Healthcare (Public Health)

in committee · United States · House Nov 12, 2025

HR 6030: Puerto Rico Substance Use and Health Data Collection Act

HR 6030, the Puerto Rico Substance Use and Health Data Collection Act, requires the federal government to include Puerto Rico in the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health starting fiscal year 2026. This amendment to the Public Health Service Act ensures Puerto Rico residents' substance use and health data will be collected alongside data from states and territories. The key mechanism is adding Puerto Rico to the survey's geographic scope, which has been excluded since the survey's inception. This provides a more comprehensive dataset for federal health programs serving Puerto Rico.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds Puerto Rico to national health data collection, enabling comprehensive public health planning and resource allocation for substance use and health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Jul 29, 2025

HR 4821: Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025

This bill authorizes $50 million annually for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct research on firearms safety and gun violence prevention, beginning in fiscal year 2026 through 2031. The funding is in addition to existing CDC appropriations and would support studies under the Public Health Service Act. It does not create new regulations or directly affect individuals, but aims to expand research into causes and prevention strategies for gun violence. The bill focuses solely on enabling CDC research, without proposing policy changes or restrictions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $50M annual CDC funding for gun violence research, adding to existing appropriations without regulatory changes.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds CDC research on gun violence prevention under Public Health Service Act, advancing public health research into a key health issue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Dec 10, 2025

HR 6561: PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025

The PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025 creates a national public awareness campaign to boost HPV vaccination rates and combat misinformation, targeting communities disproportionately affected by HPV-related cancers (including Black and Hispanic women, rural populations, and men facing higher oropharyngeal cancer risks). It authorizes $5 million annually from 2026-2030 for evidence-based media, culturally tailored materials, and partnerships with health providers, schools, and community organizations to increase vaccination completion among adolescents (9-12 years old, the optimal age group). The bill also increases annual funding for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program to $300 million starting in 2026, coordinating vaccination efforts with existing screening initiatives. It requires the CDC to consult with health experts and community groups to develop effective messaging about vaccine safety, benefits, and recommended age ranges. The campaign aims to address current gaps, such as the 63% HPV vaccine completion rate among teens and disparities in cancer outcomes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes $5M annually for HPV vaccination awareness campaign, directly funding public health initiatives to improve access and reduce cancer disparities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2025

HR 2178: Cerebral Palsy Research Program Authorization Act of 2025

This bill authorizes $5 million annually (2026-2031) for the CDC to establish a research program focused on cerebral palsy. It directs the CDC to study diagnosis, treatment, prevention factors, health costs, and public health surveillance related to cerebral palsy, including evaluating impacts across different populations. The program aims to address gaps in understanding the condition - where 80% of causes are unknown - and support better care for the estimated 1 million Americans affected. This research funding directly benefits the CDC and researchers, with potential long-term benefits for people with cerebral palsy and their families.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $5M annually for CDC cerebral palsy research, directly advancing public health surveillance and treatment understanding for 1M Americans, aligning with healthcare funding and research indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 7, 2025

HR 1127: Rural America Health Corps Act

The Rural America Health Corps Act establishes a demonstration program to repay student loans for healthcare professionals who commit to working in rural health professional shortage areas. Eligible providers (those qualified for but not enrolled in the existing Public Health Service Act loan program) must work full-time for five years in qualifying rural areas to receive loan repayment, capped at $200,000 total. The program, funded at $50 million annually from 2026-2030, requires participants to meet standard loan repayment rules except for the service period, with a report due to Congress after five years evaluating rural healthcare access impacts. It does not affect how health professional shortage areas are designated during the program's initial years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides $50M annually for loan repayment to healthcare professionals working in rural shortage areas, directly improving access to healthcare services in underserved regions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Public Health Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 4464: Preventive Health Savings Act

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires CBO to identify preventive health savings in budget scoring, promoting fiscal responsibility by highlighting cost reductions from screenings/vaccinations in future spending projections.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects CBO to include preventive care savings in budget scoring, promoting cost-effective healthcare initiatives like screenings and vaccinations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5417: Health Access Innovation Act of 2025

The Health Access Innovation Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to fund community-based organizations in medically underserved areas. These organizations, which must address health disparities and serve communities disproportionately affected by them, will use funds to expand culturally and linguistically appropriate care, support community health workers (like promotores de salud), and address social barriers to health. The program authorizes $50 million in 2026, increasing to $70 million by 2029, with 5% of funds allowed for administrative costs. Priority is given to groups that operated health programs during recent public health emergencies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $50M+ for grants to expand culturally appropriate care and address health disparities in underserved communities, directly advancing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2383: Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2025

This bill allows schools to use existing public health block grants to purchase naloxone (a medication that reverses opioid overdoses) and provide training for school staff on its use. It directly affects schools, teachers, nurses, administrators, and students by requiring the allocation of funds for naloxone kits, staff training, and fentanyl awareness education. Key provisions include adding specific grant uses for naloxone procurement, training school personnel in administration, and distributing fentanyl safety materials to students. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to enable these concrete, preventative measures within educational settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates public health block grants for naloxone procurement and staff training, directly funding emergency opioid response services in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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passed · United States · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 620: Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act

S 620, the "Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act," authorizes the Indian Health Service to provide public health veterinary services to tribal communities in rural areas to prevent and control zoonotic diseases (diseases that spread between animals and humans). These services include spaying/neutering, vaccinations, disease surveillance, and other activities that reduce disease transmission risk. The bill also requires the Department of Agriculture to study the delivery of oral rabies vaccines to wildlife in Arctic regions to protect tribal members, and mandates biennial reports to Congress on program implementation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes Indian Health Service to provide veterinary services preventing zoonotic diseases in rural communities, directly strengthening public health programs by reducing disease transmission risk.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Tags Rural Communities Tribal Nations

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passed · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 2001: Action for Dental Health Act

HR 2001 increases annual funding for a grant program supporting dental workforce development from $13.9 million to $15 million, extending the program through fiscal years 2026-2030 (previously 2019-2023) under the Public Health Service Act. The bill modifies existing funding levels to maintain support for addressing dental workforce shortages, with funds remaining available until expended. This change directly affects the operation of the grant program and its ability to fund dental workforce initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases dental workforce grant funding from $13.9M to $15M, extending program support through 2030, directly advancing public health funding.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases dental workforce grant funding ($13.9M→$15M) to address workforce shortages, directly advancing healthcare access under Public Health Service Act.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases funding for dental workforce development grants, directly advancing employment standards and workforce training in healthcare sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Workforce Development

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