Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · United States · House Jan 24, 2025

HR 719: No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act

HR 719, the "No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act," would prohibit federal Medicaid funds from covering abortions under any Medicaid demonstration projects or waivers, with limited exceptions. It specifically blocks federal financial assistance for abortion services or related expenses (like travel) in Medicaid programs, except in cases of rape or incest, life-threatening pregnancy conditions, or treatment for miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. This bill directly affects Medicaid recipients in states participating in federal demonstration projects, preventing them from using Medicaid funds for abortion services except under the narrow exceptions listed. The bill aims to permanently align Medicaid funding with the longstanding Hyde Amendment restrictions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid abortion coverage, defunding a specific healthcare service under public health programs per bill's explicit prohibition of federal funds for abortions except limited exceptions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Nov 21, 2025

HR 6288: Caring for Grieving Families Act of 2025

This bill requires health plans and insurance to cover prenatal services (like ultrasounds and doctor visits) without additional out-of-pocket costs if a miscarriage or stillbirth occurs before a birth-related bundled payment is made. It directly affects families who experience pregnancy loss, preventing them from being charged extra deductibles, copays, or coinsurance for prenatal care received prior to the loss. The key provision states that cost-sharing for these prenatal services cannot exceed what would have applied if the birth had occurred normally. The rule applies to plans covering bundled birth payments and takes effect for plan years starting January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurance coverage of prenatal services without cost-sharing for pregnancy loss, expanding access to essential care and protecting patient rights during grief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1349: Women’s Protection in Telehealth Act

HR 1349, the Women’s Protection in Telehealth Act, excludes Medicare participation for providers who prescribe, administer, dispense, or furnish abortion-inducing drugs via telehealth unless they meet strict conditions. Specifically, providers must be physicians who physically examine the patient, be present in the same room during drug administration, and schedule an in-person follow-up within 14 days. The bill defines "abortion-inducing drug" as any substance used to terminate a clinically diagnosable pregnancy with knowledge it will likely cause fetal death. This directly affects Medicare-covered telehealth abortion services, requiring in-person care for such treatments rather than remote consultations. The exclusion is permanent for non-compliant providers under Medicare rules.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicare coverage for telehealth abortion services by requiring in-person visits, limiting patient access to abortion care under healthcare policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Telehealth Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 1, 2025

HR 2529: Convenient Contraception Act

This bill requires health insurance plans (including employer-sponsored and individual plans) to cover up to a full year's supply of contraceptives in a single fill, without copays or deductibles. It applies to all contraceptives already covered under existing law, making it easier for insured individuals to access longer-term supplies. The policy change takes effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2026, and mandates government outreach to inform providers and enrollees about the new coverage option.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands insurance coverage for contraceptives without cost-sharing, improving patient access to essential healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates employer health plans to cover contraceptives without cost-sharing, expanding healthcare benefits for workers as part of employment-based health coverage.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 3697: SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026

The SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026 prohibits the FDA from approving new abortion drugs or granting investigational exemptions for them. It requires existing approved abortion drugs to be dispensed only in-person by certified healthcare providers in clinics or hospitals (not pharmacies), mandates providers to verify pregnancy duration and handle complications, and enforces strict adverse event reporting to the FDA. The bill directly affects healthcare providers prescribing abortion drugs, patients seeking these medications, and the FDA’s regulatory authority over such drugs. Key provisions include banning use after 70 days gestation, requiring provider certification for specific medical capabilities, and mandating documentation of risks to patients.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion drug access by banning mail-order, requiring in-person clinic visits, and limiting provider types - directly limiting patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 3274: Healthy MOM Act

The Healthy MOM Act (S 3274) would require health insurance plans to provide a special enrollment period for pregnant individuals beginning when pregnancy is reported to the insurer. It mandates that group health plans cover maternity care for dependents regardless of age, including labor and delivery, and extends Medicaid eligibility during pregnancy and postpartum. The bill requires 12 months of continuous coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals under Medicaid and CHIP, replacing the current 60-day postpartum coverage period. These provisions aim to improve access to maternity care for women, particularly those from communities disproportionately affected by maternal mortality, such as Black and American Indian/Alaska Native women. The changes would apply to plan years beginning January 1, 2027, with some provisions having earlier effective dates for certain programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates maternity coverage, extends Medicaid eligibility, and requires 12-month postpartum coverage for pregnant individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2025

S 2275: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025

This bill authorizes $30 million annually (2026-2030) for expanded research on uterine fibroids at the National Institutes of Health, addressing current underfunding (only $17 million in 2019). It requires the creation of a Medicaid data database to track treatment access and costs for fibroid patients, with a report to Congress within two years. The bill also mandates public education campaigns about fibroid awareness, prevalence (especially among minority women), and non-hysterectomy treatment options. These provisions directly affect women with fibroids - particularly Black women who experience higher incidence, severity, and hospitalization rates - by aiming to improve research, data collection, and patient information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds NIH research, creates Medicaid data database for access tracking, and mandates public education on fibroids - directly advancing healthcare research and patient access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2025

HR 599: Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care Act

This bill prohibits federal funding from being provided to Planned Parenthood Federation of America or its related clinics. It redirects funds previously allocated to Planned Parenthood to other eligible providers like community health centers, hospitals, and clinics that offer women's health services. These services include contraception, cancer screenings, prenatal care, STI testing, and family planning - particularly in underserved areas. The bill explicitly states it does not reduce overall federal funding for women's health care or affect existing abortion-related funding restrictions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDefunds Planned Parenthood, a major provider of women's health services including contraception and family planning, restricting access to these services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2762: Expanding Access to Family Planning Act

HR 2762 establishes a new Title X Clinic Fund to expand federal funding for family planning clinics. It appropriates $512 million annually (2026-2035) for clinic grants and $50 million for infrastructure like construction and equipment. The bill requires clinics receiving this funding to provide nondirective pregnancy counseling, ensuring patients receive neutral information about all options - including prenatal care, adoption, and termination - upon request. This directly affects Title X clinics nationwide and the low-income patients they serve, primarily by increasing financial support and standardizing counseling practices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $512M annually for family planning clinics, directly increasing federal funding for public health services under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $512M annually for family planning clinics and mandates neutral counseling, directly expanding access to reproductive healthcare services under Title X.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2025

HCONRES 3: Expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration.

HCONRES 3 is a symbolic congressional resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration, an international agreement signed by 39 countries that affirms women’s health, family protection, and opposes international abortion rights. It urges the U.S. to rejoin the declaration, which emphasizes that no country has an obligation to fund or facilitate abortion and that families are foundational to society. The resolution does not create new laws but reaffirms existing U.S. policies prohibiting federal funding for abortions or coercive family planning abroad. It directly affects U.S. foreign policy direction but has no binding effect on government actions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill opposes international abortion funding via Geneva Consensus Declaration, restricting reproductive healthcare access and aligning with anti-abortion policy stance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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