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…
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.
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
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…





