Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session.
HEADLINES -
• Returning from a one-week recess, the House plans to take up legislation to address vaping, and the Senate will focus...more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session.
HEADLINES -
• Congressional committees will begin reviewing President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2021 budget, out today....more
SURPRISE BILLING PROGRESS DRIVES THE WEEK -
Legislation to address surprise medical bills is moving forward this week, as two House committees mark up their own plans to protect patients....more
SURPRISE BILLING FIX REGAINING TRACTION?
Legislation to address unexpected bills for out-of-network medical care appears to be making a comeback, after a committee turf battle stalled its progress at the end of last year....more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session.
HEADLINES -
• Monday, the 2020 election begins as Iowa Democratic caucus-goers choose their nominee against President Donald Trump....more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session....more
CONCERNS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS GROW ON CAPITOL HILL -
As coronavirus cases continue to emerge in the United States and worldwide, lawmakers are seeking briefings from federal health officials about the outbreak that originated...more
NEW SENATOR JOINS HEALTH COMMITTEE -
Newly sworn-in Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., is the newest member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee....more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session....more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session....more
SPRING DEADLINE DRIVES 2020 HEALTH POLICY AGENDA -
Few policy issues consumed more political oxygen on Capitol Hill last year than prescription drug prices and surprise medical bills – but without significant legislative...more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session....more
ACA TAXES ON CHOPPING BLOCK IN YEAR-END BUDGET DEAL -
Congressional leaders are poised to announce an agreement today that would permanently repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) taxes on medical device manufacturers,...more
YEAR-END LEGISLATIVE OVERDRIVE -
This week is crunch time on a host of legislative priorities, and various health-related provisions hang in the balance....more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session....more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session....more
FDA NOMINATION HEARING DRIVES THE WEEK IN HEALTH POLICY -
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Stephen Hahn, will appear Wednesday before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions...more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session....more
COMPREHENSIVE DRUG BILL STALLS WHILE HOUSE PUSHES SMALLER MEASURES -
House Democrats are planning to take up more narrow bills addressing prescription drug costs while their broad legislation is delayed as the...more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session.
HEADLINES -
• The House will vote on a bipartisan bill to sanction Turkey, and is proceeding with its impeachment inquiry after a...more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session....more
HOUSE DEMOCRATS PRESS FORWARD ON DRUG PRICING LEGISLATION -
Returning from a two-week recess, House Democrats are entering a key phase in their drive to overhaul prescription drug costs, including requiring the government...more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session....more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session.
HEADLINES -
• President Donald Trump and other leaders are gathering in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly....more
Below is the Federal Policy team’s weekly preview, posted when Congress is in session.
HEADLINES -
• Lawmakers are working on a stopgap spending bill to keep the government funded into at least November. Current...more