Healthcare

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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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9510: VHA OPEN Policies Act of 2026

The VHA OPEN Policies Act of 2026 requires the Veterans Health Administration to publish all its national policies, such as directives and handbooks, on a public website within 90 days of enactment. This rule also mandates that any new or revised policies be added to the site within 30 days of their creation. The legislation directly affects the VA's health administration by making internal guidance accessible to the public and ensuring consistent, up-to-date information is available online.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases transparency by mandating public access to VA health policies, improving patient understanding and oversight of healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates public access to VA health policies online, enhancing transparency and digital accessibility for veterans.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill increases transparency of VA healthcare policies, enabling veterans to better understand and access their benefits and services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9432: LIFT the BAR Act

The LIFT the BAR Act aims to restore access to federal benefits for lawfully present noncitizens by repealing several restrictions imposed by the 1996 welfare reform law and a 2024 reconciliation bill. Specifically, it would allow eligible noncitizens to receive SNAP food assistance, Medicaid, CHIP, and child nutrition programs, while also updating legal terminology to refer to "noncitizens" rather than "aliens" in relevant statutes. The legislation includes provisions to ensure these individuals can qualify for premium tax credits and would require federal agencies to issue implementation guidance within 180 days of enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid and CHIP access for eligible noncitizens, directly increasing healthcare coverage and patient access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill restores federal benefits for lawfully present noncitizens and updates terminology to 'noncitizens', directly supporting immigrant access to services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9420: Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026

The Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026 authorizes $25 million over five years to fund a program that provides grants to health schools and clinics for expanding abortion care training. These funds are specifically designated for institutions located in states where comprehensive abortion training is legal, with a priority on serving minority-serving schools and those training students from medically underserved areas. The program supports activities such as developing clinical curricula, utilizing telehealth, recruiting diverse healthcare workers, and offering scholarships to students pursuing this specialized training. Recipients must submit annual reports on program performance while ensuring federal funds supplement, rather than replace, existing state and private resources.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $25M to fund abortion care training, expanding access and strengthening reproductive health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Women's Health

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passed · United States · Senate Jun 15, 2026

SRES 770: A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.

This Senate resolution designates June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to highlight the importance of naloxone in reversing opioid overdoses. The measure aims to educate the public, healthcare providers, and first responders on how to recognize overdose signs and safely administer the medication. It also encourages federal, state, and local governments along with private organizations to support efforts that increase access to and distribution of naloxone.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes naloxone access and overdose education, directly advancing public health and patient safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 4703: Redirecting Trump Slush Funds to Lower Health Care Costs Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal money, specifically from the Judgment Fund, to pay legal settlements for the President or to support any commissions created for his benefit. It directs $1.776 billion from the Treasury to the Department of Health and Human Services to fund the Medicaid program. The funds are intended to reverse specific eligibility and funding cuts previously enacted by another law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs $1.776 billion to fund Medicaid and reverse eligibility cuts, directly increasing public service funding.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs $1.776 billion to HHS to fund Medicaid and reverse eligibility cuts, directly increasing healthcare funding and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9556: Support Our Miners Act

The Support Our Miners Act updates the monthly disability payments for coal miners suffering from black lung disease to better reflect current living costs. It establishes a new base payment of $1,252.50 per month starting in 2026, which will then increase annually based on inflation data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This legislation directly affects thousands of miners and their families who rely on these benefits for healthcare and financial support, aiming to close the gap between the original 1969 benefit amount and today's economic reality.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases disability payments for coal miners with black lung disease, directly enhancing financial support for their healthcare needs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases disability payments for coal miners, directly expanding worker benefits and protecting financial support for affected employees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9441: SAFE Training for OB-GYNs Act

The SAFE Training for OB-GYNs Act creates a new federal grant program to help medical residents who must leave their home states to receive training in reproductive health care due to local abortion restrictions. Funded with up to $10 million annually from 2027 to 2031, these grants support residency programs that offer specialized training in sexual and reproductive health, including abortion care. The funding can be used to expand existing programs or establish new ones specifically for out-of-state residents and to cover their travel expenses. This legislation directly affects health care professionals seeking specialized training and the medical residency programs that provide it.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a federal grant program to fund OB-GYN residency training in reproductive health, expanding access and protecting patient care options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 9389: Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026

This bill directs the Health Resources and Services Administration to help federally qualified health centers expand nutrition education and counseling services to patients. It allows the use of existing funds to support activities such as training healthcare providers, hiring dietitians, and creating culturally appropriate educational materials. The program specifically prioritizes health centers serving communities with high rates of diet-related chronic diseases and food insecurity. Additionally, the bill requires the government to submit annual reports to Congress on how these initiatives improve patient outcomes and workforce capabilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs funding to expand nutrition education and counseling services at health centers, improving patient access and addressing chronic diseases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Public Health

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