Cathy McMorris Rodgers

I am concerned that we are creating an affordability crisis, as California-style costs are spread to other regions of the country.

The left's rush-to-green agenda doubles down on wind and solar and building lots more transmission.

What's becoming increasingly clear to people across this country over the last year is that the role--the role of State and Federal policies that jeopardize affordable, reliable energy and power.

So that is why I am so pleased that today's hearing includes legislation sponsored by my colleague and good friend, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, the Social Determinants Accelerator Act, which I am also proud to support.

The effect of Medicare for All would be to ban private health insurance plans, including Medicare Advantage plans.

I'm extremely concerned by proposals from Democrat colleagues that would ban Medicare Advantage plans and move everyone to a one-size-fits all government run plan.

We should be empowering innovative methods that are backed by trust--trusted data--to address social determinants of health.

We need to be working on preparing data systems and public health for all threats, not just COVID.

The Federal Government should provide incentives and enable the private sector to tackle these social determinants in a way that empowers local communities.

I am extremely concerned by proposals from my Democrat colleagues that would ban Medicare Advantage plans and move everyone to a one-size-fits-all, government-run plan.

This is a crisis. One hospital I talked to said social isolation is the biggest concern for seniors.

People need hope and a purpose. It means more than a job. It is about dignity and the opportunity for a better life.

Unemployment leads to worse health outcomes, on average, for all workers, regardless of their baseline measure of health.

Social and economic conditions have a powerful influence on our health and well-being.

I'm also looking forward to discussing Dr. Burgess' bill, the Social Determinants of Health Data Analysis Act.

I'm looking forward to examining Mr. Curtis' bipartisan legislation, H.R. 3969.

COVID-19 shed light on the need for more public health data infrastructure.

Medicare for All would prevent these 29 million Americans from choosing this option that provides quality healthcare.

Medicare for All will lead to worst-case scenario for seniors, longer wait times, and diminished patient control over their own healthcare.

Medicare for All would prevent Americans from choosing this option that provides quality healthcare and supplemental services.

Medicare Advantage has demonstrated how successful private insurance plans can be, if given the proper flexibilities.

Rep. Barragan's Improving Social Determinants of Health Act builds on and complements the Health STATISTICS Act by authorizing a new CDC program that would use the improved and available health data to address structural challenges such as…

Robust and accessible public health data is a critical tool for our state and local officials in their efforts to address the social determinants of health that perpetuate the inequities in our communities.

I'm proud to co-lead with Representative Peters, the Health STATISTICS Act, which directs the CDC to develop uniform public health data standards for state and local health departments.

I wanted to start with a question for Ms. Arthur and ask what we, as Members of Congress, can do to make sure that America remains the leader when it comes to vaccine innovation.