Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9421: Ban Abortion by Mail Act

This bill, titled the Ban Abortion by Mail Act, aims to restrict how abortion medications like mifepristone are prescribed by requiring an in-person visit between the patient and the doctor. It directly affects health care providers who are currently certified by the FDA to dispense these drugs, threatening their certification status if they prescribe them without a physical examination or to patients living in states where the provider lacks a medical license. The legislation mandates that the FDA report annually to Congress on any providers who lose this certification due to violations or unsafe prescribing practices. By enforcing these specific conditions, the bill seeks to ensure that all prescriptions for abortion drugs are administered under strict supervision and within the legal boundaries of the patient's state.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts patient access to abortion medications by mandating in-person visits and threatening provider certifications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Women's Health

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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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 32: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill denies federal funds to states or localities (sanctuary jurisdictions) that restrict sharing immigration status information or refuse to comply with federal detainer requests under specific circumstances. It specifically blocks funding intended for services like food, shelter, healthcare, legal aid, or transportation for undocumented immigrants. The funding cutoff begins 60 days after enactment or the next fiscal year start. An exception applies if a jurisdiction cooperates when an undocumented immigrant is a crime victim or witness.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDenies federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions, blocking funding for immigrant services including healthcare and legal aid, defunding essential programs.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill cuts federal funding for healthcare services provided to undocumented immigrants in sanctuary jurisdictions, restricting access to health services.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBlocks funding for immigrant services (food, shelter, healthcare) and mandates cooperation with federal detainers, restricting access to aid for undocumented immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HR 589: FACE Act Repeal Act of 2025

HR 589, the FACE Act Repeal Act of 2025, would repeal a federal law (Section 248 of Title 18, U.S. Code) that prohibited obstructing access to reproductive health care facilities through physical means, intimidation, or violence. This repeal would eliminate the federal criminal penalty for such conduct, meaning federal prosecutors could no longer charge individuals under this specific law. The bill applies to all pending or future federal prosecutions related to these actions. It does not affect state laws that may still regulate access to reproductive health care facilities.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRepeals federal criminal penalty for obstructing reproductive health facilities, weakening federal criminal justice enforcement by removing prosecution options for such conduct.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill repeals federal law protecting access to reproductive health care facilities, removing criminal penalties for obstruction. This weakens healthcare access protections, opposing the topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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