To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes.

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Support for funding the geriatrics workforce education programs at the Health Resources and Services Administration. Support for aging research programs at the National Institute on Aging in fiscal year 2027. Health Issues: Support for reauthorization of geriatrics workforce enhancement and academic career award programs (HR 4262, to reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes, Energy & Commerce Committee draft for Title VII programs reauthorization; S.4110, EMPOWER for Health Act; and S.2699, Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act). Support for research programs at the National Institute on Aging on drivers of chronic conditions, older adult medical complexity and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Support for amendments to S.1799/HR 3501, "Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimers Needs to Get to an End" legislation to provide for shared decision making, care planning and services, and primary care quality measures in connection with cognitive screening of Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare/Medicaid: Support for Medicare physician payment reform, including H.R.879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 and H.R. 8163, Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 8163); Support for amendments to S. 1799/HR 3501, "Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimers Needs to Get to an End" to provide for shared decision-making, care planning and services, and primary care quality measures in connection with cognitive screening for Medicare beneficiaries.

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Support for funding the geriatrics workforce education programs at the Health Resources and Services Administration. Support for aging research programs at the National Institute on Aging in fiscal year 2027. Health Issues: Support for reauthorization of geriatrics workforce enhancement and academic career award programs (HR 4262, to reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes, Energy & Commerce Committee draft for Title VII programs reauthorization). Support for research programs at the National Institute on Aging on drivers of chronic conditions, older adult medical complexity and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Support for amendments to S.1799/HR 3501, "Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimers Needs to Get to an End" legislation to provide for shared decision making, care planning and services, and primary care quality measures in connection with cognitive screening of Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare/Medicaid: Support for Medicare physician payment, including H.R.879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 and primary care physician payment reform; Support for amendments to S. 1799/HR 3501, "Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimers Needs to Get to an End" to provide for shared decision-making, care planning and services, and primary care quality measures in connection with cognitive screening for Medicare beneficiaries.

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Support for funding the geriatrics workforce education programs at the Health Resources and Services Administration. Support for aging research programs at the National Institute on Aging in fiscal year 2026. Health Issues: Support for reauthorization of geriatrics workforce enhancement and academic career award programs (HR 4262, to reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes, Energy & Commerce Committee draft for Title VII programs reauthorization). Support for research programs at the National Institute on Aging on drivers of chronic conditions, older adult medical complexity and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Support for amendments to S.1799/HR 3501, "Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimers Needs to Get to an End" legislation to provide for shared decision making, care planning and services, and primary care quality measures in connection with cognitive screening of Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare/Medicaid: Support for Medicare physician payment, including H.R.879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 and primary care physician payment reform; Support for amendments to S. 1799/HR 3501, "Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimers Needs to Get to an End" to provide for shared decision-making, care planning and services, and primary care quality measures in connection with cognitive screening for Medicare beneficiaries.

Reported lobbying issue

Veterans: Implementation of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act of 2024 in the context of VA community care dental program, dental provider networks, and access to dental care for eligible veterans. Budget/Appropriations: H.R. 9260, H.R. 9171, H.R. 8800, H.R. 8469 - FY27 appropriations for dentistry and oral health funding, including federal oral health prevention programs, dental research, NIH/NIDCR funding, VA funding, HRSA oral health workforce programs, CDC oral health activities, and Indian Health Service dental programs. Federal grant, research funding, and nonprofit funding policy affecting dental research institutions, dental schools, FQHCs, and oral health nonprofits, including OMB and NIH policy proposals affecting allowable costs, publishing costs, indirect costs, and federal research support. Education: Dental faculty pipeline impacts tied to immigration/H-1B policies affecting dental schools Implementation of changes to student aid programs put forth in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 Efforts to make changes to eligibility requirements for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Teaching Health Center, GME, National Health Service Corps and Community Health Center reauthorization H.R. 2028/ S. 942 Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (REDI Act) H.R. 3711/S. 1948 Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (POST GRAD Act) H.R. 3885, Community Training, Education, and Access for Medical Students Act of 2025 (Community TEAMS Act) H.R. 4262, To reauthorize programs related to health professions education ED-2025 Negotiated Rulemaking; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program (90 FR 15665) (namely proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program) Medicare/Medicaid: Medicaid strengthening and public benefit policy, including adult dental benefits, pediatric dental/EPSDT protections, Medicaid financing, and Medicaid managed care. CMS Chief Dental Officer position in the Office of the Administrator CMS Rural Health Transformation Program guidance Implementation of changes to Medicaid programs put forth in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 H.R. 5243, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage H.R. 9392, Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Health care workforce expansion policy and improving outcomes in rural and health professional shortage areas S. 266/H.R. 929, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization S. 1101/H.R. 2332, the States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act S. 2954, Healthcare Workforce Expansion Act of 2025 S. 4370, the Primary Care Team Education Centers Act Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Eligibility of oral health services and products as qualified medical expenses for reimbursement or payment through Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs); H.R. 1219, Oral Health Products Inclusion Act Tax policy affecting dental practices, small businesses, and health care providers, including implementation of tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, as applicable. Tobacco: CDC Office on Smoking and Health FY27 funding level and appropriations language Indian/Native American Affairs: FY27 appropriations and policy support for Indian Health Service dental programs, oral health workforce, and access to dental care in tribal communities. Defense: H.R. 1800, National Defense Authorization Act provisions related to military dental treatment facilities, accreditation, military dental readiness, and TRICARE Dental Program policy, including Selected Reserve dental cost-sharing or fee provisions. Health Issues: Senate HELP Committee health care affordability input House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee submissions on rising health care costs, early prevention, oral health integration, strengthening public benefits for high-risk patients, team-based models, and reducing administrative barriers H.R. 6561, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025 H.R. 2001, Action for Dental Health Act Federal oral health infrastructure and public health policy, including oral health leadership and capacity across HHS agencies, cross-agency coordination, the relationship between oral health and mental health outcomes, and HRSA public health priorities relevant to oral health. H.R. 3409, HEADs UP Act H.R. 4556, Protect Our Treatment for Enamel, Erosion, and Tooth Health Act (Protect our TEETH Act) S. 4008, Promoting Dental Health Act House Energy and Commerce health care transparency legislation and related proposals, including itemized billing, provider disclosure, charity care, collections, surprise billing, and application of hospital-style requirements to dental offices. S. 4008, Promoting Dental Health Act EPA-Review of Science on Fluoride in Drinking Water: Preliminary Assessment Plan and Literature Survey (91 FR 3722) FDA-Use of Orally Ingestible Unapproved Prescription Drug Products Containing Fluoride in the Pediatric Population (90 FR 25329) NIH-Request for Information on Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs (NOT-OD-25-138) NIH-Request for Information (RFI): Inviting Comments and Suggestions on a Framework for the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031 (NOT-OD-26-047) NIH policy affecting dental and craniofacial research, including proposals related to limits on principal investigator grants and research funding stewardship. HHS/PACCARB policy concerning antimicrobial stewardship and the National Action Plan on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria. HHS request for information on chronic disease of addiction, mental health, prevention, treatment, and recovery policy. HHS Section 1557 nondiscrimination implementation and notice of vacatur affecting covered health programs and activities. Teledentistry, direct-to-consumer dental/orthodontic treatment, and legislation or policy concerning in-person examination requirements before dental or orthodontic treatment. Insurance: Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits, including benefit transparency, encounter data, marketing, beneficiary understanding of coverage, alignment of advertised benefits with actual coverage, consumer protections, surprise billing, provider directory accuracy, and oversight of dental benefit administration. CMS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027 and CMS RFI on the essential health benefits framework and typical employer standard, including pediatric oral health EHB, adult dental coverage, stand-alone dental plans, riders, carve-outs, and state flexibility.t H.R. 1521, Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act S. 1677/H.R. 3277, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) S. 1164/H.R. 1397, Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act H.R. 7931, Improving Dental Administration Act ERISA preemption and dental benefit plan accountability, including noncovered services, network leasing, assignment of benefits, virtual credit cards, prior authorization, retroactive denials, downcoding, prompt payment, and application of state dental insurance reforms to self-funded plans. H.R. 5582, Patients Deserve Price Tags Act H.R. 9177, Clear Healthcare Expense Cost Knowledge Act of 2026 H.R. 9397, Premium Transparency Act H.R. 9396, Prior Authorization Accountability Act Trade (domestic/foreign): Tariffs affecting dental medical devices, consumables, and PPE Small Business: Tariffs cost impacts on dental practices and the dental supply chain Science/Technology: HIPAA Security Rule, HIPAA Privacy Rule, cybersecurity compliance, and administrative burden for dental providers. Immigration: USCIS policy changes affecting H-1B visas and the dental education workforce

Reported lobbying issue

Immigration: Legislation and policies related to: Detentions and deportation of children and families with children Authorization of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1061/S. 455, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act H.R. 6987/S. 3602 - Public Charge Clarification Act of 2025 Budget/Appropriations: Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 funding for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations of Title VIII funding for nurse education and nurse workforce development programs and for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in the Department of Education Final Rule, Reimagining and Improving Student Education, Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-0944 H.R. 7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 8107, Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act H.R. 8312, Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act H.R. 8464, Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 8872, Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act H.R. 9022, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 S. Con. Res. 33, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035 Education: Legislation and policies related to: Accreditation and curriculum of advance practice nursing education programs Policies and requirements related to federal scholarship and loan repayment programs for advanced practice registered nurses Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in the Department of Education Final Rule, Reimagining and Improving Student Education, Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-0944 H.R. 3711/S. 1948, Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) Act H.R. 6574, Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act H.R. 6677, Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R. 6718, Professional Student Degree Act H.R. 6739, Clarity in Professional Degree Act H.R. 6862, Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act H.R. 8691/S. 4568, Nursing is a Professional Degree Act H.J. Res. 189, Providing for congressional disapprovalof the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations S. 3435/H.R. 6607, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act S. 3707/H.R. 7279, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act S.J. Res. 196, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapprovalof the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations Environment/Superfund: Legislation and policies related to: Environmental protections affecting the health and safety of children, families, and health care providers Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169) provisions related to climate change, clean energy, and environmental health Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 6409/S. 3836, Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act Health Issues: Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in authorizations for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Policies related to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, child vaccine recommendations and schedule, the Vaccines For Children Program, and the Vaccine Injury Compensation Fund Cancellation of federal nursing workforce grants Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Use of provider-neutral and inclusive language in federal documents, forms, and surveys Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Implementation of 42 USC 300gg-5(a) regarding provider non-discrimination by health plans Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Mental health services and violence prevention Tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1197/S. 1562, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act H.R. 1435/S. 3714, Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 1735/S. 779, Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds (EARLY Minds) Act H.R. 2472, Improving Newborns' Food and Nutrition Testing Safety (INFANTS) Act of 2025 H.R. 2493, Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 3333, Magnifying Opportunities to Recruit and Educate (MORE) Nurses Act H.R. 3492, Protect Childrens Innocence Act H.R. 3624/S. 1924, Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act H.R. 3701, Family Vaccine Protection Act H.R. 3884/S. 2011, Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R. 4262/S. 4110, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act H.R. 4340/S. 921, Tyler's Law H.R. 4564, Dillons Law H.R. 4709, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 4725, Transparency, Readability, Understandability, Truth, and Helpfulness (TRUTH) in Labeling Act H.R. 5145, Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act H.R. 5434/S. 2826, 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025 H.R. 5469/S. 2858, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act H.R. 5582, Patients Deserve Price Tags Act H.R. 6088/S. 3281, Restoring Food Security for Families & Farmers Act of 2025 H.R. 6121/S. 2303, Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act H.R. 6252, Food Assurance and Security Act H.R. 6396, Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes against Fatalities (Kid PROOF) Act of 2025 H.R. 6561, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025 H.R. 6703, Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act H.R. 6844, Tobacco TRACE Act H.R. 6845/S. 3569, S.T.O.P. Illegal Vaping Act H.R. 6945/S. 4242, Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act H.R. 7092/S. 4061, Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide (RAYS) Prevention Act H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 H.R. 7757, Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act H.R. 7867, Infant Formula Safety Modernization Act of 2026 H.R. 7875, Providing Opportunities for Individuals in Need of Treatment and Support (POINTS) Act H.R. 7973, Momnibus Act H.R. 8081/S. 4202, Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act H.R. 8089/S. 4186, Perinatal Workforce Act H.R. 8163, Provider Reimbursement Stability Act H.R. 8201, Expanding Community Access to Health Services Act H.R. 8209, School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026 H.R. 8385, Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2026 H.R. 8425, Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026 H.R. 8429, Baby Food Safety Act of 2026 H.R. 8521/S. 4387, Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act H.R. 8657, Campus Lifeline Act H.R. 9257/S. 4754, Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act H.R. 9393, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 S. 222/H.R. 649, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 S. 266/H.R. 929, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 272, Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act S. 278, Kids Off Social Media Act S. 705, Innovations in Pediatric Drugs Act S. 836/H.R. 6291, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) S. 891, Bipartisan Health Care Act S. 1157/H.R. 2319, Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 S. 1885, Stop the Scroll Act S. 1482, National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 S. 1599/H.R. 6394, Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2025 S. 1748/H.R. 6484, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1874/H.R. 3593, Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 S. 2169, Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act S. 2857/H.R. 5448, Protecting Free Vaccines Act S. 2954, Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025 S. 3199, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2025 S. 3315, Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2025 S. 3386, Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025 S. 3402, Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act S. 3799, Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026 S. 3853, End the Vaccine Carveout Act S. 4088, Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act S. 4141, Rural Hospital Revitalization Act S. 4189, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Legislation and policies related to: Workplace safety and violence prevention for nurse, advanced practice registered nurses, and other health care professionals Implementation of 42 USC 300gg-5(a) regarding provider non-discrimination by health plans H.R. 2332/S. 1101, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act of 2025 H.R. 2531/S. 1232, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Workers Act H.R. 3170/S. 3296, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 4122/S. 2167, Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 Medicare/Medicaid: Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Creation of a Medicare graduate nursing education program Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Medicare and Medicaid policies related to telehealth services Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures Protection and improvement of Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21), including the Rural Health Transformation Program Inclusion of nurse practitioners in the bonus program for clinicians practicing in primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) H.R. 498, Do No Harm in Medicaid Act H.R. 1317/S. 575, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 1616/S. 1805, Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 2172/S. 1058, Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act H.R. 2531/S. 1232, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2586, Reentry Act of 2025 H.R. 3108/S. 1535, Rural Patient Monitoring Access Act H.R. 3684, Save Americas Rural Hospitals Act H.R. 4619, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 H.R. 4773/S. 3350, ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 4849/S. 2556, Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 5081/S. 2709, Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 5199, Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025 H.R. 5217, Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 6199/S. 3934, Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025 H.R. 7106, Enhancing Skilled Nursing Facilities Act H.R. 7787, Mental Health Workforce Act H.R. 7973, Momnibus Act S. 683/H.R. 7324, More Behavioral Health Providers Act S. 717/H.R. 6894, Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act S. 1261/H.R. 4206, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 S. 1816/H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act S. 2954, Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025 Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Legislation and policies related to: Taxation of income and benefits and tax incentives affecting nursing education and practice Taxation of non-profit organizations Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 593, Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act H.R. 1582/S. 786, Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act H.R. 3145/S. 1548, Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025 S. 46/H.R. 247, Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 S. 131/H.R. 392, Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrows (PRECEPT) Nurses Act Veterans: Legislation and policies related to: Revision and implementation of Department of Veterans Affairs regulation RIN 2900-AP44, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses H.R. 2234, Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. 3329/H.R. 6203, U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act

Reported lobbying issue

Environment/Superfund: Legislation and policies related to: Environmental protections affecting the health and safety of children, families, and health care providers Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169) provisions related to climate change, clean energy, and environmental health Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Budget/Appropriations: Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 funding for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations of Title VIII funding for nurse education and nurse workforce development programs and for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in the Department of Education Final Rule, Reimagining and Improving Student Education, Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-0944 H.R. 7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 8107, Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act H.R. 8312, Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act H.R. 8464, Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 8872, Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act H.R. 9022, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 S. Con. Res. 33, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035 Education: Legislation and policies related to: Accreditation and curriculum of advance practice nursing education programs Policies and requirements related to federal scholarship and loan repayment programs for advanced practice registered nurses Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in the Department of Education Final Rule, Reimagining and Improving Student Education, Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-0944 H.R. 3711/S. 1948, Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) Act H.R. 6574, Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act H.R. 6677, Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R. 6718, Professional Student Degree Act H.R. 6739, Clarity in Professional Degree Act H.R. 6862, Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act H.R. 8691/S. 4568, Nursing is a Professional Degree Act H.J. Res. 189, Providing for congressional disapprovalof the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations S. 3435/H.R. 6607, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act S. 3707/H.R. 7279, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act S.J. Res. 196, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapprovalof the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations Health Issues: Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in authorizations for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Cancellation of federal nursing workforce grants Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Use of provider-neutral and inclusive language in federal documents, forms, and surveys Implementation of 42 USC 300gg-5(a) regarding provider non-discrimination by health plans Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Mental health services and violence prevention Tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1197/S. 1562, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act H.R. 1735/S. 779, Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds (EARLY Minds) Act H.R. 2223, Building Capacity for Care Act H.R. 3333, Magnifying Opportunities to Recruit and Educate (MORE) Nurses Act H.R. 3884/S. 2011, Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R. 4262/S. 4110, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act H.R. 7092/S. 4061, Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide (RAYS) Prevention Act H.R. 7973, Momnibus Act H.R. 8089/S. 4186, Perinatal Workforce Act S. 266/H.R. 929, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 891, Bipartisan Health Care Act S. 1482, National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 S. 1599/H.R. 6394, Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2025 S. 1874/H.R. 3593, Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 Immigration: Legislation and policies related to: Authorization of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1061/S. 455, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Legislation and policies related to: Workplace safety and violence prevention for nurse, advanced practice registered nurses, and other health care professionals Implementation of 42 USC 300gg-5(a) regarding provider non-discrimination by health plans H.R. 2332/S. 1101, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act of 2025 H.R. 2531/S. 1232, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Workers Act H.R. 3170/S. 3296, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 4122/S. 2167, Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 Veterans: Legislation and policies related to: Revision and implementation of Department of Veterans Affairs regulation RIN 2900-AP44, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses H.R. 2234, Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. 3329/H.R. 6203, U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act Medicare/Medicaid: Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Creation of a Medicare graduate nursing education program Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Medicare and Medicaid policies related to telehealth services Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21), including the Rural Health Transformation Program Inclusion of nurse practitioners in the bonus program for clinicians practicing in primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) H.R. 1317/S. 575, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 1616/S. 1805, Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 2531/S. 1232, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2586, Reentry Act of 2025 H.R. 4619, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 H.R. 4773/S. 3350, ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 4849/S. 2556, Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 5081/S. 2709, Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 5199, Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025 H.R. 5217, Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 6199/S. 3934, Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025 H.R. 7106, Enhancing Skilled Nursing Facilities Act H.R. 7787, Mental Health Workforce Act H.R. 7973, Momnibus Act S. 717/H.R. 6894, Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act S. 1261/H.R. 4206, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 S. 2954, Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025 Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Legislation and policies related to: Taxation of income and benefits and tax incentives affecting nursing education and practice Taxation of non-profit organizations Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 593, Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act H.R. 3145/S. 1548, Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025 S. 46/H.R. 247, Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 S. 131/H.R. 392, Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrows (PRECEPT) Nurses Act

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Health Issues: Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, TRICARE, and private insurance Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce, suicide and injury prevention, and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments and directed payments. Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families. Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments. Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program and funding. Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, drug compounding, high-cost drugs/therapies and pharmaceutical supply chain. Issues related to pediatric workforce, Medicare GME and the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program. Issues related to hospital financing. Issues regarding site neutrality, facility fees, and price transparency in health care. Issues regarding pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness and response and emergency preparedness, including work with the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) and related to the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). Issues related to Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC). Issues related to mental health services in schools Issues regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). Issues regarding oversight and implementation of EPSDT. Issues involving pediatric medical research and funding, specifically including research at the National Institutes of Health. Issues involving gun violence prevention. Issues regarding health care innovation. Issues involving Making America Healthy Again. Issues involving Medical Device User Fee Authorization. Issues involving biomedical research policies. Issues involving the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Issues involving the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant. Issues involving the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program. Issues involving telehealth. Issues involving Appropriations for pediatric health care programs. Issues involving Hospital at Home. Issues involving the Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protections program. Issues involving National Provider Identifier. H.R. 5582/S.2355 Patients Deserve Price Tags Act H.R. 6396 Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes Against Fatalities (Kid PROOF) Act H.R.169/S.357 Prevent Family Fire Act H.R.4768/S.2448 Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 1735 / S. 779, The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 2587/S. 1266, Youth Mental Health Research Act H.R. 2483, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R.3255/S.1673, Mental Health Infrastructure Act Issues related Pub. L No. 119-21; specifically state direct payments. H.R. 3890, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 1262/S.932, Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 3505, Barriers to Suicide Act H.R. 4262, To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes. Medicare/Medicaid: Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid and CHIP, including oversight and implementation of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) and guidance to states. Issues related to implementation of aspects of childrens health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP. Issues regarding mental health parity and the mental health workforce. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments, including Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) and directed payments. Issues regarding out of state care for children enrolled in Medicaid. Issues related to Hospital at Home. H.R. 1262/S.932 Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Issues related Pub. L No. 119-21; specifically state directed payments. Defense: Issues related to Military connected families. H.R. 4798/S.2448 Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 Budget/Appropriations: Funding for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), including Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program and other workforce programs. Funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Community Mental Health Services Block Grant, including a set aside for prevention and early intervention services, and Project Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Childrens Health. Funding for the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program. Funding for and implementation of Pediatric Specialty Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLRP) Funding for the health care work force, specifically Title VII and Title VIII health professions workforce programs. Funding for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Grants. Funding for Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program. Funding for Pediatric Disaster Care Program. Funding for pediatric research and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Funding for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development Funding for Agency for Health Quality Research. Funding for Firearm Violence Prevention Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and for the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). Funding for the Title V Maternal and Child (MCH) Services Block Grant (Title V). Funding for issues related to general public health. Funding for the Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Program. Funding for the Congress Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense (DoD). Education: Issues involving graduate medical education. Issues involving mental health professional education and training. Issues involving the clinician researcher pipeline. Issues involving Childrens Hospitals Medical Graduate Education (CHGME) program. Issues related to Title VII and Title VIII health professions workforce programs. Issues related to the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program. Issues related to the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program. Issues related to loan access from the Department of Education. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 169/S.357, the Prevent Family Fire Act

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Education: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Student loan issues impacting PA education and the PA profession Accreditation issues impacting PA programs Aid to minority-serving institutions for PA program development H.R. 3711/S.1948 - POST GRAD Act H.R. 6718 - Professional Student Degree Act H.R. 6677/S.4039 - Professional Degree Access Restoration Act Budget/Appropriations: H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 9260 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 Title VII programs, Public Health Service Act Primary Care Training and Enhancement training opportunities Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Program funding Health Issues: Workforce development and clinical training site issues Issues surrounding opioid use disorders and medication-assisted treatment H.R. 2483/S.2121 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R. 3170 - Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 4262 - To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes. S.4110 - EMPOWER for Health Act Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Rural Health Preceptor Tax Fairness Act

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Education: Student loan issues impacting PA education and the PA profession (H.R. 6718, Professional Student Degree Act; H.R. 3711/S. 1948, POST GRAD Act) Budget/Appropriations: Funding for Title VII programs (H.R. 9260, FY2027 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations) Health Issues: Workforce development and clinical training site issues; Issues pertaining to Title VII Reauthorization (H.R. 4262/S. 4110, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health

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Health Issues: Preventive medicine and public health residency programs and non-hospital based Graduate Medical Education H.R. 4262/S. 4110, Reauthorizing programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes. Matters related to Preventive Health Services Budget/Appropriations: Public health and preventive medicine residency programs H.R. 4464/S. 3204 Preventive Health Savings Act, expanding the Congressional Budget Office window for measuring economic outcomes of health legislation. Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Veterans: Delivery of Whole Health, clinical preventive and lifestyle medicine services

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Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): FDA-Ultra-Processed Foods; Request for Information (90 FR 35305) FDA-Food Labeling: Front-of-Package Nutrition Information (90 FR 5426) Budget/Appropriations: FY26 appropriations for dentistry and oral health funding, including federal oral health and prevention programs and dental research FY26 Interior appropriations, including Indian Health Service funding FY26 appropriations, including HRSA funding for health workforce and training programs FY26 appropriations, including funding level for CDCs Office on Smoking and Health FY27 appropriations for dentistry and oral health funding, including federal oral health and prevention programs and dental research FY27 Interior appropriations, including Indian Health Service funding FY27 appropriations, including HRSA funding for health workforce and training programs FY27 appropriations, including funding level for CDCs Office on Smoking and Health Education: Dental faculty pipeline impacts tied to immigration/H-1B policies affecting dental schools Implementation of changes to student aid programs put forth in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 Teaching Health Center, GME, National Health Service Corps and Community Health Center reauthorization H.R. 2028/ S. 942 Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (REDI Act) H.R. 3711/S. 1948 Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (POST GRAD Act) H.R. 3885, Community Training, Education, and Access for Medical Students Act of 2025 (Community TEAMS Act) H.R. 4262, To reauthorize programs related to health professions education ED-2025 Negotiated Rulemaking; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program (90 FR 15665) (namely proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program) ED-Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) (91 FR 4254) ED-Accrediting Agencies Currently Undergoing Review for the Purpose of Recognition by the U.S. Secretary of Education (91 FR 14005) Medicare/Medicaid: Medicaid strengthening and public benefit policy CMS Chief Dental Officer position in the Office of the Administrator CMS Rural Health Transformation Program guidance Implementation of changes to Medicaid programs put forth in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Health care workforce expansion policy and improving outcomes in rural and health professional shortage areas S. 266/H.R. 929, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization S. 1101/H.R. 2332, the States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act S. 2954, Healthcare Workforce Expansion Act of 2025 DOL-Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (91 FR 9932) Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Eligibility of oral health services and products as qualified medical expenses for reimbursement/payment through Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). H.R. 1219, Oral Health Products Inclusion Act Tobacco: H.R.5304/S.2587 - CDC Office on Smoking and Health FY26 funding level and appropriations language Indian/Native American Affairs: FY26 appropriations support for the Indian Health Service Defense: National Defense Authorization Act provisions related to accreditation of military dental treatment facilities (and any implementing DoD/DHA policy as applicable). Health Issues: Senate HELP Committee health care affordability input House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee submissions on rising health care costs, early prevention, oral health integration, strengthening public benefits for high-risk patients, team-based models, and reducing administrative barriers H.R. 6561, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025 Federal oral health infrastructure and public health policy, including oral health leadership and capacity across HHS agencies, cross-agency coordination, the relationship between oral health and mental health outcomes, and HRSA public health priorities relevant to oral health H.R. 2001, Action for Dental Health Act H.R. 3409, HEADs UP Act H.R. 4556, Protect Our Treatment for Enamel, Erosion, and Tooth Health Act (Protect our TEETH Act) S. 4008, Promoting Dental Health Act House Energy and Commerce Submission-From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water (2/24/26) EPA-Review of Science on Fluoride in Drinking Water: Preliminary Assessment Plan and Literature Survey (91 FR 3722) FDA-Use of Orally Ingestible Unapproved Prescription Drug Products Containing Fluoride in the Pediatric Population (90 FR 25329) NIH-Request for Information on Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs (NOT-OD-25-138) NIH-Request for Information (RFI): Inviting Comments and Suggestions on a Framework for the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031 (NOT-OD-26-047) Insurance: Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits, including benefit transparency, marketing and beneficiary understanding of coverage, alignment of advertised benefits with actual coverage, consumer protections, and related concerns with surprise billing and provider directory accuracy. CMS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027, including proposed policy affecting states ability to include routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit H.R. 1521, Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act S. 1677/H.R. 3277, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) S. 1164/H.R. 1397, Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act H.R. 7931, Improving Dental Administration Act Trade (domestic/foreign): Tariffs affecting dental medical devices, consumables, and PPE Small Business: Tariffs cost impacts on dental practices and the dental supply chain Science/Technology: HIPAA Security Rule proposal and cybersecurity compliance policy affecting providers Federal health IT policy affecting dentistry, including ASTP/ONC interoperability and information blocking frameworks as applied to dental electronic health records, phased implementation expectations for small practices, and alignment with national data standards (including vendor accountability and enforcement focus on software vendors versus providers). HHS-Accelerating the Adoption and Use of Artificial Intelligence as Part of Clinical Care (90 FR 60108) HHS-Request for Information: Diagnostic Imaging Interoperability Standards and Certification (91 FR 4054) Immigration: USCIS policy changes affecting H-1B visas and the dental education workforce Veterans: Implementation of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act of 2024 in the context of the Community Care dental program.

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Budget/Appropriations: Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 funding for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations of Title VIII funding for nurse education and nurse workforce development programs and for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in Department of Education Reimagining and Improving Student Education Committee (RISE Committee) Negotiated Rulemaking H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 H.R. 6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 S. 2587/H.R. 5304, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 S. 2882, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 Education: Legislation and policies related to: Accreditation and curriculum of advance practice nursing education programs Policies and requirements related to federal scholarship and loan repayment programs for advanced practice registered nurses Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in Department of Education Reimagining and Improving Student Education Committee (RISE Committee) Negotiated Rulemaking H.R. 3711/S. 1948, Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) Act H.R. 6574, Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act H.R. 6677, Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R. 6718, Professional Student Degree Act H.R. 6739, Clarity in Professional Degree Act H.R. 6862, Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act S. 3435/H.R. 6607, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act S. 3707/H.R. 7279, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act Environment/Superfund: Legislation and policies related to: Environmental protections affecting the health and safety of children, families, and health care providers Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169) provisions related to climate change, clean energy, and environmental health Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 4758, Homeowner Energy Freedom Act H.R. 4246, Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act Health Issues: Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in authorizations for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Policies related to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, child vaccine recommendations and schedule, the Vaccines For Children Program, and the Vaccine Injury Compensation Fund Cancellation of federal nursing workforce grants Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Use of provider-neutral and inclusive language in federal documents, forms, and surveys Reintroduction of the Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Implementation of 42 USC 300gg-5(a) regarding provider non-discrimination by health plans Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Mental health services and violence prevention Tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1197/S. 1562, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act H.R. 1435/S. 3714, Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 1627, Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act H.R. 1735/S. 779, Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds (EARLY Minds) Act H.R. 1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act H.R. 1909/S. 2621, Preventing Maternal Deaths Act H.R. 2223, Building Capacity for Care Act H.R. 3333, Magnifying Opportunities to Recruit and Educate (MORE) Nurses Act H.R. 3492, Protect Childrens Innocence Act H.R. 3701, Family Vaccine Protection Act H.R. 3884/S. 2011, Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R. 4262/S. 4110, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act H.R. 4340/S. 921, Tyler's Law H.R. 4564, Dillons Law H.R. 4709, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 5145, Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act H.R. 5434/S. 2826, 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025 H.R. 5469/S. 2858, Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act H.R. 5629, To provide that the HHS final rule titled Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (except the portion relating to accreditation of opioid treatment programs) shall have no force or effect H.R. 6088/S. 3281, Restoring Food Security for Families & Farmers Act of 2025 H.R. 6252, Food Assurance and Security Act H.R. 6396, Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes against Fatalities (Kid PROOF) Act of 2025 H.R. 6561, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025 H.R. 6703, Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act H.R. 6844, Tobacco TRACE Act H.R. 6845/S. 3569, S.T.O.P. Illegal Vaping Act H.R. 6945/S. 4242, Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act H.R. 7092, Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide (RAYS) Prevention Act H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 H.R. 7757, Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act H.R. 7973, Momnibus Act H.R. 8089/S. 4186, Perinatal Workforce Act S. 222/H.R. 649, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 S. 266/H.R. 929, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 272, Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act S. 278, Kids Off Social Media Act S. 705, Innovations in Pediatric Drugs Act S. 836/H.R. 6291, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) S. 891, Bipartisan Health Care Act S. 1157/H.R. 2319, Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 S. 1885, Stop the Scroll Act S. 1261, Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2025 S. 1482, National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 S. 1599/H.R. 6394, Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2025 S. 1748/H.R. 6484, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1874/H.R. 3593, Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 S. 2169, Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act S. 2857/H.R. 5448, Protecting Free Vaccines Act S. 2954, Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025 S. 3199, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2025 S. 3315, Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2025 S. 3386, Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025 S. 3853, End the Vaccine Carveout Act S. 4088, Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act S. 4189, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act Immigration: Legislation and policies related to: Detentions and deportation of children and families with children Authorization of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1061/S. 455, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act H.R. 6987/S. 3602 - Public Charge Clarification Act of 2025 H.R. 7640, Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act S. 3805, End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026 Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Legislation and policies related to: Workplace safety and violence prevention for nurse, advanced practice registered nurses, and other health care professionals Implementation of 42 USC 300gg-5(a) regarding provider non-discrimination by health plans H.R. 2531/S. 1232, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Workers Act H.R. 3170/S. 3296, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 4122/S. 2167, Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 Medicare/Medicaid: Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Creation of a Medicare graduate nursing education program Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Medicare and Medicaid policies related to telehealth services Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures Protection and improvement of Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21), including the Rural Health Transformation Program Inclusion of nurse practitioners in the bonus program for clinicians practicing in primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) H.R. 498, Do No Harm in Medicaid Act H.R. 1317/S. 575, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 1616/S. 1805, Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 2172/S. 1058, Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act H.R. 2531/S. 1232, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2586, Reentry Act of 2025 H.R. 3108/S. 1535, Rural Patient Monitoring Access Act H.R. 3684, Save Americas Rural Hospitals Act H.R. 4231/S. 1973, Treat and Reduce Obesity Act H.R. 4619, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 H.R. 4773/S. 3350, ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 4849/S. 2556, Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 5081/S. 2709, Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 5199, Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025 H.R. 5217, Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 6199/S. 3934, Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025 H.R. 7106, Enhancing Skilled Nursing Facilities Act H.R. 7787, Mental Health Workforce Act H.R. 7973, Momnibus Act S. 683/H.R. 7324, More Behavioral Health Providers Act S. 717/H.R. 6894, Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act S. 1261/H.R. 4206, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 S. 1816/H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act S. 1941, Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 S. 2954, Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025 Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Legislation and policies related to: Taxation of income and benefits and tax incentives affecting nursing education and practice Taxation of non-profit organizations Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 593, Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act H.R. 1582/S. 786, Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act H.R. 3145/S. 1548, Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025 S. 46/H.R. 247, Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 S. 131/H.R. 392, Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrows (PRECEPT) Nurses Act Veterans: Legislation and policies related to: Revision and implementation of Department of Veterans Affairs regulation RIN 2900-AP44, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses H.R. 2234, Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act S. 3329/H.R. 6203, U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act

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Environment/Superfund: Legislation and policies related to: Environmental protections affecting the health and safety of children, families, and health care providers Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169) provisions related to climate change, clean energy, and environmental health Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Budget/Appropriations: Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 funding for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations of Title VIII funding for nurse education and nurse workforce development programs and for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in Department of Education Reimagining and Improving Student Education Committee (RISE Committee) Negotiated Rulemaking H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 H.R. 6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 S. 2587/H.R. 5304, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 S. 2882, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 Education: Legislation and policies related to: Accreditation and curriculum of advance practice nursing education programs Policies and requirements related to federal scholarship and loan repayment programs for advanced practice registered nurses Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in Department of Education Reimagining and Improving Student Education Committee (RISE Committee) Negotiated Rulemaking H.R. 3711/S. 1948, Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) Act H.R. 6574, Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act H.R. 6677, Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R. 6718, Professional Student Degree Act H.R. 6739, Clarity in Professional Degree Act H.R. 6862, Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act S. 3435/H.R. 6607, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act S. 3707/H.R. 7279, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act Health Issues: Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in authorizations for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Cancellation of federal nursing workforce grants Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Use of provider-neutral and inclusive language in federal documents, forms, and surveys Implementation of 42 USC 300gg-5(a) regarding provider non-discrimination by health plans Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Mental health services and violence prevention Tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1197/S. 1562, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act H.R. 1735/S. 779, Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds (EARLY Minds) Act H.R. 1909/S. 2621, Preventing Maternal Deaths Act H.R. 2223, Building Capacity for Care Act H.R. 3333, Magnifying Opportunities to Recruit and Educate (MORE) Nurses Act H.R. 3884/S. 2011, Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R. 4262/S. 4110, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act H.R. 7092, Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide (RAYS) Prevention Act H.R. 7973, Momnibus Act H.R. 8089/S. 4186, Perinatal Workforce Act S. 222/H.R. 649, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 S. 266/H.R. 929, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 891, Bipartisan Health Care Act S. 1261, Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2025 S. 1482, National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 S. 1599/H.R. 6394, Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2025 S. 1874/H.R. 3593, Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 Immigration: Legislation and policies related to: Authorization of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1061/S. 455, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Legislation and policies related to: Workplace safety and violence prevention for nurse, advanced practice registered nurses, and other health care professionals Implementation of 42 USC 300gg-5(a) regarding provider non-discrimination by health plans H.R. 2531/S. 1232, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Workers Act H.R. 3170/S. 3296, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 4122/S. 2167, Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 Veterans: Legislation and policies related to: Revision and implementation of Department of Veterans Affairs regulation RIN 2900-AP44, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses H.R. 2234, Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act S. 3329/H.R. 6203, U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act Medicare/Medicaid: Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Creation of a Medicare graduate nursing education program Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Medicare and Medicaid policies related to telehealth services Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21), including the Rural Health Transformation Program Inclusion of nurse practitioners in the bonus program for clinicians practicing in primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) H.R. 1317/S. 575, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 1616/S. 1805, Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 2531/S. 1232, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 2586, Reentry Act of 2025 H.R. 4619, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 H.R. 4773/S. 3350, ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 4849/S. 2556, Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 5081/S. 2709, Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 5199, Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025 H.R. 5217, Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 6199/S. 3934, Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025 H.R. 7106, Enhancing Skilled Nursing Facilities Act H.R. 7787, Mental Health Workforce Act H.R. 7973, Momnibus Act S. 717/H.R. 6894, Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act S. 1261/H.R. 4206, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 S. 2954, Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025 Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Legislation and policies related to: Taxation of income and benefits and tax incentives affecting nursing education and practice Taxation of non-profit organizations Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 593, Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act H.R. 3145/S. 1548, Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025 S. 46/H.R. 247, Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 S. 131/H.R. 392, Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrows (PRECEPT) Nurses Act

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Education: Issues involving graduate medical education. Issues involving mental health professional education and training. Issues involving the clinician researcher pipeline. Issues involving Childrens Hospitals Medical Graduate Education (CHGME) program. Issues related to Title VII and Title VIII health professions workforce programs. Issues related to the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program. Issues related to the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program. Issues related to loan access from the Department of Education. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 169/S.357, the Prevent Family Fire Act Health Issues: Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, TRICARE, and private insurance Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce, suicide and injury prevention, and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments and directed payments. Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families. Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments. Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program and funding. Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, drug compounding, high-cost drugs/therapies and pharmaceutical supply chain. Issues related to pediatric workforce, Medicare GME and the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program. Issues related to hospital financing. Issues regarding site neutrality, facility fees, and price transparency in health care. Issues regarding pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness and response and emergency preparedness, including work with the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) and related to the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). Issues related to Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC). Issues related to mental health services in schools Issues regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). Issues regarding oversight and implementation of EPSDT. Issues involving pediatric medical research and funding, specifically including research at the National Institutes of Health. Issues involving gun violence prevention. Issues regarding health care innovation. Issues involving Making America Healthy Again. Issues involving Medical Device User Fee Authorization. Issues involving biomedical research policies. Issues involving the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Issues involving the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant. Issues involving the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program. Issues involving telehealth. Issues involving Appropriations for pediatric health care programs. H.R.169/S.357 Prevent Family Fire Act H.R.4768/S.2448 Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 1735 / S. 779, The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 2587/S. 1266, Youth Mental Health Research Act H.R. 2483, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R.3255/S.1673, Mental Health Infrastructure Act Issues related Pub. L No. 119-21 H.R. 3890, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 1262/S.932, Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 3505, Barriers to Suicide Act H.R. 4262, To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes. Medicare/Medicaid: Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid and CHIP, including oversight and implementation of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) and guidance to states. Issues related to implementation of aspects of childrens health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP. Issues regarding mental health parity and the mental health workforce. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments, including Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) and directed payments. Issues regarding out of state care for children enrolled in Medicaid. Issues related to Hospital at Home. Issues related to Make America Healthy Again. H.R. 1262/S.932 Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Issues related Pub. L No. 119-21 Defense: Issues related to Military connected families. H.R. 4798/S.2448 Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 Budget/Appropriations: Funding for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), including Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program and other workforce programs. Funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Community Mental Health Services Block Grant, including a set aside for prevention and early intervention services, and Project Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Childrens Health. Funding for the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program. Funding for and implementation of Pediatric Specialty Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLRP) Funding for the health care work force, specifically Title VII and Title VIII health professions workforce programs. Funding for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Grants. Funding for Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program. Funding for Pediatric Disaster Care Program. Funding for pediatric research and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Funding for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development Funding for Agency for Health Quality Research. Funding for Firearm Violence Prevention Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and for the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). Funding for the Title V Maternal and Child (MCH) Services Block Grant (Title V). Funding for issues related to general public health. Funding for the Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Program.

Reported lobbying issue

Health Issues: Preventive medicine and public health residency programs and non-hospital based Graduate Medical Education H.R. 4262/S. 4110, Reauthorizing programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes. Matters related to Preventive Health Services Budget/Appropriations: Public health and preventive medicine residency programs H.R. 4464/S. 3204 Preventive Health Savings Act, expanding the Congressional Budget Office window for measuring economic outcomes of health legislation.

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Health Issues: Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, TRICARE, and private insurance Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce, suicide and injury prevention, and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments and directed payments. Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families. Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments. Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program and funding. Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, drug compounding, high-cost drugs/therapies and pharmaceutical supply chain. Issues related to pediatric workforce, Medicare GME and the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program. Issues related to hospital financing. Issues regarding site neutrality, facility fees, and price transparency in health care. Issues regarding pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness and response and emergency preparedness, including work with the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) and related to the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). Issues related to Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC). Issues related to mental health services in schools Issues regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). Issues regarding oversight and implementation of EPSDT. Issues involving pediatric medical research and funding, specifically including research at the National Institutes of Health. Issues involving gun violence prevention. Issues regarding health care innovation. Issues involving Making America Healthy Again. Issues involving Medical Device User Fee Authorization. Issues involving biomedical research policies. Issues involving the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Issues involving the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant. Issues involving the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program. Issues involving telehealth. Issues involving Appropriations for pediatric health care programs. H.R.169/S.357 Prevent Family Fire Act H.R.4768/S.2448 Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 1735 / S. 779, The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 2587/S. 1266, Youth Mental Health Research Act H.R. 2483, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R.3255/S.1673, Mental Health Infrastructure Act Issues related Pub. L No. 119-21 H.R. 3890, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 1262/S.932, Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 3505, Barriers to Suicide Act H.R. 4262, To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes. Education: Issues involving graduate medical education. Issues involving mental health professional education and training. Issues involving the clinician researcher pipeline. Issues involving Childrens Hospitals Medical Graduate Education (CHGME) program. Issues related to Title VII and Title VIII health professions workforce programs. Issues related to the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program. Issues related to the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program. Issues related to loan access from the Department of Education. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 169/S.357, the Prevent Family Fire Act Medicare/Medicaid: Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid and CHIP, including oversight and implementation of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) and guidance to states. Issues related to implementation of aspects of childrens health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP. Issues regarding mental health parity and the mental health workforce. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments, including Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) and directed payments. Issues regarding out of state care for children enrolled in Medicaid. Issues related to Hospital at Home. Issues related to Make America Healthy Again. H.R. 1262/S.932 Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Issues related Pub. L No. 119-21 Defense: Issues related to Military connected families. H.R. 4798/S.2448 Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 Budget/Appropriations: Funding for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), including Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program and other workforce programs. Funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Community Mental Health Services Block Grant, including a set aside for prevention and early intervention services, and Project Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Childrens Health. Funding for the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program. Funding for and implementation of Pediatric Specialty Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLRP) Funding for the health care work force, specifically Title VII and Title VIII health professions workforce programs. Funding for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Grants. Funding for Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program. Funding for Pediatric Disaster Care Program. Funding for pediatric research and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Funding for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development Funding for Agency for Health Quality Research. Funding for Firearm Violence Prevention Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and for the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). Funding for the Title V Maternal and Child (MCH) Services Block Grant (Title V). Funding for issues related to general public health. Funding for the Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Program.

Reported lobbying issue

Health Issues: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R 929, S. 266) Rural Physician Workforce Production Act (H.R. 1153) Physicians for Underserved Areas Act (H.R. 870, S. 1044) Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025 (H.R.1480) Fair Access In Residency Act (H.R. 2314/S.2715) Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education National Institutes of Health Research Pathways to Health Professions Act (H.R. 593) Bipartisan Rural America Health Corps Act (H.R. 1127) Expanding Medical Education Act (H.R. 2106, S. 975) Community TEAMS Act (H.R. 3885, S.3989) Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act (S. 1380) Post GRAD Act (H.R. 3711) Physician and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 3413, S. 1767) IHS Workforce Production Act ( S.632) Rural Health Focus Act (S.403) Rural Health Transformation Program Healthcare Advisory Council Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R.4731/S.2439) Medical Student Education Authorization Act (H.R.5248) Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (S.2287) Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act (S.2301) Health Care Workforce Expansion Act (S.2954) Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI Act) (H.R. 2028,S. 942) Save Americas Rural Hospitals Act (H.R. 3684) Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act (H.R. 4262) Train More Primary Care Doctors Act of 2025 (H.R. 958) Rural Hospital Flexibility Act (S. 3250) Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act (H.R.5217) Community Health Workforce Development Act (H.R. 7289) Student Loan Tax Elimination Act (H.R. 3165 / S.3538) Healthcare is Human Act of 2026 (H.R. 7884) Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2025 (H.R. 6468) Healthcare Education in AI Literacy (HEAL A.I.) Act (H.R. 6077) PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act (H.R. 3267 / S.3487) Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act (S. 3757) Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act (H.R. 5439, S. 2834) Nutrition Education Community Academic Health Systems Education: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Student Financial Aid Financial value transparency and gainful employment Artificial Intelligence Institutional risk sharing and accountability Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Accreditation Budget/Appropriations: FY26 Budget and Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Osteopathic Research And Representation Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (H.R.5371) FY27 Budget and Appropriations Community Academic Health Systems Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Veterans: VA Medical Research

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Education: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Student loan issues impacting PA education and the PA profession Accreditation issues impacting PA programs Aid to minority-serving institutions for PA program development H.R. 3711/S.1948 - POST GRAD Act H.R. 6718 - Professional Student Degree Act H.R. 6677/S.4039 - Professional Degree Access Restoration Act Budget/Appropriations: H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act Title VII programs, Public Health Service Act Primary Care Training and Enhancement training opportunities Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Program funding Health Issues: Workforce development and clinical training site issues Issues surrounding opioid use disorders and medication-assisted treatment H.R. 2483/S.2121 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R. 3170 - Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 4262 - To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes. S.4110 - EMPOWER for Health Act Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Rural Health Preceptor Tax Fairness Act

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Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Legislation and policies related to: Workplace safety and violence prevention for nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and other health care professionals Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination H.R. 2531/S. 1232, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Workers Act Budget/Appropriations: Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in fiscal year 2026 funding for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations of Title VIII funding for nurse education and nurse workforce development programs and for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal year 2026 Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 S. 2587/H.R. 5304, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 S. 2882, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 Health Issues: Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in authorizations for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Cancellation of federal nursing workforce grants Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Mental health services and violence prevention Reintroduction of the Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1197/S. 1562, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act H.R. 1735/S. 779, Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds (EARLY Minds) Act H.R. 1909/S. 2621, Preventing Maternal Deaths Act H.R. 2223, Building Capacity for Care Act H.R. 2483/S. 2121, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 3884/S. 2011, Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R. 4262, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act S. 266/H.R. 929, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 891, Bipartisan Health Care Act S. 1261, Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2025 S. 1482, National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 S. 1599, Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2025 S. 1874/H.R. 3593, Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 S. 2954, Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025 S. 3435/H.R. 6607, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act Education: Legislation and policies related to: Accreditation and curriculum of advance practice nursing education programs Policies and requirements related to federal scholarship and loan repayment programs for advanced practice registered nurses Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in Department of Education Reimagining and Improving Student Education Committee (RISE Committee) Negotiated Rulemaking H.R. 3711/S. 1948, Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) Act H.R. 6574, Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act H.R. 6677, Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R. 6718, Professional Student Degree Act H.R. 6739, Clarity in Professional Degree Act Medicare/Medicaid: Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Creation of a Medicare graduate nursing education program Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Medicare and Medicaid restrictions related to telehealth services Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1317/S. 575, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 1616/S. 1805, Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 4849/S. 2556, Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act S. 717, Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act Immigration: Legislation and policies related to: Authorization of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1061/S. 455, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act Environment/Superfund: Legislation and policies related to: Environmental protections affecting the health and safety of children, families, and health care providers Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169) provisions related to climate change, clean energy, and environmental health Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Legislation and policies related to: Taxation of income and benefits, and tax incentives affecting nursing education and practice Taxation of non-profit organizations Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 593, Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act H.R. 3145/S. 1548, Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025 S. 46/H.R. 247, Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 S. 131/H.R. 392, Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrows (PRECEPT) Nurses Act Veterans: Legislation and policies related to: Revision and implementation of Department of Veterans Affairs regulation RIN 2900-AP44, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Reintroduction of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act H.R. 2234, Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act H.R. 3838/S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - provisions related to recognition of members of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Government Issues: Legislation and policies related to: Use of provider-neutral and inclusive language in federal documents, forms, and surveys Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 3170, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

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Government Issues: Legislation and policies related to: Use of provider-neutral and inclusive language in federal documents, forms, and surveys Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 3170, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Legislation and policies related to: Workplace safety and violence prevention for nurse, advanced practice registered nurses, and other health care professionals Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination H.R. 2531/S. 1232, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Workers Act Medicare/Medicaid: Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Creation of a Medicare graduate nursing education program Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Medicare and Medicaid restrictions related to telehealth services Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures Protection and improvement of Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1317/S. 575, Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act H.R. 1616/S. 1805, Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 4773/S. 3350, ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 4849/S. 2556, Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 6199, Medical Nutrition Therapy Act S. 717, Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act S. 1816/H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Health Issues: Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in authorizations for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Policies related to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, child vaccine recommendations and schedule, the Vaccines For Children Program, and the Vaccine Injury Compensation Fund Cancellation of federal nursing workforce grants Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Mental health services and violence prevention Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Reintroduction of the Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act H.R. 498, Do No Harm in Medicaid Act H.R. 1197/S. 1562, PREEMIE Reauthorization Act H.R. 1735/S. 779, Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds (EARLY Minds) Act H.R. 1909/S. 2621, Preventing Maternal Deaths Act H.R. 2223, Building Capacity for Care Act H.R. 2483/S. 2121, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 3492, Protect Childrens Innocence Act H.R. 3684, Save Americas Rural Hospitals Act of 2025 H.R. 3701, Family Vaccine Protection Act H.R. 3884/S. 2011, Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R. 4231/S. 1973, Treat and Reduce Obesity Act H.R. 4262, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act H.R. 4709, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 5145, Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act H.R. 5434/S. 2826, 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025 H.R. 6561, Prevent HPV Cancers Act of 2025 H.R. 6703, Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act S. 222, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 S. 266/H.R. 929, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 278, Kids Off Social Media Act S. 705, Innovations in Pediatric Drugs Act S. 836/H.R. 6291, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act S. 891, Bipartisan Health Care Act S. 1261, Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2025 S. 1482, National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 S. 1599, Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2025 S. 1748/H.R. 6484, Kids Online Safety Act S. 1874/H.R. 3593, Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 S. 2857/H.R. 5448, Protecting Free Vaccines Act S. 2954, Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025 S. 3435/H.R. 6607, Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act S.J. Res. 82, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act Budget/Appropriations: Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in fiscal year 2026 funding for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations of Title VIII funding for nurse education and nurse workforce development programs and for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal year 2026 Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 S. 2587/H.R. 5304, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 S. 2882, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 Immigration: Legislation and policies related to: Detentions and deportation of children and families with children Authorization of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1061/S. 455, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act H.R. 4371, Kayla Hamilton Act H.R. 5319, Limiting ICEs Nationwide Encroachment (LINE) Act Education: Legislation and policies related to: Accreditation and curriculum of advance practice nursing education programs Policies and requirements related to federal scholarship and loan repayment programs for advanced practice registered nurses Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in Department of Education Reimagining and Improving Student Education Committee (RISE Committee) Negotiated Rulemaking H.R. 3711/S. 1948, Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) Act H.R. 6574, Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act H.R. 6677, Professional Degree Access Restoration Act H.R. 6718, Professional Student Degree Act H.R. 6739, Clarity in Professional Degree Act Environment/Superfund: Legislation and policies related to: Environmental protections affecting the health and safety of children, families, and health care providers Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169) provisions related to climate change, clean energy, and environmental health Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Legislation and policies related to: Taxation of income and benefits and tax incentives affecting nursing education and practice Taxation of non-profit organizations Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 593, Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act H.R. 1582/S. 786, Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act H.R. 3145/S. 1548, Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025 S. 46/H.R. 247, Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 S. 131/H.R. 392, Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrows (PRECEPT) Nurses Act Veterans: Legislation and policies related to: Revision and implementation of Department of Veterans Affairs regulation RIN 2900-AP44, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Reintroduction of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act H.R. 2234, Ensuring Veterans' Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act H.R. 3838/S. 2296/S. 1071, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - provisions related to medical billet staffing, TRICARE services, and recognition of members of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps H.R. 3855, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration

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Health Issues: Preventive medicine and public health residency programs and non-hospital based Graduate Medical Education H.R. 4262, Reauthorizing programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes. Budget/Appropriations: Public health and preventive medicine residency programs H.R. 4464/S. 3204 Preventive Health Savings Act, expanding the Congressional Budget Office window for measuring economic outcomes of health legislation.

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Health Issues: Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, TRICARE, and private insurance Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce, suicide and injury prevention, and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments and directed payments. Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families. Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments. Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program and funding. Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, high-cost drugs/therapies and pharmaceutical supply chain. Issues related to pediatric workforce, Medicare GME and the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program. Issues regarding site neutrality, facility fees, and price transparency in health care. Issues regarding pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness and response and emergency preparedness, including work with the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN). Issues related to Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC). Issues related to mental health services in schools Issues regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). Issues regarding oversight and implementation of EPSDT. Issues involving pediatric medical research and funding, specifically including research at the National Institutes of Health. Issues involving gun violence prevention. Issues regarding health care innovation. Issues involving Making America Healthy Again. Issues involving Medical Device User Fee Authorization. Issues involving biomedical research policies. Issues involving the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Issues involving the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant. Issues involving the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program. Issues involving telehealth. Issues involving Appropriations for pediatric health care programs. H.R./S.357 Prevent Family Fire Act H.R./S.2448 Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 1735 / S. 779, The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 2587/S. 1266, Youth Mental Health Research Act H.R. 2483, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R.3255/S.1673, Mental Health Infrastructure Act H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 3890, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 1262/S.932, Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 3505, Barriers to Suicide Act H.R. 4262, To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes. Medicare/Medicaid: Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid and CHIP, including oversight and implementation of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) and guidance to states. Issues related to implementation of aspects of childrens health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP. Issues regarding mental health parity and the mental health workforce. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments, including Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) and directed payments. Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to military and veteran families. Issues regarding out of state care for children enrolled in Medicaid. Issues related to Hospital at Home. Issues related to Make America Healthy Again. H.R. 1262/S.932 Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R.1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act Defense: Issues regarding efforts to improve health care delivery for children covered by TRICARE. Issues regarding reimbursement under TRICARE, specifically the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to military and veteran families. Issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), specifically Sec. 723 of the NDAA. Issues related to Military connected families. H.R. 4798/S.2448 Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 Budget/Appropriations: Funding for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), including Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program and other workforce programs Funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Community Mental Health Services Block Grant, including a set aside for prevention and early intervention services, and Project Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Childrens Health Funding for the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program. Funding for and implementation of Pediatric Specialty Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLRP) Funding for the health care work force, specifically Title VII and Title VIII health professions workforce programs. Funding for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Grants. Funding for Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program Funding for Pediatric Disaster Care Program Funding for pediatric research and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including changes to the methodology for indirect cost rates alluding to the FAIR model. Funding for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development Funding for Agency for Health Quality Research Funding for Firearm Violence Prevention Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Education: Issues involving graduate medical education. Issues involving mental health professional education and training. Issues involving the clinician researcher pipeline. Issues involving Childrens Hospitals Medical Graduate Education (CHGME) program. Issues related to Title VII and Title VIII health professions workforce programs. Issues related to the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program. Issues related to the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 169, the Prevent Family Fire Act

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Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): FDA definition/policy work on ultra-processed foods and associated added-sugar harms Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Eligibility of oral health services and products as qualified medical expenses for reimbursement/payment through Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs); H.R. 1219, Oral Health Products Inclusion Act Tobacco: H.R.5304/S.2587 - CDC Office on Smoking and Health FY26 funding level and appropriations language Indian/Native American Affairs: H.R.4754/S.2431 - FY26 appropriations support for the Indian Health Service Defense: H.R.3838/S.1071/Public Law No: 119-60 - National Defense Authorization Act provisions related to accreditation of military dental treatment facilities (and any implementing DoD/DHA policy as applicable) Health Issues: Senate HELP Committee health care affordability input House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee submissions on rising health care costs, early prevention, oral health integration, strengthening public benefits for high-risk patients, team-based models, and reducing administrative barriers H.R. 6561, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025 FDA policy on ultra-processed foods, including oral health risks associated with added sugar CMS guidance related to the Rural Health Transformation Program CMS organizational leadership on oral health: maintaining the Chief Dental Officer position HIPAA Security Rule proposal and provider cybersecurity policy impacts Federal public health and prevention policy relating to oral health, including cross-agency coordination and the relationship between oral health and mental health outcomes, and HRSA public health priorities relevant to oral health. H.R. 2001, Action for Dental Health Act H.R. 4262, To reauthorize programs related to health professions education H.R. 3409, HEADs UP Act H.R. 4556, Protect our TEETH Act Insurance: Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits, including benefit transparency, marketing and beneficiary understanding of coverage, alignment of advertised benefits with actual coverage, consumer protections, and related concerns with surprise billing and provider directory accuracy. H.R. 1521, Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act S. 1677/H.R. 3277, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) S. 1164/H.R. 1397, Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act Trade (domestic/foreign): Tariffs affecting dental medical devices, consumables, and PPE Small Business: Tariffs cost impacts on dental practices and the dental supply chain Budget/Appropriations: H.R.5304/S.2587 - FY26 appropriations for dentistry and oral health funding, including federal oral health and prevention programs and dental research H.R.4754/S.2431 - FY26 Interior appropriations, including Indian Health Service funding H.R.5304/S.2587 - FY26 appropriations, including HRSA funding for health workforce and training programs H.R.5304/S.2587 - FY26 appropriations, including funding level for CDCs Office on Smoking and Health Education: Dental faculty pipeline impacts tied to immigration/H-1B policies affecting dental schools H.R. 2028/S. 942 - Resident Education Deferred Interest Act Implementation of changes to student aid programs put forth in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law No: 119-21) Proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Teaching Health Center, GME, National Health Service Corps and Community Health Center reauthorization H.R. 3885 - Community TEAMS Act Medicare/Medicaid: Medicaid strengthening and public benefit policy CMS Chief Dental Officer position in the Office of the Administrator CMS Rural Health Transformation Program guidance Medicare Advantage supplemental dental benefits, including benefit transparency, marketing and beneficiary understanding of coverage, alignment of advertised benefits with actual coverage, consumer protections, and related concerns with surprise billing and provider directory accuracy. Implementation of changes to Medicaid programs put forth in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Health care workforce expansion policy and improving outcomes in rural and health professional shortage areas S. 266/H.R. 929, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization S. 1101/H.R. 2332, the States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act S. 2954, Healthcare Workforce Expansion Act of 2025 Science/Technology: HIPAA Security Rule proposal and cybersecurity compliance policy affecting providers Federal health IT policy affecting dentistry, including ASTP/ONC interoperability and information blocking frameworks as applied to dental electronic health records, phased implementation expectations for small practices, and alignment with national data standards (including vendor accountability and enforcement focus on software vendors versus providers). Immigration: USCIS policy changes affecting H-1B visas and the dental education workforce

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Health Issues: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R 929, S. 266) Rural Physician Workforce Production Act (H.R. 1153) Physicians for Underserved Areas Act (H.R. 870, S. 1044) Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025 (H.R.1480) Fair Access In Residency Act (H.R. 2314/S.2715) Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education National Institutes of Health Research Pathways to Health Professions Act (H.R. 593) Bipartisan Rural America Health Corps Act (H.R. 1127) Expanding Medical Education Act (H.R. 2106, S. 975) Community TEAMS Act (H.R. 3885) Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act (S. 1380) Post GRAD Act (H.R. 3711) Physician and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 3413, S. 1767) IHS Workforce Production Act ( S.632) Rural Health Focus Act (S.403) Rural Health Transformation Program Healthcare Advisory Council Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R.4731/S.2439) Medical Student Education Authorization Act (H.R.5248) Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (S.2287) Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act (S.2301) Health Care Workforce Expansion Act (S.2954) Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI Act) (H.R. 2028,S. 942) Save Americas Rural Hospitals Act (H.R. 3684) Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act (H.R. 4262) Train More Primary Care Doctors Act of 2025 (H.R. 958) Rural Hospital Flexibility Act (S. 3250) Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act (H.R.5217) Education: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Student Financial Aid Financial value transparency and gainful employment Artificial Intelligence Institutional risk sharing and accountability Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program RISE Negotiated Rulemaking H-1B Visa Applications Budget/Appropriations: FY26 Budget and Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Osteopathic Research And Representation One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (H.R.5371) Veterans: VA Medical Research

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Education: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Student loan issues impacting PA education and the PA profession Aid to minority-serving institutions for PA program development H.R. 3711/S.1948 - POST GRAD Act H.R. 6718 - Professional Student Degree Act Budget/Appropriations: H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act Title VII programs, Public Health Service Act Primary Care Training and Enhancement training opportunities Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Program funding Health Issues: Workforce development and clinical training site issues Issues surrounding opioid use disorders and medication-assisted treatment Issues surrounding NIH funding for institutions of higher education H.R. 2483/S.2121 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R. 3170 - Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 4262 - To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Rural Health Preceptor Tax Fairness Act Immigration: The impact of H1-B visa fees on the health care workforce