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Joseph R. Pitts is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district from 1997 to 2017. During his tenure, Pitts was known for his focus on healthcare, energy, and family issues, often advocating for conservative policies. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those related to the Affordable Care Act and energy independence. Pitts was also involved with the Pennsylvania Family Institute, reflecting his commitment to family values and social issues.
I am very pleased at this time to yield such time as he may consume to close to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton), the chair of the Energy and Commerce, a master of bipartisan compromise who deserves a great deal of credit for being…
I am pleased to yield at this time 1 minute to the gentlelady from North Carolina (Mrs. Ellmers), another valued member of the Health Subcommittee.
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Bucshon), a member of the Health Subcommittee.
I am very pleased at this time to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Boehner), our Speaker, who deserves a lot of credit in coming up with this bipartisan compromise.
I join in thanking the minority leader for her role in achieving this bipartisan compromise. It is really historic. I think it is appropriate that this is happening on her birthday, and I join my colleagues in wishing her a happy birthday…
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Roe), the chairman of the Doctors Caucus, who should be recognized for his tireless efforts to build support for this bill.
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the vice chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess), the prime sponsor of the legislation, who deserves a great deal of credit for where we are today.
This program, designed to stretch scarce Federal dollars, is critically important for indigent and low-income patients.
This program designed to stretch scarce Federal dollars is critically important for indigent and low-income patients who may otherwise be unable to access needed drugs or afford treatment.
I will include an exchange of letters between the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 639 seeks to improve the transparency and consistency of the Drug Enforcement Administration's first…
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