcement Act of 2025, aims to strengthen the enforcement of mental health parity requirements by introducing civil monetary penalties for violations. The bill amends Section 502 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) …
H.R.895, the "Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act," aims to strengthen the enforcement of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. It mandates the Attorney General to investigate alleged violations, specifically referencing the discovery of fetal remains in …
H.R.842, the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include Medicare coverage for multi-cancer early detection screening tests. The bill defines these tests as those furnished …
H.R. 870, the "Physicians for Underserved Areas Act," aims to improve the redistribution of residency slots under the Medicare program when a hospital closes. The bill amends Section 1886(h)(4)(H)(vi) of the Social Security Act to prioritize the likelihood of utilizing …
H.R.852, the Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act of 2025, aims to grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to conduct microbial sampling at concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This sampling would be conducted when necessary to investigate foodborne …
H.R. 873 aims to amend Title 10 of the United States Code, specifically targeting the TRICARE program's reimbursement rates. The bill proposes to modify how healthcare providers are paid based on the location where care or services are delivered. This …
H.R.879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill focuses on increasing financial support for physicians and other practitioners as they adapt to changes in Medicare …