I think it is significant that we are having this meeting, this hearing in February of this year.
Joe Pitts
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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 would also ask Mr. Taylor for a commitment to work with industry, particularly with respect to inspections, after the final regulations go into effect.
I believe the success of FSMA's implementation will rest on a flexible regulatory structure that, one, encourages an efficient, risk-based approach to food safety, and two, acknowledges that a one-size-fits-all, overly burdensome model…
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 48 million Americans, or one in six, will become ill from a foodborne disease each year.
I am concerned by the court-ordered deadline of June 30, 2015. These regulations are too important to be rushed through without proper thought and consideration.
I think this is a good thing for Congress after it passes a law to take a look at how it is being implemented.
I reserve a point of order against the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point of order is reserved. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Add at the end of the bill the following new…
Opponents of the Exchange Information Disclosure Act argue that HHS is already reporting data. Yet more than 3 months after the disastrous launch of the exchanges, we simply do not know how many Americans have actually completed enrollment…
At this time, I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the vice chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee. {time} 1045
I withdraw my point of order, and I claim the time in opposition to the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The point of order is withdrawn. The gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes.
At this time, I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Terry), the prime sponsor of the legislation.
Opponents of the Exchange Information Disclosure Act have argued that requiring weekly reports on the health care law to the American people is too burdensome, too costly for the Department of Health and Human Services. Yet, somehow, HHS…
At this time, I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton), the chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
At this time I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Louisiana, Dr. Cassidy, a very active member of the Health Subcommittee.
As Secretary Sebelius acknowledged at an Energy and Commerce hearing in December, enrollment in an exchange plan is not complete until the first month's premium has been paid. The administration, so far, has refused to tell the American…
Just to clarify, we hear the words ``sign up,'' ``signed up,'' ``equal to enrollment.'' We may know how many people have signed up. We do not know how many have actually enrolled and have paid their first month's premiums. Secondly, we are…
The administration reported this week that they have fallen far short of their goal for signing young, healthy Americans up for new ObamaCare plans. Ever since the failure of healthcare.gov to launch properly, the administration has…
Some have argued that requiring HHS to report a data breach that is known to have resulted in a loss of personal identifiable information within 2 days is too burdensome for the Department. In fact, the administration opposes this…
At this time, I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis), a distinguished member of the Health Subcommittee.
At this time, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlelady from Kansas (Ms. Jenkins), the distinguished secretary of our caucus.
It has been more than 50 years since President Johnson declared war on poverty. I don't doubt that President Johnson had good intentions, but intentions don't win wars, and poverty is a stubborn opponent. Fifteen percent of Americans still…
At this time, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Virginia, Eric Cantor, our distinguished majority leader.
At this time, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California, Kevin McCarthy, the distinguished whip of the House. Mr. McCARTHY of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Health Exchange Security and…
At this time, I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton), the distinguished chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
May I inquire of the time remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Pennsylvania has 13 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from New Jersey has 6\1/2\ minutes remaining.





