Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2025

HR 1644: Copay Fairness for Veterans Act

The Copay Fairness for Veterans Act (HR 1644) eliminates out-of-pocket costs for veterans receiving preventive health services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It removes copayments for medications and hospital care related to preventive services, including evidence-based items rated A/B by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, CDC-recommended immunizations, and women's preventive care like contraceptives and screenings under specific guidelines. The bill directly affects veterans using VA healthcare for these preventive services, ensuring they pay nothing for covered care. It amends existing VA law to define "preventive health services" broadly and removes financial barriers for these specific health interventions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates VA copays for preventive care, improving access to screenings, immunizations, and women's health services per USPSTF/CDC guidelines.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates copays for VA preventive care, directly improving veterans' healthcare access and reducing financial barriers to essential services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Primary Care Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House May 19, 2025

HR 3493: Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act

HR 3493, the Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act, requires the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary to establish price targets for pharmaceutical manufacturers, ensuring U.S. drug prices align with those in comparable developed countries. It directs the HHS Secretary to certify safe importation of drugs from low-cost countries and facilitate direct-to-consumer purchasing programs at the set prices. The bill also authorizes antitrust enforcement against drug companies for anticompetitive practices and mandates a study on whether manufacturers engage in unfair pricing that forces U.S. patients to subsidize global drug research. This legislation directly affects pharmaceutical manufacturers and American patients seeking affordable prescription drugs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets price targets to lower drug costs, improving patient access to affordable medications through importation and direct purchasing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · United States · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 1901: CHIPP Act

HR 1901, the CHIPP Act, makes Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding permanent for all future fiscal years, removing previous expiration dates that required annual congressional renewal. This directly affects low-income children and families who rely on CHIP coverage and the states that administer these programs. The key mechanism is amending federal law to require "such sums as are necessary" for CHIP funding starting in fiscal year 2029 and beyond. Other provisions adjust funding for related programs like pediatric quality measures and outreach, but the primary change is CHIP’s permanent funding structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMakes CHIP funding permanent, ensuring consistent budget allocation for essential children's health coverage without annual renewal.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermanently funds CHIP, ensuring continuous coverage for low-income children without annual renewal hurdles, directly strengthening public health program access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House Sep 17, 2025

HR 5435: Stop CMV Act of 2025

The Stop CMV Act of 2025 requires hospitals to screen all infants under 21 days old for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), a virus that can cause hearing loss and developmental delays. States must establish screening standards - including parent notification - within two years of the law’s enactment, or the federal Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders will set them. The bill provides federal grants for states to implement screening, improve data systems, and fund research on CMV prevention, diagnostics, and treatments through the CDC and NIH.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides federal grants for infant CMV screening, research, and data systems to prevent hearing loss/developmental delays, advancing public health initiatives and patient access.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2419: Patient Fairness Act of 2025

The Patient Fairness Act of 2025 increases Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits and removes restrictions on how funds can be used. It raises the annual limit to $8,000 for individuals (or $16,000 for married couples) plus $3,000 per dependent, and allows those 55 or older to contribute an additional $3,000 (or $6,000 for couples). The bill also permits transferring HSA funds to relatives within 60 days after the account holder’s death without penalty. Additionally, it codifies existing hospital price transparency rules, requiring healthcare facilities to publish standard service prices permanently.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases HSA contribution limits and removes usage restrictions, expanding patient financial flexibility for healthcare expenses.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · United States · House Feb 21, 2025

HR 1476: PLASMA Act

HR 1476, the PLASMA Act, adjusts discount rates for plasma-derived drugs under Medicare Part D starting in 2026. It sets gradually decreasing discount percentages (from 99% down to 90% by 2030) for these specific drugs when beneficiaries reach their annual out-of-pocket spending threshold. The bill directly affects Medicare Part D beneficiaries using plasma-derived biological products (drugs made from human blood or plasma) and the manufacturers of those drugs. Certain drugs for low-income subsidy beneficiaries and small manufacturers are excluded from these discount provisions. The law phases in these changes over several years to align with existing Medicare Part D cost-sharing rules.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill reduces Medicare Part D discounts for plasma drugs (99%→90% by 2030), increasing patient out-of-pocket costs and reducing benefits for beneficiaries using these drugs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Prescription Drugs

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in committee · United States · House May 19, 2025

HR 3503: Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act

HR 3503, the Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act, prohibits life insurance companies from discriminating against living kidney donors in policy terms (such as price, coverage, or cancellation) solely based on their donation status. It requires insurers to show evidence of actual health risks unrelated to the donation before charging higher premiums or denying coverage. Individuals harmed by such discrimination can sue insurers in federal court for damages and legal fees. The law also ensures states can offer stronger protections to living kidney donors than this federal standard provides.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurance discrimination against kidney donors, protecting access to fair coverage and aligning with healthcare rights protection in insurance access.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 2656: Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act

HR 2656, the *Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act*, establishes a federal grant program to help community water systems, schools, and other facilities reduce harmful nitrate and arsenic levels in drinking water. Eligible entities like municipalities, nonprofits, and water systems can apply for grants to install treatment technology, with priority given to disadvantaged communities, areas with past non-compliance, and facilities serving children or vulnerable populations. The program authorizes $15 million annually starting in 2026, limiting administrative costs to 4% of funds. It requires applicants to identify contamination sources and demonstrate how their project will reduce contaminants, aiming to improve water safety for at-risk communities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides federal grants specifically for schools to improve drinking water, directly supporting school infrastructure and student health.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReduces nitrate/arsenic contaminants in drinking water, directly addressing pollution control and protecting public health, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directly addresses public health by reducing water contaminants linked to health risks, prioritizing vulnerable populations and facilities serving children, aligning with healthcare protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House May 29, 2025

HR 3665: Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act

HR 3665, the Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act, modifies Medicare Part B late enrollment penalties. It increases the penalty rate from 10% to 15% of the monthly premium but limits the penalty period to twice the original 12-month intervals. The bill also excludes months with COBRA, retiree, or VA coverage from counting toward the penalty and creates a special enrollment period for people whose COBRA or retiree coverage ends. These changes directly affect Medicare Part B enrollees who had gaps in coverage due to employment transitions or other qualifying circumstances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reduces Medicare Part B late enrollment penalties for coverage gaps, protects access via special enrollment periods, and excludes COBRA/retiree coverage months from penalties.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill excludes VA coverage months from Medicare penalties, protecting veterans from unnecessary costs. VA coverage is specific to veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Sep 11, 2025

HR 5302: No Funds for Foreign Abortions Act

This bill prohibits U.S. foreign aid from funding any foreign government or organization that provides, promotes, or facilitates abortions under most circumstances. It blocks funding to foreign entities performing abortions, offering abortion referrals, promoting abortion services, or funding related research, with exceptions only for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest (requiring documented proof like police reports). Foreign governments and organizations receiving U.S. aid must certify compliance annually, and violations risk losing future funding, repayment of misused funds, or penalties. The policy directly affects U.S. foreign assistance programs targeting global health and development, excluding only rape/incest cases with required documentation.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDefunds foreign organizations providing abortions, restricting access to reproductive healthcare services under foreign aid programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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