Healthcare

in committee · United States · House May 11, 2026

HR 8729: No-Cost Breast Examinations in Medicaid Act of 2026

This bill requires Medicaid to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations without charging patients any copayments or deductibles. It defines these exams based on national medical guidelines, covering tests like mammograms, MRIs, and ultrasounds for both evaluating abnormalities and screening high-risk individuals. Additionally, the legislation mandates that screening mammography graded as effective by the USPSTF must be included as a required benefit for all Medicaid beneficiaries. These changes will take effect one year after the bill is signed into law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicaid coverage for breast exams without copays, expanding access and protecting patient rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 8551: Early Access to Screening Act

The Early Access to Screening Act mandates that Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance plans cover annual screening mammograms for women aged 30 and older without any out-of-pocket costs. Starting January 1, 2026, these plans must pay the full cost of the procedure, while coverage for women under 30 remains prohibited. The bill also establishes a rule preventing women over 29 from receiving more than one screening mammogram within an 11-month window. By amending federal laws governing public and private health coverage, the legislation ensures consistent, free access to this preventive care for the specified demographic.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates coverage for annual mammograms, expanding access and removing out-of-pocket costs for women aged 30+.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4332: Medication Competition Act

The Medication Competition Act requires the Food and Drug Administration to publish specific expiration dates for legal protections on biological drugs. This rule applies to both new drugs approved after the law passes and older drugs that received protection before the law was enacted. By making these timelines public, the bill aims to help generic drug makers know exactly when they can start selling their own versions of these medicines. The change does not alter the length of the protection periods themselves but increases transparency regarding when those periods end.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes competition in pharmaceuticals, likely lowering drug costs and improving patient access to medications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · United States · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SRES 696: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".

This Senate resolution expresses support for designating April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month to highlight the impact of the disease on over one million Americans. The measure acknowledges the challenges faced by patients and their caregivers while encouraging continued research and community support for finding better treatments. It formally recognizes the efforts of individuals living with Parkinson's disease and the organizations working to improve their quality of life.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month to highlight patient impact, encourage research, and support community efforts, aligning with protecting patient rights and advancing health services.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HJRES 167: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".

This joint resolution asks Congress to reject a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The rule in question would have removed previous regulations that addressed deceptive and unfair practices in the collection of medical debt. If approved, the resolution would cancel the new rule, keeping the existing protections for consumers in place. This action directly affects the Bureau's ability to modify how medical debt is collected under current federal law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects consumers from unfair medical debt collection, preserving access to care by preventing financial barriers.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2026

SRES 743: A resolution supporting the designation of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week".

This resolution designates the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Children's Mental Health Awareness Week to highlight mental health challenges faced by youth. It aims to raise public awareness about the importance of early detection, treatment, and prevention strategies while encouraging communities to reduce stigma and participate in related activities. The bill also recognizes factors like outdoor recreation, healthy diet, socialization, and sleep as vital to children's mental well-being and calls for mental health to be treated as a national priority.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates a week to raise awareness for children's mental health, encouraging early detection and reducing stigma, which supports mental health services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 5, 2026

HR 9001: Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement Act of 2026

The Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement Act of 2026 directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to run a two-year demonstration project evaluating the cost and effectiveness of covering FDA-cleared, over-the-counter hearing aids for eligible veterans with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. To participate, veterans must be enrolled in the VA system, receive a clinical clearance from an audiologist, and have access to a smartphone or Wi-Fi to operate the devices. The project will compare these over-the-counter options against traditional prescription hearing aids at selected VA facilities and require the Secretary to submit interim and final reports on the fiscal impact and health outcomes. Additionally, the bill mandates a separate study by the Comptroller General to analyze the current coverage of hearing aids for veterans and provide recommendations for potential program changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands hearing aid coverage for veterans, improving access to essential health services and reducing out-of-pocket costs.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs VA to evaluate covering OTC hearing aids for veterans, expanding access to healthcare benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2026

HR 8667: MISSION Rx Act

The MISSION Rx Act ensures that military beneficiaries and veterans pay no more for specific negotiated drugs than Medicare Part D beneficiaries do. It achieves this by capping the out-of-pocket costs for TRICARE-covered servicemembers and copayments for veterans at the same levels established under the federal drug price negotiation program. Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to limit the maximum prices they agree to pay pharmaceutical manufacturers for these same negotiated drugs. These changes apply to existing contracts and new agreements involving drugs selected for federal price negotiation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill caps drug costs for military/veterans at Medicare levels, protecting patient access and reducing out-of-pocket expenses.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill caps out-of-pocket costs for veterans at Medicare levels, directly improving access to affordable prescription drugs and strengthening veteran healthcare benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Prescription Drugs Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2026

HRES 1260: Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".

This resolution formally designates May 10, 2026, as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day to raise awareness about mental health within these communities. The text highlights that many individuals in this diverse group face barriers to care, including high costs, language differences, and cultural stigma, which result in low rates of treatment utilization. While the measure itself is symbolic and does not create new laws or funding, it encourages federal, state, and local agencies to develop policies that improve access to culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness of mental health barriers in specific communities, indirectly supporting improved access and care utilization.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House May 11, 2026

HR 8734: To express the Sense of Congress with respect to safety of medication abortion and Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.

This bill expresses the sense of Congress that medication abortion is a safe medical treatment approved by federal regulators. It asserts that this federal approval overrides any state laws requiring the procedure to be dispensed in person by a healthcare provider. Additionally, the bill states that federal approval preempts state restrictions on prescribing or dispensing medication abortion through telehealth. Essentially, the legislation argues that states cannot enforce rules limiting how medication abortion is delivered if those rules conflict with the federal approval process.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill asserts medication abortion is safe and preempts state restrictions, thereby protecting patient access to approved medical treatment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Women's Health

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