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The "Guarantee Utilization of All Reimbursements for Delivery of Veterans' Health Care Act" (GUARD Veterans' Health Care Act) aims to improve healthcare access and financial recovery for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It allows the VA to recover costs …
H.R.1520, the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, aims to prohibit discrimination against individuals with mental or physical disabilities in organ transplantation decisions. The bill defines key terms such as 'disability,' 'qualified individual,' and 'covered entity' to establish a …
H.R.1664, the Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of Commerce to promote the competitiveness of the United States in blockchain technology. This includes developing policies, supporting the technology's stability and security, and establishing a Blockchain Deployment Program. …
The Access to Birth Control Act aims to amend the Public Health Service Act, imposing duties on pharmacies to ensure the provision of FDA-approved contraception and related medications. It seeks to address barriers to accessing birth control, citing findings on …
The "Guarantee Utilization of All Reimbursements for Delivery of Veterans’ Health Care Act," or GUARD Veterans’ Health Care Act, aims to modify cost recovery procedures for veteran healthcare. It allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recover costs from …
The Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025 aims to improve postpartum care by directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pelvic health services. It also mandates a GAO study on …
H.R.1082, the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act, mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a national education campaign to raise awareness about the risks and benefits of human cell and tissue product transplants. …
H.Res.523 expresses support for designating June 21, 2025, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day. The resolution aims to promote children's health and secure storage of firearms in homes. It encourages parents to ask about the presence and safe storage …
The Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025 aims to ensure that veterans in each of the 48 contiguous states have access to a full-service Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospital within their state or comparable services through contracted providers. …
The Supreme Court case *McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. v. McKesson Corp.* (No. 23-1226) concerns the interpretation of the Hobbs Act and its impact on district courts' ability to review agency interpretations of statutes in enforcement proceedings. The Court held that …
The Supreme Court case *Stanley v. City of Sanford* (2025) addresses whether Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects retirees from disability-based discrimination regarding retirement benefits. The Court held that to prevail under §12112(a), a plaintiff must …
The Repair Abuses of MSP Payments Act (RAMP Act) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It seeks to allow private individuals to sue group health plans that fail to provide primary payment or appropriate reimbursement as …
H.Res.524 expresses support for designating June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day." The resolution aims to increase public awareness of sickle cell disease (SCD) and sickle cell trait (SCT). It also emphasizes the need for continued research, early …
H.R. 4055, the Dialysis-Related Amyloidosis Treatment Act of 2025, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage and payment for treatments related to dialysis-related amyloidosis. This includes FDA-approved treatments furnished in dialysis facilities and …
S.Res.292 expresses support for designating June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day." The resolution aims to increase public awareness of sickle cell disease (SCD) and the need for research, early detection, treatments, and preventative care. It acknowledges SCD …