Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Jun 2, 2026

HRES 1331: Expressing support for the designation of June 1, 2026, through June 7, 2026, as "Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week".

This resolution formally designates the week of June 1 through June 7, 2026, as Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week to highlight a chronic skin condition affecting approximately 3.3 million Americans. The bill aims to increase public understanding of the disease, which causes painful lumps and scarring, and encourages better diagnosis, research, and access to treatment for those suffering from it. By recognizing the importance of these issues, the House intends to foster support for patients and promote initiatives that improve care and quality of life for individuals with this condition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness of a chronic condition to improve diagnosis, research, and treatment access.80% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 13, 2026

HR 8684: Transparency in Billing Act of 2026

The Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 requires hospitals to include a unique identifier for off-campus outpatient departments on health insurance claims. This rule applies to group health plans and health insurance issuers, ensuring that billing for services provided at locations outside a hospital's main campus clearly distinguishes the specific department involved. Effective January 1, 2027, hospitals must obtain and submit this separate identifier to avoid holding patients liable for these services, with a new reporting process established for suspected violations. The law also authorizes the Secretary of Labor to impose daily civil monetary penalties on hospitals that fail to comply with these billing requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances billing transparency to protect patients from unexpected costs and improve healthcare accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance

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passed · United States · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SRES 692: A resolution designating the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".

This resolution designates the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week" to highlight the importance of home visiting programs for families. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the work of over 20,000 home visitors who support parents and children across the United States. By formally acknowledging these efforts, the Senate aims to raise awareness about how such programs help strengthen family relationships and promote healthy child development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates a week to recognize home visiting programs that support families and children, highlighting their importance in healthcare and social services.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 4384: Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026

The Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 aims to speed up care decisions and increase transparency for Medicare Advantage enrollees by establishing strict time limits for insurance plan responses to requests for coverage authorization. Beginning in 2028, plans must provide real-time approvals for low-risk services, respond to other authorization requests within 72 hours, and automatically pay claims for authorized services without manual review. The bill also prohibits plans from requiring new authorizations for clinically necessary changes to already approved treatments and mandates that medical necessity standards match those used in traditional Medicare. To ensure accountability, the legislation introduces a new compliance scoring system that could reduce payments to plans failing to meet these requirements and adds a specific domain to the public star ratings based on adherence to these rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves Medicare Advantage by speeding up care decisions, increasing transparency, and reducing administrative barriers to patient access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2026

HR 8804: Medicare Payment Integrity Enhancement Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Medicare Payment Integrity Enhancement Act of 2026, allows contractors hired to audit Medicare claims to review them before payments are made. Under current rules, these auditors can only check claims after money has already been sent out, but this legislation would expand their authority to stop improper payments in advance. To support this new role, the bill changes how these contractors are paid by linking their compensation to the amount of money they successfully prevent from being paid out incorrectly. Additionally, it requires the government to create a specific funding plan that transfers money from Medicare trust funds to cover these prepayment review costs. The law also mandates that the health department issue rules within a year to explain exactly how contractor pay and savings calculations will work.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by preventing improper Medicare payments, thereby protecting state/federal budget integrity and reducing wasteful spending.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens Medicare payment integrity by allowing pre-payment audits to stop improper payments, protecting healthcare funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HJRES 168: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2022-01: Medical Debt Collection and Consumer Reporting Requirements in Connection with the No Surprises Act".

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that would cancel a previous regulation regarding medical debt collection and consumer reporting. If passed, the bill would prevent the Bureau from removing the requirements established in Bulletin 2022-01, which were designed to address issues under the No Surprises Act. The measure directly impacts the Bureau's authority to modify existing financial protection guidelines and affects consumers and healthcare providers subject to those rules. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, the legislation aims to keep the original medical debt standards in effect rather than allowing the proposed withdrawal to take place.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects medical debt collection rules under the No Surprises Act, safeguarding consumer financial protections in healthcare.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 4468: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2026

The Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2026 aims to improve the well-being of teachers and school employees by establishing federal programs and sharing best practices. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create an awareness initiative to reduce stigma around seeking mental health care and to distribute evidence-based strategies for preventing suicide and promoting resiliency. It authorizes $45 million over three years to fund grants for schools and universities to implement new mental health programs, offer peer support, and provide professional training on addressing mental health needs. Additionally, the legislation requires the government to conduct a comprehensive review of these efforts and report findings to Congress within two years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $45M to fund mental health programs for educators, directly supporting teachers and staff well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $45M to fund mental health awareness and suicide prevention programs for educators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds mental health programs and reduces stigma for educators, directly improving workplace well-being and worker benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate May 21, 2026

S 4622: PATCH Act

The PATCH Act amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to explicitly define medical debt and prohibit creditors from using it when making lending decisions. Specifically, the bill requires consumer reporting agencies to exclude information about unpaid medical bills from credit reports, even if those debts have been sent to collections. Additionally, it directs the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to update federal regulations to ban lenders from obtaining or using medical debt data to determine creditworthiness. These changes directly affect individuals with medical bills and financial institutions that currently consider such debts when evaluating loan applications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill protects patient rights by preventing medical debt from negatively impacting credit scores, thereby reducing financial barriers to healthcare access.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2026

HR 8811: Moms Matter Act

The Moms Matter Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create two main grant programs aimed at improving maternal mental health and reducing health disparities among pregnant and postpartum individuals. The first program provides funding to community organizations and healthcare providers to expand services that integrate mental health care into prenatal and postpartum settings, with a specific focus on groups facing higher risks of mortality and morbidity. The second program offers grants to educational institutions to train and recruit a diverse workforce of mental health professionals who specialize in caring for pregnant and postpartum patients. Both initiatives require recipients to submit annual reports on their activities and outcomes, while the legislation authorizes $25 million and $15 million respectively for each program from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs HHS to create two grant programs to fund maternal mental health services and reduce health disparities.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs HHS to create grant programs funding maternal mental health services and reducing health disparities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House May 8, 2026

HR 8690: Pregnant Women in Custody Act

The Pregnant Women in Custody Act establishes new federal standards to protect the health and rights of pregnant women held in Bureau of Prisons facilities, immigration detention centers, and refugee shelters. It mandates comprehensive medical care, including mandatory pregnancy testing, access to contraception, and specialized dietary and housing accommodations tailored to pregnancy needs. A central provision prohibits the use of restrictive housing and physical restraints during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum recovery period, with limited exceptions only for immediate safety threats. The legislation also requires facilities to provide nursery programs allowing mothers and infants to remain together, offers education on parental rights, and mandates regular reporting on health outcomes and the use of restrictive measures.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights of incarcerated pregnant women by mandating medical care and prohibiting restraints, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates comprehensive medical care, pregnancy testing, contraception access, and prohibits restraints for pregnant detainees, directly protecting patient rights and improving health access.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates specialized housing accommodations for pregnant women in custody, directly protecting housing rights and needs for a vulnerable population.75% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates medical care and prohibits restrictive housing for pregnant women in immigration detention centers, directly protecting immigrant rights and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Women's Health Detention Refugees & Asylum

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