Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2025

HR 4101: Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2025

HR 4101, the Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2025, requires group health plans and insurance plans to provide equal cost-sharing (like deductibles and copays) for oral anticancer drugs as for intravenous or injected cancer drugs. This directly affects insured cancer patients prescribed oral medications, ensuring they face no higher out-of-pocket costs than for IV treatments when medically necessary. The law prohibits plans from changing benefits to increase costs for oral drugs or applying stricter limits on them compared to IV drugs. It takes effect for plan years starting January 1, 2026, and mandates a GAO study to assess the law’s impact on patient costs within two years of enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires equal cost-sharing for oral vs. IV cancer drugs, preventing higher patient out-of-pocket costs and improving access to treatment options.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires equal cost-sharing for oral vs IV cancer drugs under health plans, protecting workers' health benefits and reducing out-of-pocket costs for covered employees.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 6588: PROVIDE Act

The PROVIDE Act creates a new priority category for processing veterans' disability claims when a major disaster (like floods or fires) impacts their area. It directly affects veterans living in regions where the President has declared a major disaster under the Stafford Act. The bill requires the VA to establish flexible evidence rules and extended filing deadlines for these veterans, while also adding them to the existing list of priority claimants (e.g., those facing homelessness or terminal illness). The VA must post this new eligibility information on its website within 60 days of the bill becoming law. This change aims to help veterans affected by disasters access benefits faster to aid their recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines veterans' disability claim processing during disasters, improving access to healthcare benefits through VA priority status and flexible rules.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates priority category for veterans' disability claims during disasters with flexible evidence rules and extended deadlines, directly advancing benefits access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2025

HR 4425: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act creates federal funding programs to improve training for health professionals in palliative and hospice care. It authorizes $15 million annually for 2026-2030 to support grants for education programs that train doctors, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals in palliative care. The bill prioritizes programs serving rural or medically underserved areas, pediatric patients, and racial/ethnic minority populations. It establishes specific training requirements including interprofessional team-based care, patient and family engagement, and integration with primary care settings. The legislation also includes provisions to disseminate information about palliative care benefits to patients, families, and health professionals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $15M annually for training healthcare professionals in palliative/hospice care, prioritizing underserved areas and populations, directly advancing healthcare access and quality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Primary Care

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in committee · United States · House Feb 24, 2025

HR 1517: Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025

This bill allows physical therapists to use temporary replacement staff (locum tenens) under Medicare, similar to how physicians currently can. It directly affects physical therapists providing outpatient services and Medicare beneficiaries relying on those services. The key change modifies Medicare rules to apply the same provisions for physical therapy services as are already used for physician services. This means physical therapists can more easily fill temporary staffing gaps without disrupting patient care. The amendment applies to services provided after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows temporary staff for physical therapists under Medicare, improving access to outpatient services without disruptions for beneficiaries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicare

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in committee · United States · House May 29, 2025

HR 3641: Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act of 2025

HR 3641, the Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act of 2025, clarifies that military department secretaries - not the Defense Health Agency - hold final authority over fitness-for-duty determinations for service members injured in service during the medical separation process. It ensures wounded warriors have the right to a full due process hearing within 90 days if they request one, conducted by their military chain of command. The bill requires commanders to pause or withdraw a service member from the system if procedures aren’t followed and mandates a 2026 briefing to Congress on implementation. This directly affects service members navigating the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) for potential medical separation. The law reinforces existing protections without creating new benefits, focusing on procedural clarity and accountability.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures due process for wounded warriors in medical separation, protecting patient rights during healthcare decisions within military system85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEnsures due process for wounded warriors in medical separation, protecting benefits and healthcare access through clear authority and hearing requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 3, 2025

HR 3698: Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act

HR 3698, the Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act, creates a federal tax credit for living individuals who donate specific life-saving organs (like kidneys, livers, or bone marrow) for transplantation. It allows donors to claim a credit covering unreimbursed medical costs, travel, lodging, follow-up care, paperwork, and lost wages related to donation, capped at $5,000 per tax year. The credit applies only to living donors whose organ removal and transplantation comply with U.S. law, excludes reimbursed expenses, and does not apply to deceased donors. This bill directly affects living organ donors who bear out-of-pocket costs during the donation process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates federal tax credit for organ donors, providing direct tax relief under fiscal policy. Covers medical costs and lost wages, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit for living organ donors to offset medical costs, improving access to transplant services and supporting healthcare system needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HR 3873: KO Cancer Act

HR 3873 (KO Cancer Act) directs the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to receive 25% more annual funding for cancer research in fiscal years 2026-2030 compared to 2022 levels, with these funds in addition to existing appropriations. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the causes of cancer drug shortages - including economic factors, supply chain issues, and regulatory delays - and submit a report with recommendations to Congress within one year of enactment. The bill directly affects the NCI, cancer researchers, and patients by increasing research funding and addressing drug access barriers. Its key provisions are a specific funding increase for NCI research and a mandated study on cancer drug shortages, aiming to improve treatment availability through evidence-based solutions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases NCI cancer research funding by 25% annually (2026-2030), adding to existing appropriations for public health programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates 25% increased NCI cancer research funding (2026-2030) and requires study of drug shortages, directly advancing healthcare research and public health initiatives.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 3018: Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act

HR 3018, the Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act, repeals Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 37B), which previously barred medical residents from certain pension benefits during their training. This change directly affects medical residents, allowing them to qualify for pension benefits they were previously excluded from under the 2004 provision. The bill’s key mechanism is the removal of this specific pension eligibility barrier. It takes effect on the first March 18 following its enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepeals pension barrier for medical residents, supporting healthcare workforce stability and access to benefits for medical professionals.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals pension eligibility barrier for medical residents, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Employment topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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in committee · United States · House Jun 3, 2025

HR 3686: SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act

The SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act (HR 3686) requires the FDA to update its approval process for sunscreen ingredients by establishing new standards that allow real-world evidence and non-animal testing methods to demonstrate safety and effectiveness. It directs the FDA to incorporate historical safety data from previously approved ingredients into pending applications and issue guidance on non-animal testing within 180 days. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress on the implementation of these standards and the FDA’s progress in adopting alternative testing methods. This legislation aims to modernize a regulatory system that has not approved new sunscreen ingredients since 1999, potentially accelerating access to safer, more effective products.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines FDA approval for sunscreens using real-world evidence, enhancing public health safety standards for consumer health products.85% confidence

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passed · United States · Senate Jun 9, 2026

S 1157: Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025

This bill mandates an interagency review by the Health and Human Services, Defense, and Veterans Affairs secretaries to accelerate research on lung cancer in women and underserved populations (including those eligible for screening per USPSTF guidelines). It requires evaluating existing research gaps, identifying collaborative opportunities for innovative studies (like environmental/genomic factors), developing a national screening strategy, and creating public education campaigns focused on early detection. The review must produce a comprehensive report to Congress within two years of enactment. The bill directly affects women and underserved groups at higher risk for lung cancer by targeting research, screening access, and awareness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates interagency research acceleration and national screening strategy for women's lung cancer, advancing preventive healthcare access for underserved populations.95% confidence

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