This bill creates a 6-year Medicare pilot program providing medically tailored home-delivered meals and nutrition counseling to specific high-risk Medicare patients after hospital discharge. It targets individuals with diet-impacted conditions (like diabetes or heart failure) who live at home, have limited mobility, and are at high risk of hospital readmission. Selected hospitals must meet quality standards, screen patients using approved tools, and deliver at least two meals daily meeting nutritional needs while respecting cultural/religious dietary requirements, all without patient cost-sharing. The program requires hospitals to submit data for the Secretary to evaluate health outcomes, readmission rates, and cost savings compared to non-participants. Funding comes from the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, offset by reductions to other hospital payments to maintain budget neutrality.
The Data BRIDGE Act requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update its national broadband map within 180 days of enactment by adding agricultural areas as a dedicated layer. This change will directly affect the FCC, USDA, state governments, and broadband providers by incorporating agricultural land data into the map used to identify broadband coverage gaps. The bill mandates the FCC to consult with the USDA, Commerce Department, states, and other stakeholders to integrate existing agricultural data into the map. The goal is to improve accuracy in identifying broadband needs in rural farming communities, though it does not directly fund infrastructure.
The TRAPS Act establishes a federal Task Force on Payment Scams, chaired by the Treasury Secretary, to coordinate efforts across agencies like the FTC, Federal Reserve, and consumer groups. The Task Force will study current scam tactics (such as fake text messages or fraudulent payment platforms), evaluate prevention strategies, and develop recommendations to help consumers avoid and report scams. It must submit an initial report within one year and annual updates, focusing on improving federal-state coordination and education programs. This bill directly affects government agencies and stakeholders participating in the Task Force, with the goal of protecting consumers from evolving payment scams.
This bill extends existing whistleblower protections to workers on all contracts funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It applies Section 4712 of U.S. law - which prohibits retaliation against employees reporting fraud or waste - to every HUD contract, subcontract, grant, or personal services agreement, regardless of when the contract was signed. This means employees working on HUD-funded projects can now seek legal protection if they face retaliation for raising concerns about misconduct. The law directly affects HUD contractors and their employees by ensuring they have the same legal safeguards as other federal contract workers.
This bill requires federal agencies to provide small business contractors with interim partial payments of at least 50% of estimated costs when contract terms change without the business's agreement. It directly affects small businesses awarded federal construction contracts and their subcontractors, ensuring they receive upfront funds to cover increased costs from mandated changes. The key mechanism mandates that agencies issue these payments promptly upon valid requests, with small businesses required to pass the funds to relevant subcontractors. The law also specifies that these interim payments do not finalize the adjustment request, preserving the agency's right to review the full claim later.
This bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to identify potential budget savings from preventive health care in its scoring of proposed legislation. Specifically, it directs the CBO Director to describe and estimate reductions in future federal spending resulting from preventive health interventions - such as screenings or vaccinations - when requested by congressional budget committee leaders. These savings would be included as supplementary information in budget projections, but not used to meet budget enforcement rules. The bill does not change actual health programs or funding; it only modifies how the CBO accounts for potential long-term savings from preventive care in budget analysis.
The Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025 requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to publish detailed Medicare spending data starting in 2025. It mandates that CMS release machine-readable, county- and Metropolitan Statistical Area-level expenditure information for over 30 distinct beneficiary categories (e.g., Part A-only enrollees, Medicare Advantage members, and those with supplemental coverage) on its public website. The law also requires the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) to analyze Medicare Advantage vs. traditional Medicare spending patterns beginning in 2026, with public methodology and data transparency. Additionally, the Medicare Trustees must include disaggregated expenditure data in their annual reports starting in 2026. This bill directly affects how CMS and federal agencies collect and share Medicare spending data, not beneficiaries' coverage or costs.
H.J. Res. 216 proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the exception in the Thirteenth Amendment that currently permits slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. The resolution would amend the Constitution to explicitly state that neither slavery nor involuntary servitude may be imposed on anyone as a penalty for criminal conduct. This change would directly affect incarcerated individuals by prohibiting forced labor practices within the criminal justice system, while clarifying that voluntary work programs and community service alternatives remain permissible.
This House resolution commemorates the 120th anniversary of the founding of local government in North Canton, Ohio, which was established on January 1, 1906. The bill highlights the city's historical development, including its origins as a German settlement, its renaming from New Berlin to North Canton during World War I, and its industrial significance through the Hoover Vacuum Company. It also acknowledges the city's contributions to the World War II effort and its current status as a thriving community with strong educational and civic institutions.
This House resolution commemorates the 200th anniversary of the founding of the city of Massillon, Ohio. It highlights key historical milestones, including the merging of four separate villages, the city's role in the Underground Railroad, and its status as a major port town following the completion of the Ohio and Erie Canal. The text also recognizes local contributions to American culture, such as the establishment of the Ohio Women's Rights Association and the football legacy associated with coaches Paul Brown and Matt Campbell.
The CHC REBASE Act of 2026 amends the Medicare program to adjust payment rates for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) so that they cover 100 percent of estimated reasonable costs by 2028, effectively removing previous financial caps on these services. To support this change, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convene a working group with stakeholders from health centers, physicians, and CMS to review payment methodologies and recommend further modifications. Additionally, the legislation ensures that telehealth services provided by FQHCs and rural health clinics are paid at standard rates starting in 2027, treating associated costs as allowable expenses. The bill also mandates new guidance for Medicare Advantage plans to streamline "wraparound" payments to FQHCs and requires a Government Accountability Office report on how well these centers are included in insurance provider networks for underserved populations.
The Survivors' Rights Restitution Act of 2026 establishes a federal compensation program administered by the Attorney General for victims of sexual assault, abuse, trafficking, or exploitation involving Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as victims whose rights were violated by the federal government. Petitions are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims and assigned to special adjudicators who must be mental health professionals or experts in victim services, civil rights law, or claims administration. The process is designed to be informal and less adversarial than standard litigation, with decisions required within 120 days and a minimum compensation award of $123,000. Compensation is funded by a dedicated Treasury account that accepts forfeited assets and voluntary contributions, and payments are exempt from federal income tax and means-tested benefit calculations.
