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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.
Every week I hear from constituents who are being hurt by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The law is imposing new costs on businesses and workers, reducing take-home pay, reducing the number of jobs available, and reducing…
Today, I come to the floor to recognize two young heroes from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Last week, a young 5-year-old girl, Jocelyn Rojas, was abducted from her front yard by a stranger, an older man, who turned out to be a previously…
Today I rise in support of delaying both the employer and individual mandates. According to a new Gallup poll, 4 in 10 uninsured Americans don't even realize that they'll be subject to fines under the Affordable Care Act. They're about to…
Under the proposed Senate framework, FDA would be barred from requiring compounding manufacturers to submit NDAs and ANDAs pre-inspection and labeling requirements before these drugs reach patients.
My goal has always been to draw a clear line on defining what a traditional compounding pharmacy is, and that should be regulated by the States, and what a manufacturer, a drug manufacturer is, which properly should be regulated by the FDA.
Who at the Food and Drug Administration has been fired over this incident? Again, 53 Americans died, 700 are living with a disability.
But, honestly, all the laws in the world are not going to save a single patient if there is no one enforcing the law.
The chair thanks the gentleman and now recognizes the gentleman from Virginia, Mr. Griffith, for 5 minutes for questions.
Considering that they are more similar in function to manufacturers, should they be regulated within the manufacturing framework?
Would it be better to regulate large-scale compounders under the manufacturing standards rather than establishing a new category?
Let's put pen to paper and make sure the bad actors are not able to hide from clear enforcement authority.
The true cost of the Affordable Care Act is being revealed day by day. We knew from the beginning that the law was double counting more than $716 billion in cuts to Medicare to pay for the new entitlements. Another $115 billion in…
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