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The VA Insurance Improvement Act aims to enhance veterans' life insurance programs and related processes. It expands eligibility for Veterans Affairs Life Insurance, modifies administrative cost reimbursements for Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance, and includes the Space Force in eligibility for …
The PBM Fiduciary Accountability, Integrity, and Reform (FAIR) Act aims to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to classify Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) as fiduciaries. This reclassification mandates that PBMs act in the best interest of …
The Healthcare Equality and Rights for Our Heroes Act (HERO Act) aims to amend Title 28 of the United States Code to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States government for injuries or deaths caused by …
Senate Resolution 546 designates November 2025 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month." The resolution aims to raise awareness about hospice and palliative care, emphasizing their importance in providing comprehensive support to individuals with serious illnesses and their families. It …
The VISN Reform Act of 2025 aims to improve the administration of Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) by reorganizing and consolidating them. The bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to restructure the Veterans Health Administration into eight geographically defined …
The Medicare Investment and Gun Violence Prevention Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code by repealing the elimination of tax on certain firearms under the National Firearms Act. The savings generated from reinstating these taxes would be deposited into …
H.R. 6759 mandates the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for emerging technologies focused on moisture control and mold mitigation in military housing. The bill also requires the standardization of mold remediation guidelines across all military departments. This …
The Essential Caregivers Act of 2025 amends Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act. It ensures that residents of skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled, and inpatient rehabilitation facilities can designate essential …
The Biosimilar Inspection Modernization Act of 2025 aims to improve the FDA's inspection processes for biosimilar biological product establishments. It mandates a public meeting and report on mutual recognition agreements to enhance inspection efficiency. The act also directs the FDA …
The "Medicare Investment and Gun Violence Prevention Act" aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by repealing the elimination of tax on certain firearms under the National Firearms Act. The savings generated from reinstating these taxes would be …
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly select a uniform credentialing and privileging system for medical providers across both departments. It mandates a report on current systems within 120 days of enactment. …
The Essential Caregivers Act of 2025 aims to amend the Social Security Act to ensure that residents of skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled, and inpatient rehabilitation facilities have access to essential caregivers, even …
The Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Oversight Act of 2025 aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code by establishing new advisory committees within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and terminating several existing ones. The bill introduces committees …
The Safe Passages Act of 2025 aims to reduce maternal and child mortality in low- and lower-middle-income countries by funding life-affirming maternal and child health initiatives. It prioritizes equipping local health providers and community health workers with the necessary training …
The "Protecting Access to Affordable Coverage Act of 2025" aims to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) to enhance enrollment in qualified health plans. Key provisions include extending the open enrollment period for 2026, repealing certain verification …