It's really important baseload. It's affordable. We have some of the lowest electricity rates in the country because of hydropower.

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.

Policymakers should not lose sight of that.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.