U.S. Reps. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) and Ami Bera (D-CA), both physicians, along with 24 Republican colleagues, strongly oppose a provision in the 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule that would not include the adjusted values for the revised office/outpatient Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) recently unveiled bipartisan, bicameral legislation to bolster federal penalties against individuals found guilty of making illegal drugs using pill presses. Sen. Cassidy on Sept. 26 sponsored the Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates (CAST) Act, S. 2573, Read more…
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) plans soon to introduce a package of bicameral, bipartisan bills with her New York colleagues aimed at modifying limousines to meet federal safety standards, improve inspection requirements, and direct research to update limousine safety regulations. Read more…
U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) on Sept. 26 introduced a resolution to recognize October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which for 2019 would have the theme: “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.” “National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Read more…
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) recently introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to lower both carbon emissions and energy costs. “Jobs, affordable energy, and a cleaner environment all in one simple plan? It might sound too Read more…
The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee recently approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) that would help end wildlife trafficking. “I was pleased to see this important measure take another critical step forward and urge Senate Read more…
U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-AR) joined a bipartisan contingent of colleagues in launching the House Entrepreneurship Caucus, which aims to spur the growth of new startup businesses across the United States. “I’m pleased to partner with my colleagues on both Read more…
U.S. Reps. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Mark Amodei (R-NV) commended passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2019. H.R. 1595, which the U.S. Senate received on Sept. 26 for consideration, Read more…
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) urged the Trump administration to establish an appeals process at the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for farmers and ranchers impacted by wetlands easements. “Our farmers and ranchers are the best in the world, and Read more…
U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) and Ron Estes (R-KS) cosponsored legislation to change how subsidized employment benefits are paid for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program recipients. “Our safety net helps workers get back on their feet when they Read more…