Healthcare

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 4997: Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Prevention Act

The Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Prevention Act establishes new federal regulations to curb the misuse of nitrous oxide while allowing its continued use for legitimate medical, industrial, and automotive purposes. Key provisions include banning flavored products and limiting food-use canisters to 8 grams, alongside strict rules that prohibit packaging with bright colors or cartoon characters and require prominent warning labels on every cartridge. The bill also imposes age restrictions by setting a minimum purchase age of 21, mandates that retailers verify identification and limit sales hours, and restricts wholesalers from selling directly to individual consumers. To support harm reduction efforts, the legislation authorizes funding for grants aimed at education, prevention programs, and training for law enforcement and medical professionals. Non-compliance with these new requirements can result in civil monetary penalties for manufacturers and distributors, or escalating fines and potential sales bans for retailers.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to nitrous oxide for legitimate medical and industrial purposes by banning flavored products and imposing strict packaging rules.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SJRES 198: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

This joint resolution seeks to officially disapprove a specific rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the implementation of prior authorization for certain Medicare services. The proposed action would prevent the rule, known as the WISeR Model, from taking effect, thereby stopping the new requirements from being enforced. If passed, the resolution would nullify the regulation and maintain the status quo for the affected healthcare services.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill blocks a rule intended to reduce wasteful services, thereby restricting efforts to limit unnecessary care and potentially increasing costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SJRES 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

This joint resolution seeks to formally disapprove a specific rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Affordable Care Act and the Basic Health Program for 2027. If passed, the measure would nullify the rule, preventing it from taking legal effect. The bill directly impacts the administration of healthcare benefits and payment parameters for the upcoming year. It is sponsored by a group of Democratic senators and is intended to halt the implementation of the agency's proposed changes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill seeks to disapprove CMS rules under the ACA, restricting healthcare benefits and payment parameters.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 18, 2026

HJRES 197: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific federal rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Affordable Care Act and the Basic Health Program for 2027. If passed, the measure would legally nullify the rule, preventing it from taking effect. The bill directly impacts the administration of healthcare benefits and payment parameters for the upcoming year by rejecting the proposed guidelines.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill nullifies CMS rules under the ACA, restricting healthcare benefits and payment parameters.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SJRES 192: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

This joint resolution seeks to reject a specific federal rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the WISeR Model, which was designed to reduce wasteful spending by requiring prior authorization for select Medicare services. If passed, the measure would legally nullify the rule, preventing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from enforcing the new prior authorization requirements on healthcare providers. The bill directly affects Medicare beneficiaries and medical facilities that would otherwise have to comply with these administrative changes. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, the legislation aims to stop the implementation of the policy without altering the underlying statute governing Medicare.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill nullifies a rule requiring prior authorization, which limits patient access to services and restricts healthcare program enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Mar 12, 2026

HR 7920: Take Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Take Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026, would prohibit Medicare from paying hospitals or skilled nursing facilities owned or controlled by private equity funds, real estate investment trusts, or corporations owned by those funds. The law defines control as owning 10 percent or more of voting securities or having the power to direct management and policies through contracts or other means. Facilities currently owned by these firms would have a three-year transition period before the prohibition takes full effect. The bill also establishes joint and several liability, meaning the owning firm would be responsible for any penalties if the facility violates the rule, and provides for notice, hearings, and judicial review for affected facilities.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts Medicare payments to facilities owned by private equity firms, limiting access to healthcare services and reducing available hospital capacity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4085: Take Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Take Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026, would prohibit Medicare from paying hospitals and skilled nursing facilities owned or controlled by private equity funds, real estate investment trusts, or corporations owned by private equity funds. The law defines ownership control as holding 10 percent or more of voting securities and includes provisions for a three-year transition period for existing facilities before the ban takes full effect. Facilities found in violation would face penalties, and the owning firms would be held jointly and severally liable for those penalties. The measure aims to restrict investment by specific financial entities in healthcare facilities that receive Medicare funding.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts Medicare payments to facilities owned by private equity, limiting healthcare access and reducing available services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SJRES 103: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

SJRES 103 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rule on reproductive health services for veterans. The resolution, if passed, would block the VA rule from taking effect by invoking the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code), meaning the rule published in the Federal Register (December 31, 2025) would have no legal force. This directly affects the VA’s ability to implement new guidelines for reproductive health services at its facilities, preserving existing policies instead. The resolution does not create new policy but halts a specific administrative rule.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBlocks VA rule implementing reproductive health services for veterans, restricting access to covered care under healthcare policy per Congressional Review Act.95% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransBlocks VA rule implementing reproductive health services for veterans, restricting a healthcare benefit and opposing expansion of veterans' healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 27, 2026

HJRES 144: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

HJRES 144 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a specific rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on December 31, 2025, which addressed "Reproductive Health Services" (90 Fed. Reg. 61310). This resolution directs Congress to disapprove the VA rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, meaning the rule would have no legal effect if passed. The bill directly affects the VA's implementation of reproductive health services for veterans, as it seeks to nullify the agency's existing policy. This is a procedural measure, not a substantive policy change, aimed solely at blocking the VA's rule through congressional action.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDisapproves VA rule on reproductive health services, preventing implementation and limiting veterans' access to such care.95% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransBill disapproves VA rule on reproductive health services for veterans, restricting access to these healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 6113: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to impose limitations on contracts with Medicare Advantage organizations offering multiple Medicare Advantage plans under the Medicare program.

This bill limits how many Medicare Advantage (MA) plans a single organization can offer under Medicare contracts. It prohibits the Medicare program from contracting with an MA organization for more than three plans in a single year, and requires that if an organization offers multiple plans, each must be meaningfully different in premiums, benefits, or out-of-pocket costs. The rule applies to new or renewed contracts starting one year after the bill becomes law. It directly affects MA plan providers and Medicare's contracting process, aiming to reduce plan complexity for beneficiaries.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts Medicare Advantage organizations to max 3 plans with meaningful differences, limiting market options under healthcare program per explicit contract limitations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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