Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Jan 24, 2025

HR 719: No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act

HR 719, the "No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act," would prohibit federal Medicaid funds from covering abortions under any Medicaid demonstration projects or waivers, with limited exceptions. It specifically blocks federal financial assistance for abortion services or related expenses (like travel) in Medicaid programs, except in cases of rape or incest, life-threatening pregnancy conditions, or treatment for miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. This bill directly affects Medicaid recipients in states participating in federal demonstration projects, preventing them from using Medicaid funds for abortion services except under the narrow exceptions listed. The bill aims to permanently align Medicaid funding with the longstanding Hyde Amendment restrictions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid abortion coverage, defunding a specific healthcare service under public health programs per bill's explicit prohibition of federal funds for abortions except limited exceptions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 1157: ACCESS Act

This bill allows individuals enrolled in silver-level health plans through the Affordable Care Act marketplace to opt for health savings account (HSA) contributions instead of reduced cost-sharing subsidies. Insurers would deposit funds directly into the enrollee’s HSA (equal to the value of the standard cost-sharing reduction) rather than the government paying the subsidy. It requires insurers to offer high-deductible plan alternatives to silver plans and mandates public education about HSA options starting in 2026. The policy change applies to months beginning after December 2025, shifting how cost-sharing support is delivered to eligible enrollees.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareReplaces ACA cost-sharing subsidies with HSA contributions in high-deductible plans, potentially increasing out-of-pocket costs and limiting access compared to current subsidy structure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 6113: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to impose limitations on contracts with Medicare Advantage organizations offering multiple Medicare Advantage plans under the Medicare program.

This bill limits how many Medicare Advantage (MA) plans a single organization can offer under Medicare contracts. It prohibits the Medicare program from contracting with an MA organization for more than three plans in a single year, and requires that if an organization offers multiple plans, each must be meaningfully different in premiums, benefits, or out-of-pocket costs. The rule applies to new or renewed contracts starting one year after the bill becomes law. It directly affects MA plan providers and Medicare's contracting process, aiming to reduce plan complexity for beneficiaries.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts Medicare Advantage organizations to max 3 plans with meaningful differences, limiting market options under healthcare program per explicit contract limitations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1349: Women’s Protection in Telehealth Act

HR 1349, the Women’s Protection in Telehealth Act, excludes Medicare participation for providers who prescribe, administer, dispense, or furnish abortion-inducing drugs via telehealth unless they meet strict conditions. Specifically, providers must be physicians who physically examine the patient, be present in the same room during drug administration, and schedule an in-person follow-up within 14 days. The bill defines "abortion-inducing drug" as any substance used to terminate a clinically diagnosable pregnancy with knowledge it will likely cause fetal death. This directly affects Medicare-covered telehealth abortion services, requiring in-person care for such treatments rather than remote consultations. The exclusion is permanent for non-compliant providers under Medicare rules.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicare coverage for telehealth abortion services by requiring in-person visits, limiting patient access to abortion care under healthcare policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Telehealth Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 114: Responsible Path to Full Obamacare Repeal Act

HR 114, the "Responsible Path to Full Obamacare Repeal Act," would repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, effective October 1, 2025. This bill directly affects all Americans covered by the ACA's provisions, including those using health insurance marketplaces, Medicaid expansions, and essential health benefits. The key mechanism is the complete removal of these laws, restoring pre-2010 health care regulations as if the ACA had never been enacted. The bill does not introduce new rules but eliminates the existing framework governing health insurance coverage and subsidies.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals ACA, removing marketplace coverage, Medicaid expansions, and essential health benefits, directly restricting access and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 27, 2026

S 3794: SAFE Drugs Act of 2026

The SAFE Drugs Act of 2026 restricts pharmacies, facilities, and physicians from compounding more than 20 times in a single month for out-of-state patients any drug that is essentially a copy of a commercially available product (e.g., containing the same active ingredient without a significant patient-specific difference). It requires these providers to submit annual reports to the federal government detailing the types of drugs compounded and the frequency for such out-of-state compounding, with reports due by year-end. The bill also mandates initial and biennial inspections for large-scale compounding facilities (those compounding over 100 times yearly) and adjusts the base fee for compounding registration to be set by the Secretary. Hospital pharmacies are exempt from the reporting requirement.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts compounding frequency for out-of-state patients, limiting access to compounded medications under healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 3697: SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026

The SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026 prohibits the FDA from approving new abortion drugs or granting investigational exemptions for them. It requires existing approved abortion drugs to be dispensed only in-person by certified healthcare providers in clinics or hospitals (not pharmacies), mandates providers to verify pregnancy duration and handle complications, and enforces strict adverse event reporting to the FDA. The bill directly affects healthcare providers prescribing abortion drugs, patients seeking these medications, and the FDA’s regulatory authority over such drugs. Key provisions include banning use after 70 days gestation, requiring provider certification for specific medical capabilities, and mandating documentation of risks to patients.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion drug access by banning mail-order, requiring in-person clinic visits, and limiting provider types - directly limiting patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2025

HR 599: Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care Act

This bill prohibits federal funding from being provided to Planned Parenthood Federation of America or its related clinics. It redirects funds previously allocated to Planned Parenthood to other eligible providers like community health centers, hospitals, and clinics that offer women's health services. These services include contraception, cancer screenings, prenatal care, STI testing, and family planning - particularly in underserved areas. The bill explicitly states it does not reduce overall federal funding for women's health care or affect existing abortion-related funding restrictions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDefunds Planned Parenthood, a major provider of women's health services including contraception and family planning, restricting access to these services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7071: Healthcare Reinvestment Act

The Healthcare Reinvestment Act repeals and rescinds funds previously allocated for healthcare under a prior law, redirecting them to extend federal tax credits that help people afford health insurance. This extension ensures eligible individuals can continue receiving these credits without annual budget constraints, maintaining access to financial assistance for health coverage. The bill also requires the Treasury to publish annual reports on fund usage and undergo audits to ensure transparency and accountability in how the funds are applied.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax credits for health insurance affordability, providing tax relief to eligible individuals (middle/lower income) and ensures stable funding without annual budget constraints.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill rescinds healthcare funds to redirect to tax credits, defunding prior healthcare allocations while extending insurance subsidies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2025

HCONRES 3: Expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration.

HCONRES 3 is a symbolic congressional resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration, an international agreement signed by 39 countries that affirms women’s health, family protection, and opposes international abortion rights. It urges the U.S. to rejoin the declaration, which emphasizes that no country has an obligation to fund or facilitate abortion and that families are foundational to society. The resolution does not create new laws but reaffirms existing U.S. policies prohibiting federal funding for abortions or coercive family planning abroad. It directly affects U.S. foreign policy direction but has no binding effect on government actions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill opposes international abortion funding via Geneva Consensus Declaration, restricting reproductive healthcare access and aligning with anti-abortion policy stance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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