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The "Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025" aims to revise Medicare payments for air ambulance services. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect data on air ambulance costs and utilization. The bill also …
The "Restoring Essential Healthcare Act" (H.R. 4796) aims to amend Public Law 119-21 by repealing the prohibition on Medicaid payments to certain entities. This bill seeks to reinstate Medicaid payments to healthcare providers that were previously restricted under the amended …
The WINGS Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the long-term physiological and psychological effects of military aviation on veterans who served as aviators. The study aims to assess …
The Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025 authorizes the appropriation of $50 million per year from 2026 through 2031 to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These funds are designated for conducting or supporting research on firearms …
The "Restoring Essential Healthcare Act" (S. 2524) aims to repeal Section 71113 of Public Law 119-21, which currently prohibits Medicaid payments to certain entities. This bill seeks to retroactively allow Medicaid payments to these entities for services provided during the …
The "Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025" aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise Medicare payments for air ambulance services. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise the …
The "Protect Our Hospitals Act" (H.R. 4807) aims to repeal Section 71115 of Public Law 119-21, which altered provider taxes under the Medicaid program. The bill seeks to restore the previous legal framework concerning these taxes. It is sponsored by …
Senate Resolution 343 recognizes the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for its work in providing evidence-based recommendations for preventive health services. The resolution expresses concern over potential disruptions to the USPSTF's operations, particularly in light of funding and …
The "Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025" aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to authorize Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care professionals to deliver, distribute, or dispense controlled medications to …
The Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025 aims to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on consumer reports. This bill defines 'medical debt' and excludes adverse information related to it from credit reports. …
The Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025 aims to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on consumer reports. This bill defines medical debt and excludes it from being considered adverse information under …
H.R. 1860, the Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act, aims to improve breast and gynecologic cancer care for women veterans. It mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate Regional Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators within each Veteran …
The TRICARE Travel Improvement Act aims to amend Title 10 of the United States Code, specifically Section 1074i, to reduce the distance required for the Secretary of Defense to reimburse travel expenses related to specialty care. The bill proposes lowering …
The "End Solitary Confinement Act" aims to significantly restrict the use of solitary confinement in federal facilities and entities contracting with federal agencies. It establishes minimum standards for out-of-cell time and meaningful human engagement for incarcerated individuals. The bill also …
The National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026, is a comprehensive bill allocating funds for various critical areas. These areas include national security, the Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September …