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 …

The "Harm Reduction Through Community Engagement Act of 2025" amends the Controlled Substances Act, focusing on opioid treatment program registration. It emphasizes community input and patient needs. The bill introduces requirements for stakeholder engagement, location restrictions, telehealth promotion, and community …

The Supplemental Benefits for Individuals Act of 2025 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to include certain supplemental coverage provided to individual health insurance coverage as an excepted benefit. This means that these supplemental coverages would be treated …

The Legacy Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to seek an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study. This study would focus on establishing a national, confidential, …

The CATCH IT Act aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas by increasing the federal share of costs for preventative health care equipment purchased through the Community Facilities Grant Program of the Department of Agriculture. This bill amends the …

The Relief of Chronic Pain Act of 2025 aims to improve access to non-opioid pain management drugs under Medicare Part D. It amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate cost-sharing and prohibits step therapy and prior …