Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 2630: Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act

HR 2630, the Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act, amends the Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act to require the National Science Foundation (NSF) to prioritize research on adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress as key factors in youth suicide prevention. This change directly affects the NSF's research funding decisions under existing law, directing it to include these specific areas in its studies on childhood suicide. The bill does not create new funding but expands the scope of research the NSF must consider when conducting or supporting suicide prevention studies. It aims to strengthen the evidence base for understanding risk factors in youth mental health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects NSF to prioritize youth mental health suicide prevention research, expanding healthcare research scope without new funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6680: Tech Wellness for Men Act

HR 6680, the Tech Wellness for Men Act, directs the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a national study on screen addiction among men aged 25-64. The study will examine links between screen overuse and depression, anxiety, workforce impacts, social isolation, and healthcare costs, with specific focus on veterans, unemployed men, and rural/urban differences. It requires a public report of findings within 18 months of enactment, including mental health resource recommendations. This bill does not create new programs or funding but mandates data collection to inform future policy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects HHS study on screen addiction's mental health impacts & requires resource recommendations, advancing mental health service planning.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2025

HR 4381: To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.

HR 4381 would allow military service members and their dependents to change to TRICARE Select health coverage due to pregnancy, treating it as a qualifying event under existing law. This affects eligible military beneficiaries (service members and their dependents) who need to adjust health coverage during pregnancy. The bill establishes a 5-year pilot program requiring the Secretary of Defense to implement this change within 180 days of enactment, with annual reports to Congress starting in 2027 detailing enrollment changes by specific categories like separation from duty or pregnancy. These reports must track how many beneficiaries changed plans due to pregnancy versus other reasons.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands TRICARE coverage access for military pregnant beneficiaries by treating pregnancy as a qualifying event, improving health coverage flexibility.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2477: Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025

HR 2477, the Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025, would amend Medicare rules to require equal reimbursement for portable ultrasound transportation and setup services as is currently provided for portable X-ray services. This change directly affects Medicare beneficiaries needing portable ultrasound exams and healthcare providers (like mobile clinics) who offer these services. The bill mandates that Medicare pay separately for portable ultrasound transportation and setup in the same way and to the same extent as portable X-ray services, using similar supplier requirements as existing regulations. The policy change would take effect for services provided on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates equal Medicare reimbursement for portable ultrasound services, improving access for beneficiaries and providers by correcting a disparity in coverage for similar medical services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Telehealth

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passed · United States · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 607: Improving Veteran Access to Care Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a new project team within 180 days to overhaul how veterans schedule health care appointments. The team must develop a centralized system showing all available appointments across VA facilities and providers, a self-service online platform for veterans to book appointments (including referrals), and a phone-based scheduling option for veterans to book appointments directly. These changes must be completed within one year of the bill's enactment, with progress reports to Congress on costs, challenges, and metrics. The bill directly affects veterans seeking VA health care by aiming to make scheduling more efficient and accessible across all VA services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires VA to create centralized scheduling system and self-service platform to improve veteran healthcare access, directly expanding patient access to services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires VA to create centralized scheduling system and self-service platform to improve veterans' healthcare access within 1 year, directly advancing care delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Aug 15, 2025

HR 4979: Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025

HR 4979, the Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025, allows the CDC to award grants to state health departments to create programs where residents can submit photos of ticks they encounter online. The programs must provide users with a tick species ID, disease risk estimate, and prevention advice within 72 hours, while tracking location, date, and environmental details of each encounter. States with high Lyme disease rates and strong implementation plans receive priority for funding. The initiative directly affects the public (especially in tick-prone areas) and state health agencies, focusing on improving early detection and public education through a centralized data system. The CDC will report annual data on program participation and outcomes to Congress from 2026-2029.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds CDC grants for state tick identification programs to improve Lyme disease prevention and public health tracking, advancing disease surveillance and prevention efforts.95% confidence

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passed · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 3491: DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025

This bill establishes the INCLUDE Project at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance research on Down syndrome and related health conditions. It requires NIH to fund high-risk studies on trisomy 21, support inclusive clinical trials for people with Down syndrome across all ages, and investigate co-occurring conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and autoimmunity. The law mandates NIH coordination across its institutes, consultation with patient advocates, and biennial reports to Congress detailing funded research and its real-world applications. The project directly affects individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and medical researchers, aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life through targeted scientific efforts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds NIH research on Down syndrome, mandates inclusive clinical trials, and investigates co-occurring health conditions, advancing medical research for patients.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Sep 30, 2025

HR 5630: To amend the Public Health Service Act to require additional information in State plans for Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services block grants.

HR 5630 amends the Public Health Service Act to require states receiving Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services block grants to include specific new information in their state plans. The bill mandates that states describe four key elements: the types of drugs used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) within their system, their protocols to prevent MAT diversion or misuse, data on misuse (including mixing MAT drugs with other prescriptions), and their drug screening protocols for MAT patients. These requirements apply directly to states administering the block grant programs. The change focuses on improving transparency and data collection around MAT services without altering existing grant funding or treatment protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates detailed reporting on MAT protocols and misuse data to strengthen substance use treatment program oversight under existing block grants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Sep 22, 2025

HR 5277: HEAL Act

The HEAL Act (HR 5277) updates transportation benefits for veterans receiving care at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. It sets mileage reimbursement rates to match General Services Administration rates for private vehicles (replacing the fixed 41.5 cents per mile), prohibits deductibles for travel to medical appointments, and expands eligible transportation providers to include veterans service organizations and local government agencies. This directly affects veterans needing VA medical transportation and the organizations providing that service. The bill amends Title 38, U.S. Code, sections 111 and 111A to implement these changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates travel deductibles and expands transportation options for VA care access, directly improving patient access to healthcare services for veterans.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands eligible transportation providers for veterans' medical travel, increasing access to services and aligning reimbursement rates with GSA standards.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUpdates VA transportation benefits to match GSA rates, eliminates travel deductibles, and expands eligible providers - directly enhancing veterans' access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 15, 2025

HR 5353: Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act

HR 5353, the Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act, creates a federal pilot program to fund evidence-based mental health peer support programs in secondary schools (grades 6-12). It provides competitive grants to states, tribes, or school districts to train student helpers and school professionals to support peers facing mental health challenges, with programs overseen by school-based mental health professionals. The program requires measuring participation, training details, and impacts on student mental health outcomes, with annual reports to Congress. The initiative expires on September 30, 2029.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds mental health peer programs in secondary schools (grades 6-12) through competitive grants, advancing student support services and educational access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school-based mental health peer programs via competitive grants, directly expanding access to mental health support services in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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