Health
Committee activity related to implementation of the Affordable Care Act; health insurance company practices; Medicare and Medicaid; prescription drugs; chronic and infectious diseases; reproductive and women’s health; and the safety of America’s food supply.
More on Health
Aug 6, 2020
Press Release
Democratic Committee leaders released a joint oversight analysis of the Trump Administration’s failed response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Aug 6, 2020
Press Release
Pallone announced a Committee investigation into health and dental insurance companies' business practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 5, 2020
Press Release
Pallone and DeGette wrote to Birx and Azar requesting information on the development of a national COVID-19 vaccine plan.
Jul 29, 2020
Hearing
The Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a remote hearing at 10 a.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The hearing is entitled, “Improving Access to Care: Legislation to Reauthorize Key Public Health Programs.”
Key Documents
Jul 29, 2020
Press Release
Pallone opening remarks at a Health Subcommittee hearing on reauthorizing public health programs.
Jul 29, 2020
Press Release
Bipartisan, bicameral Committee leaders called on Congress to stop surprise medical billing.
Jul 24, 2020
Press Release
Pallone released a statement on President Trump's Executive Orders on drug pricing
Jul 22, 2020
Press Release
Pallone and Eshoo announced a Health Subcommittee legislative hearing on key public health programs.
Jul 22, 2020
Press Release
Four Committee leaders wrote to FTC Chairman Simons and FDA Commissioner Hahn today regarding troubling reports about fraudulent antibody test scams occurring in consumer marketplaces.
Pallone Remarks at Oversight Hearing on Developing a Safe, Effective and Accessible COVID-19 Vaccine
Chairman Pallone's Opening Remarks at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on COVID-19 vaccine development.