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S. RES. 771 — Supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:237
S. RES. 771 proposes designating the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week. This resolution acknowledges the vital role community health workers play in connecting individuals to health and social...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 771 wants to make a special week every year to celebrate people who help others get health and social services, especially in places where it's hard to find help. This week reminds everyone how important these helpers are for keeping people healthy.
H. R. 290 — To reauthorize the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program of the Department of Agriculture.
January 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:174
H.R. 290, also known as the “Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act of 2025,” aims to extend the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program of the Department of Agriculture. The bill proposes amending the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 by...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 290 wants to keep a program going that helps people in the countryside use computers and the internet to see doctors and learn new things until 2030. It doesn’t say how well the program’s been working or how much it might cost.
H. RES. 222 — Recognizing the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers.
March 14, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:259
H. RES. 222 is a House resolution that acknowledges and appreciates the patriotic contributions of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers to the United States. It highlights their critical roles in supporting the Armed Forces, veterans, and...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a big "thank you" card from the government to all the groups and people who help soldiers and their families. It tells everyone to notice their good work, but it doesn’t say exactly how people should help them out.
H. R. 7189 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a national congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness program, and for other purposes.
May 22, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:906
H.R. 7189 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to continue supporting a national program focused on congenital heart disease research, awareness, and surveillance. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue a report within two years on current...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to keep helping doctors and scientists study and learn more about a heart problem some babies are born with, by continuing a program that helps them share what they know and find new ways to teach people about it. They want to make sure this program keeps going until 2029.
S. RES. 870 — Designating the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:194
The resolution, S. RES. 870, aims to designate the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week." It acknowledges the important role community schools play in helping students and families by improving various aspects like academic...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that from September 15 to September 21, 2024, everyone should thank and celebrate people who help at school, like community school coordinators, because they do a lot to help students and their families. They make things better at schools, like grades and health, by bringing the community together.
H. R. 10526 — To amend the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare for America health program to provide for comprehensive health coverage for all Americans.
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December 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:35,761
The H. R. 10526, also known as the "Medicare for America Act of 2024," proposes to amend the Social Security Act to establish a comprehensive health program that provides healthcare coverage to all Americans. The bill outlines the transition to the new system, which will...
Simple Explanation
The Medicare for America Act of 2024 wants to make sure everyone in the US can see a doctor for any health issue without worrying about bills, like when they need their teeth checked or feel sad. To pay for all this, it suggests some people with lots of money give a bit more, but some might not like that idea.
S. 3892 — To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to increase access to community health workers under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,595
The bill, S. 3892, seeks to amend parts of the Social Security Act to improve access to community health workers under Medicare and Medicaid. It proposes Medicare coverage for "community health services" starting in 2025, which include a range of preventive services and efforts to address...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to have more community helpers for health care, like teachers for healthy living, to help people on Medicare and Medicaid. It also lets states decide if they want to add these helpers to their own plans and get some extra money help from the government if they do.
H. R. 7820 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public health education, awareness, and outreach campaign to enhance access to abortion and related health services.
March 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:893
H.R. 7820, titled the "Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2024," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance access to abortion and related health services. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to lead a national public health education and outreach...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7820 is like a big school project where people learn about where to get safe help for ending a pregnancy. The project makes sure the information is correct and helps folks in areas that don't have many healthcare choices.

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