Healthy Moms and Babies Act

S.2651 - ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 - legislation to address housing challenges in the US., including financial literacy, housing supply, access to housing, regulatory flexibility, homelessness, and promoting opportunity. Introduced by Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). H.R.5601 - Faith in Housing Act of 2025 - legislation to allow nonprofit religious organizations to develop affordable housing on their land. Introduced by Rep. Chuck Edwards (NC-11) and Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50). S.1814/ H.R.1087 - Delivering Essential Protection, Opportunity, and Security for Tenants Act or DEPOSIT Act - This bill expands the Housing Choice Voucher Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The legislation would make more federal resources available to state, local, and Tribal housing authorities to establish revolving funds to provide security deposit assistance to low- and very low-income renters. Additionally, it would require HUD to conduct a new study on alternatives to security deposits. Introduced by Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-CA) S.2390/H.R.4660- Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act would modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process for housing projects/services funded by HUD. Introduced by Sens. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) & Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Reps. Mike Flood (R-NB) and Sam Liccardo (D-CA). S.2391/ H.R.4810 - BUILD Housing Act - to modernize the NEPA review process by increasing capacity sharing between HUD and states and localities, including by: Bringing HUD standards in line with other agencies by giving it authority to delegate and coordinate with some housing reviews for HUD grant programs to states and localities. Giving HUD more flexibility in the review process by allowing the agency to designate housing assistance as special project funds. Introduced by Sens. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Reps. Mike Flood (R-NB) and Sam Liccardo (D-CA). H.Res.493 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must take urgent, coordinated action to address the national housing crisis through preservation and production of affordable housing. Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (Introduced 06/10/2025) Public Law No: 119-21: One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This bill reduces taxes, reduces or increases spending for various federal programs, increases the statutory debt limit, and otherwise addresses agencies and programs throughout the federal government. The bill provides a permanent 12 percent increase to the 9 Percent Housing Credit and permanently lowers the 50 percent test for bond-financed 4 Percent Credit properties. Signed into Law by President Trump on 07/04/2025. Public Law No: 119-4 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities. Signed into by President Trump on March 15, 2025. HR9062/S470 Respect State Housing Laws Act. This bill eliminates a provision that requires a 30-day notice period before a landlord may begin eviction proceedings against a tenant in federally assisted or federally backed housing. Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act: Similar to H.R. 3507 in the 118th Congress, this discussion draft would require communities that receive CDBG program funds to submit to HUD information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies, such as policies for expanding high-density single-family and multifamily zoning. Housing Supply and Innovation Framework Act: Similar to H.R. 10351 in the 118th Congress, this discussion draft would require HUD to publish best practices guidelines to assist communities in maintaining modern local and state zoning frameworks that support production of adequate housing options at every income level. HR1981/S890 Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025. This bill would make it easier to access Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and attract and retain landlords to participate in the program. S1260 Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025. This bill would improve federal rural housing programs and strengthen the supply of affordable housing in rural America. HR2031/S948 HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025. This bill would reauthorize the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R. 2725, S.1515) is comprehensive legislation to expand and strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). Introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR); Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Don Beyer (D-VA), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA). All Policies Related to the U.S. Dept. HUD and its workforce and affordable housing programs All Policies Related to Projected-Based Rental Assistance Programs (including Sec. 202/811) All Polices Related to Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Programs All Policies Related to HOME, HTF, and CDBG Programs All Policies Related to preservation, development, insurance cost and coverage, and clean energy retrofit/investments for federally-assisted affordable housing programs. All Policies Related to USDA rural development, rural housing programs, and rental assistance programs. All Policies Related to HUD GRRP. All Polices Related to Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs

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H.Res.493 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must take urgent, coordinated action to address the national housing crisis through preservation and production of affordable housing. Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (Introduced 06/10/2025) Public Law No: 119-21: One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This bill reduces taxes, reduces or increases spending for various federal programs, increases the statutory debt limit, and otherwise addresses agencies and programs throughout the federal government. The bill provides a permanent 12 percent increase to the 9 Percent Housing Credit and permanently lowers the 50 percent test for bond-financed 4 Percent Credit properties. Signed into Law by President Trump on 07/04/2025. Public Law No: 119-4 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities. Signed into by President Trump on March 15, 2025. HR9062/S470 Respect State Housing Laws Act. This bill eliminates a provision that requires a 30-day notice period before a landlord may begin eviction proceedings against a tenant in federally assisted or federally backed housing. Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act: Similar to H.R. 3507 in the 118th Congress, this discussion draft would require communities that receive CDBG program funds to submit to HUD information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies, such as policies for expanding high-density single-family and multifamily zoning. Housing Supply and Innovation Framework Act: Similar to H.R. 10351 in the 118th Congress, this discussion draft would require HUD to publish best practices guidelines to assist communities in maintaining modern local and state zoning frameworks that support production of adequate housing options at every income level. HR1981/S890 Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025. This bill would make it easier to access Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and attract and retain landlords to participate in the program. S1260 Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025. This bill would improve federal rural housing programs and strengthen the supply of affordable housing in rural America. HR2031/S948 HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025. This bill would reauthorize the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R. 2725, S.1515) is comprehensive legislation to expand and strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). Introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR); Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Don Beyer (D-VA), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA). All Policies Related to the U.S. Dept. HUD and its workforce and affordable housing programs All Policies Related to Projected-Based Rental Assistance Programs (including Sec. 202/811) All Polices Related to Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Programs All Policies Related to HOME, HTF, and CDBG Programs All Policies Related to preservation, development, insurance cost and coverage, and clean energy retrofit/investments for federally-assisted affordable housing programs. All Policies Related to USDA rural development, rural housing programs, and rental assistance programs. All Polices Related to Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs

Public Law No: 119-4 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities. Signed into by President Trump on March 15, 2025. HR9062/S470 Respect State Housing Laws Act. This bill eliminates a provision that requires a 30-day notice period before a landlord may begin eviction proceedings against a tenant in federally assisted or federally backed housing. Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act: Similar to H.R. 3507 in the 118th Congress, this discussion draft would require communities that receive CDBG program funds to submit to HUD information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies, such as policies for expanding high-density single-family and multifamily zoning. Housing Supply and Innovation Framework Act: Similar to H.R. 10351 in the 118th Congress, this discussion draft would require HUD to publish best practices guidelines to assist communities in maintaining modern local and state zoning frameworks that support production of adequate housing options at every income level. HR1981/S890 Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025. This bill would make it easier to access Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and attract and retain landlords to participate in the program. S1260 Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025. This bill would improve federal rural housing programs and strengthen the supply of affordable housing in rural America. HR2031/S948 HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025. This bill would reauthorize the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. All Policies Related to the U.S. Dept. HUD and its workforce and affordable housing programs All Policies Related to Projected-Based Rental Assistance Programs (including Sec. 202/811) All Polices Related to Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Programs All Policies Related to HOME, HTF, and CDBG Programs All Policies Related to preservation, development, insurance cost and coverage, and clean energy retrofit/investments for federally-assisted affordable housing programs. All Policies Related to USDA rural development, rural housing programs, and rental assistance programs. All Polices Related to Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs

Draft, Medicare Compare Website (no bill number) - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - improvements to CMS Medicare compare website H.R. 3875 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 4411 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 4818 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 - Rep. Wenstrup, Brad - Medicare Coverage of weight loss treatment H.R. 5526 - Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023 - Rep. Harshbarger, Diana - exception for physician self-referral H.R. 5746 - Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 5854 - Medicare Advantage Consumer Protection and Transparency Act - Rep. Porter, Katie - Medicare Advantage organization reporting H.R. 6400 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend eligibility for certain payment increases for biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - Medicare payment increase for biosimilars H.R. 7148 - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act - Rep. Smucker, Lloyd - occupational therapy eligibility for home health coverage under Medicare H.R. 7512 - Real-Time Benefit Tool Implementation Act - Rep. Arrington, Jodey - implementation of real-time benefit tools under part D of under Medicare H.R. 7623 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 - Rep. Carter, Earl L. Buddy - makes certain telehealth flexibilities permanent under Medicare and adds requirements for Part D plan contracts with PBMs including reporting and delinking provisions H.R. 7996 - Improving CARE for Youth Act - Rep. Dunn, Neal - allows for same-day billing for mental health services for youth Medicaid beneficiaries who are being seen for a primary care service H.R. 8064 - Help Extend Auditory Relief Act of 2024- Rep. Cartwright, Matt - Medicare coverage of hearing aids H.R. 8075 - Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2024- Rep. Miller, Carol - Medicare coverage of home dialysis 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- Rep. Sarbanes, John - Medicaid managed care payment deferral H.R. 8261 - Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act- Rep. Schweikert, David - extend flexibilities and payment for Medicare H.R. 8702 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act - Rep. Mike Kelly - prior authorization, transparency, MA S. 838 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 948 - Healthy Moms and Babies Act - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - establishes programs and requirements to support maternal health services under Medicaid and CHIP S. 1002 - No UPCODE Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - modifies certain factors that are used to determine Medicare Advantage (MA) payments, particularly relating to health status and related data S. 2880 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Sen. Daines, Steve - Medicare payment for telehealth services S. 3573 - Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Transparency Act- Sen. Warner, Mike - MA, data transparency, supplemental benefits S. 3578 - Protect Medicaid Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - prohibits federal payments under Medicaid for noncitizens, requires reporting to HHS of states that provide such health benefits S. 3630 - Medicare Transaction Fraud Prevention Act- Sen. Braun, Mike- pilot program for predictive risk-scoring algorithm, oversight, Medicare S. 3651 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2024- Sen. Cassidy, Bill - Medicare, mental health services, telehealth S. 3882 - Helping States Integrate Medicare and Medicaid Act- Sen. Casey, Robert - dual eligibles, quality measures, access, enrollment S. 3934 - Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023- Sen. Cornyn, John - Medicare drug access S. 3950 - Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services Act of 2024 - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - reforming Integrated Medicare/Medicaid Care Programs for Dually Eligible Individuals S. 4532 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization, transparency, MA S. 4767 - Insurance Fraud Accountability Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - reduces fraudulent enrollments in qualified health plans Issues related to mental health and Medicare; Medicare and Medicaid funding; Medicaid expansion; State innovation waivers; Medicaid and CHIP; Medicaid FMAP; Medicare Supplement Coverage; Medicare Transparency in Coverage; Medicaid Access Final Rule; Medicaid Redeterminations; Medicaid rate actuarial soundness; value of Medicaid Managed Care; Medicare Advantage Health Risk Assessment and chart reviews; Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits and Social Determinants of health; CBO estimates of MA and FFS costs; coverage of weight loss drugs; and Inflation Reduction Act implementation.

Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice H.R.5819 - Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for behavioral health integration under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 7149, Equal Access to Specialty Care Everywhere (EASE) Act of 2024 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] S.4078 - EASE Act of 2024 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] H.R.5746 - Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] H.R.4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] H.R. 4605, Healthy Moms and Babies Act To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve maternal health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] S.948 - Healthy Moms and Babies Act To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve maternal health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] H.R. 7996, Improving CARE for Youth Act 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. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act 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. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R. 5380 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] H.R. 5388 - Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of certain technologies and medical devices under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] 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 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to address significant under projection of MA local area growth due to wage index reclassification. Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice S.1378 - Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care (COMPLETE Care Act) To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for behavioral health integration under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] H.R.5819 - Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for behavioral health integration under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 7149, Equal Access to Specialty Care Everywhere (EASE) Act of 2024 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] S.4078 - EASE Act of 2024 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] H.R. 8532, Connected MOM Act (House only) 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 Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] S.712 - Connected MOM 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. Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] H.R.5746 - Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] H.R.4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] H.R. 4605, Healthy Moms and Babies Act To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve maternal health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] S.948 - Healthy Moms and Babies Act To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve maternal health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] H.R. 6860, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] H.R. 7996, Improving CARE for Youth Act 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. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act 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. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R. 5380 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] H.R. 5388 - Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of certain technologies and medical devices under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] 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 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to address significant under projection of MA local area growth due to wage index reclassification. Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Draft, Medicare Compare Website (no bill number) - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - improvements to CMS Medicare compare website H.R. 35 - Close the Medigap Act of 2023 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Rep. McHenry, Patrick - work requirements for federal programs H.R. 3875 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 4411 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 4818 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 - Rep. Wenstrup, Brad -Medicare Coverage of weight loss treatment H.R. 5526 - Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023 - Rep. Harshbarger, Diana - exception for physician self-referral H.R. 5584 - Medicaid Third Party Liability Act - Rep. Burgess, Michael - amends Medicaid Third Party liability requirements H.R. 5746 - Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 5854 - Medicare Advantage Consumer Protection and Transparency Act - Rep. Porter, Katie - Medicare Advantage organization reporting H.R. 6364 - Medicare Telehealth Privacy Act of 2023 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - Provider privacy provisions for telehealth under Medicare H.R. 6400 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend eligibility for certain payment increases for biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - Medicare payment increase for biosimilars H.R. 6445 - Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus - Medicare Audiology Coverage H.R. 7147 - Medicare Transaction Fraud Prevention Act - Rep. Schweikert, David - oversight of payments for medical equipment & clinical DLTs under Medicare H.R. 7148 - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act - Rep. Smucker, Lloyd - occupational therapy eligibility for home health coverage under Medicare H.R. 7254 - Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act - Rep. Fischbach, Michelle - excludes fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices from the hearing aid coverage exclusion under Medicare H.R. 7274 - Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024 - Rep. Carey, Mike - outreach, education, and simplify information for family caregivers on Medicare benefits H.R. 7432 - Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act - Rep. Burgess, Michael - enables State Medicaid programs to provide coordinated care through health home to individuals with sickle cell disease H.R. 7512 - Real-Time Benefit Tool Implementation Act - Rep. Arrington, Jodey - implementation of real-time benefit tools under part D of under Medicare H.R. 7573 - Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice - Medicaid Estate Recovery Program H.R. 7619 - Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act - Rep. Neguse, Joe - education, training, recruitment, and retention of mental health and substance use disorder providers under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 7623 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 - Rep. Carter, Earl L. Buddy - makes certain telehealth flexibilities permanent under Medicare and adds requirements for Part D plan contracts with PBMs including reporting and delinking provisions H.R. 7856 - Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act (PREVENT DIABETES Act)- Rep. DeGette, Diana - Medicare, coverage, preventive care, chronic care 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. - Rep. Steel, Michelle - Medicare, behavioral health, telehealth, accessibility H.R. 7939 - Patient Access to Innovative New Technologies Act of 2024 - Rep. Carey, Mike - Medicare, quality, medical devices, coverage H.R. 7996 - Improving CARE for Youth Act - Rep. Dunn, Neal - allows for same-day billing for mental health services for youth Medicaid beneficiaries who are being seen for a primary care service H.R. 8018 - Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act- Rep. Cammack, Kat - review and simplify caregiver paperwork, CHIP, Medicare, Medicaid H.R. 8064 - Help Extend Auditory Relief Act of 2024- Rep. Cartwright, Matt - Medicare coverage of hearing aids H.R. 8075 - Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2024- Rep. Miller, Carol - Medicare coverage of home dialysis 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- Rep. Sarbanes, John - Medicaid managed care payment deferral H.R. 8261 - Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act- Rep. Schweikert, David - extend flexibilities and payment for Medicare H.R. 8702 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act - Rep. Mike Kelly - prior authorization, transparency, MA S. 838 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 948 - Healthy Moms and Babies Act - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - establishes programs and requirements to support maternal health services under Medicaid and CHIP S. 1002 - No UPCODE Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - modifies certain factors that are used to determine Medicare Advantage (MA) payments, particularly relating to health status and related data S. 2880 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Sen. Daines, Steve - Medicare payment for telehealth services S. 3573 - Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Transparency Act- Sen. Warner, Mike - MA, data transparency, supplemental benefits S. 3578 - Protect Medicaid Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - prohibits federal payments under Medicaid for noncitizens, requires reporting to HHS of states that provide such health benefits S. 3630 - Medicare Transaction Fraud Prevention Act- Sen. Braun, Mike- pilot program for predictive risk-scoring algorithm, oversight, Medicare S. 3651 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2024- Sen. Cassidy, Bill - Medicare, mental health services, telehealth S. 3766 - Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024- Sen. Tillis, Thomas - Medicare, outreach and education, caregivers S. 3882 - Helping States Integrate Medicare and Medicaid Act- Sen. Casey, Robert - dual eligibles, quality measures, access, enrollment S. 3934 - Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023- Sen. Cornyn, John - Medicare drug access S. 3950 - Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services Act of 2024 - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - reforming Integrated Medicare/Medicaid Care Programs for Dually Eligible Individuals S. 4094 - PREVENT DIABETES Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - Medicare, coverage, preventive care, chronic care S. 4532 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization, transparency, MA S. 4767 - Insurance Fraud Accountability Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - reduces fraudulent enrollments in qualified health plans Issues related to mental health and Medicare; Medicare and Medicaid funding; Medicaid expansion; State innovation waivers; Medicaid and CHIP; Medicaid FMAP; Medicare Supplement Coverage; Medicare Transparency in Coverage; Medicaid Access Final Rule; Medicaid Redeterminations; Medicaid rate actuarial soundness; value of Medicaid Managed Care; Medicare Advantage Health Risk Assessment and chart reviews; Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits and Social Determinants of health; coverage of weight loss drugs; and Inflation Reduction Act implementation.

Abortion access (general); Access to Mifepristone (general); Contraception (general); Maternal Mortality and Morbidity (general); H.R. 1117, Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act; obstetric and gynecologic care in rural areas (general; H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act; H.R. 952, Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2023; H.R. 1202/S. 704, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act; H.R. 4933/S. 462, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023; H.R. 2389/S. 1302, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023; H.R. 2569, Doctors of Community (DOC) Act; Teaching Health Center Graduate Medication Education (general); physician workforce and training (general); H.R. 3838/S. 2415, Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023; H.R. 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023; inclusion of pregnant and lactating individuals in research (general); Implementation of P.L. 115-320, Improving Access to Maternity Care Act; telemedicine (general); H.R. 5012/S. 2647, SHINE for Autumn Act; Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program; H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act; Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, including the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (general); patient-physician relationship (general); H.R. 4605/S. 948, Healthy Moms and Babies Act; H.R. 4816/S. 2427, Convenient Contraception Act; Cost-sharing for maternity care (general); H.R. 4796/S. 2439, Reproductive Health Patient Navigator Act; H.R. 4731/S. 2386, Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act; H.R. 5066, Tech to Save Moms Act; H.R. 4901/S. 2544, Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act; Conscientious refusals in medicine (general); H.R. 834/S. 230, Rural Physician Workforce Production Act; menopause research (general); Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health; Residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology (general); H.R. 5568/S. 2846, CARE for Moms Act; Value-based care models for obstetrics and gynecology (general); S. 3006, SAFE in Recovery Act; H.R. 4775, Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act; Treatment of reproductive health information under the Stored Communications Act (general); Congenital syphilis (general); Tax treatment of stillbirths (general); Substance use disorder during pregnancy (general); H.R. 117, NEWBORN Act; Physician burnout (general); Maternal mental health (general).

Abortion access (general); Access to Mifepristone (general); Contraception (general); Maternal Mortality and Morbidity (general); H.R. 1117, Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act; obstetric and gynecologic care in rural areas (general; H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act; H.R. 952, Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2023; H.R. 1202/S. 704, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act; H.R. 4933/S. 462, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023; H.R. 2389/S. 1302, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023; H.R. 2569, Doctors of Community (DOC) Act; Teaching Health Center Graduate Medication Education (general); physician workforce and training (general); H.R. 3838/S. 2415, Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023; H.R. 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023; inclusion of pregnant and lactating individuals in research (general); Implementation of P.L. 115-320, Improving Access to Maternity Care Act; telemedicine (general); H.R. 5012/S. 2647, SHINE for Autumn Act; Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program; H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act; Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, including the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (general); patient-physician relationship (general); H.R. 4605/S. 948, Healthy Moms and Babies Act; H.R. 4816/S. 2427, Convenient Contraception Act; Cost-sharing for maternity care (general); H.R. 4796/S. 2439, Reproductive Health Patient Navigator Act; H.R. 4731/S. 2386, Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act; H.R. 5066, Tech to Save Moms Act; H.R. 4901/S. 2544, Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act; Conscientious refusals in medicine (general); H.R. 834/S. 230, Rural Physician Workforce Production Act; menopause research (general); Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health; Residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology (general); H.R. 5568/S. 2846, CARE for Moms Act; Value-based care models for obstetrics and gynecology (general); S. 3006, SAFE in Recovery Act; H.R. 4775, Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act; Treatment of reproductive health information under the Stored Communications Act (general); Congenital syphilis (general); Tax treatment of stillbirths (general); Substance use disorder during pregnancy (general); H.R. 117, NEWBORN Act; Physician burnout (general); Maternal mental health (general).

Abortion access (general); Access to Mifepristone (general); Contraception (general); Maternal Mortality and Morbidity (general); H.R. 1117, Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act; obstetric and gynecologic care in rural areas (general; H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act; H.R. 952, Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2023; H.R. 1202/S. 704, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act; H.R. 4933/S. 462, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023; H.R. 2389/S. 1302, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023; H.R. 2569, Doctors of Community (DOC) Act; Teaching Health Center Graduate Medication Education (general); physician workforce and training (general); H.R. 3838/S. 2415, Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023; H.R. 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023; inclusion of pregnant and lactating individuals in research (general); Implementation of P.L. 115-320, Improving Access to Maternity Care Act; telemedicine (general); H.R. 5012/S. 2647, SHINE for Autumn Act; Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program; H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act; Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, including the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (general); patient-physician relationship (general); H.R. 4605/S. 948, Healthy Moms and Babies Act; H.R. 4816/S. 2427, Convenient Contraception Act; Cost-sharing for maternity care (general); H.R. 4796/S. 2439, Reproductive Health Patient Navigator Act; H.R. 4731/S. 2386, Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act; H.R. 5066, Tech to Save Moms Act; H.R. 4901/S. 2544, Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act; Conscientious refusals in medicine (general); H.R. 834/S. 230, Rural Physician Workforce Production Act; menopause research (general); Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health; Residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology (general); H.R. 5568/S. 2846, CARE for Moms Act; Value-based care models for obstetrics and gynecology (general); S. 3006, SAFE in Recovery Act; H.R. 4775, Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act; Treatment of reproductive health information under the Stored Communications Act (general); Congenital syphilis (general); Tax treatment of stillbirths (general); Substance use disorder during pregnancy (general); H.R. 117, NEWBORN Act; Physician burnout (general); Maternal mental health (general).

assist client with issues pertaining to nutrition programs for women, infants and children and medicare/medicaid. S948 Healthy Moms and Baby Act; S1605 Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act;H.R.1117 Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2023; S.842 Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023; H.R.629 Medicaid Improvement and State Flexibility Act of 2023; H.R.814 Protect Social Security and Medicare Act; H.R.1618 Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2023; H.R.1342, H.R.420 Language Access for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2023 S.570 - Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023; S.712 Connected MOM Act; S.471 Womens Public Health and Safety Act;

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $11,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.842 Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023; H.R.629 Medicaid Improvement and State Flexibility Act of 2023; H.R.814 Protect Social Security and Medicare Act; H.R.1618 Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2023; H.R.1342, H.R.420 Language Access for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2023 S.570 - Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023; S.712 Connected MOM Act; S.471 Womens Public Health and Safety Act; S.1296, HR3069 John Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2023; S.1599 Data to Save Moms Act; H.R.4605, S948 - Healthy Moms and Babies Act; HR.4989 - Healthy Babies Act of 2023

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $11,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Abortion access (general); Access to Mifepristone (general); Contraception (general); Maternal Mortality and Morbidity (general); H.R. 1117, Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act; obstetric and gynecologic care in rural areas (general; H.R. 3305/S. 1606, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act; H.R. 952, Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2023; H.R. 1202/S. 704, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act; H.R. 4933/S. 462, Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023; H.R. 2389/S. 1302, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023; H.R. 2569, Doctors of Community (DOC) Act; Teaching Health Center Graduate Medication Education (general); physician workforce and training (general); H.R. 3838/S. 2415, Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023; H.R. 3226/S. 1573, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023; inclusion of pregnant and lactating individuals in research (general); Implementation of P.L. 115-320, Improving Access to Maternity Care Act; telemedicine (general); H.R. 5012/S. 2647, SHINE for Autumn Act; Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program; H.R. 4581/S. 2231, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act; Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, including the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (general); patient-physician relationship (general); H.R. 4605/S. 948, Healthy Moms and Babies Act; H.R. 4816/S. 2427, Convenient Contraception Act; Cost-sharing for maternity care (general); H.R. 4796/S. 2439, Reproductive Health Patient Navigator Act; H.R. 4731/S. 2386, Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act; H.R. 5066, Tech to Save Moms Act; H.R. 4901/S. 2544, Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act; Conscientious refusals in medicine (general); H.R. 834/S. 230, Rural Physician Workforce Production Act; menopause research (general); Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health; Residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology (general); H.R. 5568/S. 2846, CARE for Moms Act; Value-based care models for obstetrics and gynecology (general); S. 3006, SAFE in Recovery Act; H.R. 4775, Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act; Treatment of reproductive health information under the Stored Communications Act (general); Congenital syphilis (general); Tax treatment of stillbirths (general); Substance use disorder during pregnancy (general); H.R. 117, NEWBORN Act; Physician burnout (general); Maternal mental health (general).

assist client with issues pertaining to nutrition programs for women, infants and children and medicare/medicaid. S948 Healthy Moms and Baby Act; S1605 Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act;H.R.1117 Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2023; S.842 Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023; H.R.629 Medicaid Improvement and State Flexibility Act of 2023; H.R.814 Protect Social Security and Medicare Act; H.R.1618 Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2023; H.R.1342, H.R.420 Language Access for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2023 S.570 - Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023; S.712 Connected MOM Act; S.471 Womens Public Health and Safety Act;

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $11,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to nutrition programs for women, infants and children and medicare/medicaid. S948 Healthy Moms and Baby Act; S1605 Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act;H.R.1117 Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2023; S.842 Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023; H.R.629 Medicaid Improvement and State Flexibility Act of 2023; H.R.814 Protect Social Security and Medicare Act; H.R.1618 Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2023; H.R.1342, H.R.420 Language Access for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2023 S.570 - Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023; S.712 Connected MOM Act; S.471 Womens Public Health and Safety Act;

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $11,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE