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H. R. 3887 — To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program of payments to children’s hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs, and for other purposes.
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November 20, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,682
The bill H. R. 3887 seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to continue funding for children’s hospitals that have graduate medical education programs until 2028. It introduces a prohibition on these hospitals receiving funds if they perform certain specified medical...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep giving money to children's hospitals so they can train new doctors, but it says some hospitals can't get this money if they do certain things like give special medicines or surgeries to kids that change their bodies. It promises to give a lot of money each year to help these hospitals train doctors, but there's a lot of talking about how this money will be used and if it's fair.
H. R. 5526 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the application of the in-office ancillary services exception to the physician self-referral prohibition for drugs furnished under the Medicare program.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,559
H. R. 5526 aims to clarify a specific rule regarding Medicare. It addresses how doctors can supply certain outpatient drugs to their patients without violating rules against self-referral. Additionally, the bill provides for Medicare coverage of certain pumps and drugs that...
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H. R. 5526 is a plan to let doctors give certain medicines to their patients without breaking special rules, while making sure that Medicare pays for treatments that need a doctor or nurse to help. The plan also sets aside $114 million to help improve Medicare, but it's not clear exactly how that money will be spent.
H. R. 7718 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure pharmacy access and choice for medicare beneficiaries.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:469
H.R. 7718 amends the Social Security Act to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have better access to pharmacies and more choices in where they get their prescriptions filled. The bill requires that any pharmacy willing to agree to fair and relevant contract terms can join a...
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H.R. 7718 is a plan to make it easier for older people to choose where they get their medicine by letting more pharmacies join the program that helps pay for their medicine. By 2028, as long as a pharmacy agrees to fair terms, they can be part of the program, giving people more choices on where to get their medicine.
H. RES. 1581 — Expressing support for the designation of Prematurity Awareness Month.
November 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:339
H. RES. 1581 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses support for designating November as "Prematurity Awareness Month." It highlights the severe maternal and infant health crisis in the United States, including the rising rates of preterm...
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H. RES. 1581 is a suggestion from Congress to make November "Prematurity Awareness Month" so everyone learns more about why some babies are born too early and how we can help moms and babies stay healthy. It asks people to talk about it, have events, and support programs that can fix these problems.
H. R. 1089 — To require directors of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit annual fact sheets to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the status of such facilities, and for other purposes.
December 24, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,964
H.R. 1089, titled the “VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act,” requires directors of Veterans Affairs medical centers to submit annual and quarterly fact sheets to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. These fact sheets will provide statistics on the number of veterans...
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The bill wants the bosses of hospitals for veterans to write reports every year and every few months about how many veterans they helped and how happy the veterans are. These reports should be easy to read and put online and in the hospitals so everyone can see them.
H. RES. 1232 — Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Hypertension Awareness Month.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:246
H. RES. 1232 expresses support for the goals of National Hypertension Awareness Month. It highlights the widespread issue of hypertension, or high blood pressure, affecting many adults in the U.S. and its role as a major risk factor for serious health conditions like heart...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1232 is all about telling people to pay attention to high blood pressure, a health problem that can make them sick. It talks about how important it is for people to know about it early and get good help from doctors to stay healthy.
H. R. 8294 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a waiver of certain criteria with respect to the designation of a critical access hospital.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:243
H.R. 8294, known as the “Rural Healthcare Revitalization Act of 2024,” aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act by allowing certain hospitals to bypass specific criteria to be designated as critical access hospitals. This applies to areas where a smaller,...
Simple Explanation
The Rural Healthcare Revitalization Act of 2024 is a rule that helps certain small hospitals in the countryside open up and take care of people if a bigger hospital nearby has closed down. It says these new hospitals can have only up to 10 beds and need to follow some health rules.
H. R. 10137 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide health care for family members and other individuals who resided at or worked at locations where there is a presumption of service-connection for certain illnesses and conditions, and for other purposes.
November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,023
H.R. 10137 proposes changes to U.S. law to ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs provides medical care to family members and others who lived or worked in places linked to certain illnesses presumed to be connected to military service. It allows those affected to receive hospital...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help people who lived or worked in places where they might have gotten sick like some soldiers did. It says they can get free health care, but only if there's enough money and after trying other ways to pay first.
S. 5070 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove certain age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:231
S. 5070 aims to change the rules of the Social Security Act to allow more working adults with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid. The bill removes the current age limit of 65, enabling disabled individuals who are 65 or older and still working to access Medicaid buy-in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help older people with disabilities, who are 65 or older and still working, by letting them get special health care support called Medicaid. It does this by changing a rule so that these older, working people can still get help even though they're past the usual age limit.
H. R. 9133 — To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide for 3 primary care visits and 3 behavioral health care visits without application of any cost-sharing requirement.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,480
H.R. 9133 aims to amend several significant acts, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code, to ensure better healthcare access for individuals. The bill mandates that group health plans and health...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rule that says everyone with a special kind of health insurance can visit the doctor or a counselor three times a year without paying any money when they go. This bill tries to make that a real rule for everyone, so it's easier for people to get help when they’re sick or need to talk to someone.
H. R. 9622 — To improve access to oral health care for vulnerable and underserved populations.
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September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:9,960
H.R. 9622, titled the "Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2024," seeks to improve access to dental care for underserved populations in the U.S. It aims to expand dental coverage under Medicare and Medicaid and provide funding for public health programs to increase dental care access. The bill...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9622 is a bill that wants to help more people, like the elderly and veterans, go to the dentist by giving them more money to pay for it and making sure there are enough dentists to help. It's like making sure every kid can see a doctor and get their teeth checked to keep them healthy and strong!
H. R. 7292 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to lower barriers to increase patient access to health care.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:937
H. R. 7292, also known as the "Health ACCESS Act," proposes to amend section 1128B of the Social Security Act to help increase access to healthcare for patients. The bill aims to allow healthcare service providers to compensate information service providers without violating federal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7292 is a plan to make it easier for people to get healthcare by letting doctors and hospitals pay companies that share information, as long as they're honest about how they're doing it and no one gets paid unfairly. They also want to make sure everyone follows the rules and not just push people toward certain choices for money.
S. J. RES. 90 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:233
S. J. RES. 90 is a joint resolution that seeks to reverse a specific rule created by the Department of Health and Human Services. This rule, documented in the Federal Register on May 6, 2024, under the title "Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities," is being...
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S. J. RES. 90 is a plan from the Senate to stop a new rule that tells healthcare programs they can't treat people unfairly. If the plan wins, the rule won't count anymore and can't be used.
H. R. 9173 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize payments to long-term care hospitals under the Medicare program and improve patient access.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,599
The bill, H.R. 9173, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize payments for long-term care hospitals under the Medicare program and improve patient access. It introduces a temporary cap on the fixed loss amount for Medicare high-cost outlier payments and mandates a...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that hospitals taking care of very sick people, especially with tough wounds, get enough money from Medicare without spending too much. It also wants to check if these money rules are working well or if they need to be better.
H. R. 9446 — To provide payment for patient navigator services under title XIX of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,219
H.R. 9446, titled the "Patient Navigation Assistance Act," is a bill that aims to provide payments for patient navigator services through Medicaid, as laid out under title XIX of the Social Security Act. The bill mandates states to reimburse eligible entities for services provided by patient...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9446 is a bill that wants to make sure people called "patient navigators" get paid to help others find the healthcare and support they need, like doctors and social services, through a program called Medicaid.
H. R. 7931 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to update the fee schedule for ambulance services provided by critical access hospitals.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:562
H.R. 7931, also known as the "Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act" or "PEAKS Act," proposes updates to the Social Security Act's fee schedule for ambulance services. It amends the Act to account for drive distances in areas with challenging terrains or limited road access....
Simple Explanation
The "PEAKS Act" is a plan to help hospitals in hard-to-reach places get paid the right amount for using ambulances, especially if they are in bumpy areas or places with small roads. It tries to make sure these hospitals can still help people in emergencies even if they are a shorter drive away than usually required.
H. R. 8284 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude providers of certain abortion services from participation in the Medicare program.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:845
H.R. 8284, titled the "Women’s Protection in Telehealth Act," seeks to amend the Social Security Act to exclude certain abortion providers from the Medicare program. Specifically, it would prevent individuals or entities that prescribe or furnish abortion-inducing drugs from...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that doctors who help people get certain kinds of medicine for abortions can't work with a special kind of healthcare called Medicare unless they follow some rules, like checking the patient in person and seeing them again in two weeks.
H. RES. 992 — Recognizing February 4, 2024, as World Cancer Day, and its theme Close the Care Gap, to raise awareness about and launch efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic inequities and disparities in cancer care both in the United States and globally.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:552
H. RES. 992 recognizes February 4, 2024, as "World Cancer Day" and focuses on addressing racial and ethnic disparities in cancer care under the theme "Close the Care Gap." The resolution highlights the need for equitable access to cancer screenings and treatment for all...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 992 is about making sure everyone, no matter their skin color or where they come from, gets the same good care if they get cancer. It wants doctors and helpers to work together to find ways to help all people get better care to stay healthy.
H. RES. 1416 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25, 2024, through August 31, 2024, as Black Breastfeeding Week.
August 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:366
The resolution H. RES. 1416 encourages the recognition of the week from August 25 to August 31, 2024, as "Black Breastfeeding Week." It highlights the health benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants, addresses the barriers faced by Black mothers in meeting breastfeeding...
Simple Explanation
This resolution talks about a special week called "Black Breastfeeding Week" from August 25 to August 31, 2024. It wants everyone to know how important breastfeeding is, especially for Black moms and babies, and it asks for more help like health care and time off work to make it easier for them.
H. R. 8245 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish the Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program to provide grants to rural hospitals for purposes of ensuring local access to services.
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December 27, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,247
H.R. 8245 aims to amend the Social Security Act by creating the Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program. This program will provide grants to rural hospitals to help them maintain or improve local access to healthcare services. Grants can be used for various needs, such as...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8245 is about giving money to small hospitals in the countryside to help them stay open and buy new things like equipment and hire workers, but they need to make sure they use the money wisely and fairly.
H. CON. RES. 130 — Commending State and local governments for championing reproductive rights as human rights.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:724
H. CON. RES. 130 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives commending state and local governments for recognizing reproductive rights as human rights. The resolution argues against the criminalization of abortion, advocates for access to high-quality...
Simple Explanation
H. CON. RES. 130 is a suggestion from some people in the U.S. government saying that it's important for places like states and cities to protect people's right to make choices about having babies, and they think these choices are important for everyone to be healthy and happy.
H. RES. 1346 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7056) to prohibit the limitation of access to assisted reproductive technology, and all medical care surrounding such technology.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,110
The bill, H. RES. 1346, provides for the consideration of another bill, H.R. 7056, in the House of Representatives. H.R. 7056 aims to prevent states from limiting access to assisted reproductive technology and related medical care, ensuring...
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H. RES. 1346 is about making sure people can get help to have babies without states stopping them, saying doctors and companies can help too, and if states make rules against it, people can say it's not fair.
H. R. 8246 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the criteria for designation of rural emergency hospitals.
December 27, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:896
H.R. 8246, titled the "Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act," amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act, which is part of the Medicare program. The bill aims to broaden the criteria for what qualifies as a rural emergency hospital by including facilities that were...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8246, the "Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act," is about giving old rural hospitals a new chance to offer emergency care and changing how much money they get, but it won't all start until 2027.
S. RES. 647 — Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual Black Maternal Health Week.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:686
The resolution S. RES. 647 recognizes the week of April 11 to April 17, 2024, as "Black Maternal Health Week." It highlights the concerning statistics and systemic issues contributing to high maternal mortality rates among Black women in the United States. The resolution calls on Congress to...
Simple Explanation
The resolution wants to make the week from April 11 to April 17 special to help keep Black moms healthy and safe because they often face more problems when having babies. It also suggests that people listen more to what Black women say about their health and make sure they have good doctors and care.
H. RES. 1594 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:402
The resolution H. RES. 1594 supports the goals of "National Rural Health Day," which is celebrated on the third Thursday of each November to honor rural communities and their health care providers. It acknowledges the significant challenges faced by rural health facilities, such as workforce...
Simple Explanation
The resolution H. RES. 1594 is about celebrating National Rural Health Day to appreciate doctors and nurses who work hard in small towns. It says we need to help them by making sure they have enough doctors and money to look after people in the countryside.
H. R. 8977 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test an emergency medical services treatment-in-place model under the Medicare program.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:819
H.R. 8977 aims to enhance access to emergency medical services. It proposes changes to the Social Security Act, specifically requiring Medicare to test a model where payments are made for treatments provided by ambulance services even if the patient isn't transported to a...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they want to try a plan where ambulance teams can get paid by Medicare for helping people at the scene, even if they don't take them to the hospital. They'll test this idea for five years to see if it helps people get the care they need.
S. 4304 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services provided by doulas and midwives, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,163
S. 4304, also known as the “Mamas First Act,” proposes amendments to the Social Security Act to cover services provided by doulas and midwives through the Medicaid program. The bill aims to address high maternal mortality rates in the U.S. by ensuring these services are...
Simple Explanation
The Mamas First Act wants to help mommies stay healthy by making sure that special helpers, called doulas and midwives, can be paid to support them when they have babies. This helps more mommies get the care they need to stay safe.
H. R. 7996 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:518
The bill H. R. 7996, known as the “Improving CARE for Youth Act,” aims to change the Social Security Act so that Medicaid covers both mental health services and primary care services given to a patient on the same day. This would mean that if someone visits a clinic, they can...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if someone goes to see a doctor and a therapist on the same day, both visits can be paid for by Medicaid, which helps people pay for healthcare. This makes it easier for people to get all the care they need without worrying about who will pay for it.
S. 3983 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a grant program to increase capacity for providing abortion services and other sexual and reproductive health care, and for other purposes.
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March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,427
S. 3983 seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act by establishing a grant program to enhance the capacity for abortion services and other sexual and reproductive health care in the United States. This bill responds to the increased demand for such services following the...
Simple Explanation
S. 3983 is like a plan to give money to hospitals and clinics so they can help more people with healthcare related to having babies and other health things because more people need this help now. Special attention will be given to places where lots of people travel to get this care.
H. R. 7258 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide community-based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically underserved communities, and for other purposes.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,032
H.R. 7258 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to create more opportunities for medical students to train in community settings in rural and underserved areas. This bill allows the Director to award grants to eligible groups, such as partnerships between medical...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7258 wants to help doctors-in-training learn in towns and places where people really need more doctors. It gives money to schools and health centers to make this happen, hoping these doctors will stay and work there.
S. 4101 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the continued designation of hospitals that met mountainous terrain or secondary roads distance requirement as critical access hospitals and to modify distance requirements for ambulance services furnished by critical access hospitals.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:575
The Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act aims to ensure specific hospitals continue to be designated as critical access hospitals if they are located in mountainous areas or regions accessible only by secondary roads. It modifies the rules so that such hospitals are...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that certain small hospitals in tricky places like mountains or hard-to-reach roads should still get help because it's hard for them if new hospitals pop up nearby. It also changes the rules for how far ambulances have to drive to help people in those tough areas, making it easier for them to get there faster.
S. RES. 773 — Supporting the ideals of Bump Day to ensure, through advocacy, awareness, and action, that every mom, regardless of where she lives, the color of her skin, or her ability to pay, gets the care she needs to deliver a safe pregnancy and birth, and a healthy future for herself and the baby she loves.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:401
The Senate Resolution S. RES. 773 supports the ideals of "Bump Day," an annual campaign aimed at improving maternal healthcare and preventing avoidable maternal deaths in the U.S. and around the world. It highlights the need for better access to healthcare for all expecting mothers,...
Simple Explanation
The Senate wants to make sure all moms have the care they need when having a baby, no matter where they live or how much money they have, so that both mom and baby can be healthy and happy.
S. CON. RES. 30 — Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2024, as Abortion Provider Appreciation Day.
March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:407
S. CON. RES. 30 is a resolution expressing support for recognizing March 10, 2024, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day." This date is selected to honor the essential services provided by abortion providers and their staff, celebrating their courage and dedication. The...
Simple Explanation
S. CON. RES. 30 is a special message to say thank you to people who help with abortions because their jobs are really important and sometimes hard, especially after new rules changed how they can work. March 10, 2024, is the day they want to show their appreciation.
H. R. 10307 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program under which a TRICARE Prime beneficiary may access obstetrical and gynecological care without a referral, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:524
H. R. 10307, also known as the “TRICARE OBGYN Treatment and Access without Lags in Care Act” or the “TOTAL Care Act,” proposes a pilot program directed by the Secretary of Defense. The program allows TRICARE Prime beneficiaries to access obstetrical and gynecological care...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try out a new program that lets certain people using the military's health plan, called TRICARE Prime, see a special doctor for women's health care without needing to get permission first, like a pass to see the doctor faster. They want to see how this works for five years and learn if it's helpful or not.
S. 3744 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to lower barriers to increase patient access to health care.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:897
S. 3744, known as the “Health ACCESS Act,” aims to change part of the Social Security Act to make it easier for people to access healthcare. It focuses on allowing healthcare providers to pay information service providers under certain conditions. These conditions ensure that...
Simple Explanation
The Health ACCESS Act is a bill that wants to make it easier for people to find and use healthcare by making rules for how doctors can pay companies that help share information about doctors to people looking for help, so the information stays fair and honest.
H. R. 9301 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include two counties in New Mexico in a certain Veterans Integrated Service Network.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:203
H. R. 9301 aims to improve healthcare access for veterans in rural areas by directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adjust the boundaries of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks. Specifically, this bill mandates the inclusion of Otero County and Eddy County in New...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that veterans living in two counties in New Mexico, called Otero and Eddy, get the same health care services as other places. It tells the people in charge of taking care of veterans to include these counties in a special group that provides health services, but it doesn't explain why or how this will help them.
H. R. 7307 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to expand the number of allied health professionals in underserved communities and rural areas, and for other purposes.
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February 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,773
The Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2024 seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act by establishing a grant program aimed at expanding the number of allied health professionals in underserved and rural communities. It defines allied health professionals to include a...
Simple Explanation
The Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2024 is like a big plan to help more health helpers, like nurses and therapists, work in places that need them most, such as small towns. It gives money to certain health centers so they can teach and train new helpers, but there are some rules about who can get the money and how it’s used.
S. RES. 711 — Designating May 2024 as American Stroke Month.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:281
S. RES. 711 declares May 2024 as "American Stroke Month." This resolution emphasizes the importance of early stroke detection and treatment, aiming to raise awareness about stroke prevention and the significance of prompt medical attention. It highlights ongoing efforts to...
Simple Explanation
In May 2024, people want everyone to know how important it is to learn about strokes, which is when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain. They want people to understand how to recognize the signs of a stroke quickly and get help right away to stay healthy.
S. 4777 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals to fulfill certain obligations relating to discontinuation of services or closure.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,660
The Hospital Stability and Health Services Act of 2024 aims to amend the Social Security Act by setting new requirements for hospitals that plan to discontinue services or close down. It mandates that hospitals must notify the Secretary of Health at least 90 days in advance...
Simple Explanation
The Hospital Stability and Health Services Act of 2024 says that if a hospital plans to stop some services or close, they have to tell the government first and make sure people in the community can still get the care they need.
S. RES. 915 — Designating September 2024 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
November 21, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:310
S. RES. 915 designates September 2024 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month." The resolution underscores the importance of awareness, screening, and research in combating prostate cancer, a common and deadly cancer among men in the United States. It also calls for...
Simple Explanation
In September 2024, everyone is encouraged to learn more about and help fight prostate cancer, so that more people can recognize the importance of checking for this illness and working towards finding better ways to cure it.
H. R. 7044 — To ensure that women seeking an abortion are notified, before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, of the medical risks associated with the abortion procedure and the major developmental characteristics of the unborn child.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,800
H.R. 7044, known as the "Woman's Right To Know Act," aims to require abortion providers to inform women about the medical risks associated with abortion and the major developmental stages of the unborn child before an abortion procedure. The bill mandates that providers...
Simple Explanation
The Woman's Right To Know Act says doctors must tell women about the risks of having an abortion and about the baby's growth stages at least a day before the procedure, and they can face big money fines if they don't follow this rule.
S. 3481 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and expedite access to cardiac rehabilitation programs and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:597
S. 3481 aims to expand and speed up access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs for people on Medicare. The bill changes the Social Security Act to allow nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists, as well as physicians, to prescribe...
Simple Explanation
S. 3481 is a plan to help people with heart and lung problems get better care through certain programs, and it allows more types of healthcare workers, like nurse practitioners, to help set up exercise plans for them.
S. RES. 590 — Designating March 15, 2024, as Long COVID Awareness Day.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:244
S. RES. 590 designates March 15, 2024, as "Long COVID Awareness Day" to raise awareness of the condition. The resolution recognizes the challenges faced by patients and their families, commends medical professionals and researchers working on Long COVID, and encourages...
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S. RES. 590 is like a special day to remind everyone about Long COVID, a condition that makes some people sick for a long time after having COVID-19. This day on March 15, 2024, is to help people learn more, thank doctors and scientists, and figure out ways to help those who are sick.
H. RES. 1304 — Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:658
H. RES. 1304 expresses support for designating June 19, 2024, as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day to raise global awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD). The resolution highlights the need for ongoing research, early detection, effective treatments, and preventative care...
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The bill wants to make June 19, 2024, a special day to help people learn about sickle cell disease, a sickness that affects the blood. It encourages finding new ways to help people with the disease feel better and have better access to doctors and medicine.

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