Health
Committee activity related to implementation of the Affordable Care Act; health insurance company practices; Medicare and Medicaid; prescription drugs; chronic and infectious diseases; reproductive and women’s health; and the safety of America’s food supply.
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The Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at 10:15 a.m. in 2322 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled “Reauthorization of the Children’s Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program.”
The Committee on Energy and Commerce scheduled a markup for Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.
Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today in reaction to President Donald Trump’s speech on lowering prescription drug prices:
“After promising to take on the drug industry and lower costs, today’s proposal is an empty gesture that will not meaningfully reduce the cost of prescription drugs for everyday families. In fact, some of the proposals outlined today may increase drug costs by undermining the 340B program.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce scheduled a markup for Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.