Social Policy

In a bid to tighten the scrutiny on what goes into infant and toddler food, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tammy Duckworth have introduced the "Baby Food Safety Act of 2024."...

Seated at the crossroads of compassionate healthcare and federal policy, the newly introduced "Patient Access to End of Life Care Act" emerges as a significant development in the ongoing conversation...

Aiming to address the urgent issue of maternal health in the United States, a new bill titled the "Mamas First Act" has been introduced in the Senate. Led by a...

In an effort rooted deeply in the quest to make mental health care more accessible and affordable, two U.S. Senators have taken a significant step with the introduction of the...

In a spirited celebration of African-American musical contributions, a resolution was recently introduced in the Senate that aims to honor and recognize the integral role that African Americans have played...

In a recent resolute nod to America's unsung heroes on the home front, the U.S. Senate announced an ambitious new initiative to support military-connected fellowship opportunities. Co-sponsored by Senators Deb...

In a move aimed at shining a light on one of the most formidable foes of modern medicine, the Senate has unanimously agreed to designate July 17, 2024, as "Glioblastoma...

In an effort to raise awareness about the significant strides being made in the battle against cardiovascular disease, the U.S. House of Representatives recently put forth H. Res. 1301, a...

Three decades have passed since the world gathered in Cairo for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). This historic event, first held in September 1994, set the ambitious...

The United States Congress recently passed a deeply heartfelt piece of legislation, H.R. 537—known as the "Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act"—to honor and commemorate the profound...