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I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division A (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. Each amount made…
Everyone knows that Americans pay too much for their prescription drugs, and something must be done. That is why I am pleased House Democrats are addressing the rising costs of these medications. We have passed legislation like H.R. 987…
Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to begin by thanking our witnesses, especially our DoD witnesses for appearing today.
I would like to now recognize my colleague, Ranking Member Jim Banks, for 5 minutes to deliver his opening remarks that he may have.
The draft legislation would lead to a reimbursement race to the bottom.
The liability of surprise out-of-network bills should not be on the patient.
The current draft of the No Surprises Act, although well intended, in my view is not completely the right solution.
Pass the bill. Pass it out of the Senate. Give the money. Never let these people look one moment to see that they are not great Americans and patriots.
Look, this is a huge investment. A lot of money is getting invested in this contract.
The negotiations between DoD and VA over leadership of the Joint Program Management Office, the firm, are probably one of the worst-kept secrets in Washington.
What I find most alarming is the issue of gag clauses, which are terms that some EHR companies put in their contracts threatening buyers with litigation if they speak publicly about the problems with the systems.
I continue to believe this program is so large and important, not just for our veterans, but also for American health care.
But that said, I have strong concerns about some of the bills before us for consideration which do not include the Hyde Amendment protections--prolife protections that have been in funding bills, preventing government funding for abortions.
This President really could win again. He wins if we look like Washington. And so the riskiest thing you could do is try too hard to play it safe.
Expansion of the Family Caregiver Program is phased, and it is contingent on the IT system being ready to handle it.
Congress believed the eligibility disparity among different eras of veterans was unfair and the MISSION Act eliminates it.
The Family Caregiver Program is an important lifeline for about 20,000 post-9/11 veterans.