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in committee · Tennessee · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 5127: PrEP and PEP are Prevention Act

This bill requires most health insurance plans to cover HIV prevention services - including PrEP and PEP drugs, related lab tests, counseling, and monitoring - without cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles) or prior approval. It applies to private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid/CHIP, and federal employee health plans, directly affecting people who use HIV prevention medications. Key provisions mandate 100% coverage for FDA-approved HIV prevention drugs, eliminate cost-sharing for these services, and prohibit insurers from requiring preauthorization for them. The bill defines covered services to include all necessary components of HIV prevention care as outlined in current public health guidelines.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 100% insurance coverage for HIV prevention drugs without cost-sharing, expanding access to critical healthcare services.95% confidence
Maxine Waters (D) · 35 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 5126: HIV Prevention Now Act

HR 5126, the HIV Prevention Now Act, appropriates $2.165 billion for the CDC's National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention for fiscal year 2026. This funding is in addition to existing CDC appropriations and must be used exclusively by that specific center for its programs, with no transfer to other entities. The bill directly affects the CDC's public health operations by providing dedicated resources for prevention and treatment programs targeting HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs, and tuberculosis. It does not create new policies or alter eligibility but ensures sustained funding for existing prevention efforts at the federal level.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $2.165B for CDC HIV prevention programs, directly increasing public health funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds CDC's HIV prevention center with $2.165B, directly supporting public health programs and expanding prevention services.95% confidence
Maxine Waters (D) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 5159: Nationwide Right to Unionize Act

The Nationwide Right to Unionize Act (HR 5159) would repeal a federal provision allowing states to pass "right-to-work" laws, which currently prevent workers from being required to join a union or pay dues as a condition of employment. By removing this allowance, the bill would permit unions and employers to negotiate agreements requiring membership or dues in all states, including those with existing right-to-work laws. This change would directly affect workers and employers in the 27 states that currently have such laws. The bill focuses on eliminating state-level barriers to union security agreements without mandating union formation or membership.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals right-to-work laws, enabling mandatory union membership/dues, directly strengthening collective bargaining rights for workers.95% confidence
Brad Sherman (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 5162: Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act

This bill establishes federal grants to states for programs focused on early detection of colorectal cancer in individuals under age 45. It directly affects young adults (under 45), particularly those with specific risk factors like family history, inflammatory bowel disease, genetic syndromes, or symptoms like rectal bleeding, as well as underserved communities including rural areas, American Indian/Alaska Native populations, African Americans, and those with type 2 diabetes. Key provisions include funding for state-led outreach, education, and screening partnerships with clinics and tribal organizations to identify high-risk individuals early and provide referrals for diagnostic testing and genetic counseling. Grants also support public awareness campaigns, clinician training on early detection, and patient navigation services to help young people access care before age 45. The bill aims to address rising colorectal cancer rates in younger populations by improving targeted prevention efforts.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes federal grants for colorectal cancer early detection programs targeting underserved populations, directly funding public health initiatives to improve access.95% confidence
Haley M. Stevens (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 5152: BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025

This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to issue photo identification cards meeting REAL ID standards to U.S. citizen prisoners being released from federal custody within 180 days of enactment. The card is valid for 18 months and must be accepted by states for state ID purposes (through negotiated agreements) and by federal programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, food assistance, and housing programs. It directly affects federal prisoners upon release, states (through required negotiations), and federal agencies that provide services requiring ID. The law mandates annual reports to Congress on state agreement progress but does not change existing prerelease planning procedures.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides ID for released federal prisoners to access essential services (housing, healthcare, etc.), reducing reentry barriers and promoting rehabilitation, a key aspect of criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables Medicaid/Medicare access for released prisoners by requiring BOP-issued ID accepted by healthcare programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates ID accepted by housing programs, removing access barrier for released prisoners to housing assistance programs.90% confidence
Barry Moore (R) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 5151: Quiet Communities Act of 2025

The Quiet Communities Act of 2025 reestablishes the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Noise Abatement and Control, which was defunded in 1982. This office will provide grants to states for local noise control programs, conduct national research on noise health impacts, develop public education materials, and create regional technical assistance centers. The bill authorizes $25 million annually (2026-2030) to fund these activities, directly supporting communities affected by noise pollution - particularly the estimated 28 million U.S. residents with hearing impairments linked to noise exposure. It emphasizes state/local solutions, market incentives, and coordination with other agencies to address noise from aircraft, traffic, and other sources.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds noise pollution control programs, research, and grants under EPA's reestablished office, directly advancing pollution control within environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds noise control programs targeting transportation infrastructure noise, directly supporting community health initiatives related to transit and roadways.95% confidence
Grace Meng (D) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 5142: Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025

HR 5142, the Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025, prevents payment cuts to Medicare home health providers for 2026 and 2027. It requires the Medicare Secretary to adjust payment rates to fully offset two planned negative adjustments (-4.059% and -5.0%) that would have reduced payments under the 2026 rate update rule. This ensures home health agencies receive full reimbursement for services during those years without further reductions based on prior payment formulas. The bill directly affects home health providers who rely on Medicare payments for patient care.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents Medicare payment cuts for home health providers, ensuring full reimbursement and protecting service continuity without reduced funding.95% confidence
Kevin Hern (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 5130: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025

HR 5130, the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025, would automatically continue funding for most federal programs at previous year's levels if Congress fails to pass full-year appropriations by the start of the fiscal year. The bill would provide automatic funding for 14 days, extendable by 14-day periods until Congress passes an appropriations bill, while excluding entitlement programs like food stamps and Social Security. During these automatic funding periods, the bill restricts government travel to essential activities only, limits use of campaign funds for travel, and requires Congress to prioritize passing appropriations bills over other business. This would affect all federal agencies and programs that would otherwise face a shutdown, as well as Members of Congress and their staff who would face new travel restrictions during these periods.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents shutdowns by maintaining current funding levels, promoting fiscal responsibility and stable government operations without altering tax policies.90% confidence
Jodey C. Arrington (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Sep 3, 2025

HRES 539: Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security.

HRES 539 is a formal House resolution censuring Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security. It follows her federal indictment for allegedly assaulting and interfering with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officers at a Newark immigration facility on May 9, 2025. The resolution cites House Rule XXIII requiring members to "behave in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House" and states her continued committee service would create a conflict of interest. The censure requires her to appear in the House well for the formal reading of the resolution. This is a disciplinary measure, not a policy change, based on pending criminal charges.
Clay Higgins (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Sep 3, 2025

S 2702: Empower Parents to Protect their Kids Act of 2025

S 2702 requires K-12 schools receiving federal funds to obtain parental consent before accommodating students' gender identity expressions that differ from their biological sex. It prohibits schools from hiding such information from parents, encouraging students to conceal gender identity concerns, or facilitating referrals for gender transition procedures without consent. Schools must publicly post compliance policies and provide written policies to families, with violations allowing parents to sue for injunctive relief, attorney fees, and compensation for "harm" from gender transition treatments. The bill directly affects school districts, staff, and families of students under 18, mandating parental involvement in decisions about gender identity accommodations.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill mandates parental consent for gender identity accommodations in K-12 schools, restricting school policies and limiting student support options related to gender identity.92% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts access to gender transition referrals without parental consent, limiting healthcare access for minors in school settings85% confidence
Jim Banks (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 5118: Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

HR 5118, the "Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act," makes it a federal crime to publicly release the name of a federal law enforcement officer with the intent to obstruct a criminal investigation or immigration enforcement operation. The bill directly affects federal officers, including those working on immigration enforcement, by adding new protections to Title 18 of the U.S. Code. Key provisions create a new offense under Section 1510(f), punishable by fines, up to five years in prison, or both. The law specifically targets doxxing intended to interfere with official operations, not general public disclosure of officer identities.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects law enforcement officers from doxxing, strengthening operational security for federal investigations under criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill protects officers in immigration enforcement operations, strengthening enforcement efforts. This aligns with 'oppose' indicators (increases enforcement, restricts immigrant access).90% confidence
Andrew Ogles (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Tennessee · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 5113: PRICE Act

The PRICE Act (HR 5113) increases penalties for assaulting, resisting, or obstructing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers or employees. It would double the maximum prison sentence and adjust fines for such offenses when the victim is an ICE officer or employee. This bill directly affects individuals who commit violent or obstructive acts against ICE personnel by imposing harsher punishments. The key provision amends federal law to add a specific penalty enhancement for ICE-related cases within existing assault provisions.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaulting ICE officers by doubling prison sentences - expands criminalization and harsher sentencing per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationIncreases penalties for obstructing ICE enforcement, strengthening federal immigration enforcement actions against individuals who interfere with officers.92% confidence
Ashley Hinson (R) · 12 co-sponsors
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