Healthcare

in committee · United States · House May 23, 2025

HR 3589: RESTORE Act

The RESTORE Act aims to improve reproductive health care by promoting "restorative reproductive medicine" that focuses on diagnosing and treating underlying causes of infertility and reproductive health conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, and uterine fibroids. Key provisions include prohibiting discrimination against health care providers who decline to provide or refer for assisted reproductive technology due to religious or moral beliefs, requiring regular reports on standard care for infertility diagnosis, and modernizing medical coding to better classify and reimburse restorative treatments. The bill also expands research into reproductive health conditions, advances education about fertility awareness-based methods, and increases access to Title X funding for restorative reproductive medicine services. These changes are designed to improve access to comprehensive reproductive health care for people experiencing infertility. The legislation specifically targets both women and men affected by reproductive health conditions and aims to address gaps in current care approaches.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes treatment of reproductive conditions and prohibits discrimination against providers, advancing patient access to reproductive healthcare services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 31, 2025

HR 2502: Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025

This bill establishes a federal grant program to fund mental health crisis response training for law enforcement and corrections officers. It provides up to $10 million annually for state, local, and tribal agencies to cover training costs, including travel and lodging, for officers responding to mental health crises. The training must be evidence-based, developed with healthcare professionals and people with lived mental health experience, and cover de-escalation, empathy, community resources, and safety protocols. Agencies applying must demonstrate current training gaps, officer safety records, and how the training will reduce injuries to officers and the public during mental health emergencies. The grants are supplemental to existing funding and require annual reporting on training participation and outcomes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds evidence-based mental health crisis training for law enforcement, promoting de-escalation and reducing use of force. Aligns with criminal justice reform goals to improve officer response and protect individuals with mental health condit...95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds evidence-based mental health crisis response training for law enforcement, developed with healthcare professionals to improve patient access and de-escalation during mental health crises.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 786: Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act

HR 786 extends Medicare incentive payments for providers participating in "eligible alternative payment models" (like bundled care programs) by adjusting key timeline and percentage references in the Social Security Act. It specifically delays the expiration of these incentives from 2026 to 2027 for certain payments (adding a 3.53% rate for 2027) and extends subsequent years' references accordingly. This bill directly affects Medicare providers using alternative payment models by preserving their access to these financial incentives for an additional year. The key mechanism is technical, updating specific years and payment percentages in Medicare law without changing the underlying program structure. The bill does not create new programs but ensures existing incentives continue for providers in 2027 and beyond.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicare incentives for alternative payment models, preserving provider access to funding for coordinated care programs that improve patient access and continuity of care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 422: Right to Contraception Act

S 422, the Right to Contraception Act, establishes a federal statutory right for individuals to access contraceptives and for healthcare providers to offer contraceptive services, free from state restrictions. It directly affects all Americans seeking or providing contraception, particularly protecting historically marginalized groups like people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and low-income or rural residents who face barriers to care. The bill overrides state laws that restrict access - such as bans on specific contraceptives, provider refusal policies based on personal beliefs, or Medicaid restrictions - and prohibits government actions that impede this right. Enforcement allows the Attorney General or affected individuals to challenge violations in court, with courts required to strike down restrictive laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes federal right to contraceptives, removes state restrictions, protects marginalized groups, improving access and protecting patient rights in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 4, 2025

S 400: Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act

S 400 enhances the tax credit for employers that provide paid family and medical leave to their workers. Employers can now choose to calculate the credit based on either wages paid to employees on leave or premiums paid for an insurance policy covering the leave. The bill clarifies that state or local government-paid leave counts toward the leave provided but does not count toward the credit amount, and extends the credit to cover up to six months of leave. Additionally, it requires the Small Business Administration and IRS to conduct outreach to help employers understand and use the credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnhances tax credit for employers providing paid leave, increasing business tax relief and extending credit coverage.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends tax credits for employer-provided medical leave, improving access to healthcare by enabling workers to take time off for health needs without income loss.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnhances tax credits for employers providing paid family/medical leave, expanding worker benefits and supporting employment standards through extended coverage and simplified credit calculation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2025

HRES 180: Supporting the designation of March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

HRES 180 is a non-binding House resolution supporting the designation of March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It does not create new laws or funding but encourages public awareness and educational activities about colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and early detection. The resolution highlights that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. and that regular screening could prevent up to 60% of related deaths. It urges the public and healthcare organizations to observe the month with educational efforts to address low screening rates among adults over 50. This resolution has no direct legal effect but aligns with annual awareness campaigns.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes colorectal cancer awareness and prevention through education, aligning with healthcare support goals without funding or policy changes.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 25, 2025

S 2167: Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025

This bill expands healthcare access for energy workers covered under the federal compensation program for occupational illnesses. It amends existing law to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants (within their state-licensed scope and federal guidelines) to prescribe or order medical treatments, appliances, and supplies for eligible workers. The change directly affects energy workers receiving medical benefits under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. It modifies the program’s authority to include these providers in prescribing decisions, aiming to streamline care without altering the program’s core eligibility or funding. The bill does not change who qualifies for benefits or the compensation amounts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands healthcare access for energy workers by enabling NPs/PAs to prescribe within scope, directly improving patient access under federal program.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands healthcare access for energy workers with occupational illnesses, strengthening benefits under federal compensation program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6199: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025

This bill would expand Medicare Part B coverage to include medical nutrition therapy for beneficiaries with a wider range of chronic conditions beyond current limits (diabetes and kidney disease). It specifically adds conditions like obesity, hypertension, eating disorders, cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, and HIV to the list of covered illnesses, allowing coverage for prevention, management, or treatment. The bill also allows more healthcare providers - including dietitians, nurse practitioners, and clinical psychologists - to deliver these services. This change would directly affect millions of Medicare beneficiaries managing these conditions who previously lacked coverage for medically necessary nutrition therapy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare Part B coverage for medical nutrition therapy to additional chronic conditions and providers, improving patient access to preventive care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Oct 15, 2025

HR 5635: Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from discriminating against transgender veterans in healthcare, specifically requiring the VA to provide medically necessary treatments for gender dysphoria. It directly affects transgender veterans seeking VA health services by mandating that the VA cannot deny such care or misgender patients based on gender identity. The law adds a new section to VA healthcare law explicitly banning gender identity discrimination and ensuring access to gender dysphoria treatments, aligning with existing protections under the Affordable Care Act. Additionally, it requires the VA to provide quarterly reports to Congress on how transgender veterans receive healthcare services under this new standard.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA to provide gender dysphoria treatments and prohibits discrimination, expanding access for transgender veterans' healthcare rights95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA to provide gender dysphoria treatments without discrimination, directly improving healthcare access for transgender veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 24, 2025

S 687: BCRA of 2025

This bill, the Births in Custody Reporting Act of 2025 (BCRA), requires states receiving certain federal crime control funds to submit quarterly, anonymized reports to the Attorney General about pregnant individuals or those who gave birth while incarcerated in state or local facilities (including jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities). The reports must include data on pregnancy outcomes, prenatal and postpartum medical care, restraint use during pregnancy or delivery, and placement in restrictive housing. States failing to comply face potential reductions of up to 10% in their allocated federal funds for the relevant program. The Attorney General must publish these reports publicly and conduct a study on the data to improve care and examine health outcomes for incarcerated pregnant individuals.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates data collection on pregnancy care and restraint use for incarcerated individuals, promoting transparency and potential reform in correctional healthcare, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates reporting on prenatal/postpartum medical care and restraint use for incarcerated pregnant individuals, supporting healthcare oversight and patient rights in a vulnerable population.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Juvenile Justice Women's Health

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