Health Over Wealth Act This bill establishes a series of restrictions and requirements regarding for-profit corporations that own health care entities. Specifically, the bill requires for-profit corporations that are controlled by private equity funds to obtain a license from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) before purchasing or investing in a health care entity. Additionally, for-profit corporations that own or are affiliated with health care entities must report certain ownership and financial information to HHS, such as the corporation's debts, assets, and political spending. The bill establishes civil penalties for violations. HHS must require for-profit corporations that are controlled by private equity funds to take certain actions to mitigate the risk of health care disruptions (e.g., escrow accounts to cover closures). In addition, as a condition of Medicare participation, hospitals must notify HHS about expected closures or discontinuations of services at least 90 days in advance. The bill also prohibits transactions between for-profit corporations or their affiliated health care entities and real estate investment trusts (REITs) if the transaction would weaken the health care entity's financial status; HHS may collect civil penalties and bring civil actions for violations. The bill additionally excludes rent from health care entities from factoring into whether a corporation may be considered a REIT for tax purposes. Finally, the bill prohibits investment companies from stripping assets from health care entities, and it requires bankruptcy courts to give substantial weight to how a bankruptcy plan involving health care entities would preserve health care quality and access. 

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 773 (118th)referred

A resolution 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.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2024

This resolution recognizes the goals of Bump Day to raise awareness about the need for improving maternal healthcare in the United States.

Bill· SS. 4812 (118th)referred

Strengthening Supports for Youth Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 9142 (118th)referred

Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1389 (118th)referred

Supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2024

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.

Bill· SS. 4762 (118th)open

Autism CARES Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 9129 (118th)referred

Patient Debt Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 9125 (118th)referred

Patient Access to LTCH Care Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 9128 (118th)referred

Supporting Territorial Safety Net Hospitals Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024

Bill· SS. 4767 (118th)referred

Insurance Fraud Accountability Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 769 (118th)passed

A resolution recognizing the importance of mental health for youth in the United States, and expressing the pressing need for awareness and support for mental health care for children and adolescents.

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024

This resolution recognizes the importance of mental health among youth and the role of the federal government in raising awareness of and providing support for mental health resources.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 770 (118th)passed

A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as "Disability Pride Month".

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024

 This resolution expresses support for the designation of July 2024 as Disability Pride Month.

Bill· HRH.R. 9127 (118th)referred

Equitable Access to 340B Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1384 (118th)referred

Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2024 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.

Bill· HRH.R. 9096 (118th)referred

Bill· SS. 4682 (118th)referred