Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SRES 172: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.

SRES 172 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating the week of April 11-17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week," established by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. It aims to raise national awareness about the severe maternal health disparities affecting Black women and birthing people in the U.S., citing data showing Black women are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally recognizes systemic inequities, such as the 2023 maternal mortality rate of 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births for Black women, and emphasizes the need for culturally responsive care. It serves as a platform to amplify community-led efforts and policy solutions, like the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, without implementing direct policy changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution raises awareness of maternal health disparities affecting Black women, directly addressing healthcare inequities without funding but advancing public health advocacy goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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passed · United States · House Jan 26, 2026

HR 6945: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

HR 6945 clarifies that states may use federal grants under Section 403 of the Social Security Act to support pregnancy centers meeting specific criteria. These centers must promote protecting both mother and unborn child life while providing services like counseling, pregnancy testing, and material support (e.g., diapers, baby clothes). The bill explicitly prohibits interpreting existing law as barring such funding for eligible centers. It does not create new funding but defines which pregnancy resource organizations qualify for existing grants.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables federal grants for pregnancy centers providing health services (testing, counseling), supporting maternal health access without new funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1699: TOTAL Care Act

HR 1699, the TOTAL Care Act, removes referral requirements for obstetrical and gynecological (OB/GYN) care under the TRICARE Prime health plan. It allows female TRICARE Prime beneficiaries to directly choose an OB/GYN provider as their primary care manager, eliminating the need for a prior referral from another provider. The bill establishes a 5-year pilot program to test this change, requiring the Secretary of Defense to report on enrollment shifts, cost impacts, and other outcomes after four years. This directly affects female military family members enrolled in TRICARE Prime who opt into the pilot.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves referral barriers for OB/GYN care under TRICARE, improving patient access to specialized services without prior authorization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Primary Care Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2025

HR 12: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025

The Women's Health Protection Act of 2025 would protect access to abortion services across the United States by prohibiting states from imposing restrictions that are more burdensome than those on comparable medical procedures. The bill directly affects people seeking abortion care and health care providers by banning restrictions such as mandatory in-person visits, requirements for specific tests, limitations on telemedicine, and rules based on a patient's reason for seeking abortion. It prohibits state laws that single out abortion for unnecessary restrictions while allowing post-viability abortions when necessary to protect a patient's life or health. The bill preempts conflicting state laws and provides enforcement mechanisms through private lawsuits and actions by the Attorney General.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects abortion access by banning restrictive state laws, directly improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Telehealth Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 31, 2025

HR 895: Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act

HR 895 requires the Attorney General to investigate whether the 2022 discovery of five baby remains in Washington, DC, violated the existing Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003, with a report due within six months. It mandates that healthcare workers must immediately report suspected violations of the ban to law enforcement and requires annual reports from the Attorney General detailing enforcement efforts, violations, and prosecutions over the past decade. The bill also directs the GAO to review enforcement actions from 2004-2024 and submit recommendations. This legislation focuses on strengthening enforcement of the existing 2003 ban, directly affecting healthcare providers, law enforcement, and the Department of Justice.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareEnforces ban on partial-birth abortion, restricting a specific healthcare service. Aligns with restricting access to reproductive health services, a healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 48: Ultrasound Informed Consent Act

HR 48, the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act, requires abortion providers performing an abortion to first conduct an ultrasound, explain the images, display them to the patient, and describe key details like embryo/fetus size, heartbeat (if visible), and organ development. It applies to all abortion providers in interstate commerce, directly affecting patients seeking abortions and the providers who perform them. The bill includes an exception for medical emergencies endangering the mother’s life, and explicitly allows patients to decline viewing the images without penalty. Violations could result in civil fines up to $250,000 per incident or patient lawsuits for damages.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareMandates ultrasound before abortion, adding procedural barriers that restrict access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House May 6, 2025

HR 3218: Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act

HR 3218, the Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act, requires law enforcement and government agencies to swear under oath that they will not use reproductive or sexual health information in investigations or legal proceedings. It amends federal wiretap laws (18 U.S.C. § 2518) and communication disclosure rules (18 U.S.C. § 2703) to mandate this protection. The bill defines "reproductive or sexual health information" broadly to include details about abortion, contraception, IVF, pregnancy, sexual health conditions, and related medical services. This directly affects law enforcement, courts, and service providers by legally restricting how sensitive health data can be used in investigations. The law aims to prevent government use of such data to target individuals seeking or providing reproductive care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient privacy for reproductive health services (abortion, contraception, IVF), aligning with healthcare rights protection under the topic description.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAmends wiretap laws to protect reproductive health data privacy, directly strengthening digital privacy protections under technology policy frameworks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3942: Keeping Obstetrics Local Act

The Keeping Obstetrics Local Act aims to improve access to maternity care, particularly in rural and underserved communities, by requiring states to study the costs of obstetric services and ensuring hospitals receive adequate Medicaid payments. It establishes "anchor payments" for low-volume obstetric hospitals to prevent closures, mandates 12-month continuous coverage for pregnant individuals under Medicaid and CHIP, and creates health homes for coordinated maternal care. The bill also requires hospitals to notify communities 180 days before closing obstetric units and collect detailed data on labor and delivery services. This legislation directly affects rural and safety net hospitals, pregnant individuals, and maternal health providers across the country.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 12-month Medicaid/CHIP coverage, ensures hospital payments, prevents closures - directly expands access and funding for maternal care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House May 5, 2025

HR 3202: MIDWIVES for Service Members Act of 2025

HR 3202, the MIDWIVES for Service Members Act of 2025, creates a 5-year pilot program to provide certified midwife services to military service members and their families through the TRICARE health plan. The program requires the Secretary of Defense to begin implementation within one year of enactment, with detailed annual reports on costs, patient outcomes, satisfaction, and access metrics. It mandates that midwives meet international standards and state licensing requirements, focusing on maternal and infant health outcomes like preterm births and C-section rates. The pilot’s success would determine if midwife services become a permanent TRICARE benefit.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands TRICARE coverage to include certified midwife services for military families, improving access to maternal healthcare under a pilot program with mandated implementation and outcome reporting.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate May 22, 2025

S 1910: Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2025

This bill would establish federal grants to support comprehensive sex education and sexual health services for young people ages 10-29, with specific emphasis on making these programs evidence-informed, medically accurate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and inclusive of diverse identities. The bill authorizes $100 million annually for five years to fund programs in schools, colleges, and youth organizations that provide age-appropriate education on topics like anatomy, contraception, consent, healthy relationships, and STI prevention. It specifically requires programs to address racial and gender equity, serve underserved youth (including Black, Indigenous, Latine, LGBTQ+, and low-income youth), and avoid harmful practices like abstinence-only education. The bill repeals the "abstinence-only-until-marriage" program and redirects those funds to support the new comprehensive approach, requiring grantees to report on program impact including how many young people were served and how programs address racial and gender equity.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $100M federal grants for school-based comprehensive sex education programs, advancing educational access and curriculum inclusion for K-12 and higher education95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds comprehensive sexual health services for youth via $100M annual grants, directly expanding access to public health programs and evidence-based healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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