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The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 aims to increase the number of residency positions in the United States, particularly in underserved areas and hospitals already operating above their resident limits. It amends Title XVIII of the Social Security …
The ROTOR Act directs the Defense Health Agency to study cancer prevalence and mortality among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel. The study will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will determine if there's an increased prevalence …
This bill proposes to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Bloomington, Illinois, in honor of Andrew Jackson Smith, a Medal of Honor recipient. Smith was recognized for his bravery during the Civil War. The bill directs …
The "Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act" aims to safeguard the humane treatment of pregnant and postpartum women in detention. It seeks to ensure a presumption of release for these individuals and prohibits shackling, restraining, and other inhumane treatment. …
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 …