Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 9390: Prices on the Wall Act of 2026

The Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 requires hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, laboratories, and imaging providers across the United States to display specific pricing information on their walls starting in 2028. This law mandates that these facilities post discounted cash prices for a list of services designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or if those prices are unavailable, the median amount charged to self-pay patients over the previous three years. The displayed prices must be located in areas specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure patients can see costs before receiving care. By making these financial details publicly visible, the bill aims to increase price transparency for consumers seeking scheduled medical services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates transparent pricing display to improve patient access and reduce cost uncertainty.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 4701: Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026

The Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026 prohibits any person or government entity from restricting, sanctioning, or discriminating against individuals who travel to another state to receive reproductive health care that is legal there. It also protects those who assist travelers and reproductive health care providers from facing penalties for offering services to out-of-state patients, effectively overriding any conflicting state laws. The bill establishes a private right of action allowing affected individuals, organizations, and providers to sue in federal or state court for violations, with provisions for damages and attorney's fees. Additionally, it removes state sovereign immunity defenses for officials enforcing laws that interfere with this travel right, ensuring federal courts can hear such cases directly.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly protects patient rights to access reproductive health care across state lines and prevents discrimination against providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2026

HR 8840: Fair Care Act of 2026

The Fair Care Act of 2026 is a comprehensive legislative proposal designed to lower health care costs and improve access by modernizing health savings accounts, expanding insurance coverage options, and increasing transparency in the health care market. The bill directly affects individuals, employers, health insurance issuers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical manufacturers through provisions that allow unused premium tax credits to be deposited into savings accounts, introduce new "copper" insurance plans, and require greater price transparency for hospitals and pharmacy benefit managers. Key mechanisms include the repeal of the employer health insurance mandate, the establishment of a federal reinsurance pool for high-risk individuals, the creation of a conditional approval pathway for drugs treating rare and serious diseases, and the imposition of congressional review procedures for major Food and Drug Administration rules. Additionally, the legislation seeks to promote competition by banning anticompetitive contract terms, regulating co-pay contributions from drug manufacturers, and enforcing stricter price reporting requirements for shoppable medical procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows unused premium tax credits to be deposited into savings accounts, providing tax relief and financial support to individuals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aims to lower costs, improve access, and expand coverage options, directly supporting healthcare goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 23, 2026

S 4871: Improving Personal Risk Assessments to Prevent Suicide Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to study how military sexual trauma and intimate partner violence increase the risk of suicide among service members and veterans. Within 18 months of passing, these agencies must submit a report and briefing to Congress and the public detailing these findings. A year after the report is released, the departments must update their clinical suicide prevention guidelines to include these specific risk factors. The legislation directly affects military personnel, veterans, and the agencies responsible for their healthcare and safety protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates studies and updates to clinical suicide prevention guidelines, directly strengthening mental health services and patient safety protocols.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates study and updates to suicide prevention guidelines for veterans, directly improving healthcare and safety services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9446: VA Health Care Capacity Assessment Act

The VA Health Care Capacity Assessment Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit biennial reports every two years to Congress regarding the staffing levels at its medical facilities. These reports must detail current wait times and workload for specific clinics, including mental health and primary care, alongside an assessment of whether staffing levels are sufficient to meet patient access goals. The legislation also mandates that the reports include a plan to address any identified staffing issues, analyze succession planning and vacancy rates, and describe how the department intends to use direct appointment authority to fill shortages. Ultimately, this bill aims to increase transparency by providing Congress with concrete data on the VA's workforce capacity and strategies for maintaining adequate healthcare services for veterans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates reporting on staffing and wait times to improve patient access and address capacity issues in VA healthcare.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates reporting on VA healthcare staffing and wait times to improve access and address capacity issues for veterans.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Primary Care Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 23, 2026

S 4865: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026

The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 strengthens the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure individuals with long-term care needs have a federally protected right to live in their own homes or integrated community settings rather than institutions. It mandates that states and insurance providers offer community-based services, provide maximum control over care choices to individuals, and establish enforceable plans to transition people out of institutional facilities. The bill also creates new enforcement mechanisms, including a task force to study barriers to community living, requirements for public participation in planning, and the ability for individuals to sue for damages if they are denied these community-based options.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens ADA to protect patient rights, mandate community-based services, and improve access to care for individuals with long-term needs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens rights to live in own homes and integrated community settings, opposing institutionalization and promoting community-based housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SJRES 198: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

This joint resolution seeks to officially disapprove a specific rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the implementation of prior authorization for certain Medicare services. The proposed action would prevent the rule, known as the WISeR Model, from taking effect, thereby stopping the new requirements from being enforced. If passed, the resolution would nullify the regulation and maintain the status quo for the affected healthcare services.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill blocks a rule intended to reduce wasteful services, thereby restricting efforts to limit unnecessary care and potentially increasing costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HRES 1403: Expressing the sense of Congress that Medicaid is an important lifeline for the health care of millions of Americans.

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that Medicaid is a vital lifeline for the health care of millions of Americans, including older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families. It highlights concerns that recent legislation will cut funding and impose new eligibility rules and paperwork requirements, which could negatively impact access to care. While the bill itself does not change laws or allocate money, it urges the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide immediate guidance to state agencies and enrollees regarding these upcoming changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill advocates for Medicaid funding and opposes cuts, aligning with protecting essential government services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly calls Medicaid a vital lifeline and urges protection against funding cuts and eligibility restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Jul 1, 2026

HR 9504: Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act

The Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act requires large and high-revenue nonprofit hospitals to submit detailed annual reports to the IRS regarding their financial assistance, community health initiatives, and operational spending. Specifically, these organizations must disclose how they address identified community health needs, the value of financial aid provided, and the numbers of applications granted or denied. The bill also mandates that larger hospitals break down their spending on quality improvement, nonclinical programs, and specific health service lines, while high-revenue facilities must report advertising costs and data related to the 340B drug discount program. These reporting requirements are designed to increase transparency for taxpayers and the public by providing concrete data on how tax-exempt hospitals use their resources and serve their communities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates transparency for hospitals, improving community health initiative tracking and financial aid disclosure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 9455: SMOOTH Payments Act

The SMOOTH Payments Act modifies federal tax rules to allow health insurance plans that offer a specific payment option to qualify for subsidies, whereas currently only catastrophic plans are excluded. Under this proposal, eligible plans would let enrollees choose between paying zero cost-sharing at the time of service or paying monthly, capped amounts instead. This change directly affects individuals enrolled in qualified health plans by expanding the range of plans that can receive financial assistance starting in 2027. The bill aims to simplify out-of-pocket expenses by enabling a new payment structure similar to existing capitated models.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands subsidy eligibility to more health plans, improving access and financial support for enrollees.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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