Veterans

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 529: Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2025

S 529, the Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2025, limits how much individuals and families must pay annually out-of-pocket for prescription drugs under most health insurance plans. Starting in 2026, it caps these costs at $2,000 per person or $4,000 per family per year, with automatic annual adjustments using the medical care inflation rate (CPI). This applies to both individual health plans (under the Affordable Care Act) and group health plans (like employer-sponsored coverage), as amended across multiple federal laws. The bill does not change drug prices but directly affects millions of health plan enrollees by setting a maximum annual cost for covered prescriptions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directly caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs ($2k/person/$4k/family), improving affordability and access to medications under insurance plans, aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill caps prescription costs for all individuals, including veterans, improving access to affordable medications under healthcare plans.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2025

HR 1867: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

This bill removes the requirement for an initial in-person visit before Medicare beneficiaries can receive mental health services via telehealth. It eliminates geographic restrictions that previously limited telehealth access, allowing services to be provided from home or other locations without travel. The change applies immediately to mental health care and substance use disorder treatment, and permanently removes a 2025 deadline that would have ended expanded telehealth access for rural clinics and health centers. This directly affects Medicare patients seeking mental health support, particularly those in rural areas or with mobility challenges.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves in-person requirement for Medicare mental health telehealth, expanding access without geographic limits per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill removes in-person requirements and geographic restrictions for telehealth, expanding telecommunications technology use in Medicare mental health services. Explicitly advances technology access and adoption.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands telehealth access for mental health services, which benefits veterans who may have limited access to in-person care, particularly in rural areas.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Mental Health Telehealth Telecommunications Veteran Mental Health

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passed · United States · House Sep 14, 2026

HR 4635: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 890 East 152nd Street in Cleveland, Ohio, as the "Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building".

This bill (HR 4635) designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 890 East 152nd Street in Cleveland, Ohio, as the "Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building." It updates all official references to the location to use this new name, with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or services beyond the ceremonial renaming.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran by renaming a post office after Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter, providing recognition and commemoration of veteran service.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Sep 11, 2025

HR 5322: September 11 Day of Remembrance Act

This bill would establish September 11 as a permanent legal public holiday for federal employees and agencies. It amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code to add "September 11 Day of Remembrance" to the list of designated federal holidays, following Labor Day. The change would require federal offices to close on September 11 each year, directly affecting federal workers and government operations.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes September 11 as a federal holiday to honor victims and first responders, including veterans who served on 9/11, providing recognition and remembrance.75% confidence

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passed · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 1352: To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

HR 1352 designates the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an "affiliated area" of the National Park System. The George C. Marshall International Center will manage the site, with the National Park Service providing technical assistance but not acquiring property or managing operations. The bill clarifies that this designation does not affect adjacent private property rights, create buffer zones, or regulate activities outside the house. It is a procedural measure to formally recognize the historic site within the National Park System framework.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates George C. Marshall House as National Park System affiliated area, honoring a prominent military leader and veteran service figure, supporting veteran recognition and commemoration.85% confidence

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signed · United States · Senate Sep 25, 2026

S 603: A bill to designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

S 603 designates the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area within the National Park System. This bill directly affects the property itself and the George C. Marshall International Center, which will manage the site. Key provisions include establishing the house as a designated area to promote public appreciation of General Marshall's contributions, requiring the managing entity to follow National Park System standards, and clarifying that the Secretary of the Interior cannot acquire property or assume financial responsibility for the site's operations. The bill focuses on formalizing the site's status within the park system framework without altering its current ownership or management structure.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates a historic site of a prominent military leader as a National Park System affiliated area, promoting public appreciation of his contributions to veterans and military service.85% confidence

passed · United States · Senate Sep 29, 2025

SRES 420: A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2025, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".

SRES 420 is a non-binding Senate resolution designating September 19, 2025, as "National Concussion Awareness Day." It recognizes concussions as a significant health concern affecting millions, citing CDC data on sports-related injuries and long-term effects. The resolution encourages federal, state, and local officials to collaborate on raising awareness, improving concussion diagnosis and management, and supporting further research. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to promote public and medical community education about concussions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes concussion awareness, diagnosis, and research - aligning with healthcare advocacy by encouraging collaborative health initiatives without funding restrictions.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill raises awareness about concussions, a significant health concern affecting veterans, promoting diagnosis and management support.85% confidence

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passed · United States · House Sep 14, 2026

HR 5235: Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025

Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act This bill prohibits federal contract bid solicitations for contractor personnel from including minimum educational requirements unless the contracting officer justifies the requirements. The prohibition applies to educational requirements that may be met through education alone, education or experience, or a combination of education and experience. The bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget to issue implementing guidance to federal agencies, including instructions for contracting officers that encourage using alternatives to education requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves unnecessary education barriers in federal contracting, promoting skills-based hiring and expanding employment opportunities for workers without formal degrees.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill promotes skills-based hiring which benefits veterans who often have extensive experience but may lack traditional degrees, improving their employment opportunities.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 3471: EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act

The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to change its food procurement practices to prioritize foods supporting local farmers, worker well-being, environmental sustainability, and equitable food systems. It mandates the USDA to purchase more foods produced by beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers, veterans, and those using sustainable practices, while requiring transparency through annual reports on procurement spending. The bill sets specific targets for increasing such purchases by 2032, allocates $2 million annually from 2026-2031 for covered producers, and creates a $25 million grant program to help small producers meet USDA requirements. The legislation also establishes a pilot program to evaluate "best value" procurement that considers factors beyond price, such as environmental impact and labor practices.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates USDA to prioritize foods using sustainable practices, directly advancing environmental sustainability goals90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates USDA procurement to prioritize 'worker well-being' and support disadvantaged farmers/veterans, directly advancing labor protections in food systems.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates USDA to prioritize purchasing foods from veterans, directly supporting veteran employment and economic benefits through federal procurement.85% confidence

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passed · United States · House Sep 14, 2026

HR 6808: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building".

This bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building." It updates all official references (including laws, maps, and documents) to reflect this new name. The bill affects the specific post office location and any federal records mentioning it, without altering postal services or creating new policies. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no substantive policy changes.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran (Pharmacist's Mate John Harlan Willis) by naming a post office after him, providing recognition and commemoration.90% confidence

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