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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 Access to Fertility Treatment and Care Act aims to mandate health insurance plans to provide coverage for fertility treatment if they already cover obstetrical services. This includes procedures like in vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, genetic testing of embryos, and …
The Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act (SPARC Act) aims to address the shortage of specialty medicine physicians and non-physician specialty health care providers in rural communities. It proposes a loan repayment program for those who commit to serving in …
The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard and addresses various aspects of its operations, organization, and personnel. It covers topics such as acquisition, training, sexual assault prevention, and maritime safety. The bill also establishes …
The Living Donor Protection Act of 2025 aims to protect living organ donors from discrimination by insurance companies. It prohibits insurers from denying or varying the terms of life, disability, or long-term care insurance policies based solely on an individual's …
The "Plain Prescription Prices Act" (H.R. 4623) aims to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing. It mandates that direct-to-consumer television advertisements for prescription drugs and biological products include truthful and non-misleading pricing information. This includes the list price for a …
The "End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act" aims to ban direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs by drug manufacturers, including advertisements on social media. The bill amends Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit such advertising. …
The Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting the elimination of the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare Program. This bill, introduced …
The "Ally's Act" (H.R. 4606) mandates that private health insurance plans cover hearing devices and systems for qualifying individuals. This includes auditory implants, maintenance, upgrades, and related services like assessments, surgery, and rehabilitation. The bill amends the Public Health Service …
The Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act of 2025 (EACH Act) aims to ensure affordable abortion coverage and care for every person by eliminating restrictions on abortion funding in federal health programs and private insurance. It seeks …
The "340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act of 2025," or the "340B PATIENTS Act of 2025," aims to ensure the accessibility of drugs furnished through the 340B drug discount program. This program, under Section …
The African Diaspora Investment and Development Act (AIDA) aims to establish a comprehensive strategy to support African and Caribbean diaspora engagement in development. It focuses on reducing remittance costs, providing investment incentives, and fostering institutional partnerships. The bill seeks to …
The SEEK HELP Act aims to provide legal protections for individuals who seek medical assistance during a drug overdose, either for themselves or others. It includes civil liability protections for administering opioid overdose reversal drugs and criminal liability protections for …
The Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act of 2025, also known as the EACH Act of 2025, aims to ensure affordable abortion coverage and care for every person. It seeks to eliminate restrictions on abortion coverage in …
H.R. 4584 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives aiming to make technical amendments to update statutory references within the United States Code. These updates pertain to provisions formerly classified under chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, …