Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 73: Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025

The Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025 would amend the federal tax code to exclude abortion expenses from deductible medical costs on income tax returns. Specifically, it adds a provision stating that amounts paid for abortions cannot be included in the medical expense deduction under Section 213 of the Internal Revenue Code. This change would directly affect taxpayers who previously claimed abortion costs as deductible medical expenses. The provision would apply to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves tax deduction for abortion expenses, restricting tax benefits under IRS code, directly opposing tax deduction policies.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExcludes abortion costs from tax-deductible medical expenses, restricting financial access to abortion services classified under healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 24, 2025

HRES 65: Reaffirming the freedom to decide and expressing continued support for medication abortion access.

HRES 65 is a non-binding House resolution affirming existing medication abortion access and addressing concerns about the Comstock Act. It specifically references a December 2022 Department of Justice memo confirming that federal law does not prohibit mailing abortion medications like mifepristone when sent without intent to violate the law. The resolution condemns restrictions on reproductive health care access, including medication abortion, and rejects efforts to misuse the Comstock Act to threaten such services. As a symbolic statement (not new legislation), it expresses congressional support for current legal access to medication abortion without creating new policy changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAffirms medication abortion access, protects reproductive healthcare rights, condemns restrictions on access per resolution text.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 1, 2025

S 1239: Convenient Contraception Act

This bill requires group health plans and individual health insurance plans to cover a full year's supply (up to 365 days) of contraceptives without any cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles), for any contraceptive already mandated by law. It directly affects individuals enrolled in these health plans who use prescribed contraceptives, ensuring they can access a full year's supply in one transaction. The key provision eliminates cost barriers for a 365-day supply, applying to all contraceptives covered under existing law. The requirement takes effect for plan years starting January 1, 2026, and includes a requirement for federal agencies to inform enrollees and providers about the new coverage rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates cost barriers for contraceptive coverage under insurance plans, expanding access to essential health services without restricting benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 1830: Right to Treat Act

S 1830, the Right to Treat Act, prohibits federal agencies like the FDA from regulating the practice of medicine and bans restrictions on prescribing FDA-approved drugs for unapproved uses. It directly affects doctors, patients, and pharmaceutical companies by removing federal barriers to off-label drug prescriptions. The bill explicitly excludes federal laws related to abortion, assisted suicide, euthanasia, or gender transition medical interventions from its scope. This is a procedural change to federal regulatory authority, not a new program or funding measure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves federal barriers to off-label drug prescriptions, increasing physician flexibility and patient access to treatments without FDA restrictions.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 9, 2025

HRES 685: Expressing support for testing for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) as a standard part of prenatal screening, and for other purposes.

HRES 685 is a non-binding resolution expressing support for adding antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) testing to standard prenatal screening. APS is an immune condition causing blood clots that can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths, currently not tested for routinely despite causing about 15% of recurrent pregnancy losses. The resolution urges medical associations to update guidelines to recommend APS testing as standard during prenatal care, rather than only for women with specific histories of pregnancy loss. It does not change current medical practice but advocates for updated recommendations to potentially prevent pregnancy complications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes standard APS testing in prenatal care to prevent pregnancy loss, enhancing preventive healthcare access and patient outcomes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 10, 2025

HCONRES 18: Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2025, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".

HCONRES 18 is a symbolic resolution designating March 10, 2025, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day." It expresses congressional support for abortion providers and clinic staff who deliver care amid heightened challenges following the Dobbs decision. The resolution acknowledges the risks providers face, including harassment and violence, and celebrates their role in ensuring patient access to abortion care. It does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes - it solely serves as a formal expression of appreciation for providers' work.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe resolution explicitly expresses congressional support for abortion providers and clinic staff, acknowledging their role in ensuring patient access to abortion care - a healthcare service. It celebrates their work amid challenges, directly adva...95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 3264: More Affordable Care Act

This bill establishes a "Health Freedom Waiver Program" that would allow states to opt out of certain Affordable Care Act requirements for health insurance starting in 2026. States choosing this option would need to maintain a high-risk insurance pool, and the federal government would instead fund "Trump Health Freedom Accounts" for eligible residents, replacing premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions. These accounts would provide funds for health insurance but restrict coverage for gender transition procedures and abortion services. The bill also includes modified tax credits for small businesses in waiver states and requires better price transparency in health care through updated reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill replaces ACA tax credits with federal-funded 'Trump Health Freedom Accounts', maintaining subsidy funding for health insurance, thus supporting essential healthcare program budget.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill replaces ACA requirements with state opt-outs and restricted accounts, weakening federal healthcare protections and limiting coverage options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 15, 2025

S 3011: Prohibiting Abortion & Transgender Procedures on the Exchanges Act

This bill prohibits health insurance plans sold through the American Health Benefits Exchanges (the ACA marketplace) from covering abortion (except in cases of life endangerment, rape, or incest) or gender-transition procedures for minors. It defines "gender-transition procedures" to include puberty blockers, hormone therapy, or surgeries for minors seeking to align their bodies with their gender identity, with limited medical exceptions. The law directly affects health plans on the ACA marketplace and their enrollees, particularly minors seeking gender-affirming care and individuals seeking abortions outside the specified exceptions. The changes would take effect for plan years starting January 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts ACA marketplace coverage for abortion (except life/rape/incest) and transgender care for minors, limiting patient access to specific health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SCONRES 9: A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2025, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".

SCONRES 9 is a symbolic congressional resolution expressing support for recognizing March 10, 2025, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day." It honors abortion providers and staff for their work amid increased challenges following the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade. The resolution specifically acknowledges the risks providers face, including harassment and clinic closures, and affirms Congress’s commitment to their safety and patients’ access to abortion care. As a non-binding statement, it does not create new policy but publicly recognizes the contributions of providers in a landscape of restrictive abortion laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHonors abortion providers and affirms access to abortion care, aligning with protecting patient access in healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 2085: Postpartum Lifeline Act

The Postpartum Lifeline Act requires states to provide 12 months of continuous Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pregnant individuals, replacing the previous 60-day postpartum coverage limit. It directly affects low-income pregnant and postpartum individuals enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, ensuring they maintain health coverage through the first year after pregnancy. The bill repeals the existing provision that restricted coverage to pregnancy-related services for only 60 days and mandates full coverage for all medical needs during the 12-month period. States must comply with this requirement starting no later than one year after the bill's enactment, though they may choose an earlier effective date. This policy change eliminates a major gap in postpartum care access for eligible individuals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid/CHIP coverage from 60 days to 12 months postpartum, expanding health coverage access for low-income pregnant individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Women's Health

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