I ask that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material into the Record. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Pennsylvania? There was…
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 yield such time as he may consume to the chairman of the full committee, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton).
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Harper).
I urge Members to support this legislation. It has tremendous bipartisan support, and, with that, I yield back the balance of my time.
I would like to include in the Record CBO's cost estimate for H.R. 225. The cost estimate was not available when the committee filed its report on the bill. I urge all Members to support this important legislation. With that, I yield back…
I have no other speakers. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation. It has strong bipartisan support. I yield back the balance of my time.
I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Rogers), the prime sponsor of this legislation.
I have no further speakers. I urge support for this bipartisan legislation. I yield back the balance of my time.
Yesterday, we had an Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on how we can combat waste, fraud, and abuse in our health care system. We heard from private sector representatives about some of the innovative ways that they prevent…
And, generally speaking, our biggest problems are with the dual eligibles between the age of 20 and 40.
As long as the Medicare trust fund has a balance, the Treasury Department is authorized to make payments on behalf of seniors.
There would be insufficient funds to pay for all Part A reimbursements to providers.





