Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Jul 27, 2026

HR 9948: Addictive Design Act of 2026

The Addictive Design Act of 2026 aims to protect youth under 18 from potential mental health risks associated with artificial intelligence chatbots by banning specific features designed to create emotional attachments. To support this goal, the bill establishes a government task force to study these impacts and provides funding for research and educational outreach to parents and teachers. The legislation also mandates that companies offering AI chatbots to minors must use age verification technology and delete user data within 24 hours. Companies that fail to comply with the ban on addictive design features or data privacy requirements face civil penalties of up to $10 million or $5,000 per violation, respectively.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects youth mental health by restricting AI features that create emotional attachments, aligning with mental health protection goals.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts AI chatbot features and mandates age verification, limiting technology access for minors.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9847: Improving CARE for Youth Act

The Improving CARE for Youth Act modifies Medicaid rules to allow payment for mental health, substance use disorder, and primary care services provided on the same day within the same clinic or health center. This change directly affects youth and adults receiving care by removing previous restrictions that often prevented billing for these combined visits. The bill defines "same-day qualifying services" to include scenarios where a patient sees both a primary care provider and a mental health specialist in one visit, or vice versa, at facilities like Federally qualified health centers or physician offices. By updating the Social Security Act, the legislation aims to streamline access to coordinated care without imposing new limitations on how these services are billed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid coverage by allowing same-day billing for combined mental health and primary care services, improving patient access and strengthening healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health Primary Care

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 5041: Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act of 2026

The Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a National Chronic Pain Information System to better understand and track chronic pain in the United States. This system will use existing federal data and collect new information on pain causes, demographics, treatment effectiveness, and associated costs to identify gaps in current research. The bill also requires the establishment of a public website called the Chronic Pain Information Hub to share these findings and provide updated clinical tools for researchers and medical professionals. Additionally, the legislation mandates that any experts collaborating on this research must disclose potential financial conflicts of interest related to drug or device manufacturers. To fund these efforts, the act authorizes appropriations for the fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a national system to research chronic pain, improving data collection and treatment understanding, which strengthens healthcare services.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9941: Right to IVF Act of 2026

This bill establishes federal protections and funding to expand access to in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination for individuals, military service members, and veterans. It requires most private health plans, Medicaid programs, and Medicare to cover these fertility treatments without imposing higher cost-sharing than other medical services. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs provide specific fertility preservation and treatment benefits to uniformed service members and eligible veterans. The bill also includes preemption clauses that override state laws restricting these procedures and prohibits discrimination based on marital status, sex, or sexual orientation in the provision of care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates coverage for fertility treatments and establishes federal funding to expand access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA and DoD provide fertility preservation and coverage, directly expanding veteran healthcare benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 5027: Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026

The Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026 aims to maintain and stabilize funding for home health services for veterans, particularly in rural areas. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to restore any reimbursement rates for home care services that were lowered after December 31, 2025, and prevents future rate cuts without notifying Congress at least 90 days in advance. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports to Congress on whether there are enough care providers to meet veteran demand and identifies any regions with shortages. The legislation also requires an initial report within 90 days detailing how the VA calculates these payment rates, including the data sources and methods used.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects funding for home health services and prevents rate cuts for veterans, directly strengthening healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill protects funding for rural veteran home care, prevents rate cuts, and mandates reporting to ensure service stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Telehealth Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5096: Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act

The Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act amends the Social Security Act to improve services for youth in foster care who are pregnant or have children. It requires states to connect these eligible families with evidence-based home visiting programs and mandates that state officials certify they have processes to share information about these services. Additionally, the bill allows states to use specific funding to provide tailored case management and resource coordination for expectant or parenting youth who have experienced foster care. These changes take effect one year after the law is enacted and apply to payments made under approved plans on or after that date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates evidence-based home visiting and case management for expectant and parenting foster youth, directly improving access to healthcare and support services.90% confidence

Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9737: Consumer Health Claim Assistance Act

The Consumer Health Claim Assistance Act creates a new Benefits Assistance Program within the Department of Labor to help employees and beneficiaries navigate denied health claims and file appeals. Starting in 2027, this program will provide direct assistance to individuals facing adverse benefit determinations, offer training for staff, and track complaints to ensure plans follow their rules and laws. To fund these efforts, the bill introduces new filing fees for single-employer welfare plans, with costs ranging from $250 to at least $1,000 depending on the number of participants. At least half of the revenue from these fees must be used to support the new assistance program, while the remainder funds enforcement activities. Additionally, the legislation requires smaller plans that do not normally file annual reports to submit basic notices about their coverage and funding methods.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a program to assist with denied claims and appeals, protecting patient rights and improving access to covered benefits.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a new assistance program within the Department of Labor to help employees navigate denied health claims and file appeals, directly protecting worker benefits.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 5088: Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

This bill, titled the Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act, modifies the Children's Health Insurance Program to improve dental coverage for low-income children and pregnant women. It prohibits states from setting lifetime or annual dollar limits on dental benefits for eligible children and pregnant women receiving assistance. Additionally, the law requires states to provide dental-only supplemental coverage to certain children without offering them less favorable terms than those available to children receiving full dental benefits. These changes take effect six months after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands dental coverage for low-income children and pregnant women by prohibiting benefit limits, directly improving patient access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Tags Children

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 5052: Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026

The Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026 establishes a new Office of Cancer Survivorship within the National Cancer Institute to coordinate research and education focused on the long-term health needs of the 18 million Americans living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis. The bill mandates that Medicare and Medicaid cover specific services, including the creation of personalized care plans to help patients transition from active treatment to ongoing follow-up care, as well as fertility preservation and storage services for cancer patients. Additionally, the legislation creates a grant program to support cancer survivors in maintaining or returning to the workforce and requires the development of a new payment model to improve the quality and coordination of survivorship care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a new office and mandates Medicare/Medicaid coverage for cancer survivorship services, expanding access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 24, 2026

S 4922: Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2026

The Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2026 authorizes $350 million over five years to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for covering travel and practical support costs associated with accessing abortion services. These funds can be used for round-trip transportation, lodging, meals, childcare, translation services, and other logistical needs, but they explicitly cannot pay for the abortion procedure itself. The legislation prioritizes grants for groups serving people in states with abortion bans or those traveling across state lines and requires that recipients do not discourage individuals from seeking abortions. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prevent federal agencies from cooperating with anti-abortion legal proceedings and mandates annual reporting to Congress without revealing individual identities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $350M to fund travel and logistical costs for accessing abortion services, directly improving patient access to reproductive healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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