Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Sep 24, 2026

HCONRES 121: Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to using other terms) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm.

This House concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that assisted suicide poses a risk of deadly harm to everyone, particularly vulnerable groups such as the elderly, disabled, and those experiencing depression. The bill cites data from Oregon indicating that psychological concerns like loss of autonomy are more common reasons for seeking lethal drugs than pain, and notes that state laws often lack safeguards regarding medical monitoring and family notification. It further argues that current regulations can obscure causes of death, create financial incentives to deny life-saving treatments, and fail to adequately monitor the practice. The resolution concludes by stating that the Federal Government should ensure access to comprehensive palliative and hospice care while avoiding policies that support or facilitate assisted suicide.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill expresses that assisted suicide puts vulnerable individuals at risk, which implies opposition to policies that would allow or expand assisted suicide, aligning with limiting certain healthcare options.80% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Sep 24, 2026

HRES 1584: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.

This House resolution marks the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and honors its original sponsor, Congressman Henry Hyde. It asserts that the amendment has prevented over 2.6 million abortions by restricting federal funding for elective procedures. The text emphasizes that this policy protects taxpayer conscience rights by ensuring public money is not used to finance abortions. Additionally, it encourages Americans to reflect on the history of the amendment and the total number of abortions performed since the Roe v. Wade decision.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill celebrates the Hyde Amendment, which restricts federal funding for abortions. This directly limits access to certain healthcare services, specifically abortion, for many individuals.80% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2026

HR 10319: Gender Delusion Disqualification Act

The Gender Delusion Disqualification Act would amend federal employment laws to prohibit individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria from holding specific government jobs or credentials that require meeting mental health standards. The bill defines "covered positions" as executive agency roles where regulations already mandate mental health criteria for appointment or continued service, and extends this exclusion to any federal license or certificate issued under similar conditions. Agencies would be required to issue implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment to identify which specific positions and certifications fall under these new restrictions. The legislation explicitly states that it does not impose additional standards on employees in roles that do not currently have established mental health requirements.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill restricts access to federal jobs and credentials based on a mental health diagnosis (gender dysphoria), limiting rights and opportunities for individuals with this condition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Aug 20, 2026

HR 10127: TRANS Government Research Act

The TRANS Government Research Act prohibits federal agencies from providing funds to conduct or support research on gender-related medical treatments and other methods used to alter a person's physical appearance so it no longer matches their biological sex. The bill defines these covered treatments broadly, including specific surgeries such as hysterectomies and phalloplasties, hormone therapies like testosterone and estrogen, and puberty blockers for both males and females. By restricting financial support for this area of study, the legislation directly affects medical institutions, universities, and researchers who rely on federal grants to investigate the health effects of these interventions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill prohibits federal funding for gender-related medical treatments, including surgeries and hormone therapies, directly restricting access to healthcare services.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10268: Ending Restaurant Purchases with SNAP Act of 2026

The Ending Restaurant Purchases with SNAP Act of 2026 would prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy meals at restaurants and other private food service establishments. The bill achieves this by removing specific legal provisions from the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 that currently allow states to run optional restaurant programs for eligible groups such as the elderly, disabled, and homeless individuals. If enacted, these changes would take effect 180 days after the date of enactment, directly affecting SNAP recipients who rely on these state-level options for dining out.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to food assistance by prohibiting SNAP use at restaurants for vulnerable groups like the elderly and disabled.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Aug 27, 2026

HR 10178: SHIELD Act

The SHIELD Act would prohibit local school districts that receive federal education funds from allowing organizations that provide abortions to distribute information about those services to students on school grounds or through the district's virtual platforms. This ban specifically covers sharing or reposting such materials on social media on behalf of outside abortion providers. The bill defines "abortion-related service" as any medical, surgical, or support care directly related to terminating a pregnancy.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill restricts the distribution of health information in schools and limits school district autonomy regarding student access to specific services.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill restricts access to information about abortion services in schools, limiting patient education and access to reproductive healthcare options.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 8, 2026

S 5383: End Gas Station Heroin Act

The End Gas Station Heroin Act adds two specific kratom compounds, 7-hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, to the federal list of Schedule I controlled substances. However, it includes an exemption for these compounds when they occur naturally in finished kratom products that meet strict concentration limits, while explicitly excluding synthetically produced or chemically concentrated versions from this protection. The bill also creates a new enforcement mechanism that treats any emerging synthetic opioid with greater potency than morphine as a Schedule I controlled substance if it is manufactured or distributed for commercial sale. This provision targets the production and distribution of these substances but explicitly prohibits criminal or civil penalties for simple possession or personal use by consumers.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands criminalization by scheduling kratom compounds as Schedule I controlled substances and creates new enforcement mechanisms for violations.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill schedules kratom compounds as controlled substances, restricting access to a substance used for pain management and wellness.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 5, 2026

S 5269: Pay PCPs Act of 2026

The Pay PCPs Act of 2026 authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a hybrid payment model for Medicare primary care providers, combining predictable monthly payments with traditional fee-for-service reimbursements. This new structure aims to fund activities that are currently difficult to bill individually, such as patient communications and team-based care coordination, while allowing providers to opt into the program voluntarily. Additionally, the bill reduces beneficiary out-of-pocket costs by 50% for covered primary care services when patients designate a specific provider as their usual source of care. To support these changes, the legislation appropriates $10 billion over five years and establishes a temporary technical advisory committee to review and improve how Medicare values physician services.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareWhile it improves provider payment models, the summary explicitly states the bill 'reduces benefici[aries]', indicating a restriction or limitation on healthcare benefits.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Primary Care

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5128: GRACE Act

The GRACE Act prohibits federal education funding for schools and agencies that mandate vaccinations unless they offer a specific exemption process. Under this bill, institutions must allow parents or guardians to request an exemption based on a sincerely held religious belief without requiring any supporting documentation. The law defines a child as anyone under 18 and applies these rules to elementary and secondary schools as well as local and state educational agencies. By removing the need for proof of religious belief, the measure aims to simplify the process for families seeking to opt out of vaccination requirements for religious reasons.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts federal education funding for schools that mandate vaccinations, limiting educational access and resources.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts vaccine mandates and exemptions, limiting public health initiatives and access to immunizations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 5202: Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act

The Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act prohibits the use of federal funds to support research or publications regarding gender transition for individuals under the age of 18. This restriction specifically targets studies that aim to affirm a minor's perception or identity when it differs from their sex assigned at birth, as defined by their reproductive biology and genetics. The bill directly affects federal agencies and institutions that might otherwise receive funding to conduct such observational studies on hormonal treatments or surgical procedures for minors. By limiting financial support, the legislation seeks to prevent government resources from being used for research that challenges the biological definition of sex at birth.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts research on gender transition for minors, limiting scientific inquiry and potentially reducing access to care, which opposes criminal justice reform principles of protecting rights and reducing harm.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts federal funding for gender transition research in minors, limiting educational access to gender-affirming care and related academic studies.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts federal funding for gender transition research in minors, limiting access to healthcare services and studies.95% confidence

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