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H.R. 5203 aims to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) response to acute sexual assault cases involving veterans. It mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives and policies related to the emergency management of such assaults. The …
H.R. 5188 directs the Secretary of Defense to establish blast safety officer positions within the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force. These officers would be responsible for monitoring and mitigating blast and overpressure exposure during live-fire exercises. …
The Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025 aims to improve access to behavioral health services in rural areas by amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Specifically, it removes limitations on the delivery of these services at rural …
H.R. 5197, the "Protect Beneficiaries from Middlemen Act," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting Medicare Part D. The bill seeks to limit cost-sharing for prescription drugs to the 'net price' amount, effectively reducing out-of-pocket …
The Kidney Care Access Protection Act aims to improve access to innovative treatment options for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients under Medicare. It focuses on refining the ESRD payment system, ensuring Medicare Advantage supports innovative therapies, and addressing staffing barriers …
The "Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, Federal Recognition Act" (H.R. 5144) aims to grant federal recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe. This recognition would make the tribe and its members eligible for federal services and benefits …
The "Patients' Right to Know Their Medication Act of 2025" aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It mandates standardized, printed patient medication information (PMI) be included with prescription drugs. This bill seeks to improve patient safety …
The "PrEP and PEP are Prevention Act" aims to amend several acts, including the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act, to ensure no-cost coverage of HIV prevention services. This includes prescription drugs like PrEP and PEP, associated …
The Telehealth Modernization Act extends several telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program for an additional two years, until September 30, 2027. These extensions include removing geographic requirements and expanding originating sites for telehealth services, expanding the types of practitioners eligible …
The Open Payments Expansion Act aims to increase transparency in the healthcare industry by requiring pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to publicly disclose payments made to patient advocacy organizations. This includes both direct and indirect payments. The goal is to reveal …
The "Fair Price Device Act" (H.R. 5158) aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, specifically concerning the approval process for combination products involving generic drugs and devices. The bill focuses on ensuring that generic drugs used with …
The Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act aims to extend enhanced premium tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it extends the increased premium assistance amounts and the rule allowing credits for taxpayers whose household income exceeds 400% of …
The Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act aims to reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality among young individuals by authorizing grants to states. These grants will fund awareness campaigns, education programs, early detection initiatives, and support services. The bill addresses the …
The Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on stabilizing payments to home health agencies under the Medicare program. Specifically, it addresses adjustments to the standard prospective payment amount for …
The "Nationwide Right To Unionize Act" aims to repeal Section 14(b) of the National Labor Relations Act. This section currently allows states to enact "right-to-work" laws, which prohibit mandatory union membership as a condition of employment. The bill seeks to …