Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 1394: Expanding Access to Family Planning Act

S 1394, the Expanding Access to Family Planning Act, provides federal funding to support clinics offering family planning services under Title X of the Public Health Service Act. It allocates $512 million annually (2026-2035) for grants to clinics and $50 million for clinic infrastructure like construction and equipment. The bill requires clinics receiving this funding to provide nondirective pregnancy counseling, ensuring patients receive neutral information about all options - including prenatal care, adoption, and pregnancy termination - with referrals upon request. This directly affects Title X clinics and their patients by increasing financial support and mandating specific counseling standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $512M annually for family planning clinics under Title X, explicitly expanding access to reproductive healthcare services and funding infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 9, 2026

HRES 830: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 999) to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care providers ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.

HRES 830 is a procedural resolution that schedules consideration of H.R. 999, the bill aiming to protect access to contraceptives and related healthcare services. It removes obstacles to debating H.R. 999 by waiving objections and setting specific rules for debate time (one hour, equally divided) and amendments. The resolution does not change contraceptive access laws itself but enables the House to vote on H.R. 999 by streamlining the legislative process. It directly affects the House's workflow and the timing of the H.R. 999 vote.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHRES 830 enables consideration of H.R. 999, which explicitly protects contraceptive access and provider rights - directly advancing healthcare access under reproductive health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 12, 2026

HCONRES 78: Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".

HCONRES 78 is a symbolic resolution designating March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day" to honor abortion providers and staff. It recognizes their work amid rising violence, clinic closures, and abortion restrictions following the Dobbs decision, citing threats and challenges faced by providers. The resolution expresses congressional support for providers' safety and access to abortion care, condemning policies that restrict access. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies - it solely affirms Congress’s stance through a symbolic gesture. This is a procedural resolution focused on recognition, not policy change.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCondemns policies restricting abortion access and expresses support for providers' safety and access to abortion care, a healthcare service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 3560: Closing the Contraception Coverage Gap Act

The Closing the Contraception Coverage Gap Act requires Medicare Part B, Part C, and Part D to cover all FDA-approved contraceptive items and services at no cost-sharing starting January 1, 2027. This includes not just contraceptive methods themselves but also related clinical services like counseling, examinations, device insertion, and follow-up care. The bill ensures dual-eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries receive contraceptive coverage that matches Medicaid's comprehensiveness. It also mandates two studies on contraceptive coverage gaps, with reports to Congress within 1-2 years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates comprehensive contraceptive coverage under Medicare with no cost-sharing, expanding access to essential reproductive health services and aligning with Medicaid standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2026

HR 4876: Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to cover abortion care, counseling, and related medication as part of standard hospital and medical services for eligible veterans and certain dependents. It amends VA healthcare law to explicitly include these services under existing coverage for veterans qualifying under section 1703 and dependents eligible under section 1781(a). The policy directly affects veterans and their dependents enrolled in VA healthcare programs by expanding covered benefits to include abortion-related care. This is a concrete policy change to VA healthcare benefits, not a broader abortion law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands VA healthcare coverage to include abortion care, counseling, and medication, directly increasing access to reproductive healthcare services for veterans and dependents.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands VA healthcare coverage to include abortion services for veterans and dependents, directly enhancing benefits under existing law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 3698: Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026

This bill requires health insurance plans to cover mental health and substance use disorder services without copays, deductibles, or other out-of-pocket costs for pregnant and postpartum individuals. It applies to in-network providers and includes telehealth services, covering care from pregnancy diagnosis through the first year after birth. The law takes effect for plan years beginning two years after enactment. It directly affects individuals enrolled in employer-sponsored or individual health insurance plans who need mental health support during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no out-of-pocket costs for mental health coverage during pregnancy/postpartum, expanding access and strengthening insurance requirements for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands mental health benefits without cost-sharing for pregnant/postpartum individuals, a key worker benefit under employment standards, improving access to care during critical work-life transition periods.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate May 21, 2025

S 1834: Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act

S 1834, the Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act, requires health insurance plans to cover comprehensive maternity and postpartum care without copays or deductibles. It directly affects pregnant people, new parents (including non-birthing parents), and their health insurance providers by mandating coverage for prenatal care, childbirth, neonatal care, and postpartum services - including behavioral health for conditions like diabetes or hypertension. Key provisions include adding maternity care as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act and prohibiting cost-sharing for these services starting in 2024. The bill applies to all group health plans, individual insurance, and employer-sponsored coverage governed by ERISA and tax law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no copays/deductibles for maternity/postpartum care, expanding coverage access and including behavioral health services per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates comprehensive maternity/postpartum care coverage without cost-sharing, expanding worker health benefits for new parents under employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3995: State Public Option Act

This bill creates a new Medicaid buy-in program allowing certain individuals to purchase Medicaid coverage starting January 1, 2026. It directly affects state residents who are not enrolled in other health insurance plans and meet income requirements, with premiums limited to 8.5% of household income. Key provisions include allowing individuals to use premium tax credits, providing states with enhanced federal funding (90% match) for administrative costs, and requiring states to update quality measures by 2030. The program would be structured similarly to private Marketplace insurance, with cost-sharing aligned with the Affordable Care Act. States would also be required to cover comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services as part of this Medicaid buy-in program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides 90% federal funding for state Medicaid administrative costs, reducing state budget burden for essential health program. Directly lowers state spending requirements.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Medicaid buy-in program expanding coverage options for income-eligible individuals with capped premiums and federal funding (90% match).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HRES 7: Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality, life-affirming medical care for women of all ages.

HRES 7 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality medical care for women. It specifically endorses the standards set by Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers, a national consortium that provides services like well-woman exams, STI testing, prenatal care, miscarriage support, and referrals for mental/emotional resources. The resolution expresses the House’s support for nationwide access to such care but does not create new laws or allocate funding. It serves as a statement of endorsement for the consortium’s model, which emphasizes holistic (physical, mental, and spiritual) care for women.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEndorses access to women's healthcare services including prenatal, STI testing, and mental health care, aligning with support indicators for patient access and comprehensive care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SRES 590: A resolution designating January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".

SRES 590 designates January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" to highlight ongoing challenges in maternal health care. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about preventable pregnancy-related deaths, severe maternal morbidity, and racial disparities - such as Black women facing over three times higher pregnancy-related mortality rates than White women - while encouraging federal, state, and community action. It does not create new laws or funding but calls for recognizing these issues and supporting existing initiatives like expanded postpartum Medicaid coverage and maternal mortality review committees. This symbolic gesture targets broad audiences including healthcare providers, policymakers, and the public to promote equitable care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDesignates Maternal Health Awareness Day to address disparities and preventable deaths, encouraging action on maternal healthcare challenges without new funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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