Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 7976: Moral Injury Recognition and Restitution Act

This bill, known as the Moral Injury Recognition and Restitution Act, changes how the Department of Veterans Affairs handles compensation claims for veterans affected by military sexual trauma. It allows veterans who receive approved claims for mental health conditions or physical injuries caused by such trauma to receive back pay starting from the day after their military discharge rather than from the date their claim was filed. The legislation defines military sexual trauma according to existing legal standards and includes both mental health conditions and physical disabilities resulting from or worsened by the trauma. This change applies retroactively to eligible veterans who have already been approved for compensation benefits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands mental health compensation for veterans affected by military sexual trauma, improving access to healthcare benefits and financial restitution.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands VA compensation benefits for veterans affected by military sexual trauma by allowing back pay from discharge date instead of claim filing date.95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 4195: Kira Johnson Act

The Kira Johnson Act establishes a federal grant program to support community-based organizations working to improve maternal health outcomes for demographic groups facing higher rates of maternal mortality and health disparities. The bill authorizes $100 million annually from 2027 to 2031 for grants that fund programs addressing social determinants of health, culturally congruent care, and midwifery support, with special consideration given to organizations led by individuals from affected communities. It also creates a separate $5 million annual grant program for respectful maternity care training that requires ongoing education for all maternity care staff, including administrative and support personnel, to address bias and racism. Additionally, the legislation mandates that hospitals establish compliance programs to report and respond to instances of bias in maternity care, requires regular reporting on patient experiences, and directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct studies on reducing discrimination in healthcare settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes $100M annual federal grant program to improve maternal health outcomes and address health disparities through community-based organizations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 4217: Copay Fairness for Veterans Act of 2026

The Copay Fairness for Veterans Act of 2026 would eliminate copayments for preventive health services received by veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes medications, hospital care, walk-in care, and services for survivors and dependents, as well as immunizations, screenings, and contraceptive services. The bill defines preventive services based on recommendations from established medical organizations and guidelines, ensuring coverage for evidence-based care. Changes would take effect 180 days after the law is enacted.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill eliminates copayments for preventive health services, expanding access and reducing financial barriers for veterans receiving care.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill eliminates copayments for preventive VA healthcare services, directly improving veteran access to care and reducing financial barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 4187: Data to Save Moms Act

The Data to Save Moms Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants to maternal mortality review committees, prioritizing diverse community members and addressing participation barriers like training and transportation. The bill requires these committees to review cases of severe maternal morbidity and deaths linked to mental health or substance use conditions, while also consulting with community organizations to understand nonclinical factors in pregnancy-related deaths. Additionally, the act mandates a comprehensive review of maternal health data collection processes and quality measures, including a specific study on American Indian and Alaska Native individuals and grants for research at minority-serving institutions to better understand disparities in maternal outcomes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides grants to maternal mortality review committees, addresses mental health and substance use conditions, and funds public health initiatives to improve maternal care outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 7966: Hospice CARE Act of 2026

The Hospice CARE Act of 2026 introduces stricter oversight and payment reforms for Medicare hospice programs. It temporarily halts enrollment of new hospice programs for five years, with exemptions for areas lacking adequate care access, while requiring enhanced surveys and ownership reporting for existing programs. The bill also mandates that physicians certifying terminal illness must not have financial ties to the hospice program, expands who can make these certifications, and requires face-to-face patient encounters before recertification. Payment adjustments include higher rates for specific palliative services and new rules for respite care, alongside stricter penalties for programs that fail to meet quality reporting standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens Medicare hospice oversight, prevents financial conflicts of interest in terminal illness certification, and protects patient access to quality end-of-life care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8273: Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026

This bill allows unpaid family caregivers to make additional retirement contributions to their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) without being subject to the usual age restrictions. To qualify, an individual must provide at least 500 hours of unpaid care for a child or an adult with special needs while working fewer than 500 hours of paid employment in the same year. The law defines caregiving tasks to include daily activities like bathing, medication management, and transportation, and permits employers to accept a caregiver's written statement as proof of their status. These changes would take effect for retirement years beginning after December 31, 2026, helping family members who dedicate significant time to caring for relatives save for retirement.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill supports family caregivers by allowing additional retirement contributions, indirectly strengthening healthcare support systems for those providing essential care services.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits for unpaid family caregivers, supporting worker benefits and protecting those who balance caregiving with limited employment.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 8070: Child Suicide Prevention Act

This bill establishes two grant programs to reduce child suicide by funding evidence-based training for healthcare providers and educational curricula for medical schools. The first program provides up to $20 million through 2030 to states, hospitals, and healthcare organizations to train providers on suicide risk assessment, intervention strategies, and safe firearm storage practices. The second program allocates $10 million to medical and nursing schools to develop and integrate suicide prevention and lethal means safety content into their curricula. Additionally, the bill authorizes the creation of a public website to share best practices on suicide prevention and firearm safety with healthcare providers, schools, and families.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $30M in federal funding for child suicide prevention programs through grant mechanisms, directly supporting public health services and fiscal investment in healthcare training.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $30M for healthcare provider training and medical school curricula to improve suicide prevention and mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 8044: Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act

This bill establishes a pilot program to provide mental health care to incarcerated veterans with service-connected disabilities related to PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma, focusing on five facilities across different settings. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer telemental health services or mobile mental health units without charging copayments, while also creating a dedicated hub of VA health care providers for these veterans. Additionally, the bill mandates that federal prisons establish separate housing units for veterans where feasible and automatically resume VA compensation payments upon a veteran's release from incarceration. The legislation also requires the Bureau of Prisons to submit annual reports to Congress on data regarding incarcerated veterans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes pilot program for mental health care to incarcerated veterans with disabilities, providing telemental health services and mobile units without copayments, directly advancing healthcare access.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes pilot program for mental health care to incarcerated veterans with service-connected disabilities, providing telemental health services without copayments and creating dedicated VA provider hub.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 4186: Perinatal Workforce Act

The Perinatal Workforce Act directs the Health and Human Services Secretary to issue guidance encouraging hospitals and insurers to recruit and retain diverse maternity care providers, incorporate midwives and other specialists into care teams, and provide culturally congruent care. It also authorizes grants to establish or expand training programs for physician assistants, perinatal health workers, and midwives, with priority given to institutions that recruit from minority and underserved communities and include implicit bias training in their curricula. A separate grant program provides scholarships to nursing students focused on maternal and perinatal health, prioritizing schools that serve diverse populations and address health disparities in shortage areas. The bill requires the Secretary and the Government Accountability Office to conduct studies and reports on barriers to maternal health education, access to care, and disparities in outcomes, with $15 million authorized annually for each program from 2027 through 2031.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs HHS to encourage diverse maternity care, incorporate midwives, and authorizes grants for training programs, improving access and workforce diversity.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands workforce training programs for perinatal health workers and midwives, supporting employment opportunities and workforce development in healthcare.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 4211: Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2026

This bill establishes a comprehensive federal framework for consumer data privacy and security, creating a uniform set of rules that would preempt most state privacy laws. It requires businesses that collect personal data to obtain consent from individuals before gathering or processing their information, with stricter requirements for sensitive data like health records and financial details. Covered entities must provide clear privacy policies, allow individuals to access, correct, or delete their data, and implement security programs to protect information from unauthorized access. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce these rules and has authority to impose civil penalties on violators, while also receiving additional funding to carry out enforcement duties.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens patient rights by requiring consent for health data collection and protecting sensitive health records, aligning with healthcare privacy protections.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes comprehensive consumer data privacy and security framework, protecting individuals from unauthorized data collection and enhancing cybersecurity through consent requirements and privacy policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy Tags Privacy

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