Search Results: keywords:"health care access"

  • 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.
    Status:Reported in House
    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. RES. 1273 — Designating a day in May 2024, as Disability Reproductive Equity Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:256

    H. RES. 1273 proposes designating a day in May 2024 as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day." This resolution aims to recognize and raise awareness of the reproductive and sexual health rights of people with disabilities. It highlights the barriers they face, such as legal,...

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    H. RES. 1273 is about choosing one day in May 2024 to be called "Disability Reproductive Equity Day." This day will help people learn about and support the rights of individuals with disabilities to have babies and take care of their health just like everyone else.

  • S. RES. 703 — Designating a day in May 2024, as “Disability Reproductive Equity Day”.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:261

    The Senate Resolution 703 proposes to designate a day in May 2024 as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day." This day aims to raise awareness about the reproductive rights and health challenges faced by people with disabilities. The resolution highlights issues such as forced sterilization,...

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    In May 2024, some people want to have a special day to talk about how important it is for people with disabilities to make their own choices about having babies and getting healthcare, and they hope others will agree and help make this happen.

  • 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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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    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.

  • S. RES. 828 — Expressing the sense of the Senate that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:292

    S. RES. 828 is a resolution expressing the Senate's view that everyone has the fundamental right to emergency health care, which includes the right to abortion care. The resolution highlights concerns about state laws that restrict abortion, particularly in emergencies, and...

    Simple Explanation

    In this resolution, the Senate says it believes that everyone should have the right to get emergency medical help, including help if they're pregnant and don't want to be anymore, because sometimes laws make it hard for certain people to get the care they need when it's urgent.

  • H. RES. 1591 — Recognizing November 2024 as National Family Caregivers Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:379

    H. RES. 1591 recognizes November 2024 as "National Family Caregivers Month" to honor the over 53 million family caregivers in the United States. The resolution highlights the essential and unpaid care these individuals provide and acknowledges the challenges they face, such as financial...

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    In November 2024, people are being reminded to say thank you to family members who take care of others without getting paid. This is to help everyone remember how important these helpers are and to encourage groups like the government and companies to support them with things like days off work and help with money.

  • H. R. 2706 — To prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of organ transplants.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:2,422

    H.R. 2706, titled the “Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act,” aims to ensure that no one is discriminated against in organ transplant processes because of mental or physical disabilities. It requires health care providers to provide necessary modifications in...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 2706 is a rule to make sure that people with mental or physical disabilities are treated fairly and can't be left out when it comes to getting organ transplants. It says doctors should adjust their rules to help these individuals, and if someone feels they weren't treated fairly, they can report it.

  • S. RES. 560 — Designating February 2024 as American Heart Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:284

    The Senate passed S. RES. 560, a resolution designating February 2024 as "American Heart Month" to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the progress made in reducing the CVD death rate...

    Simple Explanation

    In February 2024, people are being reminded to take care of their hearts because it's "American Heart Month." This means learning how to keep your heart healthy and trying to catch any heart problems early on.