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S. 4804 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enforce certain requirements with respect to for-profit corporations that own health care systems, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:10,722
The Health Over Wealth Act aims to amend the Public Health Service Act by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enforce transparency and accountability requirements for for-profit corporations and private equity firms involved in owning health care systems....
Simple Explanation
The Health Over Wealth Act is like a rulebook for big companies that own hospitals, making them share details about how they work and spend money, so everyone knows what's going on. It also asks these companies to keep some extra money safe to make sure hospitals stay open and help people, even if things get tough.
H. R. 8077 — To amend title 11 of the United States Code to address misuse of bankruptcy proceedings in cases of child sex abuse, and for other purposes.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,783
H.R. 8077, titled the “Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act of 2024,” aims to amend the U.S. Code to prevent the misuse of bankruptcy proceedings in cases involving child sex abuse. The bill outlines changes such as redefining "sexual abuse of a child," allowing victim impact...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change the rules so that people who hurt kids can't use money troubles, called bankruptcy, to avoid getting in trouble. It means making sure the rules protect kids and don’t let bad people escape from consequences by saying they're out of money.

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