Healthcare (Hospitals)

in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 78: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2025

This bill requires physicians performing abortions to have hospital admitting privileges within 15 miles of the procedure location and to inform patients about nearby facilities for follow-up care if complications arise. It also sets conditions for abortion clinics receiving federal funds, mandating state licensing and compliance with outpatient surgery center standards (excluding certificate-of-need requirements). Violations by physicians could result in fines or up to two years in prison. The bill directly affects healthcare providers and clinics, not pregnant patients, and amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to establish these requirements.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill imposes restrictions on abortion providers (admitting privileges, licensing) that limit patient access to abortion services, a healthcare service, aligning with 'limits patient access' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Primary Care Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Dec 19, 2025

HR 748: RELIEVE Act

The RELIEVE Act modifies veterans' access to emergency care reimbursement under VA law. It removes the requirement for veterans to have previously received VA care before qualifying for emergency treatment reimbursement during the first 60 days after enrolling in the VA healthcare system. This change directly affects new VA enrollees seeking emergency medical care within that initial 60-day window, eliminating a prior barrier to immediate coverage. The amendment applies to emergency treatment provided one year after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prior care requirement, expanding immediate emergency coverage for new VA enrollees without barriers.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves prior VA care requirement for emergency reimbursement, expanding access to new enrollees' emergency care within 60 days of enrollment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 28, 2026

S 380: Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act

S 380, the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act, creates a federal program to improve emergency obstetric care in rural health facilities without dedicated obstetric units. It establishes evidence-based training for non-obstetric providers to handle childbirth emergencies (like hemorrhage or severe hypertension), funds equipment purchases, and launches a telehealth pilot for rapid specialist consultations. The bill authorizes $5 million for training (2026-2028), $15 million for equipment and workforce support (2026-2029), and $5 million for teleconsultation (2026-2029). It directly affects rural hospitals and clinics in maternity care shortage areas, requiring them to coordinate with maternal health programs and develop emergency protocols. A separate study will map maternity ward closures and regional care patterns, reporting to Congress within three years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds training, equipment, and telehealth for rural emergency obstetric care, directly improving access to maternal health services in underserved areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Telehealth Women's Health

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passed · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 3494: VA Hospital Inventory Management System Authorization Act

HR 3494 authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to purchase or develop a cloud-based inventory management system for medical supplies at VA hospitals. The bill requires a pilot program at one VA facility before full implementation and allocates $50 million in funding for this effort. It mandates that the VA complete the system's implementation across all VA hospitals within three years of the bill's enactment. This legislation directly affects VA medical facilities by changing how they track and manage medical supplies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $50M for VA hospital supply system, directly improving healthcare infrastructure efficiency at public healthcare facilities.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill authorizes funding for cloud-based inventory management system at VA hospitals, advancing technology adoption in healthcare infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFunds $50M for VA hospital supply system, mandates implementation to improve healthcare operations, directly advancing veterans' medical services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2025

HR 343: Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act

This bill prohibits federal funding under Title X (which supports family planning services) for clinics or organizations that perform or fund abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or when a physician certifies a life-threatening condition. It requires grantees to certify compliance annually and mandates detailed annual reports to Congress on exceptions, including abortion counts by circumstance. The law directly affects Title X-funded providers who currently offer abortion services, potentially forcing them to stop providing abortions or lose federal funding. Key mechanisms include the certification requirement, exception criteria, and the new reporting obligations for the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Title X funding for abortion services, defunding providers offering abortions except in limited cases, directly limiting family planning healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 3, 2025

HR 136: Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to commission an independent review by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine into the suicides and violent/accidental deaths of veterans treated by the VA during a five-year period ending in 2025. The review will analyze medication use (including drugs with serious safety warnings), treatment approaches for conditions like PTSD, mental health staffing levels, and data-sharing practices across VA facilities and state programs. It mandates a detailed report on findings, including patterns in overprescribing, effectiveness of non-medication treatments, and facility-specific prescription rates, to be submitted to Congress and made public within 30 days of completion. The bill directly affects veterans who died by suicide or violent/accidental death while receiving VA care during the specified period.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates VA review of mental health practices to prevent veteran suicides, strengthening mental health service oversight and safety protocols.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA review of medication use and mental health practices to prevent veteran suicides, directly improving healthcare safety and addressing critical veteran health risks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 16, 2025

HR 548: HSA Modernization Act

The HSA Modernization Act (HR 548) expands eligibility for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) by removing barriers for specific groups. It allows veterans without service-connected disabilities, Medicare Part A beneficiaries (age 65+), and individuals receiving Indian Health Service care to contribute to HSAs. The bill also permits bronze and catastrophic health plans (under the Affordable Care Act) to qualify as HSA-compatible plans, increases contribution limits to match deductible amounts, and enables both spouses to contribute to a single HSA with adjusted limits. All changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands HSA eligibility and compatibility, improving access to tax-advantaged healthcare savings for veterans, Medicare beneficiaries, and Indian Health Service users.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExplicitly expands HSA eligibility for veterans without service-connected disabilities, enhancing healthcare access and financial flexibility for this group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Long-Term Care Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jan 9, 2025

HR 330: Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act

HR 330, the Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act, mandates a study by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on using electronic automated referral systems to improve organ donation processes. The study will examine how systems that automatically identify potential deceased donors through hospital electronic health records and refer them to organ procurement organizations could save staff time, improve eligibility determination speed, and increase donation volumes. It will also assess benefits of using standardized clinical criteria, secure data transmission, and best practices for implementation. The study, due within one year of enactment, will produce recommendations for nationwide adoption and be reported to relevant congressional committees. This bill directly affects hospitals and organ procurement organizations by studying a potential process change for organ donor referrals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates study to improve organ donation efficiency, increasing access to transplants and healthcare services via automated referral systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 25: FairTax Act of 2025

The FairTax Act of 2025 would repeal federal income tax, payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare), and estate and gift taxes, replacing them with a national sales tax. It would impose a 23% tax on the final consumption of goods and services in 2027, with rates adjusting based on federal tax rates. The bill includes a monthly rebate for qualifying families based on the poverty level to offset the tax burden on lower-income households. It would establish a cooperative tax administration system between federal and state governments, with states collecting the tax under certain conditions. The tax would sunset if the 16th Amendment (which allows for income taxes) is not repealed within 7 years of enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReplaces income/payroll taxes with sales tax while providing rebates for lower-income households, aligning with tax relief for middle/lower income and fiscal responsibility indicators.92% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals payroll taxes funding Medicare (explicitly listed), without replacement healthcare funding, implying defunding of a major public health program. Aligns with 'defund public health initiatives' indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Revenue Sales Tax Hospitals Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Oct 6, 2025

HR 5702: Better Care For Domestic Violence Survivors Act

HR 5702 establishes a federal demonstration program to improve responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by training healthcare providers and related professionals. It authorizes $10 million annually (2026-2030) to fund grants for healthcare facilities and community partners to implement evidence-based, trauma-informed training for staff who interact with survivors - such as hospital workers, school personnel, and emergency responders. The training focuses on culturally appropriate care, recognizing complex cases (e.g., involving disabilities, LGBT victims, or substance use), and strengthening collaboration between healthcare, law enforcement, and community groups. Eligible entities must evaluate training effectiveness and share results publicly, with a final report due to Congress within three years. The program targets diverse communities, including rural, Tribal, campus, and underserved settings.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds trauma-informed training for healthcare/professionals responding to domestic violence, enhancing victim support within criminal justice system90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds trauma-informed training for healthcare staff to improve care for domestic violence survivors, directly enhancing healthcare service quality and mental health support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Violent Crime Hospitals

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