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The HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2025 aims to establish an Ombuds within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to focus on reproductive and sexual health issues. The Ombuds would serve as a point of …
The Veterans HOPE Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a review of opioid overdose deaths among veterans. This review will encompass data from the five years preceding the Act's enactment. The goal is to identify patterns and …
S. 3102 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by extending temporary enhanced premium credits for health insurance and extending the open enrollment period for the 2026 plan year. The bill specifically extends the enhanced premium tax credits …
The DETECT Nitazenes Act of 2025 aims to enhance the detection and identification of illicit substances, specifically nitazenes, by directing the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate to collaborate with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). This collaboration seeks …
The "Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act" aims to extend acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, pushing the expiration from 2025 to 2030. It also mandates an additional study and report on …
The Medical License Verification Act aims to amend Title XI of the Social Security Act. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to verify the licensure status of healthcare providers before issuing them a unique health identifier. This …
The "We Want Our Healthcare Money Back Act of 2025" mandates the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to submit recurring reports on Medicare and Medicaid fraud to specific congressional committees. These reports must include …
The PROMPT Act aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, mandating the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide Medicare beneficiaries with an explanation of benefits (EOB) within 30 days after a service is rendered. This …
The Caring for Mothers Act of 2025 aims to increase health insurance access for individuals placing their newborns for adoption. It amends the Public Health Service Act to allow individuals adopting a child to enroll the birth mother in their …
The "Protect Patients from Healthcare Abuse Act" aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, introducing new standards for informed consent and chaperone availability for Medicare service providers. It mandates written policies ensuring patients' rights to informed decisions …
The Births in Custody Reporting Act of 2025 (BCRA) aims to improve the treatment of pregnant inmates by requiring states to report anonymized, aggregate data on pregnant individuals and those who give birth while in custody. This data includes demographics, …
Senate Resolution 477 designates the first full week in May as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week." The resolution aims to raise awareness about tardive dyskinesia (TD), a condition associated with prolonged use of antipsychotic medications. It acknowledges the importance of early …
Senate Resolution 480 expresses support for recognizing October 2025 as "World Menopause Awareness Month." It emphasizes the need for global awareness, access to care during the menopausal transition, and post-menopause support. The resolution urges increased research, improved healthcare worker training, …
The "Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2025" aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It seeks to establish reciprocal marketing approval for certain drugs, biological products, and devices already authorized for legal marketing …
The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 reauthorizes the diesel emissions reduction program by amending the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Specifically, it extends the program's authorization through 2029. The bill was introduced in the Senate and reported by the …