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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. 

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Hearing on “Improving Safety and Transparency in America’s Food and Drugs”

Jan 29, 2020 Hearing

The Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a legislative hearing on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 10 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building.  The hearing is entitled, “Improving Safety and Transparency in America’s Food and Drugs.”

 

Health Subcommittee to Hold Legislative Hearing on Policies Related to Food and Drugs

Jan 22, 2020 Press Release
The Health Subcommittee announced a legislative hearing on food and drug safety and transparency.

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on E-Cigarette Use in the United States

Jan 22, 2020 Press Release
Pallone and DeGette announced an Oversight Subcommittee hearing on e-cigarette use in the United States.

House Health Leaders Call on HHS and DOL to Reduce Confusion and Financial Risks for Medicare-Eligible COBRA Beneficiaries

Jan 21, 2020 Press Release
Bipartisan Committee leaders urged the Trump Administration to help seniors on COBRA avoid financial traps that cause higher health care costs.

Bipartisan E&C Committee Leaders Request Info on Lagging Approvals for Complex Generic Drugs

Jan 17, 2020 Press Release
Bipartisan Energy and Commerce leaders sent a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn, M.D.

Bipartisan E&C Committee Leaders Request GAO Review of Indian Health Service Infrastructure

Jan 17, 2020 Press Release
Bipartisan Committee leaders requested GAO review IHS's aging infrastructure and its impact on patients.

Pallone Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Cannabis Policies for the New Decade

Jan 15, 2020 Press Release
Pallone remarks at legislative hearing on cannabis policies for the new decade.

Hearing on "Cannabis Policies for the New Decade"

Jan 15, 2020 Hearing

The Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a legislative hearing on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 10 a.m. in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building.  The hearing is entitled, "Cannabis Policies for the New Decade."

 

Key Documents

Memorandum from Chairman Pallone to the Subcommittee on Health

Pallone and Wyden Urge Inspector General to Vigorously Scrutinize Tennessee’s Illegal Medicaid Block Grant Request

Jan 14, 2020 Press Release
Democratic health leaders urged the HHS Inspector General to exercise vigorous scrutiny of Tennessee's attempt to block grant its Medicaid program.

Pallone Remarks at Oversight Hearing on State Efforts to Curb the Opioid Crisis

Jan 14, 2020 Press Release
Chairman Pallone's opening remarks at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on state efforts to curb the opioid crisis.