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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 172: Defund Heroin Injection Centers Act of 2025

This bill prohibits federal funding for any state, local, tribal, or private entity operating an injection center that violates the Controlled Substances Act's Crack House Statute (21 U.S.C. 856), which bans drug use in buildings. It directly affects organizations running facilities where illegal drug use occurs, cutting off all federal grants or programs from such entities. The law does not create new drug offenses but withholds existing federal funds from facilities operating in violation of current law. It applies broadly to all federal funding streams, not just specific programs.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeDefunds facilities violating drug laws, opposing harm reduction approaches in criminal justice reform by cutting federal funding for injection centers.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDefunds facilities operating injection centers violating drug laws, directly restricting public health harm reduction programs under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2717: Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

This bill requires the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to evaluate existing and ongoing research on menopause, perimenopause, and mid-life health for women in the military and as veterans. It directs them to identify gaps in knowledge about treatments, the impact of military service (including combat roles and exposure to toxins like burn pits), mental health effects, and healthcare provider training needs. Within 180 days of enactment, the departments must submit a report with findings and a strategic plan to address identified gaps and prioritize future research. The bill ensures this work supplements, rather than duplicates, existing efforts by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects military/veteran healthcare research to identify treatment gaps and improve provider training, advancing targeted healthcare services for women veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates research on women veterans' menopause health to identify gaps and improve healthcare, directly advancing veteran healthcare services through evidence-based policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Military Families Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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passed · United States · House May 22, 2025

HR 1969: No Wrong Door for Veterans Act

This bill reauthorizes the VA's suicide prevention grant program for veterans at risk of suicide. It reduces annual grant funding from $750,000 to $500,000 per nonprofit or community organization, adds $10,000 per veteran served, and requires grantees to notify veterans about emergency crisis care options. The bill also mandates quarterly coordination meetings between grantees and nearby VA medical centers within 100 miles. Funding is extended through 2028, with $174 million allocated for 2021-2025 and $157.5 million for 2026-2028.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reauthorizes VA suicide prevention grants with per-veteran funding ($10k/veteran), mandates crisis care access, and requires VA coordination - directly strengthening mental health services for veterans.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransReauthorizes VA suicide prevention grants, adds $10k per veteran served, extends funding through 2028, mandates crisis care coordination for veterans.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 922: Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2025

HR 922, the Period PROUD Act of 2025, allocates $1.9 billion annually (2025-2028) through the Social Services Block Grant Program, with $200 million specifically dedicated each year (2026-2029) to provide free menstrual products to low-income menstruating individuals. It requires states to distribute these funds to eligible nonprofits with experience in community distribution of basic needs, integrating the program with existing services like SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC. The bill mandates that funds supplement, not replace, other existing programs, prohibits limiting where products can be distributed, and caps administrative costs at 9% of allocated funds. States must report annually and an evaluation of the program’s effectiveness will be completed by 2031.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $200M annually for free menstrual products to low-income individuals, integrating with Medicaid/WIC to improve access to essential public health resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 2, 2025

SRES 522: A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.

This is a Senate resolution (SRES 522) that commemorates World AIDS Day on December 1 each year. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but expresses support for existing HIV/AIDS efforts. The resolution commends programs like PEPFAR, the Ryan White Act, and the Global Fund, and urges continued funding and action to end HIV transmission, discrimination, and AIDS-related deaths globally by 2030. It directly affects no specific group but serves as a symbolic statement of support for ongoing HIV/AIDS initiatives.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCommends HIV/AIDS programs (PEPFAR, Ryan White Act) and urges continued funding, aligning with healthcare support through advocacy for existing public health initiatives.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 3669: Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act

The Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act establishes a federal grant program to help schools serve 100% plant-based meal options, targeting school food authorities serving at least 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The program provides up to $10 million in funding for three-year grants to cover staff training, procurement of plant-based foods from organic and underserved producers, and educational activities about plant-based nutrition. Schools must report annually on the number of plant-based meals served and prioritize serving high-need student populations. The bill also includes a separate pilot to reimburse schools for nondairy beverage substitutes for milk, but the primary focus is on expanding plant-based meal options in schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $10M in grants for plant-based school meals in qualifying schools, directly increasing funding for school nutrition programs that support student health and educational access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds plant-based school meals and nutrition education, advancing public health programs under healthcare's scope by promoting preventive nutrition in schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 798: Dignity for Aborted Children Act

This bill requires abortion providers to give patients a consent form outlining disposal options for fetal remains (taking the remains or transferring them to interment/cremation services). Providers must arrange interment or cremation within 7 days if patients release remains, and face civil penalties up to $50,000 or criminal charges for noncompliance. It mandates annual reporting by providers on abortion procedures, gestational age, and disposal methods, with the Secretary submitting a separate report to Congress. The bill directly affects abortion providers and patients receiving abortion care, adding handling and reporting requirements for fetal remains without changing abortion access or medical procedures.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill imposes disposal requirements and penalties on abortion providers, restricting access to abortion services (a healthcare service), aligning with 'oppose' indicators of limiting patient access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 1921: Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act

HR 1921, the Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act, requires Medicare to clarify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics - not excluded hearing aids - ensuring they qualify for coverage under Medicare's prosthetic benefit. This change directly affects Medicare beneficiaries, particularly seniors and individuals with hearing impairments who rely on these implanted devices. The bill mandates the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to issue this clarification within 60 days of enactment, using the existing federal definition of "prosthetic" from the Code of Federal Regulations. This policy adjustment removes an administrative barrier, allowing Medicare to cover these devices without requiring separate policy changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies Medicare coverage for implanted hearing devices as prosthetics, expanding access to essential healthcare services for beneficiaries with hearing impairments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 13, 2025

S 1022: Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act

S 1022 amends Section 547 of the Public Health Service Act to increase annual funding for community recovery programs from $5 million to $16 million, covering fiscal years 2025-2029. It updates the program's name from "Building Communities of Recovery" to "Strengthening Communities of Recovery" and adjusts the funding period. This directly affects communities receiving federal support for substance use disorder recovery services under the Public Health Service Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual funding for recovery programs from $5M to $16M, directly advancing government spending on public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases funding for substance use disorder recovery programs, supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases annual funding for substance use disorder recovery programs from $5M to $16M under Public Health Service Act, directly expanding mental health services and public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1750: HEARD Act of 2025

The HEARD Act of 2025 directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand and coordinate research on rare diseases with a specific focus on health equity for minority populations. It requires NIH to establish a Coordinating Committee involving multiple federal agencies to develop a comprehensive plan for addressing rare diseases in minority communities, including research on epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment. The bill creates new grant programs for data collection on rare diseases in minority populations, physician training programs on rare diseases, and scholarship/loan repayment programs for health professionals serving these communities, while also mandating reports to Congress on federal efforts to address these health disparities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands NIH rare disease research with health equity focus for minorities, creating new grants and coordination to improve access and treatment in underserved communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Public Health

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