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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SCONRES 28: A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".

This concurrent resolution formally recognizes March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day" to honor abortion providers and staff for their work in delivering essential reproductive care. It highlights their courage amid challenges including clinic closures, safety threats, and increased harassment following the Dobbs decision. The resolution symbolically affirms Congress's support for providers' safety and patients' access to abortion care, without creating new legal requirements or affecting any individuals directly. (1 sentence; procedural resolution)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill symbolically affirms support for abortion providers and patient access to reproductive healthcare, aligning with 'protecting patient rights' and 'improving access' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HRES 1084: HIV is Not a Crime Day Resolution

HRES 1084 designates February 28 as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" to address the criminalization of people living with HIV. The resolution calls for ending state laws that impose harsh penalties or criminalize consensual acts based solely on HIV status - regardless of transmission risk, intent, or disclosure - and notes these laws disproportionately impact Black and brown communities, Black women, and transgender women. It urges education for law enforcement and communities, removal of outdated HIV criminalization laws, and increased support for HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care programs. The resolution does not create new laws but advocates for policy changes to align with current medical understanding and reduce stigma.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnds criminalization of HIV status, reduces unjust penalties, and addresses racial disparities in criminal justice through legislative reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnds criminalization of HIV status, removing legal barriers to healthcare access and protecting patient rights for marginalized groups.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 529: Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2025

S 529, the Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2025, limits how much individuals and families must pay annually out-of-pocket for prescription drugs under most health insurance plans. Starting in 2026, it caps these costs at $2,000 per person or $4,000 per family per year, with automatic annual adjustments using the medical care inflation rate (CPI). This applies to both individual health plans (under the Affordable Care Act) and group health plans (like employer-sponsored coverage), as amended across multiple federal laws. The bill does not change drug prices but directly affects millions of health plan enrollees by setting a maximum annual cost for covered prescriptions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directly caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs ($2k/person/$4k/family), improving affordability and access to medications under insurance plans, aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill caps prescription costs for all individuals, including veterans, improving access to affordable medications under healthcare plans.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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in committee · United States · House Nov 21, 2025

HR 6254: Medicaid Staffing Flexibility and Protection Act of 2025

This bill allows states to contract with outside agencies or private contractors to handle Medicaid eligibility decisions and appeals, rather than relying solely on state staff. It requires that contractors cannot have financial ties to Medicaid managed care organizations or incentives to delay applications or deny coverage to eligible individuals. The law directly affects state Medicaid programs by expanding their administrative options while adding safeguards to prevent conflicts of interest. It does not change Medicaid eligibility rules or funding, only how states process applications and appeals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows states to use contractors for Medicaid eligibility with safeguards against delays/denials, protecting access to coverage under public health program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5376: Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act

This bill requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to study the employment and earnings outcomes of participants in health career training programs funded through existing grants. It mandates that at least 4% of annual funding for these programs must cover rigorous evaluations of their short-, medium-, and long-term impacts. The study will assess how well these training initiatives prepare participants for careers in health fields, directly affecting current and future grant recipients. The requirement takes effect on October 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates HHS to study health career training program outcomes and requires 4% funding for rigorous evaluations, directly supporting workforce development in healthcare services.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Sep 23, 2025

HRES 764: Recognizing the continuing disparities in Black youth mental health access and treatment.

HRES 764 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing persistent disparities in mental health access and treatment for Black youth. It cites alarming statistics, including a 149% rise in suicide rates among Black adolescents (2007-2023) and higher rates of suicide attempts among Black high school students. The resolution calls on the current administration to continue previous efforts addressing these disparities, incorporate recommendations from the Congressional Black Caucus’s "Ring the Alarm" report, and protect the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as an independent agency. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the crisis and a request for policy continuity.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses mental health access disparities for Black high school students, directly impacting educational access and student well-being as part of K-12 support systems.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly recognizes mental health access disparities for Black youth and calls for continued efforts to address them, aligning with supporting mental health services and improving patient access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Jun 20, 2025

HRES 524: Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.

HRES 524 is a congressional resolution designating June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" to increase public awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD) in the U.S. and globally. It specifically highlights the need for expanded research, early detection screenings, accessible treatments, and preventative care programs for SCD, which disproportionately affects communities of African, Caribbean, and Mediterranean descent. The resolution urges federal agencies to address healthcare disparities and improve equitable access to therapies, including emerging genetic treatments. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws but formally supports existing awareness and advocacy efforts for SCD patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly urges expanded research, screenings, treatments, and preventative care for sickle cell disease, directly advancing healthcare access and research priorities for a health condition.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 17, 2025

S 2836: POP Act

The POP Act prohibits a single entity from owning both a health insurance company and certain healthcare providers that receive Medicare payments (excluding hospitals, pharmacies, and specific equipment suppliers). It requires violators to sell off either the insurance business or the healthcare provider within 1-2 years, depending on when the ownership began. The law also bars Medicare Advantage and Part D plans from contracting with organizations that violate this rule starting in 2026, treating such contracts as false claims. Enforcement involves the FTC, DOJ, or state attorneys general, with penalties including selling assets and returning revenue to communities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits anti-competitive insurance-provider ownership, promoting market fairness and patient access in Medicare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Jul 15, 2025

HR 4406: State-Based Universal Health Care Act of 2025

This bill would allow states to create their own universal health care systems by applying for waivers that replace federal health programs with state-based coverage. States would need to demonstrate they can cover at least 95% of residents within 5 years, maintain comparable benefits and affordability, and provide comprehensive coverage including reproductive health services. The federal government would redirect funds that would have gone to federal programs like Medicaid and Medicare to the states, with states required to submit regular reports on coverage progress and costs. The bill includes specific protections for Indian health care providers and ensures coverage for vulnerable populations without imposing new costs on them. This framework would apply to states that choose to implement their own universal health care system rather than relying on existing federal programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables state universal healthcare systems requiring 95% coverage, comprehensive benefits including reproductive health, and redirects federal funds to expand coverage beyond current programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 3934: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026

This bill expands Medicare Part B coverage for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to include more chronic conditions beyond diabetes and kidney disease. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries with conditions like obesity, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, eating disorders, and others listed in the bill. Key provisions broaden the definition of covered conditions and allow additional healthcare providers (like nurse practitioners and clinical psychologists for eating disorders) to deliver MNT services. The change would make MNT services covered for prevention, management, or treatment of these additional conditions, as determined by the Secretary.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare Part B coverage for MNT to additional chronic conditions (obesity, heart disease, etc.) and allows more providers, directly improving patient access to covered services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicare

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