Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · United States · House Nov 4, 2025

HR 5925: HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2025

HR 5925, the HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2025, establishes a new Ombuds position within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to improve access to reproductive and sexual health services. The Ombuds will educate the public, analyze HHS data on service access, identify gaps in health insurance coverage for these services (including abortion care), and help connect people to providers and abortion funds. This role directly affects individuals seeking reproductive health care, particularly those from underserved groups like LGBTQ+ individuals, racial minorities, people with disabilities, and low-income populations. The Ombuds will operate independently, produce annual reports for Congress, and focus on providing evidence-based information while avoiding the collection of personal health data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes HHS Ombuds to improve access to reproductive/sexual health services, identify insurance coverage gaps (including abortion care), and connect patients to providers/funds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 26, 2025

HCONRES 53: Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.

HCONRES 53 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for recognizing September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day" and outlining policy principles for improving contraception access. It calls for expanding universal, affordable access to contraception - including over-the-counter options - and addressing disparities affecting Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities facing barriers like "contraceptive deserts" and discrimination. The resolution urges federal action to support comprehensive sex education, eliminate insurance cost-sharing for contraception, train healthcare providers on contraceptive care, and fund programs like Title X. It does not create new laws but affirms congressional support for policies that ensure reproductive autonomy and reduce preventable health issues linked to limited access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands access to contraception (a healthcare service) and addresses disparities, aligning with support indicators for improved patient access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2025

HR 3411: Conscience Protection Act of 2025

The Conscience Protection Act of 2025 would protect health care providers, facilities, and insurers that choose not to provide, refer for, or cover abortion services. It prohibits discrimination against such entities by the federal government, states, or any recipient of federal funds. The bill creates a private right of action allowing affected individuals or entities to sue for violations of conscience protections. It also establishes administrative enforcement mechanisms through the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights. This would strengthen existing conscience protections like the Weldon Amendment by ensuring entities can maintain religious or moral objections without facing penalties.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProtects providers refusing abortion services, restricting access to abortion care which is part of healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 23, 2025

SRES 32: A resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".

This resolution designates January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" to highlight maternal health challenges in the U.S. It focuses on raising public awareness about maternal mortality (with statistics showing 800 annual pregnancy-related deaths) and disparities (such as Black women facing nearly 3x higher mortality rates than White women). The resolution encourages federal, state, tribal, and local entities to take action on improving maternal care and reducing inequities, though it does not create new laws or funding. As a symbolic designation, it has no binding effect but aims to promote existing efforts like maternal mortality reviews and community-based care models.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution designates Maternal Health Awareness Day to address maternal mortality disparities and encourage action on improving care, aligning with healthcare support indicators like reducing inequities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate May 5, 2025

S 1598: BABIES Act

The BABIES Act (S 1598) creates two main programs to expand access to independent birth centers. First, it provides grants of $300,000-$500,000 per year to up to 15 accredited birth centers in underserved areas (e.g., maternity care shortage zones) for facility upgrades, equipment, or accreditation costs ($5 million total over 2026-2030). Second, it launches a Medicaid demonstration program testing new payment models for birth centers serving low-risk pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid, requiring centers to meet strict accreditation, licensure, and care coordination standards. This directly affects birth centers seeking expansion, Medicaid recipients in underserved communities, and states developing payment systems for birth center services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides $5M in grants for birth center expansions in underserved areas and Medicaid payment models to improve maternal care access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medical Licensing Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate May 5, 2025

S 1599: Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025

This bill creates federal grant programs to expand midwifery education and workforce capacity. It allocates $15 million annually (2025-2029) for accredited midwifery schools to support students, expand programs, and increase clinical mentors, with 50% of funds for student support. It also allocates $20 million annually for nurse-midwifery programs in schools of nursing, with similar funding splits and requirements to prioritize underserved areas and racial/ethnic minority representation. The bill specifically excludes midwifery programs within nursing schools from funding and sets clear allocation rules for the grants.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds midwifery education programs in higher education institutions with targeted student support and underserved area focus, directly advancing educational access and workforce development in nursing.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $35M annually for midwifery education/workforce expansion, prioritizing underserved areas and minority representation, directly increasing healthcare access and funding for medical professionals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds midwifery education/workforce development, expanding employment opportunities and prioritizing underserved communities per bill's grant allocations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 16, 2025

S 141: Connected MOM Act

S 141, the Connected MOM Act, requires the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary to report to Congress within 18 months on Medicaid coverage of remote health monitoring devices (like pulse oximeters and blood pressure cuffs) for pregnant and postpartum women. The report must identify barriers to coverage under state Medicaid programs and assess their impact on maternal and child health outcomes. Six months after the report is submitted, HHS must update state Medicaid resources, such as telehealth toolkits, to align with the report's recommendations. This bill directly affects Medicaid-enrolled pregnant and postpartum women by aiming to improve access to remote health monitoring. It focuses on gathering data and updating state resources, not on direct funding or new coverage mandates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates HHS to assess Medicaid coverage barriers for remote health devices in maternal care, aiming to expand access and improve health outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Telehealth Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 24, 2025

HR 720: Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act

HR 720, the "Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act," prohibits using Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Archer MSAs, health flexible spending accounts, and retiree health accounts to pay for abortions, except in specific cases. The bill defines "excluded abortion" to include abortions related to rape or incest, or those necessary to prevent a life-threatening physical condition caused by pregnancy (as certified by a physician). This change would affect individuals relying on these tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses, making most abortion costs non-reimbursable through such plans. The provisions would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts HSA usage for abortions except in limited cases, limiting access to reproductive healthcare services through insurance coverage mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 10, 2025

S 916: Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

S 916 prohibits the detention of pregnant, lactating, or postpartum noncitizens in immigration custody, requiring their immediate release except in rare cases involving credible safety threats. It bans all physical restraints during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery, with strict limits on exceptions. The bill mandates access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including prenatal care, labor services, and postpartum support, while requiring facilities to provide medical consent and maintain detailed reporting on detention practices. These provisions apply directly to noncitizens held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits shackling/detention of pregnant immigrants in custody, mandates reproductive healthcare access - directly advances criminal justice reform by protecting vulnerable populations and enhancing rights within correctional systems.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates comprehensive reproductive healthcare access (prenatal, labor, postpartum) for detained pregnant women, protecting patient rights during critical health periods.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits detaining pregnant immigrants, bans restraints, mandates reproductive healthcare - directly protects vulnerable immigrant rights in custody.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Substance Abuse Women's Health Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Aug 5, 2025

HR 4888: Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025

This bill requires the U.S. Department of State to include specific, detailed reporting on reproductive rights in its Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. It mandates descriptions of each country's policies regarding access to contraception, abortion services, and comprehensive reproductive health care, alongside data on pregnancy-related deaths, discrimination against women and LGBTQI+ individuals, and disparities based on race, disability, or other factors. The bill also directs the State Department to consult with civil society organizations and health experts to ensure thorough reporting on these issues. This change aims to align U.S. reporting with international human rights standards and address past omissions of reproductive rights from these reports.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates detailed reporting on access to contraception, abortion, and reproductive health care, directly advancing healthcare access policies within the topic scope.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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