------------------------------------------------------ HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS related term(s) Public Health Service Articles and editorials Child Care Providers Reporting Unnerving Stakeouts, H1144 [21JA] Bills and resolutions Abortion Provider Appreciation Day: observance (see S. Con. Res. 28), S958 [10MR] (see H. Con. Res. 78), H2483 [12MR] American Nurses Association: recognize 2026 as ``The Year of The Power of Nurses'' in celebration of anniversary (see S. Res. 583), S257 [15JA] (see H. Res. 1010), H948 [20JA] Aurora, IL: express condolences to families and victims of shooting at Henry Pratt Co., and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1066), H2224 [13FE] Black Midwives Day: designate (see S. Res. 646), S1091 [17MR] (see H. Res. 1120), H2550 [17MR] Bureau of Prisons: ensure access to obstetrician-gynecologists for female prisoners (see H.R. 7733), H2332 [26FE] CDC: establish grant program to recruit, hire, and train public health nurses (see S. 3604), S115 [8JA] (see H.R. 6989), H252 [8JA] Centers for Mediare & Medicare Services: establish total nurse staffing hours per resident day and require 24-hour use of registered professional nurses in nursing homes (see S. 3886), S609 [12FE] Children and youth: establish criminal offense for transportation of minor for gender transition procedure (see H.R. 7420), H2094 [9FE] ------provide grants to improve trauma support services and mental health care for children and youth in educational settings (see H.R. 7497), H2185 [11FE] Congress: advance bipartisan, common sense solutions (see H.J. Res. 143), H1350 [22JA] ------advance bipartisan, common sense solutions (H.J. Res. 143), consideration (see H. Res. 1068), H2234 [20FE] Defense Production Act: ensure supply of certain medical articles essential to national defense (see H.R. 7777), H2369 [3MR] Dept. of Agriculture: authorize rural health facilities to use certain Federal agricultural credit assistance to refinance debt obligations, update necessary services, technology, and equipment, and support ancillary needs (see H.R. 7514), H2186 [11FE] Dept. of Commerce: prohibit marketing, advertising, or provision of professional legal, financial, or health services without appropriate licenses (see H.R. 7985), H2596 [18MR] ------reauthorize First Responder Network Authority (see H.R. 7386), H2040 [5FE] Dept. of Education: establish fair and consistent eligibility requirements for graduate medical schools operating outside U.S. and Canada to receive Federal student aid (see S. 3757), S442 [2FE] ------reverse reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students (see S. 4039), S958 [10MR] Dept. of HHS: address social determinants of maternal health to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities (see H.R. 8008), H2620 [19MR] ------allow individuals to obtain copy of their protected health information at no cost in certain circumstances (see H.R. 7790), H2419 [4MR] ------conduct study on designation of general surgery shortage areas (see H.R. 7198), H1349 [22JA] ------designate areas as Health Investment Zones to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in such areas (see S. 3840), S577 [11FE] (see H.R. 7496), H2185 [11FE] ------ensure that Federally-qualified health centers are not required to pay more than 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at time of purchase (see H.R. 7391), H2040 [5FE] ------ensure that women seeking chemical abortion are made aware of risks involved (see H.R. 7237), H1912 [23JA] ------establish advisory committee on training in community health centers (see H.R. 7289), H1921 [30JA] ------establish demonstration program to award grants to States to improve provision of recommended immunizations for children, adolescents, and adults through use of mobile vaccination units (see H.R. 7465), H2118 [10FE] ------establish grant program for nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services to promote caregiver wellness (see H.R. 7911), H2482 [12MR] ------establish programs to reduce rates of sepsis (see H.R. 7116), H919 [15JA] ------establish rural health center innovation awards program and rural health department enhancement program (see S. 4204), S1614 [25MR] ------establish rural provider demonstration program to provide payments on eligible loans for individuals eligible for National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see S. 4208), S1614 [25MR] ------expand Project ECHO Grant Program and allow for such program to disseminate knowledge and build capacity to address Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (see S. 4036), S958 [10MR] ------fund prize competitions to accelerate innovation in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease (see H.R. 7482), H2185 [11FE] ------improve data collection on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (see S. 4187), S1614 [25MR] (see H.R. 8080), H2710 [25MR] ------provide for wage differential program to support new nursing school faculty members (see S. 3707), S290 [27JA] (see H.R. 7279), H1920 [30JA] ------provide grants and guidance to grow and diversify perinatal workforce (see S. 4186), S1614 [25MR] (see H.R. 8089), H2710 [25MR] ------revise and extend certain health workforce programs (see S. 4110), S1090 [17MR] ------strengthen mental health workforce (see H.R. 7787), H2419 [4MR] ------study strategies to apply artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in health care industry to improve administrative and clerical work and preserve privacy and security of patient data (see H.R. 7064), H892 [14JA] Dept. of Homeland Security: require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform initial health screening on detainees (see H.R. 7335), H1975 [3FE] Dept. of HUD: reduce rent in public housing for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians (see H.R. 7701), H2327 [25FE] ------report to Congress relative to exempting any downpayment requirement for mortgage insurance offered by FHA for first- time homebuyers who are first responders or school teachers (see H.R. 7755), H2368 [3MR] Dept. of Justice: provide funding for Blue Envelope Programs to improve communications and interactions between law enforcement and public safety personnel and individuals with certain disabilities (see S. 4089), S1047 [12MR] Dept. of Labor: ensure that certain caregiving employees are no longer exempted from overtime and minimum wage protections (see S. 4081), S1046 [12MR] (see H.R. 7917), H2482 [12MR] ------establish protections for health care providers who raise concerns about quality of health care services (see S. 4086), S1047 [12MR] ------provide overtime compensation exceptions to employers of emergency medical technicians and paramedics in rural areas (see S. 3963), S762 [3MR] (see H.R. 7739), H2332 [26FE] Dept. of State: call for accountability for killing of civilians in attack in Gaza City on January 29, 2024, by Israel Defense Forces and report to Congress on such attack, including use of U.S.-supplied weapons and training (see S. 4095), S1047 [12MR] (see H.R. 7903), H2481 [12MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out efforts to inform veterans of their rights relative to receipt of health care, benefits, and services under current law (see S. 3653), S256 [15JA] (see H.R. 7112), H919 [15JA] ------carry out pilot program to provide market-based rate adjustments to certain providers for qualifying specialized surgical services to veterans under Veterans Community Care Program (see S. 4131), S1205 [18MR] ------codify requirements for appointment, qualifications, and pay for therapeutic medical physicists (see S. 3771), S489 [4FE] ------disapprove rule entitled ``Reproductive Health Services'' (see S.J. Res. 103), S291 [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 144), H1915 [27JA] ------ensure that women veterans may schedule appointments for women's specialty care without requiring referral (see S. 3999), S881 [5MR] ------extend burial benefits for certain veterans who die in hospice care (see S. 3898), S650 [24FE] ------improve temporary licensure requirements for contract health care professionals who perform medical disability examinations (see S. 3703), S290 [27JA] ------make opioid overdose rescue medications available to veterans and their caregivers (see S. 3758), S442 [2FE] ------modify rate of pay for care or services provided under Community Care Program based on location at which such care or services were provided (see H.R. 8057), H2675 [24MR] ------require that sterile processing technicians of Veterans Health Administration hold appropriate professional certification (see H.R. 8052), H2675 [24MR] Drugs: modify requirements relating to prescription of controlled substances via Internet (see H.R. 6994), H615 [9JA] FDA: improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and limiting dispensing of drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (see S. 3697), S290 [27JA] Freedom House Ambulance Service: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7623), H2234 [20FE] Health: prohibit chemical abortion without physical presence of healthcare provider (see H.R. 7983), H2596 [18MR] ------provide private right of action for children and parents of children whose healthy body parts have been damaged by medical professionals practicing or participating in certain interventions (see H.R. 7651), H2258 [23FE] Health care facilities: require providers to disclose policies regarding minimum gestational age at which life-saving care will be provided to infant in case of premature birth (see H.R. 7912), H2482 [12MR] Health Resources and Services Administration: provide community- based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically underserved communities (see S. 3989), S802 [4MR] Heroism: establish medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders killed in line of duty (see S. 3765), S470 [3FE] Immigration: exempt H-1B health care workers from restriction under Presidential Proclamation entitled ``Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers'' (see H.R. 7961), H2550 [17MR] ------provide nonimmigrant status to nurses working in nursing workforce shortage areas (see H.R. 7351), H2029 [4FE] Income: prohibit kickbacks to pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 7895), H2481 [12MR] Insurance: ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care (see S. 4027), S915 [9MR] International relations: clarify and focus U.S. support for frontline health workers across global health and humanitarian investments to increase global health security, create more stable societies, and save lives (see H.R. 8011), H2621 [19MR] Locum tenens physicians: recognize importance of clinical roles (see H.R. 7686), H2327 [25FE] Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see S. 4070), S1046 [12MR] (see H.R. 7905), H2482 [12MR] ------require coverage of 12 mental health telehealth visits per calendar year for certain previously incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 7535), H2218 [12FE] Medicare: delay implementation of efficiency adjustment to work relative value units under physician fee schedule (see H.R. 7520), H2217 [12FE] ------ensure equitable payment for, and preserve beneficiary access to, cancer treatments under hospital outpatient prospective payment system (see H.R. 8032), H2627 [20MR] ------ensure integrity of Medicare-furnished hospice care (see S. 4118), S1090 [17MR] (see H.R. 7966), H2550 [17MR] ------establish definition of essential health system (see H.R. 7145), H924 [16JA] ------establish provider directory requirements, and provide accountability for provider director accuracy, under Medicare Advantage (see S. 3750), S377 [29JA] ------expand coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B (see S. 3607), S115 [8JA] ------expand eligibility for incentives under health professional shortage area bonus program to practitioners furnishing mental health and substance use disorder services (see H.R. 7324), H1975 [3FE] ------expand scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services (see S. 3834), S577 [11FE] ------improve access to mental health services (see S. 4202), S1614 [25MR] ------increase floor for practice expense and work geographic indices for certain areas (see S. 3688), S257 [15JA] ------provide coverage for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) furnished by pharmacists (see H.R. 7189), H1171 [21JA] ------provide coverage of ambulance services that do not include transportation (see S. 3730), S377 [29JA] (see H.R. 7277), H1920 [30JA] ------provide for inclusion of virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers in Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model (see S. 3692), S290 [27JA] ------provide for prior authorization reforms under Medicare Advantage program (see S. 3762), S470 [3FE] ------require hospitals to develop discharge plans for pregnant individuals (see H.R. 7830), H2470 [5MR] ------require Medicare Payment Advisory Commission reports to Congress on arrangements with pharmacy benefit managers relative to prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans (see S. 3729), S377 [29JA] Medicare/Medicaid: ensure appropriate approval for certain skilled nursing facility and nursing facility nursing aide training and competency evaluation programs (see H.R. 7096), H919 [15JA] ------streamline care delivery in skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities (see H.R. 7106), H919 [15JA] National CRNA Week: observance (see H. Res. 1019), H1912 [23JA] Parkland, FL: commemorate shooting victims at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to families and friends, honor survivors, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 607), S610 [12FE] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish public health insurance option (see S. 3599), S115 [8JA] (see H.R. 7023), H655 [12JA] School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. 1103), H2420 [4MR] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: establish Mental and Behavioral Health Career Promotion Grant Program (see S. 3783), S509 [5FE] (see H.R. 7394), H2040 [5FE] Taxation: provide tax credit to health care professionals that provide health care services in qualifying facilities (see H.R. 7884), H2476 [9MR] Tucson, AZ: anniversary of shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event and honor survivors, victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords for her work to end gun violence (see S. Con. Res. 25), S115 [8JA] (see H. Con. Res. 69), H252 [8JA] U.S. Army Nurse Corps: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 27), S610 [12FE] (see H.J. Res. 149), H2219 [12FE] Cost Estimates Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497): CBO, H1927 [2FE] Documents Our Commitment of Care & Competence: Heartbeat International (organization), H1143 [21JA] Motions Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove rule entitled ``Reproductive Health Services'' (S.J. Res. 103), S1609 [25MR] Remarks in House Abortion: limit restrictions on provision of abortion services to protect women's right to determine whether to continue or end pregnancy and protect health providers ability to provide reproductive services (H.R. 12), H1134 [21JA] American Optometric Association: tribute to Federal Keyperson Summit, H2490 [16MR] Bagnoli, Dominic: Jackson Township, OH, EMS Excellence Award recipient, H909 [15JA] Barth, Wayne: Georgia Hospital Association Hospital Hero Award recipient, H1125 [21JA] Bera family: tribute, H2553 [18MR], E143 [20FE] Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Rural Health Transformation Program funding, H229 [8JA] Charlottesville, VA: tribute to Charlottesville Hyperbarics, H2206 [12FE] Children and youth: prohibit funding for gender transition procedures, H2611 [19MR] Connelly, Tim: Georgia Hospital Association Physician Hero Award recipient, H697 [13JA] Daniels, Heather: Georgia Hospital Association Hospital Hero Award recipient, H1125 [21JA] Dept. of Commerce: prohibit marketing, advertising, or provision of professional legal, financial, or health services without appropriate licenses (H.R. 7985), H2557 [18MR] Dept. of Education: provide that for determining compliance with Title IX in athletics, sex shall be recognized solely on person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth (H.R. 28), H712 [13JA] Dept. of HHS: improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers (H.R. 1902), H2206 [12FE] ------provide for grant program to support access to free eye care services for students attending public elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 3541), H703 [13JA] Dept. of Homeland Security: require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform initial health screening on detainees (H.R. 7335), H2018 [4FE] Dept. of Justice: provide funding to Bureau of Prisons, States, and localities to carry out mental health screenings and provide referrals to mental healthcare providers for certain corrections officers (H.R. 2305), H1128 [21JA] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: proposal to cut nurses and medical staff positions, H802 [14JA] ------suicide prevention funding, H2376 [4MR] Dickson City, PA: tribute to first responders for response to fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City, H2085 [9FE] Ewers, Dave: Jackson Township, OH, EMS Excellence Award recipient, H909 [15JA] Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to nonprofits, foreign nongovernmental organizations, and quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organizations that promote or perform abortions, H1342 [22JA] FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting disinformation in advertising of abortion services (H.R. 846), H1137 [21JA] Hall Ambulance Service, Inc.: anniversary, E97 [3FE] Harn, Barbara: Georgia Hospital Association James Shepherd Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, H1126 [21JA] Harper, Mark: Jackson Township, OH, EMS Excellence Award recipient, H909 [15JA] Health: prohibit chemical abortion without physical presence of healthcare provider (H.R. 7983), H2636 [24MR] Heroism: establish medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders killed in line of duty (H.R. 3497), H1925-H1927 [2FE] Kentucky: tribute to first responders and others helping to mitigate hazardous conditions during winter storm, H1970 [3FE] Medicaid: streamline enrollment of certain providers across State lines, H2535 [17MR] Medicare: ensure that prior authorization medical decisions are determined by physicians (H.R. 2433), H2011 [4FE] ------expand access to telehealth services (H.R. 4206), H927 [20JA] ------reform Medicare Advantage program, H1169 [21JA], H2027 [4FE] ------reform Medicare Advantage program (H.R. 3467), H715 [13JA], H2180 [11FE], H2465 [5MR] Mental health: reduce barriers to mental health crisis intervention and treatment, H705 [13JA] National Area Health Education Centers Week: observance, E258 [24MR] National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation: extend legislative authority to establish commemorative work in District of Columbia (H.R. 2196), H2523 [16MR], E244 [19MR] National Nurse Practitioner Week: observance, E177 [3MR] NeSmith, Seth: Georgia Hospital Association Hospital Hero award recipient, H1159 [21JA] Pasco County, FL: Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center recipient of National Community Development Association Audrey Nelson Community Development Award, E8 [7JA] Pawtucket, RI: condemn shooting at hockey game, honor victims and survivors, and commend first responders, H2307 [25FE] Pharmacists: tribute, H1989 [4FE] Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, H2205 [12FE] Tucson, AZ: anniversary of shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event and honor survivors, victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords for her work to end gun violence, H140, H149 [8JA] University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hillman Cancer Center: tribute to Quality Oncology Practice Initiative certification, H2083 [9FE] Veterans Health Administration: establish qualifications for appointment of person as marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision (H.R. 658), H1932, H1933 [2FE] Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA): anniversary, E108 [4FE] Warrenton, VA: Fauquier Hospital recipient of Leapfrog Group (organization) Top General Hospital Award, H618 [12JA] West Haverstraw, NY: anniversary of Helen Hayes Hospital, H941 [20JA] Williamsport, PA: tribute to Susquehanna Regional Emergency Medical Service recipient of National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Dick Ferneau Career EMS Service of the Year Award, H1968 [3FE] Women: ensure protection of reproductive health rights, H1131 [21JA] Remarks in Senate Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Rural Health Transformation Program funding, S21 [6JA], S63 [7JA] Crime: prohibit genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors, S1072-S1074 [17MR], S1329, S1332 [19MR], S1420 [20MR], S1526 [23MR] Dept. of Education: provide that for determining compliance with Title IX in athletics, sex shall be recognized solely on person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth, S1072- S1074 [17MR], S1329, S1332 [19MR], S1419 [20MR], S1462-S1465 [21MR], S1526, S1530 [23MR] ------provide that for determining compliance with Title IX in athletics, sex shall be recognized solely on person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth (S. 9), S475 [4FE] Dept. of HHS: designate areas as Health Investment Zones to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in such areas (S. 3840), S579 [11FE] ------Hospital at Home Program funding, S440 [2FE] ------revise and extend certain health workforce programs (S. 4110), S1093 [17MR] Dept. of State: call for accountability for killing of civilians in attack in Gaza City on January 29, 2024, by Israel Defense Forces and report to Congress on such attack, including use of U.S.-supplied weapons and training (S. 4095), S1049 [12MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove rule entitled ``Reproductive Health Services'' (S.J. Res. 103), S1607-S1609 [25MR] FDA: improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and limiting dispensing of drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (S. 3697), S292 [27JA] ------restore in-person dispensing requirements for chemical abortion drugs, S284 [27JA] Health: assessment of socialized medicine health care system, S3 [5JA] Iowa: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Rural Health Transformation Fund grant recipient, S19 [6JA] Medicaid: streamline enrollment of certain providers across State lines (S. 752), S666 [25FE] Mississippi: tribute to first responders, National Guard, and others helping to mitigate hazardous conditions during winter storm, S481, S482 [4FE] National Area Health Education Centers Week: observance, S1610 [25MR] Senate: legislative priorities, S560 [11FE] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: establish Mental and Behavioral Health Career Promotion Grant Program (S. 3783), S511 [5FE] Tennessee: tribute to first responders, National Guard, and others helping to mitigate hazardous conditions during winter storm, S364 [29JA], S485 [4FE] Tucson, AZ: anniversary of shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event and honor survivors, victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords for her work to end gun violence (S. Con. Res. 25), S516 [5FE] Reports filed Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3315), S1544 [23MR] Medal of Sacrifice Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3497) (H. Rept. 119-466), H1914 [27JA] National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2196) (H. Rept. 119-518), H2296 [24FE] Statements Tribute to Alex Pretti: Jessica Hauser, S309 [28JA] Texts of H.R. 658, establish Veterans Health Administration qualifications for appointment of person as marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, H1932 [2FE] H.R. 2196, National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act, H2523 [16MR] H.R. 3497, Medal of Sacrifice Act, H1925 [2FE] S. 3607, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, S116 [8JA] S. 3707, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act, S292 [27JA] S. 3757, Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act, S443 [2FE] S. 4202, Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act, S1616 [25MR] S. Con. Res. 25, anniversary of shootings at Tucson, AZ, ``Congress on Your Corner'' event and honor survivors, victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords for her work to end gun violence, S119 [8JA] S. Con. Res. 27, U.S. Army Nurse Corps anniversary, S614 [12FE] S. Con. Res. 28, Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, S966 [10MR] S. Res. 583, recognize 2026 as ``The Year of The Power of Nurses'' in celebration of anniversary of American Nurses Association, S260 [15JA] S. Res. 607, commemorate shooting victims at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, express condolences to families and friends, honor survivors, and commend first responders, S612 [12FE] S. Res. 646, Black Midwives Day, S1094 [17MR]