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The "More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025" (S.683) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The goal is to expand eligibility for incentives under the Medicare health professional shortage area bonus program. This expansion would include …
H.R. 1525, the "Protecting Life from Chemical Abortions Act," seeks to restrict access to abortion, particularly chemical abortions. It prohibits the declaration of a public health emergency related to abortion and reinstates the in-person dispensing requirement for abortion drugs. The …
The Births in Custody Reporting Act of 2025 (BCRA) aims to improve data collection and oversight regarding pregnant inmates in state custody. It mandates states to report anonymized, aggregate information on pregnant inmates to the Attorney General. This includes details …
H.R.1523, also known as the PREVENT DIABETES Act, aims to expand access to the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) by including virtual program suppliers. This bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to allow entities …
H.R.1518, the "New Era of Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act," aims to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of rare kidney diseases. The bill focuses on research, public awareness, and provider education related to these diseases. It amends the Public …
The Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 (S.699) amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to address liability for payment of charges associated with purchased/referred care services provided by the Indian Health Service (IHS). It ensures that patients …
H.R.1539, the Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow medical device labeling to be provided solely through electronic means. This applies to a broader range of devices than currently permitted. …
H.R. 1510, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the Medicaid coverage exclusion for inmates awaiting trial. The bill allows states the option to provide Medicaid coverage to …
H.R. 1492 aims to amend Title XI of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting the Drug Price Negotiation Program. The bill seeks to equalize the negotiation period for small-molecule drugs and biologic drugs. Currently, there is a discrepancy in the …
S.Con.Res.7 is a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. government for fiscal year 2025 and establishing budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. It outlines recommended levels for federal revenues, new budget authority, outlays, deficits, …
Senate Resolution 87 designates February 2025 as "American Heart Month." The resolution aims to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD), its risk factors, and prevention methods. It acknowledges CVD as the leading cause of death in the United States and …
H.R. 1458, the Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act of 2025, aims to modify the criteria for approving independent study programs for veterans' educational assistance through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill amends Title 38 of the United …
H.R.1476, also known as the PLASMA Act, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to implement a phase-in for plasma-derived products under the manufacturer discount program. This bill focuses on modifying the discount program for these specialized …
H.R. 1463 aims to prohibit the use of federal funds to implement or enforce a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule concerning medical devices and laboratory-developed tests (LDTs). The bill specifically targets a final rule submitted for publication on May …
H.R. 1452, the "Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025," aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 and the Social Security Act to introduce stricter work requirements for recipients of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits …