The TRAVEL Act of 2025 aims to improve healthcare access for veterans residing in U.S. territories and possessions. It authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assign physicians to serve temporarily as traveling physicians in these areas. The act …
The "Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025" amends Title 38 of the United States Code to allow VA health professionals to deliver controlled medications via telemedicine. This is intended to improve access to care for veterans, particularly …
The Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R. 3767) aims to improve the Health Professionals Scholarship Program within the Department of Veterans Affairs. It mandates a specific timeframe for employing program participants and prohibits smoking in Veterans Health …
The VA Hospital Inventory Management System Authorization Act authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop or purchase a cloud-based IT system for managing inventory within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). A pilot program at one VHA facility is required …
This Senate resolution condemns anti-vaccine policies, specifically targeting the actions of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the State of Florida. It emphasizes the importance of vaccines for public health, citing statistics on disease prevention and eradication. The …
The Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act aims to reduce barriers to entering health professions. It focuses on providing resources for foundational educational training, such as English language proficiency and adult basic education. The bill also mandates …
H.R. 5374, the "Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act," aims to enhance health professions opportunity demonstration projects. It ensures that participants in these projects receive training to earn recognized postsecondary credentials. The bill also clarifies that community …
The DEMO Act aims to reduce labor shortages in healthcare by providing grants for demonstration projects. These projects will offer education and training to individuals with arrest or conviction records, enabling them to pursue careers in high-demand health professions. The …
The Rural Health Training Opportunities Act aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas by prioritizing grant applications that serve these communities. It amends Section 2008 of the Social Security Act to require geographical diversity in the provision of health …
The Tribal Healthcare Careers Act aims to improve healthcare access in Indian communities by setting aside funds specifically for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities under the Health Profession Opportunity Grant program. It amends Section 2008 of …
H.R. 5370, the "Pathways to Health Careers Act," aims to provide low-income individuals with opportunities to enter and advance in health professions. It amends section 2008 of the Social Security Act, focusing on career pathways through Health Profession Opportunity Grants. …
The Health Opportunities to Promote Equity Act (HOPE Act) aims to amend Section 2008 of the Social Security Act. It seeks to guarantee that the Secretary awards health profession opportunity grants to at least two eligible entities in each state …
The MORE Act (Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone Act) amends Section 2008 of the Social Security Act. It prioritizes Health Profession Opportunity Grant applicants who have partnerships with state and local government agencies, social service providers, educational institutions, apprenticeship programs, …
The "Make America Healthy Again Act of 2025" aims to codify Executive Order 14212, which establishes the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission. This bill seeks to give the executive order the full force and effect of law. The bill …
The Equitable Arts Education Enhancement Act aims to support arts education at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) through a grant program administered by the Secretary of Education. The bill emphasizes the importance of arts in American society and the need for diversity …