U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) on Monday led 44 of their colleagues in filing a bicameral amicus curiae brief opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) so-called “Good Neighbor” rule, a plan that Read more…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must hold those responsible for the Change Healthcare ransomware attack and protect other industry stakeholders, say U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) and his colleagues. “The result of the breach has far-reaching implications Read more…
U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) helped lead 109 Republicans in demanding that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rescind its recent final rule for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The EPA’s Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on Feb. 7 voted 211-208 to pass a GOP bill that would ban federal health programs from using prices based on Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) measures to determine relevant thresholds for federal coverage, reimbursements, or Read more…
U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) helped lead a bipartisan contingent of 27 of his colleagues in warning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it should prepare to take action to minimize the potential for disruptions to supply and patient Read more…
A Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval proposed by U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) and 16 of his Republican colleagues would overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Good Neighbor Rule,” which the lawmakers say targets American power production and Read more…
As the United States continues to experience the highest rate of maternal mortality in the developed world, U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Buddy Carter (R-GA) are addressing the crisis through the introduction of a bipartisan bill that aims to Read more…
To help fill gaps in emergency room care, U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) on March 30 sponsored a bipartisan bill that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to continue assigning military trauma surgeons to civilian trauma centers. The Read more…
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) has sponsored a bipartisan resolution to support the goals and ideals of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month, a public health initiative held every March aimed at raising awareness about DVT, a Read more…
U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) on Feb. 17 proposed legislation that would improve permitting for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of a border-crossing facility for the import or export of oil or natural gas or the transmission of electricity Read more…
A bipartisan bill sponsored on Feb. 10 by U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) would repeal the ban on new physician-owned hospitals under the Affordable Care Act. “Physicians understand more than anyone the importance of quality, efficient, and cost-effective patient care,” Read more…
U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) joined 41 of their Republican colleagues in the Senate, in addition to almost 130 GOP members in the U.S. House of Representatives, in filing amicus briefs on Friday with the Supreme Read more…
U.S. Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), and Michael Burgess (R-TX) recently introduced legislation that would prohibit the use of the quality-adjusted life year (QALY) in all federal programs — an expansion from the current prohibition that only Read more…
To effectively serve his home state constituents, U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) and other members of Congress often must reach out to executive agencies for information. And when he receives an out-of-office message or no response from these agencies, he’s Read more…
U.S. Reps. Bob Latta (R-OH) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) on Jan. 24 joined nearly two dozen of their GOP colleagues to offer legislation that would combat the ongoing rise in overdose deaths across the nation caused by fentanyl and Read more…
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) recently joined 47 of his House Republican colleagues in urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to extend the Title 42 immigration policy that they say helps protect national security. Title 42 is a policy Read more…
U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) have urged House leadership to find a solution to avert looming Medicare payment cuts to health care providers that are part of year-end legislation. Reps. Burgess and Wenstrup serve as co-chairs Read more…
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) on Dec. 14 signed on as an original cosponsor of a bipartisan bill that would ensure new and expectant mothers and their newborns have access to every technological tool necessary to support their health. Specifically, Read more…
The U.S. Senate on Dec. 8 unanimously approved a bipartisan resolution sponsored on the same day by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R- SC) that would designate September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. “Sickle cell disease continues to be a Read more…
To ensure America’s physicians deliver the best health care possible, U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) on Dec. 1 proposed a bipartisan bill that would allow them to fully access the most recent medical research and training. “When doctors don’t have Read more…
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) led 10 of his Republican colleagues in requesting that the U.S. House Budget Committee schedule a hearing as soon as possible on how to handle budget cuts to Medicare physician payments in a fiscally responsible Read more…
In a bold move to counteract the nation’s opioid crisis, illicit fentanyl would be designated as a weapon of mass destruction under a Republican bill led by U.S. Reps. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX). “Current policies to counter Read more…
U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) led a bipartisan contingent of his colleagues in seeking feedback that could help Congress improve the nation’s Medicare financing system and further transition toward value-based care. “Ultimately, in order to keep our patients safe and Read more…
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) recently sponsored legislation to establish fair and consistent eligibility requirements for graduate medical schools operating outside the United States and Canada. “Medical schools outside the U.S. receiving federal funding need to meet the standards of Read more…
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) led two dozen of her GOP colleagues on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee in requesting information on how actions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are impacting the nation’s electric grid Read more…
Qualifying providers would be exempt from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage plans if recently introduced legislation from U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) is enacted. “Before coming to Congress,” said Rep. Burgess, “I practiced medicine for nearly 30 years and Read more…
U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) led more than 60 Republican lawmakers in requesting that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) help solve the nationwide shortage of qualified drivers holding commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) in the motor fuels distribution industry. “The Read more…
A recent tariff exemption for solar panels from certain Southeast Asian countries will increase U.S. dependency on Chinese supply chains and punish domestic manufacturers for abiding by American trade rules and regulations, according to U.S. Reps. Bob Latta (R-OH) and Read more…
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) recently sponsored a bipartisan bill to reduce the unnecessary burdens caused by the widespread use of prior authorization, which is a requirement that a healthcare provider obtain pre-approval from Medicare to provide a given medical Read more…
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) led 15 of his GOP Doctors Caucus colleagues in advocating for Taiwan’s inclusion in the World Health Organization (WHO). The members expressed “deep concern” with the WHO’s “continued marginalization of Taiwan’s participation in the WHO’s Read more…
A comprehensive bill to reauthorize the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fee agreements introduced last week by a bipartisan group of U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee members includes four bipartisan bills led by U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA). Read more…
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) led a bipartisan letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that called for the agency to provide regulatory certainty to encourage investment in critical natural gas projects. FERC is currently considering changes to its Read more…
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) led six Republican colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to stop delaying America’s establishment of a uranium reserve. “This delay is particularly disturbing as the current situation between Russia and Ukraine Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) recently offered bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would bolster the cybersecurity infrastructure of the United States’ healthcare system. “New medical technologies have incredible potential to improve health and quality of Read more…
Several Republicans this week introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill that aims to improve outcomes for the screening and treatment of maternal mental health and substance use disorders. “I’m proud to join this bipartisan, bicameral effort to provide cost-effective, targeted investments Read more…
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Darin LaHood (R-IL), and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers seeking increased federal incentives for the provision of value-based care that could help improve health outcomes for America’s senior citizens. The congressmen Read more…
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) recently led a dozen of his GOP colleagues in requesting that the Biden administration help ensure risks are reduced by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) final guidance that addresses bacterial contamination in platelet transfusions. In Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on March 3 led 19 Republicans in introducing legislation that would prohibit the U.S. importation of petroleum products from Russia. Rep. Cole sponsored the Prohibition on Imports of Russian Oil Act, H.R. 6919, which also Read more…
U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil (R-WI) and Liz Cheney (R-WY) led 115 Republicans in urging President Joe Biden to immediately stem the influx of fentanyl coming into the United States from its southern border and from China. The members also requested Read more…
U.S. Reps. Tom Cole (R-OK) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) on Feb. 9 introduced a bill that would prohibit members of Congress from receiving a financial benefit from certain student loan cancellation programs. “Members of Congress collecting a six-figure salary should Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) on Feb. 2 introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to extend a technical support program for clinicians in small practices participating in a federal rural healthcare program. “Small healthcare providers in Read more…
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) this week led a bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers in urging President Joe Biden to forge specific partnerships that could more quickly distribute COVID-19 vaccines globally, bolster vaccine diplomacy and help end the ongoing pandemic. Read more…
U.S. Sens. Steve Daines (R-MT), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Mitt Romney (R-UT) this week introduced a Republican-led bill that would allow pregnant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit for their unborn children. “Expecting parents begin providing and preparing for Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) joined 37 other Republican cosponsors of a bill that would sanction Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation for increasing aggression in Eastern Europe. “Russia is on the verge of invading Ukraine, and since Read more…
U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) led 27 House Republicans in demanding that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) immediately provide an overdue report to Congress on United States equipment and property removed, left behind, or destroyed in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. “We Read more…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acted outside its congressionally authorized authority by issuing overreaching rules that attempt to transform the nation’s power sector through emissions regulations under the Clean Air Act, according to an amicus curiae brief filed in Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) is supporting bipartisan legislation that would require a report on establishing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preclearance facilities in Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific countries. The Taiwan Preclearance Act, H.R. 6212, which Rep. Fitzpatrick cosponsored Read more…
U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) led 19 of his Republican colleagues in denouncing President Joe Biden’s request that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigate oil and gas companies. “We write to express our concern regarding your November 17, 2021, letter Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) helped lead a bipartisan contingent of more than 150 congressional members in requesting that the Biden administration amend an interim final rule (IFR) on surprise billing so that it aligns with established law. Specifically, the Read more…
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) recently sponsored legislation that would provide financial relief to overburdened health care providers and physicians facing looming Medicare payment cuts. “Since the onset of the pandemic, our health system has been under enormous pressure due Read more…