Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 9798: Employer Health Plan Flexibility Act

The Employer Health Plan Flexibility Act would allow certain employer-sponsored group health plans to opt out of the Affordable Care Act's requirement to cover specific Essential Health Benefits. This exemption applies to plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and would take effect for plan years starting on or after January 1, 2028. While exempt from those specific coverage mandates, the bill explicitly states that employers must still comply with other federal rules, including those regarding mental health parity, nondiscrimination, and preventive services. To ensure transparency, employers claiming this exemption must annually inform their employees about the benefits included in their plan and identify any Essential Health Benefits that are not covered.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill allows employers to opt out of ACA Essential Health Benefits, restricting coverage mandates and limiting patient access to required health services.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill allows employers to opt out of ACA Essential Health Benefits, reducing mandated worker health coverage protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9667: Securing Healthcare and Income Entitlements for Lawfully Domiciled Citizens (SHIELD Citizens) Act

The SHIELD Citizens Act aims to restrict access to federal welfare programs, such as food assistance, Medicaid, and housing aid, exclusively to United States citizens. By amending existing laws, the bill removes eligibility for noncitizens, including lawfully domiciled residents, while preserving access to emergency medical care, disaster relief, and services like soup kitchens. The legislation includes a transition period allowing current recipients to keep their benefits for up to 180 days after the law takes effect, which is set to begin 180 days after enactment. This change directly impacts noncitizen families who currently rely on these safety net programs, narrowing the pool of eligible individuals to citizens only.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to Medicaid and other federal health benefits for noncitizens, limiting coverage.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts access to federal housing aid for noncitizens, limiting availability of housing assistance.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts noncitizen access to federal welfare programs, limiting immigrant services and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HRES 1382: Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

This resolution commemorates the fourth anniversary of the 2022 Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which removed the federal constitutional right to abortion. The text expresses support for state authority to regulate abortion and acknowledges the work of pregnancy centers that provide care to women and families. It also recognizes the belief that unborn life possesses inherent rights and calls for the protection of that life. As a symbolic measure, the bill does not change any laws or policies but serves to formally celebrate the anniversary and state the House's position on the issue.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill commemorates a decision removing federal abortion rights and calls for protecting unborn life, restricting access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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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 · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8603: Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026

HR 8603, the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026, prohibits physicians from performing abortions that involve dismembering an unborn child and extracting it piece by piece or crushed from the uterus. The law allows exceptions only when the procedure is necessary to save the mother's life, while explicitly permitting other abortion methods for reasons such as rape or incest. It imposes criminal penalties of up to two years in prison or fines on physicians who violate the ban and creates a civil lawsuit system where women or parents of minors can seek monetary damages and attorney fees against providers. The bill also defines an 'unborn child' as a human organism from fertilization until birth and clarifies that the woman undergoing the procedure cannot be prosecuted or held financially liable.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts physician access to specific abortion procedures, limiting patient care options and imposing penalties on medical professionals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 12, 2026

HR 7902: Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act

This bill, titled the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, aims to revoke federal approval for the drug mifepristone (also known as RU-486) for use in terminating pregnancies. If enacted, the Food and Drug Administration's approval for mifepristone for this indication would be withdrawn within 14 days, making its introduction into interstate commerce for pregnancy termination a violation of federal law. Additionally, the bill establishes a new federal right for individuals to sue manufacturers of mifepristone if they experience bodily injury or harm to mental health attributed to its use for pregnancy termination. This legislation directly affects drug manufacturers, distributors, healthcare providers, and individuals seeking or having used medication abortion.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to abortion medication by revoking FDA approval, limiting patient access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 1, 2026

HR 7945: Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026

The Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026 would classify consumer products containing nitrous oxide as banned hazardous items under federal law, except for specific exceptions. The bill prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide products for recreational use while allowing continued sales for medical and dental treatments, food production in commercial kitchens, research and development activities, and food propellant applications. This legislation directly affects manufacturers, retailers, and consumers by restricting access to nitrous oxide in consumer products after 180 days from enactment. The law defines nitrous oxide as the gas known as laughing gas or whippits and specifies which entities and activities are exempt from the ban.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to nitrous oxide for medical and dental treatments by classifying consumer products as banned hazardous items, limiting healthcare service availability.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 7817: No Federal Tax Dollars for Illegal Aliens Health Insurance Act of 2026

This bill, titled the No Federal Tax Dollars for Illegal Aliens Health Insurance Act of 2026, amends the Affordable Care Act to restrict the use of federal taxpayer funds for health insurance coverage. It directly affects states that receive funding under the ACA and individuals seeking health insurance coverage through federal programs. The key provision prohibits states from using pass-through funding to pay for health insurance or related benefits for individuals who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawfully present aliens. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to rescind any existing waivers that would have allowed such funding for unauthorized individuals had the new restrictions been in place at the time of approval.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts federal taxpayer funds for health insurance coverage, limiting government spending and reducing available budget allocations for ACA programs.92% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts federal funding for health insurance coverage for non-citizens, limiting access to healthcare services under the ACA.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts federal taxpayer funds for health insurance coverage for unauthorized immigrants, limiting their access to services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Insurance

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2378: Defining Male and Female Act of 2025

This bill amends the U.S. Code to define key terms like "sex," "male," and "female" based on biological characteristics present at conception, specifically referencing reproductive anatomy. It requires all federal agencies, courts, and Congress to use these biological definitions when interpreting laws, regulations, or agency actions - replacing current interpretations that consider gender identity. The bill explicitly states that "gender identity" does not constitute a valid basis for determining sex under federal law. This change would directly affect how federal agencies implement existing laws related to healthcare, education, employment, and civil rights by mandating biological sex definitions in their operations.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts healthcare access by limiting gender identity recognition in medical contexts, potentially reducing protections for transgender patients seeking gender-affirming care.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 5, 2025

HR 3708: No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act

HR 3708, the "No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act," repeals five specific executive orders targeting LGBTQ+ rights and blocks federal funding for their implementation. It directly affects transgender, nonbinary, intersex, and gender-nonconforming individuals by reversing policies that: mandated discrimination in employment/healthcare (EO 14168), reinstated a military ban (EO 14183), restricted transgender youth healthcare (EO 14187), barred transgender female students from sports (EO 14201), and required schools to deny transgender existence (EO 14190). The bill’s key mechanism prohibits federal funds from being used to enforce these orders, effectively nullifying them. This is a procedural repeal bill focused on reversing specific executive actions, not creating new laws.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill reverses policies protecting transgender healthcare access, effectively restricting patient rights and limiting healthcare services for LGBTQ+ individuals.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals executive orders mandating LGBTQ+ employment discrimination, directly advancing workplace equality and non-discrimination protections under Labor & Employment standards.85% confidence

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