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Bill · H.R. 10933In progress6d agoEMS SUPPORT Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ)
If Congress provides the authorized money, federal officials would award three-year grants to eligible fire departments and EMS organizations for staffing, worker support, equipment, and upgrades.
Emergency Management · Healthcare
Bill · H.R. 10921In progress6d agoBreast Cancer Patient Equity Act · Sponsor: Judy Chu (D-CA) · 1 cosponsor
If this bill becomes law, Medicare would include custom-made breast prostheses and replacements in covered care after surgical breast removal.
Bill · H.R. 10919In progress6d agoSafety Net Provider Drug Pricing Protection Act · Sponsor: Jack Bergman (R-MI) · 13 cosponsors
Certain safety net providers would pay no more than the 340B price cap when buying covered outpatient drugs, without depending on repayment later.
Bill · H.Con.Res. 125In progress6d agoExpressing support for the designation of the week of November 9 through November 15, 2026, as "National Caregiving Youth Week" to raise awareness and… · Sponsor: Lois Frankel (D-FL) · 4 cosponsors
A House resolution would support recognizing November 9–15, 2026, as National Caregiving Youth Week and encourage schools and professionals to better identify and support young caregivers.
Bill · H.R. 10908In progress9d agoEnding Patient Runaround Act · Sponsor: Michael Cloud (R-TX)
Patients would get written decisions on care requests within 30 days, and patients overbilled by plans, insurers, or providers would receive compensation.
Consumer Protection · Healthcare
Bill · H.R. 10913In progress9d agoEliminating Dangerous Preservatives Act · Sponsor: Nancy Mace (R-SC)
If enacted, the bill would make food containing any of three listed preservatives fail a federal food rule when entering interstate trade, starting two years later.
Consumer Protection · Healthcare
Bill · H.R. 8205Awaiting signature9d agoAccelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Mike Quigley (D-IL) · 103 cosponsors
The measure would move two dates from 2026 to 2031, add ALS grant review and safety steps, and require an FDA action plan.
Government & Ethics · Healthcare
Bill · H.Res. 1634In progress13d agoExpressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2026, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day. · Sponsor: Becca Balint (D-VT) · 16 cosponsors
The House would encourage education and respectful care for intersex people, who are born with sex traits that differ from typical male or female patterns.
Civil Rights & Voting · Education
Bill · H.R. 10887In progress13d agoProtecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Seth Magaziner (D-RI)
For agreements made on or after enactment, drug companies would face limits, with exceptions, on patent settlements that reward restrictions on competing medicines.
Consumer Protection · Healthcare
Bill · H.R. 10874In progress13d agoMedicare Low Income Subsidy Equality Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Pablo José Hernández (D-PR) · 2 cosponsors
Medicare would apply the mainland poverty line to territory residents when checking income for prescription drug aid, starting January 1, 2027.
Bill · H.R. 10858In progress13d agoCARE for Blood Cancer Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) · 11 cosponsors
The health secretary would run a national blood cancer program and award research grants to eligible health groups, colleges, universities, and academic medical centers.
Bill · H.R. 10882In progress13d agoVeteran Breast Cancer Fairness Act · Sponsor: Rick Larsen (D-WA) · 1 cosponsor
For covered veterans seeking VA disability payments, the proposal would explicitly name male breast cancer among cancers presumed linked to military service.
Bill · SB 480In progress14d agoRequire coroner to preserve DNA sample for future analysis · Sponsor: Tom Patton (R)
Ohio coroners would keep blood samples from certain unexplained deaths for at least 18 years, allowing relatives to seek approved genetic testing.
Bill · H.R. 3620Became law15d agoSouthcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 · Sponsor: Nicholas J. Begich III (R-AK)
Federal health officials must give Southcentral Foundation about 3.4 acres in Anchorage at no charge for health and social services within two years.
Environment & Energy · Healthcare
EO 14437Signed16d agoAdvancing Women's Health To Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life · Signed by President Donald Trump
The order directs a research division and White House task force to address women’s health throughout life.
Healthcare · Government & Ethics
Bill · H.Res. 1631In progress16d agoExpressing support for the designation of the third week of October as "National Hunter Syndrome Awareness Week". · Sponsor: Valerie P. Foushee (D-NC)
The House would back an October awareness week for Hunter syndrome and encourage education, treatment research, and funding support without setting aside money.
Bill · H.Res. 1632In progress16d agoExpressing support for the designation of October 17, 2026, as "National Vitiligo Awareness Day". · Sponsor: Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA)
The House would back an awareness day for vitiligo, a condition that causes patches of skin to lose color, and recognize people's need for support.
Bill · H.R. 10844In progress16d agoMobile Stroke Units Improve Health Outcomes Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-TN) · 2 cosponsors
Medicare would pay hospitals for eligible stroke diagnosis and treatment in their mobile units on or after January 1, 2027.
Bill · H.R. 10850In progress16d agoSCREENS Act · Sponsor: Ashley Hinson (R-IA) · 1 cosponsor
Within five years after enactment, federal officials would require certified health software to track whether patients have completed cancer screenings recommended under a national framework.
Bill · H.R. 10840In progress16d agoTo direct the Comptroller General of the United States to complete a study and report on retention practices with respect to non-clinical personnel at health… · Sponsor: Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL)
The federal government’s chief auditor would compare how Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health facilities keep workers who do not provide clinical care.
Government & Ethics · Healthcare