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H.R.3726, the Fisher House Availability Act of 2025, aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to allow certain TRICARE beneficiaries and their families to utilize temporary lodging facilities at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on a space-available …
H.R.3701, the Family Vaccine Protection Act, aims to codify the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) within the Public Health Service Act. This bill seeks to formalize the committee's role in providing advice and guidance on vaccine use and related …
S.1957, the "No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act," aims to repeal several executive orders that the bill's sponsors believe target LGBTQI+ individuals. The bill specifically targets executive orders related to the federal interpretation of sex, the military ban on transgender …
H.R.3490, the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025, directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to produce a report on esophageal cancer. The report will evaluate the impact of esophageal cancer-related healthcare spending under the Federal Employee Health …
H.R.3718, the Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2025, aims to reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The bill addresses climate change impacts on fisheries, supports fishing communities, strengthens public processes and transparency, modernizes …
S.1936, the "Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2025," directs the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMI) to test a model where blood transfusions for hospice patients are paid separately from the standard Medicare hospice …
S.1935, the "Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act," aims to amend Title XI of the Social Security Act. The amendment would facilitate the testing of a community-based palliative care model. This model is intended to improve care outcomes and reduce …
H.R. 3686, the SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the regulatory review process for nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients. The bill emphasizes the importance of sunscreen in preventing skin cancer and …
H.R.3688, the "Protecting Children from Experimentation Act of 2025," aims to prohibit gender transition procedures on minors by amending Title 18 of the United States Code. The bill introduces penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for healthcare professionals who perform or …
H.R.3684, the Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act, aims to bolster rural healthcare providers through enhanced Medicare and Medicaid payments. The bill addresses the increasing closure rate of rural hospitals and the challenges faced by rural residents in accessing healthcare. It …
S.1929, the SEPSIS Act, aims to reduce sepsis rates by establishing programs within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It mandates the maintenance of a sepsis team, improved data collection, and the sharing of information to develop quality …
H.Res.465 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights. This bill aims to ensure older Americans have the right to live with dignity and independence. The resolution highlights various challenges …
H.R.3490, the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025, mandates the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to produce a report on esophageal cancer. The report will evaluate the total impact of esophageal cancer-related healthcare spending under the Federal Employee …
H.R.3674, the Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now Act, authorizes U.S. participation in the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative (DAC). The bill aims to combat Alzheimer's disease and dementia globally by contributing to research, prevention, and care efforts, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. …
S.1928, the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025, directs the Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress on esophageal cancer's impact within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB). The report will evaluate healthcare spending related …