General Discussion

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19 Pieces of Legislation signed into Law. Across the aisle, within our party - and real and meaningful to Americans.

Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2026 (HR 9257) – Requires group health plans and insurers to cover 3 primary care visits and 3 behavioral health visits without cost‑sharing legisletter.org.

Copay Fairness for Veterans Act (HR 1644) – Expands access to veterans’ care by addressing copay barriers TrackBill.

Student Loan Contract Act of 2025 (HR 4555) – Aims to reform student loan contract terms

American Passport Card Accessibility Act (HR 7782) – Improves accessibility for people with disabilities to use passport cards TrackBill.

Child Suicide Prevention Act (HR 8070) – Supports prevention and intervention programs for youth suicide TrackBill.

Women’s Retirement Protection Act (HR 2023) – Addresses retirement security for women TrackBill.

Momnibus Act – A comprehensive maternal health package (co‑introduced with Alma Adams and Cory Booker) that has been funded through appropriations, with 14 individual bills targeting maternal health disparities, workforce growth, mental health care, and more Black Maternal Health Caucus.

Health Coverage for IVF Act of 2025 (HR 3480) – Expands insurance coverage for in‑vitro fertilization TrackBill.

Convenient Contraception Act (HR 2529) – Improves access to contraception TrackBill.

SALT Fairness for Working Families Act (HR 246) – Addresses state and local tax burdens on working families TrackBill.

Tribal Climate Health Assurance Act of 2025 (HR 1647) – Supports tribal communities in addressing climate‑related health risks TrackBill.

Baby Changing on Board Act (HR 248) – Requires baby changing tables in certain public spaces TrackBill.

NIH IMPROVE Act (HR 6238) – Expands NIH funding for health research TrackBill.

Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 (HR 2234) – Improves access to anesthesia for veterans TrackBill.

ACE Veterans Act (HR 5665) – Supports veterans with post‑traumatic stress and other conditions TrackBill.

Public Health Service Act Amendments (HR 6370) – Requires certain health centers to have baby changing tables TrackBill.

Health Care Premium Tax Credit Extension (HR 6074) – Extends enhanced premium tax credits TrackBill.

Community Facilities Program Prioritization (HR 4272) – Prioritizes health and behavioral health facilities in federal funding TrackBill.

Recognizing 2026 as “The Year of The Power of Nurses” (HRES 1010) – Honors nurses and nursing education TrackBill.