Healthcare

in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HR 9002: SURS Extension Act

The SURS Extension Act extends the Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program through fiscal year 2031. This program provides financial incentives to healthcare providers who treat patients in rural areas or underserved communities. By amending the Social Security Act, the bill ensures these payments continue for six additional years. The measure directly affects small medical practices and facilities that serve high-need populations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends funding for a healthcare program serving rural and underserved communities, aligning with increasing public service funding.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends funding for a program providing financial incentives to healthcare providers in rural and underserved areas, improving access and strengthening support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 4370: PCTEC Act

The Primary Care Team Education Centers Act creates a new grant program to help community health centers establish or expand sites for training future healthcare professionals. These grants, which can provide up to $1 million annually for five years, are intended to address shortages of clinical instructors and improve student access to primary care settings. Recipients must use the funds to develop partnerships with universities, offer innovative pay models to attract staff, and integrate diverse community health workers into the training teams. The bill also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit annual reports on the number of students trained and preceptors recruited, while prohibiting entities that already receive certain other teaching health center grants from applying for this funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds training sites for healthcare professionals, expanding educational access and creating partnerships with universities.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a grant program to fund training sites for healthcare professionals, addressing workforce shortages and improving access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Primary Care

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in committee · United States · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 8493: Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026

The Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create a temporary working group focused on improving mental health support for law enforcement officers and first responders. This group will examine current peer-to-peer behavioral health programs, considering the unique challenges faced by these workers, and develop updated recommendations for Congress on reducing suicide risk and addressing substance use. The committee will include representatives from federal agencies, local governments, and organizations, as well as law enforcement officers and first responders with direct experience in these programs. Within one year of passing, the group must publish a report with evidence-based findings and minimum standards for effective support, then submit specific proposals to Congress on how to integrate these services into broader healthcare systems. The working group will dissolve after completing its report, though the Secretary may request to reconvene it later if new updates are deemed necessary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement by improving mental health support and reducing suicide risk among first responders.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs HHS to create a working group to improve mental health support and reduce suicide risk for first responders, directly advancing healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4336: Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act

The Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act repeals a specific section of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 that previously barred medical residents from participating in certain pension plans. By removing this restriction, the bill allows medical residents to join and benefit from the same retirement savings programs available to other employees. This change directly affects medical residents working in the United States by expanding their access to employer-sponsored pension funding. The law takes effect on the first March 18 following its enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves conditions for medical residents, a key healthcare workforce, by expanding their access to retirement benefits.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits for medical residents, directly strengthening worker compensation and employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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in committee · United States · House May 12, 2026

HR 8749: SAFE through Medicare Act

The SAFE through Medicare Act expands Medicare coverage to include specific home resiliency services for individuals deemed medically at-risk during climate or manmade disasters. This bill defines these services as medically necessary items, such as heat pumps, solar batteries, and energy-efficient cold storage, that help vulnerable people cope with extreme weather events like heat waves, cold snaps, or flooding. To determine eligibility, the Secretary of Health and Human Services will establish a process considering factors like geographic climate risks, local disaster history, and a patient's reliance on temperature-sensitive medical equipment or power-dependent devices. If approved, Medicare will cover 100 percent of the cost for these services, provided they are furnished on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates funding for heat pumps, solar batteries, and energy-efficient storage, directly advancing renewable energy and efficiency infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicare coverage to include home resiliency services for medically at-risk individuals, directly strengthening healthcare access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Solar Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 4356: Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act

This bill establishes a $100 million grant program to help communities protect pregnant people and young children from health risks linked to climate change, such as extreme heat and air pollution. The funds are awarded to local groups in areas with high vulnerability or poor air quality to provide resources like cooling units, weatherization support, and training for healthcare workers. Additionally, the legislation creates a separate $5 million grant program to update medical and nursing school curricula so future providers can better identify and address these climate-related health risks. To support these efforts, the bill also mandates the formation of a research consortium at the National Institutes of Health to study the specific impacts of climate change on birth outcomes and requires the development of a national strategy to map high-risk areas.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds climate adaptation measures to protect vulnerable populations from environmental hazards like extreme heat and pollution.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $100M to protect vulnerable populations from climate-related health risks and funds training for healthcare workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Climate Change Children's Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 28, 2026

HRES 1223: Expressing support for the designation of Undiagnosed Awareness Month.

This resolution expresses support for designating April as Undiagnosed Awareness Month to highlight the challenges faced by the approximately 25 million Americans living with rare diseases that have not yet been identified. The bill aims to raise public awareness about the difficulties these patients endure, such as long diagnostic delays, misdiagnoses, and lack of treatment options, while honoring the work of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network and related research efforts. By acknowledging this month, the House intends to promote greater understanding of the need for improved diagnostic tools and equitable access to medical care for individuals with undiagnosed conditions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness for rare disease patients, highlighting diagnostic challenges and supporting research efforts like the Undiagnosed Diseases Network.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 8487: Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act

The Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act expands federal support for certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) by modifying how these facilities are funded under Medicaid and Medicare. Under the new rules, states and the federal government will use a prospective payment system to pay CCBHCs based on the cost of providing care rather than per-visit fees, while also extending coverage to additional services like primary health care. The legislation establishes a new grant program to help clinics operate and expand, creates a national data system to track clinic performance, and introduces an accreditation requirement to ensure quality standards are met. Additionally, the bill extends liability protections to clinicians working in these clinics and removes certain financial barriers for Medicare patients seeking care at CCBHCs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid/Medicare funding for mental health clinics and broadens service coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health Primary Care

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in committee · United States · House Apr 28, 2026

HRES 1222: Recognizing the designation of the week of April 24 through April 30 as the annual "National Reentry Week".

This resolution officially designates the week of April 24 through April 30 as the annual "National Reentry Week" to raise awareness about the challenges formerly incarcerated individuals face when returning to society. The bill highlights the need for better support systems, such as access to housing, education, job training, and mental health services, to help reduce recidivism rates. It encourages the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Prisons to coordinate reentry efforts and engage in related events during this designated week. While the measure does not change laws or allocate funding, it serves to focus national attention on policies that promote successful reintegration and public safety.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes reentry support systems to reduce recidivism and improve rehabilitation for formerly incarcerated individuals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly calls for improved mental health services and support systems for formerly incarcerated individuals, aligning with healthcare support indicators.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 8447: Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2026

The Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the United States' ability to prevent, detect, and respond to flu outbreaks by modernizing vaccine development and securing the domestic supply chain. The bill sets specific national goals, such as delivering pandemic vaccines within 12 weeks of a threat emerging and developing a universal flu vaccine within a decade, while also requiring agencies to create detailed plans to meet these targets. It authorizes significant funding to support research into new diagnostics and treatments, establishes partnerships to reduce reliance on foreign manufacturing, and launches demonstration projects to improve vaccine access for underserved communities. Additionally, the legislation mandates regular reporting on public communication strategies to combat misinformation and ensures that federal stockpiles of antivirals and testing supplies are regularly updated and diversified.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens public health by modernizing vaccine development and securing supply chains to prevent and respond to flu outbreaks.95% confidence

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