This Week in Washington: Waiting for the election results from Georgia Senate race; mental health legislation continues to be discussed and CBO publishes option book
House Rules Committee Meets to Determine Rule for House Consideration of the Jackie Wolerski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022
On Nov. 29, the House
This Week in Washington: Congress returns to complete appropriations and year-end legislation.
Expected Committee Changes in Health-Related Committees
With party control changing in the House, there will be changes in who leads the health-related committees. At the House Ways and Means Committee, now-Chair Richard Neal (D-MA) will become the ranking member. Rep. Vern
This Week in Washington: Countdown to Election Day- Focus on polls, campaigns and who will be in control of the House and Senate
The House is in recess until Nov. 14
The Senate is in recess until Nov. 14
Senators Write USTR to Urge Protection of American Innovation in Therapeutics and Diagnostics
This Week in Washington: Treasury Finalizes “Family-Glitch” Fix
Progressive Caucus Members Announce Bill to Rename Medicare Advantage
Two members of the House Progressive Caucus announced they will introduce legislation that would change the name of Medicare Advantage (MA) in order to make clear that MA plans are offered by private insurers. They believe
This Week in Washington: Congress Passes Continuing Resolution until Dec. 16; House Leaves Until After Election; Senate to be Back Mid-October.
Following the Senate’s vote on Sept. 29, a Continuing Resolution funding the government through Dec 16 passed the House on Sept. 30 by 230-201. Ten Republicans joined Democrats to pass the legislation
This Week in Washington: Congress Comes Down to the Finish Line
Health Legislation
On Sept. 21, the House Ways & Means Committee passed two bills to improve Medicare’s inpatient psychiatric facility payment system and add intensive inpatient program coverage for beneficiaries with mental health and substance use disorders who need it. The
This Week in Washington: Congress Focuses on FDA User Fee Legislation, Telehealth and Continuing Resolution; Administration Issues Executive Order on Biomanufacturing
House Passes Legislation to Streamline Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage
On Sept. 14, the House unanimously passed legislation by voice vote to streamline the Medicare Advantage prior authorization system. The vote came
This Week in Washington: The House and Senate return to face funding the government and other issues; the administration reverses for good the Trump-era “public charge” rule.
Funding the Government
Current funding for the federal government runs out on Oct. 1; Congress will need to do a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR). Currently being
This Week in Washington: Administration focuses on mental health and monkeypox issues
The House and Senate are in Recess
Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-being Act
The House recently passed the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-being Act, which is designed to support mental health care, prevention, education and workforce
This Week in Washington: House Passes Inflation Reduction Act by a vote of 220-207
The Senate is in its Recess
Members Push FDA to Finalize Risk-Mitigation Strategy for Mifepristonea
On Aug. 3, Sens. Warren (D-MA), Hirano (D-HI) and Baldwin (D-WI) wrote a letter asking the FDA to quickly finalize updates to the risk-mitigation