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This presidential memorandum, issued on July 7, 2025, by President Trump, addresses federal hiring practices. It enacts a temporary freeze on filling vacant federal civilian positions and creating new ones within the Executive Branch until October 15, 2025. The memo …
The Supreme Court denied certiorari in the case of Montana v. Planned Parenthood of Montana. The case concerned Montana's Parental Consent for Abortion Act, which requires parental consent for minors seeking abortions. The Montana Supreme Court struck down the law …
H.R.4275, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, is a comprehensive bill addressing various aspects of the Coast Guard, including appropriations, organization, authorities, acquisitions, personnel, shipping, navigation, oil pollution response, and sexual assault/harassment response. It aims to modernize and improve …
The Rural Emergency Hospital Financial Stability Act aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act, clarifying that rural emergency hospitals (REHs) are treated as outpatient hospitals for Medicaid payment purposes. This clarification extends to services provided in nursing …
The "Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act" aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas by prioritizing funding for health and mental/behavioral health facilities under the Community Facilities program from 2026-2031. It allows funds to be used for medical supplies, telehealth, staffing, …
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 for TRICARE beneficiaries. Currently, …
The Downwinder Commemoration Act of 2025 directs the Secretaries of the Army, Air Force, and Interior to obtain and place plaques honoring the Downwinder communities of New Mexico. These communities suffered detrimental health effects from exposure to radioactive fallout after …
H.R.1, the reconciliation act, proposes significant changes across numerous sectors of the US economy and society. It addresses agriculture, armed services, banking, commerce, energy, environment, finance, health, education, homeland security, and judiciary matters. The bill outlines specific actions, funding allocations, …
H.Res.562 is a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. It recognizes the significant impact of Alzheimer's disease on individuals, families, and the healthcare system. The resolution aims to raise awareness, advocate for research and …
H.R.3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, allocates funds for military construction projects, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The bill outlines specific appropriations …
Senate Resolution 312 aims to recognize June 2025 as LGBTQ Pride Month. The resolution highlights the contributions, struggles, and ongoing pursuit of equality for LGBTQ individuals in the United States. It acknowledges the discrimination and violence faced by the community …
The Save our Lone Emergency Services Act (SOLES Act) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It seeks to establish a payment floor for sole community hospitals in Alaska and Hawaii under the hospital outpatient prospective payment …
H.R. 4262 aims to reauthorize several programs related to health professions education. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to extend funding for Centers of Excellence, Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students, Loan Repayments and Fellowships Regarding Faculty Positions, and other …
The "Ensuring Outpatient Quality for Rural States Act" (H.R. 4269) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It specifically addresses cost-of-living adjustments for the non-labor related portion of hospital outpatient department services in Alaska and Hawaii. The …
H.R. 4258 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting the expansion of the definition of 'critical access hospital' under the Medicare program. This expansion would include certain hospitals located on Indian reservations. The bill seeks …