Frank Pallone

The Nation's spectrum is one of our most valuable natural resources. Under the bipartisan oversight of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, one spectrum auction alone last year raised more than $40 billion. It is imperative that we…

I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

This legislation would limit the amount of funding that the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response can use to operate this program to three percent of the program's total funding.

According to this report, the United States does not afford the biological threat the same level of attention as it does other threats.

Since the attacks of September 11th, Congress has worked in a bipartisan manner to increase our efforts to combat and respond to biological threats.

Since the attacks of September 11, Congress has worked in a bipartisan manner to increase our efforts to combat and respond to biological threats.

What should CMS do to evaluate the results of the demonstration projects to ensure that if they move forward and expand it that Part B drug payment policy best suits the needs of Medicare beneficiaries?

The Medicare Rights Center's mission is to advocate for access to health care for Medicare beneficiaries.

I think we would all agree that it is critical we continue to transform our healthcare system into one that incentivizes value over volume.

The success of this kind of delivery system reform, however, is not possible if we do not give Medicare the tools to stay in business.

I don't think anyone here would claim this proposal is perfect.

I rise this morning to speak in favor of the House amendment to S. 524. Over the last 2 days of floor debate, we have heard heartfelt speeches from Members of Congress about how the opioid epidemic is affecting their constituents and, for…

In your opinion, are full contact practices necessary to ensure success on game day and for athletes' future careers?

Parents across the country are concerned about the risks of concussions, and with good reason.

I want to thank all of our participants for joining us today.

Now, given the research, do you think that engaging in full contact practices three, four, five times a week bear significant risk for young athletes?

And how have the rates of head injuries changed since you implemented these no-contact policies? Have you seen any other benefits?

Earlier this year, the Ivy League received significant press attention for their move to eliminate tackling during regular season practices.

There is compelling research to suggest that the effects of repeated head trauma... can accumulate and cause serious consequences.

I proposed that we start with an examination of head impacts in youth sports.

I propose that we start with an examination of head impacts in youth sports.

I wish to voice my support for H.R. 4976, which would complement the efforts taken by the Food and Drug Administration to combat the opioid abuse crisis. The opioid epidemic has hit nearly all communities across the country--young and old…

This amendment by the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Moulton) would basically add representatives of veterans service organizations to the Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force that we have discussed and that we support…

I urge my colleagues to support the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

I want to urge all my colleagues on this side of the aisle to support the bill as well.