H.R. 1191, the Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill proposes waiving certain distance requirements for specific hospitals seeking designation as critical access hospitals (CAHs). This …

The Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2025 (S.527) directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study the role of intermediaries, specifically pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The goal is to provide Congress with policy …

The "Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2025" aims to limit cost-sharing for prescription drugs under qualified health plans and group health plans. It amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income …

The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 is a comprehensive bill authorizing appropriations for the Coast Guard and addressing various aspects of its operations, personnel, and infrastructure. It spans multiple titles, covering topics such as authorization of appropriations, acquisition, organization, …

H.R. 1197, the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025, seeks to reauthorize and amend the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. The bill extends funding for research related to preterm labor and delivery through fiscal …

S.523, the "Protect Medicaid Act," aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The bill seeks to prohibit federal Medicaid funding for the administrative costs associated with providing health benefits to unauthorized immigrants. It also mandates a report …

S.521, the Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The amendment would waive certain distance requirements for specific hospitals seeking designation as critical access hospitals (CAHs). This is …

H.R.1219, the Oral Health Products Inclusion Act, seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The amendment aims to include over-the-counter (OTC) oral healthcare products as qualified medical expenses. These expenses would then be eligible for purchase using Health …

H.R. 1162, the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act, aims to facilitate direct primary care (DPC) arrangements within Medicaid programs. It clarifies that states can offer medical assistance through DPC arrangements, where primary care services are compensated via a fixed periodic …

S.501, the "Strategy for Public Health Preparedness and Response to Artificial Intelligence Threats Act," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a strategy for addressing the risks posed by the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to …

The Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025 (S.502) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, restoring state authority to waive the 35-mile rule for designating critical access hospitals (CAHs) under the Medicare program. This would allow …

H.Res.124 expresses the House of Representatives' continued support for the people of Puerto Rico and urges the Federal Government to expedite the rebuilding of Puerto Rico's electrical grid. The resolution acknowledges the ongoing challenges faced by Puerto Rico, including frequent …

H.R.1153, the Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2025, aims to increase the number of physicians practicing in rural areas by amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill introduces an elective rural sustainability per resident payment for …

H.R.1178, the Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include alpha-gal in the definition of 'major food allergen'. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 10, 2025, and …

H.R. 1171, also known as the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act (SAFE Act), aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill seeks to include physical therapists and occupational therapists as health professionals for …