Terri A. Sewell

This bill would make it easier for Medicare patients to access heart and lung rehabilitation programs. It would allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to prescribe and oversee these important recovery programs. This change aims to expand care options and make services more readily available for those who need them.

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This bill would create 14,000 new medical residency positions across the country over the next seven years. These new training spots would help more doctors complete their education, especially in rural areas and places with doctor shortages. Hospitals would be able to apply for these positions, which come with Medicare funding.

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This bill would make health insurance much more affordable for low-income individuals in states that have not expanded their Medicaid programs. It would do this by offering bigger tax credits to help pay for monthly premiums, greatly reducing out-of-pocket costs, and providing some extra benefits. These changes would be temporary, lasting from 2026 through 2028.

This bill would restore federal power to block voting changes that make it harder for minority groups to vote. It would create new ways for the federal government to review voting laws in states and local areas with a history of discrimination. It also makes it easier for courts to stop discriminatory practices and requires more public notice about voting changes.

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