Legislative Activity
Track Sharice's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
The Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act of 2025 aims to reduce preventable amputations by expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for peripheral artery disease (PAD) screening, establishing a PAD education program, developing quality measures, and promoting amputation prevention programs. This bill seeks to increase early detection and treatment of PAD, particularly among at-risk populations, to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
LaMonica McIver
Representative
NJ
LaMonica McIver
Representative
NJ
The Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act of 2025 aims to reduce preventable amputations due to peripheral artery disease (PAD) through increased education, expanded Medicare and Medicaid coverage of PAD screening tests for at-risk individuals, and the development of quality measures focused on amputation prevention. This act establishes a PAD education program, waives cost-sharing for PAD screening tests for at-risk beneficiaries, and promotes amputation prevention programs. Ultimately, the goal is to improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and address disparities in amputation rates.
The "Health Care Affordability Act of 2025" expands eligibility for health insurance tax credits by removing the income cap and adjusting premium percentages based on income, starting in 2026.
Lauren Underwood
Representative
IL
Lauren Underwood
Representative
IL
The "Health Care Affordability Act of 2025" expands eligibility for health insurance tax credits by removing the income cap, allowing more individuals and families to qualify for financial assistance. The bill adjusts the premium tax credit calculation, providing a sliding scale based on income to ensure affordability. These changes will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
The Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2025 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide infertility treatments, including IVF, and fertility preservation services to eligible veterans and their partners, and it allows for the use of donated gametes or embryos. It also authorizes travel expense reimbursement for veterans' partners.
Julia Brownley
Representative
CA
Julia Brownley
Representative
CA
The Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2025 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide infertility treatments, including up to three IVF cycles resulting in a live birth or 10 attempted cycles, to eligible veterans and their partners. It permits the use of donated gametes or embryos with proper consent and covers travel expenses for partners. The Act also defines key terms and requires the VA to issue regulations for implementation within one year, while expanding services to include partners of veterans, regardless of marital status, and the use of donated gametes or embryos in the interim.
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act establishes a process for Washington, D.C. to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while preserving a separate federal district as the seat of the U.S. Government. It addresses the transition of laws, governance, and federal interests, including representation, courts, and ongoing responsibilities.
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act outlines the process for Washington, D.C., to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while establishing a separate U.S. Capital. It addresses the transition of laws, property, and governance, ensuring continued federal operations and representation for D.C. residents. The Act also covers federal responsibilities, courts, elections, and benefit programs during the transition, establishing a commission to oversee the process and mandating presidential certification.