Healthcare (Public Health)

in committee · United States · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8271: ICU Bed Act of 2026

The ICU Bed Act of 2026 mandates that hospitals, critical access hospitals, and rural emergency hospitals participating in Medicare report their intensive care unit (ICU) bed availability in real time. To achieve this, these facilities must participate in shared regional data systems and develop shared strategies for efficiently transferring patients when any hospital approaches ICU capacity. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will establish these regions based on factors like geography, population, and travel time between facilities. Additionally, the bill amends the Public Health Service Act to include efficient patient transfer activities in state and regional hospital preparedness efforts, extending funding for these activities through fiscal year 2031.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to ICU care through real-time reporting and regional data systems, strengthening healthcare infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicare Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 8430: Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2026

This bill, the Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2026, authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to share unredacted food safety information with State, local, Tribal, and Territorial public health authorities. This directly affects the FDA and these various state and local entities involved in protecting public health from foodborne hazards. The shared information can include details like foodborne illness surveillance data, laboratory testing results, inspection findings, recall distribution lists, and consumer complaints, to be shared as soon as reasonably practical. While recipient authorities generally need FDA permission for further disclosure, they may do so without permission if necessary to contain an outbreak, carry out a recall, or for other state enforcement activities. Additionally, the bill extends the duration of certain federal grants for enhancing food safety from three to five years and ties subsequent grant funding to successful program evaluations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances public health protection by enabling FDA to share food safety data with state and local authorities, strengthening disease surveillance and outbreak response capabilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 24, 2026

HR 8067: Candis King Hope for Sickle Cell Families Act

The Candis King Hope for Sickle Cell Families Act establishes a new data collection program to track the incidence, prevalence, and healthcare patterns of sickle cell disease across the United States. Funded through $10 million in annual grants from 2027 to 2031, the program directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award funding to states for gathering demographic and clinical information about sickle cell disease patients. The legislation also reinstates specific employees from the CDC's Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics who were removed in agency actions affecting 3 percent or more of the division's workforce within a 60-day period starting January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes data collection program for sickle cell disease with $10M annual funding to CDC for state grants, improving patient tracking and healthcare understanding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Jul 2, 2026

HR 8209: To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program.

This bill extends federal funding for school-based health centers through fiscal year 2031. It directly affects schools and community organizations that operate health centers providing medical care to students. The key provision increases the annual grant amount to $55 million per year for the five-year period. This change ensures continued financial support for programs that offer healthcare services directly within educational settings. The legislation does not alter eligibility requirements or program structure, only the funding timeline and amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases annual grant funding to $55M for school-based health centers, directly supporting public health services and government spending on essential programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases federal funding for school-based health centers, directly supporting student health services within educational settings and enhancing access to care for K-12 students.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases funding for school-based health centers, expanding healthcare access to students through direct financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Children's Health Primary Care Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2026

HR 8153: Maternal Vaccination Act

The Maternal Vaccination Act amends the Public Health Service Act to expand a federal campaign focused on increasing vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children. This legislation directly affects public health programs by updating language to explicitly include these populations and directing funding toward outreach efforts that address disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups. Key provisions modify existing sections of the Public Health Service Act to broaden the campaign's scope and increase the authorized funding amount from $15 million to $17 million per fiscal year for the period 2027 through 2031. The bill aims to improve vaccination equity by ensuring federal resources specifically target maternal and pediatric immunization efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs federal funding toward vaccination outreach programs, expanding public health services and addressing disparities among minority groups through increased appropriations.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands federal vaccination campaign for pregnant/postpartum individuals and children, increases public health funding, and addresses health disparities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 8201: To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes.

This bill requires community health centers to include behavioral and mental health services, as well as substance use disorder treatment, among their primary health services. It achieves this by amending the Public Health Service Act to explicitly list these services as required offerings for these centers. The legislation also allocates $700 million annually from 2027 to 2031 to fund these expanded services through the Department of Health and Human Services. The changes directly affect community health centers and the patients who rely on them for primary care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health services and allocates $700M annually to fund these expanded services, directly strengthening healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Primary Care Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 8084: Access to LARCs Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on access to multiple contraceptive methods at community health centers located in health care deserts. The study will examine barriers such as reimbursement, inventory stocking, provider training, and patient education, and will identify which centers receive funding under the Public Health Service Act. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress detailing the study findings. The bill defines key terms including "women in need," "health care desert," and "range of contraceptive methods" to ensure clarity in the study's scope.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs HHS to study contraceptive access barriers at community health centers, aiming to improve patient access to healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 9, 2026

HR 7879: SUPER BUGS Act of 2026

This bill directs the Secretary of State to create a strategy for international cooperation on developing medical products to fight infectious diseases and antibiotic-resistant pathogens. The plan would involve foreign governments, global organizations, and private companies to share resources and expertise for creating vaccines, treatments, and diagnostics. It aims to strengthen public health systems in partner countries to prevent outbreaks from spreading to the United States. The strategy must be submitted to Congress within 18 months and must ensure fair contributions from participating nations based on their budgets and technical capabilities. The bill focuses on aligning these efforts with existing U.S. pandemic preparedness plans and avoiding duplication of work.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes international cooperation to develop medical products, vaccines, and treatments to strengthen public health systems and prevent disease spread.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 8024: Maternal Vaccination Act

The Maternal Vaccination Act directs federal funding to expand a public health campaign focused on increasing vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children. It modifies existing laws to include these groups in awareness efforts and specifically targets racial and ethnic minority communities to address equity gaps. The bill also adjusts the funding timeline and amount for the campaign, increasing the annual allocation from $15 million to $17 million for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. These changes aim to improve maternal and child health outcomes by ensuring broader access to vaccination information and resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases federal funding from $15M to $17M for maternal vaccination campaign, directly advancing public health budget allocation92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases funding from $15M to $17M for maternal vaccination campaign and expands public health awareness for pregnant/postpartum individuals and minority communities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2026

HRES 1158: Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 9 through March 13, 2026, as "Sleep Awareness Week".

This resolution formally recognizes the importance of sleep health and expresses support for designating the week of March 9 through March 13, 2026, as "Sleep Awareness Week." The bill does not create new laws or regulations but instead encourages public health officials, healthcare providers, educators, and parents to promote adequate sleep practices among the public. It highlights existing research showing that many Americans do not get the recommended seven hours of sleep per night and acknowledges the health risks associated with sleep deprivation. The measure also recognizes disparities in sleep quality among different populations and supports ongoing efforts to raise awareness about sleep health benefits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes sleep health awareness through public education and encourages healthcare providers to advocate for adequate sleep practices.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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