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Walden and Blackburn on the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act Becoming Law

08.14.2018

WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement after President Trump signed into law H.R. 2345, the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act.

“Millions of Americans each year, particularly young people and veterans, struggle with depression and mental health issues. It is critical to connect those contemplating suicide with the support they need, and there’s more we can do to help. The National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act takes steps to establish a...

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Walden and Hatch Call on OMB to Consider Economic Consequences of Proposed Drug Rebate Rule

08.09.2018

WASHINGTON – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) today urged Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney to consider the full economic effects of a proposed Health and Human Services (HHS)/Office of Inspector General rule that would alter the use of rebates that are common in negotiations between drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers.

“While the details of the proposed rule are unavailable during the period of review, the publicly available title of the rule indicates...

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Walden and Burgess on FDA’s Draft Guidance Promoting New Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder

08.06.2018

WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Health Subcommittee Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance on new treatments for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD).

“We appreciate the FDA’s efforts to be a willing partner in the collective fight to combat the opioid crisis. Encouraging the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) has the potential to really help stem the tide of this crisis. Paired with the House-passed H.R....

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Blackburn on Next Generation 9-1-1 Grant Announcement

08.03.2018

 WASHINGTON, DC – Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced an $110 million grant program to support the transition to Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies.

“Today’s announcement is welcome progress to help law enforcement and Public Safety Answering Points nationwide fully realize Next Generation 9-1-1 capabilities. It is critical for the nation’s 9-1-1 network to keep pace with 21st century technology, allowing that lifesaving call to take the form of voice, text, or video. This committee...

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Bipartisan E&C Leaders Press Opioid Manufacturers About their Role in Crisis

08.03.2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders sent letters yesterday to three opioid manufacturers requesting detailed information about each manufacturer’s role in the opioid crisis. The individual letters highlight the complexity of the opioid crisis, which claims the lives of more than 115 Americans every day.

The letters were sent to:

Mr. Saeed Motahari, President and CEO, Insys Therapeutics, Inc.
Mr. Mark Trudeau, President and CEO, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Craig Landau, President and CEO, Purdue Pharma L.P.

The letters were signed by Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg...

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Cmte Sends Letter to NHTSA, EPA on Transparent Fuel Economy Rulemaking Process

08.02.2018

WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders sent a letter today to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supporting their transparent, deliberative process for proposing the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicle Rule, which addresses the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions standards for Model Years 2021-2026.

The letter, signed by full committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR), Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH), Subcommittee on Environment Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL), and...

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Walden and Blackburn on Senate Passage of the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act

08.02.2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement after the Senate passed H.R. 2345, the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act, authored by Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) and Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), by unanimous consent yesterday.

“For individuals in crisis, the voice at the other end of the line could save lives. This critical legislation brings us closer to an easy-to-remember 3-digit national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline,” said Chairman Walden...

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Walden and Burgess on Administration’s Final Rule to Expand Short-Term Insurance Plans

08.01.2018

WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Health Subcommittee Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a final rule to allow short-term insurance plans for longer periods of time.

“Instead of trying to squeeze into one-size-fits-all plans under the so-called Affordable Care Act, patients will now have more choices when shopping for an insurance plan to meet their unique health needs. This final rule is a win for patients desperately...

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