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The "Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act" aims to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries. It mandates that coinsurance for covered drugs be based on the net price (after manufacturer concessions) rather than the list price, starting …
S. 2621 aims to reduce maternal mortality by reauthorizing support for state-based maternal mortality review committees. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention. The bill also extends funding for these …
The REMEDY Act aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding the approval of abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs). It targets practices known as "evergreening," where pharmaceutical companies extend drug patents to maintain market exclusivity. The bill …
The Healthcare for Our Troops Act aims to eliminate certain healthcare charges for members of the Selected Reserve eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select. This includes removing premiums for individual coverage and setting cost-sharing amounts. The Act also mandates the development …
The Catastrophic Specialty Hospital Act of 2025 amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish new Medicare payment rules for certain catastrophic specialty hospitals. Specifically, it targets long-term care hospitals that specialize in treating spinal cord and acquired …
The Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025 aims to improve reproductive assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans. It expands access to fertility treatment and counseling, including in vitro fertilization, and provides adoption assistance for certain veterans. …
This bill, S. 2529, aims to increase the clarity and predictability of the process for developing applications for Rx-to-nonprescription switches. It amends Section 505(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, mandating the Secretary to issue guidance and engage …
The "Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act" aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It seeks to classify aliens convicted of or having committed DUI offenses as inadmissible and deportable. This applies regardless of whether the offense is classified …
The "Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act" aims to repeal changes made by the health subtitle of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (Public Law 119-21). It also seeks to permanently extend enhanced tax credits under Section 36B of …
H.R. 1860, the Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act, aims to improve breast and gynecologic cancer care for women veterans. It mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate Regional Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators within each Veteran …
The "Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025" aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to authorize Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care professionals to deliver, distribute, or dispense controlled medications to …
This House Resolution celebrates the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, established in 1965. It acknowledges Medicaid's role in providing healthcare to vulnerable populations. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of reducing waste, fraud, and abuse within the program.
Senate Resolution 343 recognizes the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for its work in providing evidence-based recommendations for preventive health services. The resolution expresses concern over potential disruptions to the USPSTF's operations, particularly in light of funding and …
The "Use Sovereignty To reduce Rx Act" (USTRx Act) aims to address international trade practices of high-income countries that allegedly exploit United States pharmaceutical innovation through non-market-based policies like price controls. The bill directs the United States Trade Representative (USTR) …
The "Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025" aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise Medicare payments for air ambulance services. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise the …