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in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2026

HR 10319: Gender Delusion Disqualification Act

The Gender Delusion Disqualification Act would amend federal employment laws to prohibit individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria from holding specific government jobs or credentials that require meeting mental health standards. The bill defines "covered positions" as executive agency roles where regulations already mandate mental health criteria for appointment or continued service, and extends this exclusion to any federal license or certificate issued under similar conditions. Agencies would be required to issue implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment to identify which specific positions and certifications fall under these new restrictions. The legislation explicitly states that it does not impose additional standards on employees in roles that do not currently have established mental health requirements.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill restricts access to federal jobs and credentials based on a mental health diagnosis (gender dysphoria), limiting rights and opportunities for individuals with this condition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

Sponsor Nancy Mace (R)

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in committee · United States · House Aug 20, 2026

HR 10127: TRANS Government Research Act

The TRANS Government Research Act prohibits federal agencies from providing funds to conduct or support research on gender-related medical treatments and other methods used to alter a person's physical appearance so it no longer matches their biological sex. The bill defines these covered treatments broadly, including specific surgeries such as hysterectomies and phalloplasties, hormone therapies like testosterone and estrogen, and puberty blockers for both males and females. By restricting financial support for this area of study, the legislation directly affects medical institutions, universities, and researchers who rely on federal grants to investigate the health effects of these interventions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill prohibits federal funding for gender-related medical treatments, including surgeries and hormone therapies, directly restricting access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sponsor Nancy Mace (R)

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10268: Ending Restaurant Purchases with SNAP Act of 2026

The Ending Restaurant Purchases with SNAP Act of 2026 would prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy meals at restaurants and other private food service establishments. The bill achieves this by removing specific legal provisions from the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 that currently allow states to run optional restaurant programs for eligible groups such as the elderly, disabled, and homeless individuals. If enacted, these changes would take effect 180 days after the date of enactment, directly affecting SNAP recipients who rely on these state-level options for dining out.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to food assistance by prohibiting SNAP use at restaurants for vulnerable groups like the elderly and disabled.85% confidence

Sponsor Brandon Gill (R) · 7 co-sponsors

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in committee · United States · House Aug 27, 2026

HR 10178: SHIELD Act

The SHIELD Act would prohibit local school districts that receive federal education funds from allowing organizations that provide abortions to distribute information about those services to students on school grounds or through the district's virtual platforms. This ban specifically covers sharing or reposting such materials on social media on behalf of outside abortion providers. The bill defines "abortion-related service" as any medical, surgical, or support care directly related to terminating a pregnancy.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill restricts the distribution of health information in schools and limits school district autonomy regarding student access to specific services.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill restricts access to information about abortion services in schools, limiting patient education and access to reproductive healthcare options.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Women's Health

Sponsor W. Gregory Steube (R) · 6 co-sponsors

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 8, 2026

S 5383: End Gas Station Heroin Act

The End Gas Station Heroin Act adds two specific kratom compounds, 7-hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, to the federal list of Schedule I controlled substances. However, it includes an exemption for these compounds when they occur naturally in finished kratom products that meet strict concentration limits, while explicitly excluding synthetically produced or chemically concentrated versions from this protection. The bill also creates a new enforcement mechanism that treats any emerging synthetic opioid with greater potency than morphine as a Schedule I controlled substance if it is manufactured or distributed for commercial sale. This provision targets the production and distribution of these substances but explicitly prohibits criminal or civil penalties for simple possession or personal use by consumers.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands criminalization by scheduling kratom compounds as Schedule I controlled substances and creates new enforcement mechanisms for violations.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill schedules kratom compounds as controlled substances, restricting access to a substance used for pain management and wellness.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

Sponsor Bernie Moreno (R)

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Aug 19, 2026

SB 1439: An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to health insurance markets oversight, further providing for definitions; and, in State-based exchange, further providing for powers and duties of exchange authority and for reports.

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1439 tightens oversight of the state's health insurance exchange by requiring insurers to provide documentary proof of residency and legal status for every enrollee. The bill mandates that the exchange authority respond to insurer requests to cancel policies within one business day and make a final decision within five business days. Additionally, it requires the creation of an Office of Fraud Prevention within 180 days to investigate complaints, standardize reporting forms, and ensure staff receive annual anti-fraud training. The exchange authority must also submit an annual report to state legislators detailing fraud statistics, financial impacts, and implemented procedures.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill mandates strict residency and legal status verification for health insurance enrollees, creating barriers to access and restricting coverage eligibility.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates proof of legal status for insurance enrollment and rapid policy cancellation, restricting access to services for immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

Sponsor Tracy Pennycuick (R) · 6 co-sponsors

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introduced · Ohio · House Aug 12, 2026

HB 988: Regards funding of the Program for Medically Handicapped Children

To amend sections 3701.021, 3701.023, 3701.025, 3701.027, and 3701.029 and to repeal section 3701.024 of the Revised Code to eliminate county contributions to the Program for Medically Handicapped Children and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill eliminates county contributions to a state program, shifting the entire fiscal burden to the state budget and reducing local government funding obligations.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill explicitly eliminates county contributions to the Program for Medically Handicapped Children, which restricts funding for a public health initiative.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Medicaid Mental Health

Sponsor Jason Stephens (R)

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Aug 26, 2026

SB 1136: Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; public employer contribution to medical benefit plan; modify. Amends title & secs. 3, 4 & 5 of 2011 PA 152 (MCL 15.563 et seq.) & adds secs. 3a & 4a.

Michigan Senate Bill 1136 amends state law to cap the amount public employers can spend on employee health insurance, introducing new fixed dollar limits for single, couple, and family coverage starting in 2027. The bill also reverses a previous provision that allowed employers to pay no more than 80% of total medical costs, instead mandating that they pay at least 80% of those expenses beginning in the same year. These new financial caps are adjusted annually based on changes in Michigan health insurance rates or a minimum 3% increase, whichever is higher. Existing collective bargaining agreements that conflict with these limits are exempt until their current terms expire or are renegotiated.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps public employer spending on employee health insurance, limiting fiscal outlays for a major government expense category.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill caps public employer spending on health insurance and mandates a minimum contribution floor, restricting financial flexibility for employee medical benefits.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill caps public employer spending on employee health insurance, limiting the scope of benefits provided to workers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Collective Bargaining

Sponsor Kevin Hertel (D) · 5 co-sponsors

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 5, 2026

S 5269: Pay PCPs Act of 2026

The Pay PCPs Act of 2026 authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a hybrid payment model for Medicare primary care providers, combining predictable monthly payments with traditional fee-for-service reimbursements. This new structure aims to fund activities that are currently difficult to bill individually, such as patient communications and team-based care coordination, while allowing providers to opt into the program voluntarily. Additionally, the bill reduces beneficiary out-of-pocket costs by 50% for covered primary care services when patients designate a specific provider as their usual source of care. To support these changes, the legislation appropriates $10 billion over five years and establishes a temporary technical advisory committee to review and improve how Medicare values physician services.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareWhile it improves provider payment models, the summary explicitly states the bill 'reduces benefici[aries]', indicating a restriction or limitation on healthcare benefits.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Primary Care

Sponsor Sheldon Whitehouse (D) · 1 co-sponsor

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5128: GRACE Act

The GRACE Act prohibits federal education funding for schools and agencies that mandate vaccinations unless they offer a specific exemption process. Under this bill, institutions must allow parents or guardians to request an exemption based on a sincerely held religious belief without requiring any supporting documentation. The law defines a child as anyone under 18 and applies these rules to elementary and secondary schools as well as local and state educational agencies. By removing the need for proof of religious belief, the measure aims to simplify the process for families seeking to opt out of vaccination requirements for religious reasons.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts federal education funding for schools that mandate vaccinations, limiting educational access and resources.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts vaccine mandates and exemptions, limiting public health initiatives and access to immunizations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

Sponsor Mike Lee (R) · 1 co-sponsor

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