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The District of Columbia Medicaid Fairness Act aims to adjust the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for the District of Columbia under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. It proposes setting the FMAP at 70% for fiscal years before …
H.Res. 830 is a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 999, a bill designed to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and a health care provider's ability to provide them. The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and …
The Rural Hospital Fairness Act aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically concerning the treatment of certain hospitals under the Medicare program. It focuses on maintaining the 'Critical Access Hospital' (CAH) status for facilities that met …
This House Resolution expresses support for recognizing October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day. It aims to promote understanding, respect, and the human rights of intersex individuals. The resolution encourages federal, state, and local entities to observe the day with …
The Dads Matter Act of 2025 aims to increase awareness and engagement of fathers in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct a public awareness campaign and issue guidance to …
The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Modernization Act of 2025 (H.R. 5813) aims to amend existing laws to require group health plans and health insurance issuers to provide comprehensive coverage for breast or chest wall reconstruction related to breast cancer …
Senate Resolution 465 designates September 2025 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month." The resolution acknowledges the significant impact of childhood cancer, noting that thousands of children are diagnosed each year, and approximately 1,600 lose their lives to the disease annually. …
Senate Resolution 464 designates September 2025 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2025, as "LDL-C Awareness Day." The resolution aims to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and the importance of knowing one's LDL-C number. It highlights the prevalence …
The TREATS Act aims to amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow telehealth for substance use disorder treatment. It permits a telehealth evaluation in lieu of an in-person medical evaluation for prescribing certain controlled substances (schedule III, IV, or V) …
The "Health Care Workforce Real-Time Data Dashboard Act" aims to establish a real-time data dashboard for graduate medical education training positions. The goal is to improve healthcare workforce planning and distribution, particularly in medically underserved communities. The Act mandates the …
The "Restoring Rural Health Act" (S. 3047) addresses the treatment of certain critical access hospitals (CAHs) that may have been found noncompliant with distance requirements. Specifically, it amends Section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act to ensure that CAHs designated …
The "Improving Access to Care for Rural Veterans Act" aims to enhance healthcare access for veterans in rural areas by mandating partnerships between Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities and rural medical facilities. These partnerships may include telehealth services, …
This document is a joint resolution passed by the Senate and House of Representatives to disapprove a rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The rule in question pertains to …
The "Forcing Real Accountability for Unlawful Distributions Act of 2025" (FRAUD Act of 2025) aims to combat fraud, waste, and abuse within the Veterans Community Care Program. It mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement an information technology system …
The "Boosting University Investments in Low-Income Districts Act" (BUILD Act) aims to establish a grant program for institutions of higher education located in economically distressed communities. The program would provide planning and implementation grants to these institutions to support economic …