Buddy Carter: “None of the witnesses here today have had to look into the eyes of someone who is trying to make a decision between…”

Mr. Chairman, I can't thank all of you enough for being here, and thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing because this is a national emergency.

The bill saves and sustains Medicaid and is there for those who truly need it.

I write today to express our industry's strong support for H.R. 8704.

Let's start with timely and responsive scoring.