Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 9396: Prior Authorization Accountability Act

The Prior Authorization Accountability Act requires health insurance plans and issuers to publicly report detailed data on their prior authorization processes starting in 2027. This includes submitting information on approval and denial rates, appeal outcomes, processing times, and the specific use of artificial intelligence or other automated technologies in making coverage decisions. The bill mandates that these reports be available on public websites for both individual and group coverage, allowing consumers to compare how different plans handle requests for medical services. Additionally, the legislation updates the Affordable Care Act to ensure that health plans sold through insurance exchanges display this new transparency data to help shoppers make informed choices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances transparency in prior authorization processes, protecting patient rights and improving access to care by mandating public reporting of approval rates and AI usage.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates public reporting on AI use in healthcare, promoting transparency and consumer protection in automated technology decisions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 18, 2026

HR 9365: HEART Act of 2026

The HEART Act of 2026 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create a new office dedicated to providing mental health and family stability support to communities affected by federal immigration enforcement actions. This office would fund mobile response teams, emergency counseling vouchers, and grants for local organizations to offer trauma-informed care and culturally competent behavioral health services. A key provision requires that any data collected about these enforcement actions be kept separate from immigration agencies to protect community trust. Additionally, the bill mandates the development of multilingual health education campaigns and the training of healthcare providers to better serve these populations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a new office to fund mental health services, mobile response teams, and trauma-informed care for affected communities.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill creates a new office to fund mental health and family stability support for communities affected by immigration enforcement, providing services and trauma-informed care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 9397: Premium Transparency Act

The Premium Transparency Act requires health insurers and Medicare Advantage organizations to publicly disclose how they spend premium revenue, specifically detailing the percentages allocated to claims, overhead costs, and retained profits. Starting in 2027, these companies must publish this data in a consumer-friendly format on their websites for each plan they offer, allowing individuals to compare financial transparency across different coverage options. Additionally, the bill mandates that the government issue standardized guidance by 2028 to ensure key plan details, such as deductibles, out-of-pocket limits, and specific care costs, are presented in plain English. A further provision updates online plan comparisons to include this new financial data beginning in 2029, aiming to help consumers make more informed decisions about their health insurance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates transparency in insurance spending to empower consumers and improve market competition, directly supporting patient rights and informed healthcare choices.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · United States · House Jun 18, 2026

HR 9336: Better Care, Better Cost Act

The Better Care, Better Cost Act requires states to consider how well managed care organizations perform when deciding which ones to assign Medicaid beneficiaries to. Starting in 2028, states must create a system to score these organizations based on factors like medical costs, hospital readmissions, emergency visits, and patient satisfaction. Additionally, states must publish annual reports showing how using these scores changes enrollment patterns and estimates savings. This law directly affects state Medicaid programs and the managed care companies that serve them by mandating performance-based decision-making.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access and quality by mandating performance scoring for managed care organizations to ensure better care delivery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 29, 2026

HRES 1396: Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2026 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2026, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

This resolution expresses support for designating June 2026 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2026, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. It aims to raise public awareness about post-traumatic stress among military members and veterans, reduce associated stigma, and encourage better access to treatment. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement of congressional intent to highlight the importance of addressing mental health challenges related to military service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes mental health awareness and encourages access to treatment for PTSD, aligning with healthcare support indicators.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates awareness month to reduce PTSD stigma and encourage treatment access for veterans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9418: Access to Innovative Treatments Act of 2026

The Access to Innovative Treatments Act of 2026 changes how Medicare reviews decisions to deny or limit coverage for new drugs and biological products. It requires the Medicare administrator to start a review within 90 days of a request, includes a 30-day period for public comments, and mandates a final decision within 120 days that must address those comments. The bill also prevents Medicare from applying old coverage rules to newly approved or licensed drugs if those rules would contradict the current approval. Additionally, it stops prescription drug plans from using outdated coverage decisions to deny payment for new medications. These changes directly affect Medicare beneficiaries, drug manufacturers, and the Medicare program administrators.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill accelerates Medicare review of drug coverage denials and prevents outdated rules from blocking new treatments, improving patient access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Prescription Drugs

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 4843: Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Education to create and share evidence-based model plans for mental health and suicide prevention specifically for colleges and universities. In partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the government will provide technical assistance to schools that wish to adopt these models, while also considering existing state efforts and collaborating with various community and student groups. The legislation requires regular updates to these model plans every five years and mandates periodic reports to Congress on the program's progress. Importantly, the bill clarifies that these measures are voluntary guidelines and do not impose new legal requirements on higher education institutions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates creation of mental health and suicide prevention models for colleges, enhancing student well-being and campus safety programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates creation of mental health and suicide prevention plans for colleges, directly strengthening mental health services and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Health Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 11, 2026

S 4751: End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026

The End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026 directs the U.S. government to increase foreign assistance aimed at diagnosing, treating, and preventing tuberculosis globally. This legislation establishes specific goals to reduce TB incidence and mortality rates by 2030, requiring the President to prioritize funding for high-risk populations, drug-resistant cases, and the development of new diagnostics and vaccines. The bill mandates extensive annual reporting to Congress on program progress, including data on patient outcomes, research investments, and coordination with international partners, while setting the program to expire in 2033 if these targets are met.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases foreign assistance for TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, directly strengthening global public health programs.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HRES 1389: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the monitoring and regulation of water systems not be weaponized for the purposes of surveilling, tracking, or detecting use of, stigmatizing, and further restricting access to medication abortion care.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' view that monitoring water systems for medication abortion drugs should not be used to track or restrict access to abortion care. It states that such surveillance lacks scientific support and misuses environmental laws to target reproductive health services. The bill asserts that medications like mifepristone are safe and effective, and that water protection efforts should focus on actual environmental threats rather than political agendas. As a non-binding statement of sentiment, it does not create new laws but aims to influence future policy discussions on reproductive rights and environmental regulation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient access to abortion care by opposing surveillance that restricts reproductive health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 9513: Community Schools and Health Equity Act

The Community Schools and Health Equity Act establishes a competitive grant program led by the Department of Education to fund school-based health services in community schools. Eligible recipients, such as local school districts and community partnerships, can use these funds to hire staff like nurses and social workers, provide wraparound support including nutrition and housing assistance, and address social determinants of health. The legislation prioritizes grants for schools serving high numbers of low-income students, English learners, and families in medically underserved areas. To ensure accountability, grantees must annually report on student outcomes and health impacts, while the Education and Health and Human Services Secretaries must coordinate to reduce administrative burdens and share technical assistance.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a competitive grant program to fund school-based health services and wraparound support, directly enhancing student access and school infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a grant program to fund school-based health services, hire medical staff, and address social determinants of health.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds wraparound services including housing assistance in community schools, directly supporting housing needs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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