Laws + Congress

As advocates lobby on behalf of medical bills and Congress votes on health care legislation, it’s important to stay informed on how the government is governing your health. Access to effective medical care and justice is a human right. It’s time to fight for laws we can stand behind.

Opioid Bankruptcy Settlement to be Reviewed by Supreme Court
MedTruth Editors · August 22, 2023
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OK Legislature Considers Revising Strict Opioid Law
MedTruth Editors · November 9, 2021
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Congress Responds to Baby Food Worries, New Bill Limits Toxic Heavy Metals
Carah Wertheimer · April 16, 2021
Laws + CongressSupreme Court Decision Protecting LGBTQIA+ Employees Could Challenge Healthcare Rollbacks
Emily Rose Thorne · July 7, 2020
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EPA Defends Continued Use of Dicamba Despite Court Order
Lynne Higby · June 25, 2020
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States Enact Controversial Lawsuit Protections for Nursing Homes
James Parker · May 13, 2020
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PREVENT Vaping Act Seeks to Educate Teens About E-Cigarettes
James Parker · January 8, 2020
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Massachusetts Passes Vaping Tax, Bans Mint and Menthol Tobacco Products
James Parker · December 9, 2019
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California Governor Grants Access to HIV-Prevention Drugs Without a Prescription
Carah Wertheimer · October 10, 2019
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14 Patient Advocates Traveled to D.C. — Here's Why (Photos)
Ashley Lombardo · June 4, 2019
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Can Opioid Legislation Stem the Free Flow of Drugs?
Carah Wertheimer · March 18, 2019
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Federal Government Updates Nursing Home Regulations
Ashley Lombardo · January 10, 2017
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California’s Prop 61 Fails to Lower American Drug Prices
Ashley Lombardo · November 18, 2016
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