Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 8089: Perinatal Workforce Act

The Perinatal Workforce Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance encouraging hospitals, insurers, and maternity care providers to recruit and retain diverse healthcare professionals, including midwives, physician assistants, and perinatal health workers, while incorporating implicit bias and racism training into their practices. The bill authorizes $15 million annually from 2027 to 2031 for grants that establish or expand accredited education programs for perinatal health professionals, prioritizing schools that recruit students from racial and ethnic minority groups and those planning to practice in areas with maternal health disparities. Additionally, the legislation creates a separate grant program for nursing schools to provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in maternal and perinatal health, with similar diversity and training requirements. The act also requires the Secretary of HHS to conduct a study on respectful maternity care practices and mandates periodic reports from the Government Accountability Office on barriers to maternal health education and access to care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $15M annually for grants to expand perinatal workforce education and mandates bias training, strengthening healthcare access and diversity.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds workforce development and diversity training for healthcare workers, strengthening employment standards and worker retention in perinatal care.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Women's 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 · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 4179: AI/AN CAPTA

This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to include Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations alongside States in receiving federal funding for child abuse prevention and treatment programs. It specifically changes how funds are allocated by directing 5 percent of the appropriation to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, while maintaining 1 percent for migrant programs. The legislation directly affects tribal communities by ensuring they have access to federal resources for addressing child abuse and neglect. These changes modify existing distribution rules within the federal child welfare funding system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates 5% of federal appropriations to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations for child abuse prevention programs, directly increasing funding for essential public services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases federal funding for child abuse prevention and treatment programs in tribal communities, directly supporting healthcare and public health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Tags Tribal Nations

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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 18, 2026

HR 7980: Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2026

This bill expands the Food and Drug Administration's authority to order the recall of unsafe drugs, extending current powers that currently apply only to controlled substances to include all drugs. It modifies the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the FDA Director to issue orders stopping the distribution and recall of any drug deemed unsafe, rather than limiting this action to controlled substances. The legislation also updates import and export regulations to include drugs subject to these FDA recall orders, ensuring broader oversight of drug safety across the supply chain.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens FDA authority to recall unsafe drugs, enhancing patient safety and protecting public health by expanding recall powers beyond controlled substances.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 4254: Health Workforce Innovation Act

The Health Workforce Innovation Act creates a new federal program to fund innovative training models for allied health professionals, such as medical assistants, dental hygienists, and community health workers, with a focus on underserved and rural areas. Eligible applicants include federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, and accredited vocational programs that must submit detailed plans describing their community-driven approach, geographic service areas, and how they will recruit and retain workers from disadvantaged backgrounds. Funds awarded under this program, capped at $2.5 million per grant, can support partnerships with schools, apprenticeships, training equipment, and infrastructure improvements but cannot be used for construction or to replace existing funding. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will prioritize grants that increase workforce diversity, improve healthcare access, and demonstrate cost-effective replication potential, with funded models required to last at least three years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates new federal funding program for allied health professional training, focusing on underserved and rural areas to improve healthcare workforce access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds training for allied health professionals, expanding workforce capacity and employment opportunities in underserved areas.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 4247: Guardianship Bill of Rights Act of 2026

This bill establishes a new "Guardianship Bill of Rights" for older adults and people with disabilities who are in or being considered for guardianships, conservatorships, or other protective arrangements. It requires the creation of a federal council to develop standards ensuring these individuals have access to independent legal representation, the right to less restrictive alternatives like supported decisionmaking, and regular reviews of their protective arrangements. The legislation also mandates that states receiving federal funding must implement these standards and expands funding for protection and advocacy programs to oversee and monitor guardianship systems nationwide.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by ensuring access to independent legal representation and less restrictive alternatives for vulnerable populations, aligning with healthcare access and rights protection.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 4202: Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026

The Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026 increases Medicare reimbursement rates for psychologists by raising payment percentages from 75 percent to 85 percent of the standard fee schedule. This change directly affects Medicare beneficiaries and psychologists who provide mental health services under the Medicare program. The higher payment rates apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2027, aiming to improve access to mental health care by increasing provider compensation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases Medicare reimbursement rates for psychologists, improving access to mental health services and strengthening provider support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2026

HR 8119: HOPE with Fertility Services Act

This bill requires group health plans and health insurers that cover obstetrical services to also cover infertility and iatrogenic infertility treatments, including procedures like in vitro fertilization and egg freezing. It defines infertility as the inability to achieve pregnancy after 12 months of unprotected intercourse or after standard medical treatment, and iatrogenic infertility as fertility damage caused by medical procedures such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. The legislation establishes coverage standards that cannot be more restrictive than those applied to other medical benefits, prohibits penalties against providers for offering these services, and requires annual compliance reporting to the federal government.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for infertility treatments, expanding healthcare access and benefits for patients.95% confidence

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