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H. R. 772 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an off-campus facility or organization shall be located within a 35-mile radius of a hospital or critical access hospital.
January 28, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:338
H. R. 772, titled the “Rural ER Access Act,” is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to change a current rule under the Medicare program. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to remove the requirement that off-campus medical facilities,...
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The Rural ER Access Act wants to let small clinics stay further away from hospitals, so more people in faraway places can visit them. It changes a rule that said these clinics had to be close to hospitals to get special help.
H. R. 6807 — To increase funding for cancer research by the National Cancer Institute to be more in proportion to the mortality rates of cancer.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:504
H. R. 6807, titled the "Knock Out Cancer Act" or "KO Cancer Act," is a bill aimed at increasing funding for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute. The bill proposes that for each fiscal year from 2024 to 2028, 25% more funding should be allocated than what was...
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The bill wants to give more money to help doctors and scientists figure out how to stop cancer and make people better, and also find out why sometimes there aren't enough medicines for people who are sick with cancer.
S. 3934 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,271
S. 3934 proposes the creation of a three-year nationwide project led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to boost access to biosimilar biological products under Medicare. This demonstration project would evaluate the benefits of a shared savings payment plan for...
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S. 3934 is a plan to try using special versions of medicines called biosimilars in Medicare, where doctors can earn extra money if they choose these medicines, but it won't cost patients more. The project will happen over three years, and it will help decide if using these medicines can keep costs the same while making sure people get good care.
H. R. 9384 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide an explanation of benefits not later than 30 days after an item or service is furnished under the Medicare program.
August 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:313
H.R. 9384, also known as the “Prompt Reporting and Oversight for Medicare Providing Transparency Act” or the “PROMPT Act,” aims to ensure Medicare transparency. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide an explanation of benefits to patients...
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The PROMPT Act wants to make sure that people who use Medicare get a clear report about what medical services they received and what was paid for within 30 days, helping them understand their healthcare costs better.
S. 5432 — To facilitate direct primary care arrangements under Medicaid.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:671
S. 5432, also known as the "Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act," aims to simplify and expand the ways states can provide primary care services to Medicaid recipients. The bill clarifies that state Medicaid programs can use "direct primary care arrangements," where patients receive primary...
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S. 5432 is about making it easier for people who use Medicaid to see their doctors regularly by paying a fixed amount, kind of like a subscription service. This bill wants to make sure there's a good plan for doing this and promises to check in later to see if it's working well.
H. R. 8247 — To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids, and for other purposes.
May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:933
H.R. 8247, known as the “Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2024,” aims to improve the early detection of uterine fibroids and support related interventions in the United States. The bill proposes that the Secretary of Health and Human Services award grants...
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The bill wants to help doctors find and treat uterine fibroids, which are bumps women can get inside their bodies. It plans to give money to states so they can teach people about these bumps and how to find them early.
H. R. 8203 — To prevent and address intentional misuse of subrecipient TANF funds.
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May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:910
The TANF State Expenditure Integrity Act of 2024 is a proposed law aimed at preventing the intentional misuse of funds by subrecipients under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. It mandates the development of a monitoring system for these funds and the...
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The TANF State Expenditure Integrity Act of 2024 is a rule that tries to make sure money that’s meant to help families in need is used properly and not wasted. It plans to create a team that checks how this money is spent, and gives them some more money to do their job better.
H. R. 8114 — To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to place certain limitations on Medicaid payments for home or community-based services.
April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:355
H. R. 8114 aims to stop the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This proposed rule would require that at least 80% of Medicaid payments for certain home-based services go towards paying direct care...
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H.R. 8114 is a proposed law that wants to stop new rules from making sure that most of the money for helpers who take care of people at home goes to paying these helpers. Some people think this might make it harder for helpers to get paid well for their work.
S. 4573 — To extend the obligation deadline of funds made available to recipients under the American Rescue Plan Act for the purposes of supporting homeless children and youth.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:195
S. 4573 aims to extend the deadline for using funds allocated under the American Rescue Plan Act specifically for helping homeless children and youth. This bill allows these funds to remain available to certain recipients until September 30, 2025, regardless of any other...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give people more time to use special money to help homeless kids and teens, making sure they can still use it until September 2025.
H. R. 7431 — To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to measure improper payments and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:444
H.R. 7431, known as the “Eliminating Fraud and Improper Payments in TANF Act,” aims to improve the financial integrity of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. It seeks to apply the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 to state-administered TANF programs, requiring...
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H.R. 7431 is a plan to make sure that money given to families in need through a program called TANF is used correctly and not wasted. It wants each state to check carefully for mistakes or bad uses of money, just like big government offices have to, and it asks for a report on how to keep improving for the next ten years.
H. R. 8921 — To set aside funds for payments to Indian tribes and tribal consortia under subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act.
July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:585
The bill H. R. 8921, titled the “Tribal Child Welfare Support Act,” proposes changes to the Social Security Act to ensure that a portion of funds are specifically set aside for payments to Indian tribes and tribal consortia for child welfare services. It mandates that the...
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The bill wants to make sure that some money is always saved to help Native American groups take care of kids, like making sure they are safe and happy. It says that 3% of a big pile of money each year needs to go to these groups, but only if there’s enough so that nobody loses out.
S. 3621 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish nonvisual accessibility standards for certain devices with digital interfaces, and for other purposes.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,370
S. 3621 seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish nonvisual accessibility standards for devices with digital interfaces, particularly those used at home, ensuring they are accessible to people who are blind or have low vision. The bill defines a...
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S. 3621 is a rule that tries to make gadgets with screens, especially those used at home, easier to use for people who can't see well or at all. It wants these gadgets to have special settings so that everyone can use them without changing how they work.
H. R. 670 — An Act To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a website to promote awareness of available resources for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:698
H. R. 670, known as the “Think Differently Database Act,” directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a public website. This website aims to provide comprehensive information on resources and assistance available to individuals with disabilities and their...
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Imagine a superhero website that helps people with disabilities and their families find special support, like medical help or advice. The people in charge want to make this website, but it might take a very long time to build, and they haven't figured out how much it will cost yet.
H. R. 8042 — To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to qualified entities to support community paramedicine programs, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,451
H.R. 8042, also known as the "Community Paramedicine Act of 2024," aims to support community paramedicine programs in the U.S. by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to distribute grants to qualified entities. These grants can be used for hiring and training paramedics,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money to helpful groups so they can train paramedics, buy special tools, and teach people about health care in their local areas. The government will watch over how the money is used to make sure it's spent the right way.
S. 4522 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a public awareness campaign to increase awareness of the importance of father inclusion and engagement in improving overall health outcomes during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, and for other purposes.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,450
S. 4522, the "Dads Matter Act of 2024," aims to increase public awareness about the important role fathers play in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum health outcomes. This bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services launch a campaign to highlight the...
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The "Dads Matter Act of 2024" is a plan to help everyone understand how important dads are during and after having a baby, so moms and babies can be healthier. It wants health helpers to learn how to include dads more and check if this really works.
H. R. 8561 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to address significant under projection of MA local area growth due to wage index reclassification.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:793
H.R. 8561 proposes updates to the Social Security Act, focusing on correcting underestimated growth in certain local areas for Medicare Advantage plans, caused by changes in wage index classifications. The bill mandates adjustments in growth rates to accurately reflect local...
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H.R. 8561 says that when paying for certain health plans, the rules will change to make sure they get the right amount of money, especially if they grow a lot faster than expected because of how people's pay changes in the area. This is to make sure everything is fair starting in 2025.
H. R. 8659 — To allow women greater access to safe and effective oral contraceptive drugs intended for routine use, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on Federal funding of contraceptive methods.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:876
H. R. 8659 aims to improve women's access to safe and effective oral contraceptive drugs available over the counter. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prioritize and waive fees for certain supplemental applications for contraceptive drugs, ensuring...
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H. R. 8659 is a bill that wants to make it easier for women to get birth control pills without needing a doctor's note, and it also asks a government office to look at how much money the government has been spending on different types of birth control for the last 15 years.
H. R. 8409 — To assist parents in locating and utilizing child care that meets individual family needs.
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May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,803
H.R. 8409, also known as the "Helping Our Parents Enroll (HOPE) in Child Care Act", proposes a grant program to help parents find and use suitable child care. The bill allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to eligible local partners, like states and non-profit...
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H.R. 8409, called the "Helping Our Parents Enroll (HOPE) in Child Care Act," is a plan to give money to groups that help parents find good babysitters or daycares. The bill wants to make it easier for parents to get information and help so they can choose the best place for their kids.
H. R. 483 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to delay the implementation of electronic clinical quality metrics for accountable care organizations, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:971
H.R. 483, known as the “Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act,” proposes delaying the requirement for accountable care organizations (ACOs) to transition to electronic clinical quality metrics (eCQMs) reporting until 2030. The bill instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services...
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H.R. 483 is a plan to give doctors and hospitals more time to switch to using computers for keeping track of how well they care for patients. It gives them until 2030 to make the change, and in the meantime, they will try out new ways to report this information without rushing.
H. R. 8839 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States on best practices for screening and treatment of congenital syphilis under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
June 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:897
H.R. 8839, known as the "Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act," is a bill that aims to improve the screening and treatment of congenital syphilis among pregnant women and newborns under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and...
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H.R. 8839 is a bill to help doctors make sure pregnant moms and their babies are checked for a sickness called syphilis using better tests and methods, especially if they use special health programs like Medicaid. It also asks for more frequent checks later in pregnancy and when the baby is born, to keep everyone healthy.
H. R. 8537 — To require a study on public health impacts as a consequence of the February 3, 2023, train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:497
H. R. 8537 is a bill that directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide funding for a study on the health effects resulting from the February 3, 2023, train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The study is to be conducted by a consortium of public or private...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8537 is a plan that wants someone to check if people got sick after a train accident in Ohio. They will ask a group of schools or learning places to do the checking, and they will give them money to help.
S. 4045 — To require a study on public health impacts as a consequence of the February 3, 2023, train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
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March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:650
S. 4045 is a bill that requires a comprehensive study on the public health impacts resulting from a train derailment that occurred on February 3, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will oversee the study, which will be conducted by...
Simple Explanation
S. 4045 is a plan for experts to study how a train accident in Ohio affected people's health, giving them money each year for five years to figure it out and tell the government what they learn.
H. R. 9962 — To establish a Gun Safety Board, and for other purposes.
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October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,379
H. R. 9962 aims to establish a Gun Safety Board under the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The board will focus on decreasing firearm violence through research, education, and policy recommendations. It will consist of 22 members with diverse expertise, including public health, mental...
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H.R. 9962 is like a plan to create a big team that helps keep people safe from guns. They will have money to study and teach about gun safety, and they want to make sure everything is fair and uses the money wisely.
H. R. 7161 — To require States to report information on Medicaid payments to abortion providers.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:886
H.R. 7161, known as the "Abortion Funding Awareness Act of 2024," requires states to report on Medicaid payments made to abortion providers. Each state that uses federal funds for Medicaid payments to these providers must send a detailed report to the Secretary of Health and...
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In this bill, states have to tell the government and the public about money they spend on doctors or clinics that do abortions through a program called Medicaid. They have to share details like how much, what for, and how many abortions were done.
H. R. 6963 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into agreements with drug manufacturers to establish reserve supplies of covered pediatric cancer drugs, and for other purposes.
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January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,603
H. R. 6963 is a bill aimed at ensuring a stable supply of pediatric cancer drugs in the United States. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a pilot program that requires drug manufacturers to maintain a six-month reserve of essential pediatric...
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H. R. 6963 is a plan to make sure there are always enough special medicines for kids with cancer by having a backup supply ready, and it sets aside $500 million for this purpose. It also says that the people in charge need to keep an eye on how the money is used to make sure everything is fair and that the medicines don't run out.
S. 5203 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on best practices for screening and treatment of congenital syphilis under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,114
The bill S. 5203, titled the “Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act,” seeks to address the increase in syphilis cases, particularly congenital syphilis affecting newborns. It mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services issue guidance on best practices for...
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The bill wants to help keep babies healthy by making sure doctors know the best ways to check and treat for a sickness called syphilis, especially in moms and babies. It also wants to make sure everyone understands how to do this by providing information in different languages and using things like video calls for doctor visits.
H. R. 7406 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a program of research, training, and investigation related to Down syndrome, and for other purposes.
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February 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,256
H.R. 7406 is a bill that aims to enhance research, training, and investigation into Down syndrome. It proposes amending the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a program called the INCLUDE Project. This program focuses on...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7406 is a plan to spend money on learning more about Down syndrome, helping people with this condition, and making their lives better. It sets aside a lot of money each year to study and understand Down syndrome from 2025 to 2030.
H. R. 6033 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers.
July 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:870
H. R. 6033 aims to improve health care access for non-English speakers by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set up a task force. The bill mandates the development and sharing of best practices for using interpreters during telemedicine appointments. It...
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H. R. 6033 is a plan to help people who don't speak English easily talk to doctors using computers or phones by creating a group that figures out ways to make it easier for everyone to understand health information.
H. R. 7216 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an ambulatory surgical center shall report the COVID–19 vaccination status of health care personnel.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:374
H. R. 7216, titled the “Protecting Healthcare Employee Privacy Act,” is a bill presented in the United States House of Representatives to alter Medicare program regulations. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to change existing regulations so that...
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H.R. 7216 is a proposed law that wants doctors' offices where minor surgeries happen to stop telling people about whether their workers got the COVID-19 vaccine. It asks someone in charge to change the rules quickly, in about a month and a half after the law is passed.
S. 3503 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise certain regulations in relation to the Medicare shared savings program and other alternative payment arrangements to encourage participation in such program, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,368
The bill S. 3503, known as the "Value in Health Care Act of 2023," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update regulations around the Medicare shared savings program to help more healthcare providers participate. It proposes removing certain financial...
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The bill wants to make it easier for doctors and hospitals to work together to save money while helping people on Medicare. It tries to change some rules so more healthcare groups can join and use new ways to get paid for taking care of patients.
S. 3967 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,588
S. 3967, titled the “Telehealth Modernization Act,” seeks to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program. The bill plans to expand access to telehealth services and widen the range of healthcare practitioners who can offer these services. It...
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S. 3967 wants to make it easier for people to see their doctors using phones or computers, even after the special rules made for this during COVID-19 are gone. It also lets more kinds of doctors use these phone or video visits to help people feel better.
H. R. 9782 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report on the relationship between hair straighteners and uterine cancer, particularly among women of color.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:668
H. R. 9782 aims to investigate the link between hair straighteners and uterine cancer, focusing on women of color. The bill instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, with help from the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and the Director of the National Institutes of...
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H.R. 9782 is a rule asking some very smart people to study if hair straighteners might make people sick with something called uterine cancer, especially among women of color. They want to see if it’s something in the hair products, like dyes, that could be causing problems.
S. 3884 — To establish a grant pilot program to provide child care services for the minor children of law enforcement officers to accommodate the shift work and abnormal work hours of such officers, and to enhance recruitment and retention of such officers.
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March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,128
S. 3884 aims to establish a pilot grant program to support child care services for the minor children of law enforcement officers, accommodating their unique work hours, and enhancing officer recruitment and retention. The bill proposes that the Secretary of Health and Human...
Simple Explanation
S. 3884 is a plan that gives money to help police officers take care of their kids while they're working at odd hours, making it easier for them to stay as police officers. It also tries to balance things by making sure smaller police groups and different communities get a fair share of the help.
S. 3462 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue draft guidance to address non-addictive analgesics for chronic pain.
December 11, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:231
S. 3462 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create draft guidance focusing on non-addictive pain relief options for chronic pain. This guidance, due within one year of the bill's enactment, will be created under a specific section of the SUPPORT for Patients...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a government helper to write easy-to-understand rules for finding new pain medicine that doesn't make people addicted, like some pain medicines do now. They have to finish this task in about a year.
S. 272 — To improve the safety of infant formula through testing of infant formula for microorganisms and toxic elements, and for other purposes.
January 28, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,208
S. 272 seeks to enhance the safety of infant formula by mandating faster and more thorough testing for harmful microorganisms and toxic elements. The Act requires manufacturers to notify the Secretary of Health and Human Services of any positive test results within one...
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S. 272 is a bill that wants to make baby formula safer by checking it more quickly and carefully for bad germs and dangerous stuff. It also asks the people who make the formula to tell the government if there's anything wrong, so bad formula can be taken away before it hurts babies.
S. 4094 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention program, and for other purposes.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,968
S. 4094, also known as the "PREVENT DIABETES Act," aims to expand Medicare coverage to include diabetes prevention program services. The bill defines these services as structured health sessions to prevent type II diabetes, using a CDC-approved curriculum and available to...
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S. 4094 wants to help older people catch diabetes early by paying for special classes that teach them how to stay healthy, so they don’t get really sick later.
H. R. 702 — To modify the measure and use of the poverty line issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to more accurately account for the basic needs of families and regional costs of living.
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January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,105
H.R. 702 aims to change how poverty is measured in the U.S. by introducing a "Regionally Adjusted Poverty Line" that accounts for each state's specific costs of living. The bill requires the Census Bureau to develop this new index, which the Department of Health and Human...
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H.R. 702 wants to change how we decide if someone is officially poor by looking at the different costs of living in each state, so people can get help that matches where they live. This means some people might get more or less help based on their state's expenses.
S. 3733 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a national, evidence-based education campaign to increase public and health care provider awareness regarding the potential risks and benefits of human cell and tissue products transplants, and for other purposes.
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February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,276
The bill, titled the “Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act,” requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to launch a national education campaign to raise awareness among the public and healthcare providers about the risks and benefits of human cell and tissue...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help people and doctors know more about the good and bad parts of using special body parts called human cells and tissues for medical help. It asks a health leader to start a big campaign to share this information and make sure safety rules are followed, even giving fines if people don't follow the rules.
S. 4289 — To cancel existing medical debt, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,313
The Medical Debt Cancellation Act aims to eliminate existing medical debt in the United States. It proposes a grant program to help hospitals cancel medical debts owed by patients, prioritizing safety net hospitals and aiding low-income populations. The bill also implements...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if someone didn't have to pay money they owed because they got sick and went to the doctor. This bill wants to help hospitals erase that kind of money-owing, especially for people who have a hard time paying, and make sure the rules about it are clear and fair.
H. R. 7208 — An Act To reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury program.
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September 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:816
The H. R. 7208 bill proposes the reauthorization of the Traumatic Brain Injury program through updates and amendments to the Public Health Service Act. It intends to extend the funding for state grants related to traumatic brain injury to cover fiscal years 2025 through 2029....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep giving money to states to help people who have had a brain injury, but it changes the rules so states don't have to pay as much to get the money. It also allows for changes in how these injuries are described, which might make it tricky to understand who can get the help.
H. R. 8148 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow for the furnishing of audio-only telehealth services.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:282
H. R. 8148 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress that aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include audio-only telehealth services. If passed, this bill will ensure that the Secretary of Health and Human Services provides coverage and payment for...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8148 is a bill that wants doctors to be able to help people over just the phone when there's an emergency, so everyone can get care even if they can't use video.
H. R. 7406 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a program of research, training, and investigation related to Down syndrome, and for other purposes.
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May 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,182
H.R. 7406, also known as the "DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to support research on Down syndrome. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct research, training, and investigations into...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7406 wants to give money to help scientists learn more about Down syndrome, which is a condition some people have that makes their bodies grow differently. It plans to spend $90 million each year for five years on this research to try to make life better for those with Down syndrome.
H. R. 7188 — An Act To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a national, evidence-based education campaign to increase public and health care provider awareness regarding the potential risks and benefits of human cell and tissue products transplants, and for other purposes.
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December 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,695
H. R. 7188 is a bill designed to increase awareness about the risks and benefits of human cell and tissue transplants. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to run an education campaign targeting both the public and healthcare providers. The bill also calls...
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H. R. 7188 wants to teach people and doctors about the good and bad things when using special parts from humans to help others, and it also promises to create rules and maybe fine people if they don’t follow them.
H. R. 9157 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to facilitate patient access to certain pediatric technologies.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:875
H.R. 9157, also known as the “Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2024,” aims to improve access to medical devices designed for children by providing a framework for establishing payment rates under Medicare. The bill instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9157, called the "Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2024," is a plan to help kids get special medical tools by setting fair prices. It asks the government to make sure doctors can be paid properly when they use these tools for kids.
H. R. 9029 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:45,383
H.R. 9029 allocates funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, along with related agencies. This bill supports various programs and services, such as workforce training, medical research,...
Simple Explanation
The bill, H.R. 9029, is like a big plan where the government decides how to spend money on important things like schools, healthcare, and jobs, but it makes rules about what the money can't be used for, like certain medical services or studying gun safety.
H. R. 4534 — An Act To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:536
H. R. 4534, the "Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2024," aims to improve research and services related to lung cancer for women and underserved populations. The bill mandates an interagency review led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4534 wants to help find better ways to study and stop lung cancer in women by having different government groups work together and share what they learn. They will look into what's being done now and come up with new ideas to help more people get checked for lung cancer and learn about it.
S. 3651 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth.
January 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:422
S. 3651, titled the "Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2024," aims to ensure that mental health services provided through telehealth are covered under the Social Security Act. The bill proposes amendments to remove geographic restrictions on telehealth services, making...
Simple Explanation
The Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2024 is trying to make it easier for people to get mental health help from their doctors using computers or phones, no matter where they live. It also asks the people in charge to check if these online visits are working well and to make sure nobody is being sneaky or unfair with the system.
S. 3741 — To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:347
S. 3741 is a bill aimed at preventing the Secretary of Health and Human Services from enacting or enforcing any rules that would limit funding for pregnancy centers. The bill defines pregnancy centers as organizations that support both mothers and unborn children by offering...
Simple Explanation
S. 3741 is a bill that wants to make sure places that help pregnant moms and their babies can keep getting money without extra rules stopping them. It aims to protect these centers so they can continue providing things like advice and baby clothes.
H. R. 7709 — To establish a strategic active pharmaceutical ingredient reserve to maintain a domestic supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients and key starting materials needed for the manufacturing of essential generic medicines, and to build a pipeline for domestic active pharmaceutical ingredient production.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,410
The bill, known as the "PREPARE ACT of 2024," aims to create a strategic reserve of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and key materials in the United States. It seeks to secure the domestic supply and production pipeline for essential generic medicines. The plan includes maintaining a...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big plan to make sure the United States has enough special ingredients to make important medicines right at home, so they don’t have to get them from faraway places. It’s about keeping a special list of these medicines and making sure there are safe spots to store and make them nearby.
S. 5419 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of certain critical drugs marketed in the United States, and for other purposes.
December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,678
S. 5419, titled the “Protecting Our Essential Medicines Act,” requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of critical drugs imported into the United States. The bill focuses on drugs considered vital for public health, especially those whose...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the government knows where important medicines come from by making a secret list of these medicines and the countries they come from, but only to keep everyone safe and healthy.
S. 712 — An Act To identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.
December 04, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:342
S. 712, known as the “Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act” or the “Connected MOM Act”, aims to improve health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in State Medicaid programs. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to...
Simple Explanation
The Connected MOM Act is like a little helper to make sure that moms and babies can use special health gadgets at home, like things to check their heart and sugar, so they stay healthy. The government will look at how different places let moms use these gadgets and will help them get better at it.
H. R. 8251 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to streamline regulatory oversight of human cell and tissue products, and for other purposes.
May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,425
H.R. 8251, titled “The HCT/P Modernization Act of 2024,” aims to simplify the regulation of human cell and tissue products in the U.S. The bill instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide clear and timely guidance on regulatory classifications and calls for a public...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8251 wants to make it easier and faster for special medical products made from human cells and tissues to be approved, by giving clear guidelines and having meetings to get people's opinions. It also wants regular updates to the rules and reports to the government to keep everything on track.
S. 169 — To assist States in carrying out projects to expand the child care workforce and child care facilities in the States, and for other purposes.
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January 21, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:2,666
S. 169, known as the "Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025," aims to help states and tribal entities expand their child care workforce and facilities, especially in areas with limited access to child care services, known as child care deserts. The bill allows the Secretary of...
Simple Explanation
The "Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025" is a plan to give money to help more grown-ups learn to take care of kids and to build places where kids can be looked after, especially where there aren't enough such places. A total of $100 million will be used for this over several years.
H. R. 7812 — To Direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a national, toll-free telephone helpline to provide information and assistance to parents, caregivers, and youth to prevent child abuse and strengthen families.
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March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,026
H.R. 7812, known as the “National Parent and Youth Helpline Act,” proposes to have the Secretary of Health and Human Services establish a grant program for creating a national, toll-free helpline. This helpline aims to provide emotional support and information to parents,...
Simple Explanation
The National Parent and Youth Helpline Act, or H.R. 7812, is about setting up a big hotline that people can call for help with family problems, like stopping child abuse, and it plans to spend a lot of money to make sure everyone can get help when they need it.
H. R. 7863 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on furnishing behavioral health services via telehealth to individuals with limited English proficiency under Medicare program.
April 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:319
H.R. 7863 aims to improve telehealth services for individuals with limited English proficiency who are receiving behavioral health care through Medicare. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance within a year, detailing best practices for using...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7863 wants to help people who don't speak English very well get better mental health care using video calls. It tells the government to teach doctors and nurses how to use translators and other tools so everyone can understand each other and feel better.
H. R. 10050 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on pharmacy benefit manager audit practices.
October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:396
H. R. 10050 requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to perform a study on the audit practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The study will focus on how these audits impact pharmacies, particularly independent ones, and assess the fairness and transparency...
Simple Explanation
The bill asks the Secretary of Health to look closely at how pharmacy managers check up on drugstores to see if they are being fair. They want to know how this affects small drugstores and if it needs to be improved.
H. R. 7513 — To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a proposed rule regarding minimum staffing for nursing facilities, and to establish an advisory panel on the skilled nursing facility workforce.
March 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:298
H.R. 7513 aims to stop the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing a proposed rule that sets minimum staffing requirements for nursing facilities. Instead, it seeks to form an advisory panel focused on the workforce of skilled nursing facilities. The bill,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7513 is a plan that stops new rules about how many people need to work at nursing homes, and instead wants to have a group of people give advice about the workers in these homes.
— An Act to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to identify obstacles to identifying and responding to reports of children missing from foster care and other vulnerable foster youth, to provide technical assistance relating to the removal of such obstacles, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed Amendment House
Congress:118
Words:1,474
The bill, named the Find and Protect Foster Youth Act, aims to improve the identification and support for children missing from foster care and those at risk of sex trafficking. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate current protocols, provide...
Simple Explanation
The Find and Protect Foster Youth Act is like a plan to help find kids who go missing from foster care and keep them safe. It wants grown-ups to figure out the best way to help these kids and make sure they're not in danger, like from strangers who might hurt them.
H. R. 3836 — An Act To facilitate direct primary care arrangements under Medicaid.
March 06, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:613
H. R. 3836 aims to allow states to use direct primary care arrangements for Medicaid services. It clarifies that states can provide medical assistance through agreements where patients receive primary care for a fixed periodic fee. The Secretary of Health and Human Services...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3836 wants to let states help people on Medicaid get regular check-ups with their doctors by paying a simple fee each time, instead of paying differently each visit. It also tries to figure out how well this works and costs, but doesn't change other Medicaid costs or rules.
H. R. 7384 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue priority review vouchers to encourage treatments for rare pediatric diseases.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:284
H.R. 7384, known as the “Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024,” is proposed legislation that seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It aims to extend the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue priority review vouchers, which...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7384 is a law idea to keep giving special prizes called "priority review vouchers" to companies that make important medicines for kids with rare sicknesses until 2028, and maybe a bit longer if needed.
H. R. 8817 — To improve data collection and reporting for youth in residential treatment programs.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:369
H.R. 8817 aims to improve how states collect and report data for youth in residential treatment programs. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with other federal agencies, to issue guidance to state agencies on best practices for data...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8817 is a bill that wants to help states do a better job keeping track of and reporting information about kids in special places called residential treatment programs, making sure these kids are safe and taken care of properly. It asks important government helpers to come together and share ideas on how to do this the best way possible.
H. R. 6918 — To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers.
January 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:583
H.R. 6918 is a proposed law intended to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from making changes to current regulations that could limit funding for pregnancy centers. These centers provide support to mothers and families by offering services like pregnancy...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6918 is a rule that says the people in charge can't stop giving money to special places that help moms and dads with things like learning about babies, getting tests, and other helpful stuff. It wants to make sure these places keep getting the money they need, no matter what!
S. 4811 — To require guidance to improve access to mental health and substance use prevention services for children, adolescents, and young adults.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:822
S. 4811, known as the "Prevention Services for Youth Act," is a bill introduced in the Senate to improve access to mental health and substance use prevention services for young people. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to work with various agencies to provide...
Simple Explanation
The Prevention Services for Youth Act is a plan where important helpers want to make it easier for kids and teenagers to get help if they're feeling really sad or having trouble with things like drugs. It’s like a big guide to show how to help everyone in a fair and smart way.
H. R. 10484 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a public awareness campaign to increase participation by women in clinical trials that are conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes.
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December 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,069
H.R. 10484 aims to increase women's participation in clinical trials and promote awareness about rare diseases, especially those affecting women. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to run public awareness campaigns and establish an Interagency Task...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10484 wants to help more women join in testing new medicines and to tell people about rare diseases that affect women. It gives money to share this information but doesn't say exactly how to use it wisely.
H. J. RES. 171 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.
June 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:303
H. J. RES. 171 is a joint resolution that expresses the United States Congress's disapproval of a proposed rule from the Office of Refugee Resettlement. This rule, submitted by the Administration for Children and Families within the Department of Health and Human Services,...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a big "no" to a new plan about how to take care of kids who come to the country without their parents. Congress is saying they don’t like this new plan and it shouldn't happen.
H. R. 8905 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on neonatal abstinence syndrome, and for other purposes.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:505
H. R. 8905, also known as the “Maddie’s Infant Recovery And Children’s Legislative Emergency Act of 2024” or the “MIRACLE Act of 2024,” directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). The study will focus on how common NAS is...
Simple Explanation
The MIRACLE Act of 2024 wants to ask the big health boss to learn more about how medicine can affect babies when they are born. In a few years, they'll tell everyone what they found out and how to help.
H. R. 688 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes.
January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,803
H. R. 688 aims to provide expecting mothers with tailored information by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a user-friendly public website called life.gov. This site will offer a comprehensive list of resources related to pregnancy, including...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 688 wants to help moms-to-be by creating a website where they can find helpful information and support during pregnancy. But, the website won't include groups that talk about abortions.
S. 4942 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:45,596
S. 4942 allocates funding for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, to various departments including Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, along with related agencies. This bill outlines specific monetary provisions for several programs and initiatives, such...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big money plan to help different parts of the government like schools, doctors, and job helpers for next year, but it has some rules that people might not agree with, like not using money for some health things or blocking certain stuff on computers.
H. R. 670 — An Act To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a website to promote awareness of available resources for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.
December 27, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:661
H.R. 670, known as the “Think Differently Database Act,” directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a public website within three years that highlights available resources for individuals with disabilities and their families. This site will provide important...
Simple Explanation
The Think Differently Database Act is about making a special website in the next three years that helps people with disabilities find the help they need. This website will show important information about things like how to qualify for Medicaid and will help everyone know about the available support.
H. R. 9366 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to identify, review, and implement effective interventions in Head Start programs, and for other purposes.
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August 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,582
H.R. 9366, known as the "Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to find and implement effective strategies to improve the mental health and well-being of children in Head Start programs. The bill aims to enhance social-emotional,...
Simple Explanation
The Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act wants to help kids in special learning programs feel happy and learn better by using smart ways to help, and it also plans to give some money to make sure people learn how to do it right all over the country.
S. 5146 — To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to schools of medicine or osteopathic medicine at historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions for the purpose of increasing enrollment of medical students.
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September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,650
S. 5146, titled the "Medical Graduate Investment Act of 2024," aims to increase the number of medical students at historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants. The bill requires...
Simple Explanation
The Medical Graduate Investment Act of 2024 wants to help more students go to medical school at special colleges for Black and minority students by giving them extra money to pay for things like teachers and equipment. The schools need to get a little bigger each year, and they will have to tell the government how the money helped them.
H. R. 7647 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to State Medicaid agencies, public housing agencies, Continuums of Care, and housing finance agencies on connecting Medicaid beneficiaries with housing-related services and supports under Medicaid and other housing resources, and for other purposes.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,192
H. R. 7647, known as the “Housing ACCESS Act,” aims to help State Medicaid agencies and housing-related organizations work together to connect Medicaid recipients with housing services. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7647 wants to help people on Medicaid find and use housing services by making sure different agencies work together easily. This means better rules and support for those needing both health and housing help.
H. R. 9817 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to update and clarify its rule on substances generally recognized as safe, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:979
H.R. 9817, known as the “Toxic Free Food Act of 2024,” requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to update the regulations on substances generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food. The bill mandates manufacturers to notify the Secretary...
Simple Explanation
The "Toxic Free Food Act of 2024" is a plan to make sure the stuff in our food is safe by making food makers check in with the government when they say something is safe to eat, and it also tells them not to use experts who might have tricky jobs elsewhere.
H. R. 3290 — To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program.
November 20, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,825
The bill, known as the “340B Transparency Act,” aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program. It requires healthcare entities participating in the program to allow audits and report detailed information about drug savings...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants doctors and hospitals who buy cheaper medicine to show clearly how they use it and save money, and if they don't, they might get in trouble. It also asks for regular check-ups to make sure they are following the rules.
H. R. 7516 — To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to address liability for payment of charges or costs associated with provision of purchased/referred care services, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,251
H.R. 7516, titled the “Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2024,” proposes amendments to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The bill aims to streamline the process for patients receiving purchased or referred healthcare services by clarifying that, regardless of any signed...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when Native American people get care that was bought or sent to them, they don't have to pay out of their own pocket, no matter what they signed. It also says the government should pay them back quickly if they did pay for these services, but it doesn't say exactly how fast or what papers they need to show for this to happen.
S. 5112 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment for crisis stabilization services under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,440
S. 5112, titled the “Crisis Care Access Act of 2024,” aims to change the Social Security Act so that hospitals can get paid for providing crisis stabilization services to people facing mental health or substance use emergencies. It lays out what these crisis services involve,...
Simple Explanation
The Crisis Care Access Act of 2024 is a plan that wants to make sure hospitals get paid for helping people who are having big problems with their feelings or are using harmful drugs. It also asks for a big report to figure out how to give this help at places that aren't hospitals, like places in the community, and make sure everyone who needs help can get it.
S. 3779 — To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to establish or expand programs to implement evidence-aligned practices in health care settings for the purpose of reducing the suicide rates of covered individuals, and for other purposes.
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February 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,650
S. 3779, known as the “Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act,” aims to reduce suicide rates among young people by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants. These grants will support health care programs that use evidence-based...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help keep kids safe by giving money to places that teach people how to stop kids from feeling so sad that they want to hurt themselves, and it also teaches about being careful with things like guns.
H. R. 6844 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from entering into contracts with PDP sponsors of prescription drug plans that have a contract with certain pharmacy benefits managers.
December 15, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:559
H.R. 6844, titled the “Ensuring PBM Competition Act,” aims to change the Social Security Act to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from entering into contracts with companies that run prescription drug plans if those companies also have agreements with certain...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to stop a kind of helper that manages how we get medicines from also owning drugstores because that could be unfair. They want this rule to start in a few years, but the person in charge can wait a little longer if needed.
S. 4745 — To establish the Federal Food Administration to protect the public health by ensuring the safety of food, preventing foodborne illness, maintaining safety reviews and reassessments of food additives, reducing the prevalence of diet-related chronic diseases, enforcing pesticide residue tolerances, improving the surveillance of foodborne pathogens, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,146
S. 4745 proposes the creation of the Federal Food Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ensure food safety and public health. The bill aims to prevent foodborne illnesses, conduct safety reviews of food additives, enforce pesticide residue...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a new group to make sure the food we eat is safe, so people don’t get sick. It wants to take food out of its current group and give it its own special team to watch over everything, like checking the food and making sure it doesn't have bad stuff in it.
S. 5222 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a pandemic preparedness and response program using artificial intelligence.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,139
S. 5222, also known as the “MedShield Act of 2024,” requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set up a pandemic preparedness and response program using artificial intelligence. The program, called the MedShield program, aims to use AI and other technologies to...
Simple Explanation
The MedShield Act of 2024 is a plan to use computers and smart technology to help keep people safe from big sicknesses by quickly finding germs and making vaccines faster, and it promises to spend a lot of money over the next few years to make this happen.
S. 3981 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a program of research, training, and investigation related to Down syndrome, and for other purposes.
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March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,248
The DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024 seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a comprehensive research program on Down syndrome. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement research, training, and investigations...
Simple Explanation
The DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024 is a plan to spend a lot of money each year to try and learn more about Down syndrome and make life better for people who have it, but people are worried it might not be the best way to use the money because there aren't clear details on how it will all work.
H. R. 6918 — To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers.
January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:323
H. R. 6918 aims to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funds for pregnancy centers. These centers are organizations that support pregnant women and families by offering services like counseling, prenatal education, and basic baby supplies. The...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that special places, called pregnancy centers, where moms-to-be can get help, like learning about having a baby, can't have their money taken away by a government boss.
H. R. 10456 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study to assess the unintended impacts on the health and safety of people engaged in transactional sex, in connection with the enactment of the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 and the loss of interactive computer services that host information related to sexual exchange, to direct the Attorney General to submit a report on human trafficking investigations and prosecutions in connection with the same, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,460
H.R. 10456 aims to have the Secretary of Health and Human Services conduct a study on the unintended effects on the health and safety of people involved in transactional sex after certain online platforms were shut down due to the SESTA/FOSTA Act of 2017. The bill also directs the Attorney...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10456 is like a big homework project for the government to learn how shutting down certain websites might make it harder for some people to stay safe or get help. They want to see what happens to people called transactional sex workers and how it's affecting police work against trafficking.
S. 4785 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to restrict direct-to-consumer drug advertising.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:703
S. 4785, titled the “Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2024”, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to place restrictions on direct-to-consumer drug advertising. It prohibits advertising newly approved drugs to consumers for the first three years...
Simple Explanation
S. 4785 is a new rule that wants to stop ads about new medicines on TV or online for the first three years after they are allowed. But if the medicine is good for people's health, an exception can be asked for in the third year.
H. R. 340 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services carry out activities to streamline regulatory oversight of human cell and tissue products, and for other purposes.
January 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,014
H.R. 340 aims to streamline the regulatory oversight of human cell and tissue products in the United States. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide educational resources through the FDA's public website, and requires regular publication of data on...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 340 is a plan to make it easier to check how safe and healthy products made from human cells are. It tells a group in charge to teach people about these products and to share information, also asking people to give ideas on how to make the rules better.
H. R. 9916 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study relating to 1–800–MEDICARE.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:400
H. R. 9916, known as the “Improving Medicare Services Act of 2024,” instructs the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study on 1-800-MEDICARE and deliver a detailed report to Congress within one year. The report will examine aspects such as customer wait times, overall...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9916 is a plan where a special person, called the Comptroller General, will check how well the 1-800-MEDICARE phone service is working. They will look at how long people wait, how happy they are with the service, and how good the staff is at helping, and then share ideas on how it can be better.
H. R. 9350 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to revise part 71 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, to allow for the import of certain dogs without rabies vaccination documentation or an import form, and for other purposes.
August 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:511
H.R. 9350, titled the “Border-Crossing and Re-entry for K9s Act,” directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update regulations to allow certain dogs to be imported into the United States without needing rabies vaccination documentation. According to the bill, importers can bring...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9350 wants to let some dogs come into the USA without showing their shots, as long as they haven't been in a risky place for dog sickness like rabies. Importers just need to tell the truth about it, but this could be a little risky if not checked properly.
S. 5368 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand drug shortage notification practices to include surges in demand for a drug, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,012
S. 5368, known as the "End Drug Shortages Act," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to better address drug shortages by including notifications for surges in demand for drugs. The bill requires drug manufacturers to notify the government about expected...
Simple Explanation
The End Drug Shortages Act is about helping to make sure there's enough medicine for everyone by asking companies to let the government know when people will need more of a certain medicine than usual, so they can get ready and not run out.
H. R. 9321 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a demonstration program to test providing preferential treatment under the Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs for certain drugs and biologicals manufactured in the United States.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,190
H.R. 9321, known as the "American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2024," proposes the creation of a test program to give preferential treatment to drugs and biologicals manufactured in the United States under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs. This program, managed by the Secretary of Health...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a fun test where the U.S. wants to give a special boost to medicines that are made in America, helping them be cheaper or give extra rewards to doctors, but some people worry the rules aren't clear enough about how it's done.
H. R. 4534 — An Act To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:546
H. R. 4534 is designed to promote research and awareness about lung cancer in women and underserved populations. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collaborate with other agencies to review current research, identify gaps, and find innovative...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4534 wants to help doctors learn more about lung cancer in women and people who don't get enough medical care, so they can make better medicines and teach everyone about how important it is to find and treat lung cancer early.
H. R. 8415 — To require the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate the cybersecurity practices and protocols of the Department, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:444
H. R. 8415, titled the “Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act,” requires the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to review the Department's cybersecurity practices. The bill mandates an evaluation every two years to assess vulnerabilities...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the people who take care of health stuff do a good job keeping computer information safe from bad guys. Every two years, they have to check their systems and tell grown-ups in charge if there's anything they need to do better.
S. 5390 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to coordinate to improve cybersecurity in the health care and public health sectors, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,219
S. 5390, titled the "Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024," aims to enhance cybersecurity in the healthcare and public health sectors. The bill mandates coordination between the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Cybersecurity and...
Simple Explanation
S. 5390 is a plan to help keep computers and information safe in hospitals and health places. It tells important people to work together, make safety rules, and help hospitals learn and get better at stopping any bad computer things from happening.
S. 249 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to facilitate patient access to certain pediatric technologies.
January 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:836
The bill S. 249 aims to amend the Social Security Act to improve access to certain pediatric technologies. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish national relative value units, necessary for setting payment rates, for qualifying pediatric...
Simple Explanation
This bill helps make special medical devices for kids easier to get by setting fair prices, so doctors and hospitals can use them more often when helping children.
H. R. 8115 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for the deferral or disallowance of portions of payments for certain managed care violations under Medicaid.
April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:480
H.R. 8115 proposes changes to the Social Security Act to modify how the federal government deals with violations of managed care requirements under Medicaid. Instead of completely stopping payments when a violation occurs, the bill allows the Secretary of Health and Human...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8115 is a plan that changes how the government deals with mistakes in health care rules for people using Medicaid. Instead of stopping money completely when there's a mistake, they can now hold back a little bit of money, depending on how big the mistake is.
H. R. 10210 — To establish a national plan to coordinate research on epilepsy, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,870
H.R. 10210, titled the "National Plan for Epilepsy Act," proposes the creation of a comprehensive national plan to advance the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of epilepsy in the United States. The bill outlines the establishment of an integrated national strategy, with the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big plan to help people who have epilepsy, a condition that makes them have seizures. It wants to find better ways to understand, treat, and maybe even cure epilepsy by having smart people work together and talk about it often to make sure progress is made.
H. R. 9305 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to local governments for the training of local law enforcement officers on public health threats arising from violations of building codes, and for other purposes.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:514
H.R. 9305 is a bill that directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide financial grants to local governments. These grants are intended to support the training of law enforcement officers on how to identify and deal with public health risks that can occur when...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9305 is like giving money to cities so police officers can be taught how to keep people safe when houses and buildings aren't built safely. This helps make sure everyone has a safe place to live.
H. R. 6918 — An Act To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers.
January 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:301
H. R. 6918 is a proposed law that aims to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from limiting funding to pregnancy centers. The bill prohibits the execution of certain regulatory changes that would affect funds for these centers, which support both the mother and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6918 is a plan to stop cutting money for places that help people who are going to have babies. These places help with things like advice, teaching about having a baby, and giving needed supplies to families.
H. R. 330 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, to conduct a study on existing efforts of hospitals with respect to electronic automated referrals for purposes of organ donation, and for other purposes.
January 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:615
H. R. 330, also known as the “Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act,” is a bill introduced to address the process of organ donation in hospitals. The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 330 is a bill that wants to figure out if computers can help better match people who need new organs, like a heart or kidney, with those who can donate them. It asks the Health Department to study how hospitals use computers for this and share what they learn.
H. R. 8080 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and implement a department-wide after-action program and a risk communication strategy, and for other purposes.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,515
The Coordinated Agency Response Enhancement Act or the CARE Act is a bill that seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and implement a comprehensive after-action program to improve...
Simple Explanation
The CARE Act is about making sure everyone knows what to do and how to talk about health emergencies, like big sickness outbreaks, by having plans and clear ways to share important information in many languages. It also checks to ensure that the plans are working well and that all the parts of the health department work together nicely.
S. 3584 — To require enforcement against misbranded egg alternatives.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,116
The bill, S. 3584, known as the "Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2024," aims to combat misleading labels on egg alternatives. It prohibits the sale of foods labeled as eggs or egg products unless they meet specific criteria: true eggs must come from avian poultry and be encased in a...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if something is called an "egg" or an "egg product," it really comes from birds and their eggs in a shell. It tells the people in charge to check labels, so everyone knows what's inside really matches the name.

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