Healthcare

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 422: Right to Contraception Act

S 422, the Right to Contraception Act, establishes a federal statutory right for individuals to access contraceptives and for healthcare providers to offer contraceptive services, free from state restrictions. It directly affects all Americans seeking or providing contraception, particularly protecting historically marginalized groups like people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and low-income or rural residents who face barriers to care. The bill overrides state laws that restrict access - such as bans on specific contraceptives, provider refusal policies based on personal beliefs, or Medicaid restrictions - and prohibits government actions that impede this right. Enforcement allows the Attorney General or affected individuals to challenge violations in court, with courts required to strike down restrictive laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes federal right to contraceptives, removes state restrictions, protects marginalized groups, improving access and protecting patient rights in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 4, 2025

S 400: Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act

S 400 enhances the tax credit for employers that provide paid family and medical leave to their workers. Employers can now choose to calculate the credit based on either wages paid to employees on leave or premiums paid for an insurance policy covering the leave. The bill clarifies that state or local government-paid leave counts toward the leave provided but does not count toward the credit amount, and extends the credit to cover up to six months of leave. Additionally, it requires the Small Business Administration and IRS to conduct outreach to help employers understand and use the credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnhances tax credit for employers providing paid leave, increasing business tax relief and extending credit coverage.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends tax credits for employer-provided medical leave, improving access to healthcare by enabling workers to take time off for health needs without income loss.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnhances tax credits for employers providing paid family/medical leave, expanding worker benefits and supporting employment standards through extended coverage and simplified credit calculation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2025

HRES 180: Supporting the designation of March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

HRES 180 is a non-binding House resolution supporting the designation of March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It does not create new laws or funding but encourages public awareness and educational activities about colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and early detection. The resolution highlights that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. and that regular screening could prevent up to 60% of related deaths. It urges the public and healthcare organizations to observe the month with educational efforts to address low screening rates among adults over 50. This resolution has no direct legal effect but aligns with annual awareness campaigns.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes colorectal cancer awareness and prevention through education, aligning with healthcare support goals without funding or policy changes.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 25, 2025

S 2167: Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025

This bill expands healthcare access for energy workers covered under the federal compensation program for occupational illnesses. It amends existing law to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants (within their state-licensed scope and federal guidelines) to prescribe or order medical treatments, appliances, and supplies for eligible workers. The change directly affects energy workers receiving medical benefits under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. It modifies the program’s authority to include these providers in prescribing decisions, aiming to streamline care without altering the program’s core eligibility or funding. The bill does not change who qualifies for benefits or the compensation amounts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands healthcare access for energy workers by enabling NPs/PAs to prescribe within scope, directly improving patient access under federal program.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands healthcare access for energy workers with occupational illnesses, strengthening benefits under federal compensation program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6199: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025

This bill would expand Medicare Part B coverage to include medical nutrition therapy for beneficiaries with a wider range of chronic conditions beyond current limits (diabetes and kidney disease). It specifically adds conditions like obesity, hypertension, eating disorders, cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, and HIV to the list of covered illnesses, allowing coverage for prevention, management, or treatment. The bill also allows more healthcare providers - including dietitians, nurse practitioners, and clinical psychologists - to deliver these services. This change would directly affect millions of Medicare beneficiaries managing these conditions who previously lacked coverage for medically necessary nutrition therapy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare Part B coverage for medical nutrition therapy to additional chronic conditions and providers, improving patient access to preventive care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Oct 15, 2025

HR 5635: Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from discriminating against transgender veterans in healthcare, specifically requiring the VA to provide medically necessary treatments for gender dysphoria. It directly affects transgender veterans seeking VA health services by mandating that the VA cannot deny such care or misgender patients based on gender identity. The law adds a new section to VA healthcare law explicitly banning gender identity discrimination and ensuring access to gender dysphoria treatments, aligning with existing protections under the Affordable Care Act. Additionally, it requires the VA to provide quarterly reports to Congress on how transgender veterans receive healthcare services under this new standard.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA to provide gender dysphoria treatments and prohibits discrimination, expanding access for transgender veterans' healthcare rights95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA to provide gender dysphoria treatments without discrimination, directly improving healthcare access for transgender veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 24, 2025

S 687: BCRA of 2025

This bill, the Births in Custody Reporting Act of 2025 (BCRA), requires states receiving certain federal crime control funds to submit quarterly, anonymized reports to the Attorney General about pregnant individuals or those who gave birth while incarcerated in state or local facilities (including jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities). The reports must include data on pregnancy outcomes, prenatal and postpartum medical care, restraint use during pregnancy or delivery, and placement in restrictive housing. States failing to comply face potential reductions of up to 10% in their allocated federal funds for the relevant program. The Attorney General must publish these reports publicly and conduct a study on the data to improve care and examine health outcomes for incarcerated pregnant individuals.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates data collection on pregnancy care and restraint use for incarcerated individuals, promoting transparency and potential reform in correctional healthcare, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates reporting on prenatal/postpartum medical care and restraint use for incarcerated pregnant individuals, supporting healthcare oversight and patient rights in a vulnerable population.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Juvenile Justice Women's Health

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passed · United States · Senate Dec 10, 2025

S 414: ADS for Mental Health Services Act

S 414, the ADS for Mental Health Services Act, requires major social media platforms and search engines (with over 100 million monthly users) to annually report to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on public service advertisements promoting mental, behavioral, or physical health resources. The reports must detail the number and value of such ads, including those highlighting free local services or addressing issues like suicide prevention, addiction, or social isolation. The FTC must then summarize this data for Congress annually, without altering existing privacy or data security laws. This bill directly affects large digital platforms by mandating transparency about health-focused public service advertising.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires social media platforms to report on mental health ads promoting suicide prevention, addiction, and free services, directly supporting access to mental health resources.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates health ad reporting by major platforms, regulating tech for consumer protection in mental health access85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse Consumer Data Protection Social Media

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1409: Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025

This bill requires the CDC to collect and publicly share information about concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affecting public safety officers, including research on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The CDC must update its website and develop outreach to medical professionals, public safety employers, mental health providers, patients, and educational institutions to improve care and awareness. It directly affects law enforcement, firefighters, and other public safety officers by creating a centralized resource for evidence-based practices to address TBIs in their work. The bill focuses on information dissemination, not new funding or mandates, to support better health outcomes for this workforce.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates CDC to improve TBI care for public safety officers via data collection, outreach to medical/mental health providers, and public awareness. Directly advances health services and public health programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates CDC to improve concussion/TBI care for public safety officers, enhancing workplace safety protections for high-risk workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Tags Public Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jan 9, 2026

HR 6994: Mental Health TALK SAFE Act of 2026

The Mental Health TALK SAFE Act of 2026 amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow telehealth prescribing of certain controlled substances for mental health treatment. It establishes requirements for telehealth entities that prescribe these substances, including minimum staffing standards (like employing at least 250 psychiatrists working 30+ hours weekly), mandatory compliance officers, and restrictions on practitioner compensation structures. The bill prohibits pharmacists from refusing to fill prescriptions issued via telehealth based solely on the method of evaluation, requiring them to attempt validation through communication with the patient or prescriber first. It affects telehealth entities, psychiatrists, and psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nurses providing remote mental health care services. The legislation preempts state laws that would restrict these telehealth prescribing practices for mental health conditions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables telehealth prescribing of controlled substances for mental health treatment, establishing safeguards to expand access to mental health services while setting quality standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Telehealth

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