Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán

D

California – District 44
representative

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Dec 18, 2023
Energy, Climate, & Grid Security

Top Photos from COP28

Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) led a historic bipartisan Congressional delegation to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for COP28. Members met with world leaders to discuss efforts to build a cleaner energy future. Throughout bilateral meetings and panel discussions on the international stage, E&C Members not only highlighted America's energy leadership but also underscored our commitment to environmental stewardship.  Check out these top photos from the trip:  From left to right: Dr. Jennifer Gordon of the Atlantic Council, Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY). Click here to watch the panel on the importance of America’s nuclear leadership. Meeting with John Kerry, United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Meeting with Omar Sultan Al Olam, UAE Minister of Artificial Intelligence From left to right: ClearPath CEO Rich Powell, Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA), Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA), Rep. John Curtis (R-UT), and Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Click here to watch the panel on how permitting reform is key to achieving our energy goals and reducing emissions. Meeting with Australian Officials Meeting with Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, COP28 President, UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change, and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Conservative Climate Foundation (CCF) discussion at the U.S. Center on how Republicans are leading to promote American energy and climate solutions. From left to right: CCF Chair Heather Reams, Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA), and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA). Click here to watch the panel. Luncheon with Taiwanese Officials

Nov 13, 2023
Press Release

Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie Announce Subcommittee Markup on 21 Legislative Proposals

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) announced a subcommittee hearing on policies to improve patient access to care and support providers. “Our health care sector continues to find new innovative treatments—yet seniors on Medicare can be left without access to the best care. Further, Congress must continue working on proposals that ensure Medicare beneficiaries can receive physician care and laboratory testing services where they live,” said Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie. “This markup takes the next step toward delivering solutions, and we thank our Members for leading on policies that will help seniors lead longer, healthier lives.”  WHAT : A Subcommittee on Health markup of 21 legislative proposals. DATE : Wednesday, November 15, 2023 TIME : 10:00 AM EDT LOCATION : 2123 Rayburn House Office Building  This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at https://energycommerce.house.gov/ . If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Jolie Brochin with the Committee staff at Jolie.Brochin@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Christopher Krepich at Christopher.Krepich@mail.house.gov . Legislative proposals to be considered :  H.R. 5372 , Expanding Seniors’ Access to Lower Cost Medicines Act of 2023 (Reps. Joyce and Peters)  H.R. 2880 , Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act (Reps. Carter and Blunt Rochester)  H.R. 5393 , To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure fair assessment of pharmacy performance and quality under Medicare part D, and for other purposes (Reps. Griffith and Carter)  H.R. 5385 , Medicare PBM Accountability Act (Reps. Landsman and Harshbarger)  H.R. 5386 , Cutting Copays Act (Reps. McGarvey and Bilirakis)  H.R. 4881 , To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program. (Reps. Malliotakis and Wenstrup) H.R. 5389 , National Coverage Determination Transparency Act (Reps. Guthrie and Kelly)  H.R. 133 , Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act (Reps. Buchanan and Barragan)  H.R. 5396 , Coverage Determination Clarity Act of 2023 (Rep. Bucshon)  H.R. 5371 , Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2023 (Reps. Joyce and Phillips)  H.R. 5388 , Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act (Reps. Balderson and Buchanan)  H.R. 5380 , To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage (Rep. Sarbanes)  H.R. 3842 , Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023 (Reps. Schrier, Bilirakis, and Bucshon)  H.R. 5397 , Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act of 2023 (Reps. Fitzpatrick, Dunn, and Soto)  H.R. 6366 , To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the work geographic index for physician payments under the Medicare program, and to revise the phase-in of clinical laboratory test payment changes under such program (Rep. Hudson)  H.R. 6369 , To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models (Reps. Schrier and Dunn)  H.R. 5555 , DMEPOS Relief Act of 2023 (Reps. Miller-Meeks and Tonko)  H.R. 6371 , Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2023  (Reps. Murphy, Burgess, Kelly, Wenstrup, Buschon, Van Drew, Miller-Meeks, Harris, Babin, Joyce, Jackson, McCormick, Ferguson, Dunn, and Carter)  H.R. 6364 , Medicare Telehealth Privacy Act of 2023 (Reps. Balderson, Dunn, Schweikert, Carey, and Johnson)  H.R. 1352 , Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023 (Rep. Hudson)  H.R. 1691 , Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023 (Reps. Wenstrup, Bilirakis, Cardenas, Guthrie, and Eshoo) 

Sep 12, 2023
Health

Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie Announce Legislative Hearing to Improve Seniors’ Access to Innovative Drugs, Medical Devices, and Technology

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today announced a legislative subcommittee hearing titled “Examining Policies to Improve Seniors’ Access to Innovative Drugs, Medical Devices, and Technology.”  "Millions of Americans rely on Medicare to access lifesaving and life-sustaining treatment and care. Despite the importance of the program, some of its outdated policies and procedures leave many of our seniors with fewer options or unable to receive the most innovative and effective means of care. This hearing will give members an opportunity to discuss a variety of possible policy improvements, including strengthening the Part D prescription drug program, that will give seniors better access to the best treatments, medical devices, and technology available,” said Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie.    Subcommittee on Health hearing titled “Examining Policies to Improve Seniors’ Access to Innovative Drugs, Medical Devices, and Technology”   WHAT : A hearing to discuss legislative proposals to improve seniors’ access to innovative drugs, medical devices, and technology.  DATE : Tuesday, September 19, 2023   TIME : 10:00 AM ET   LOCATION : 2322 Rayburn House Office Building     WITNESSES :  Dr. Dora Hughes , Acting Director, Center for Clinical Standards and Quality; Acting Chief Medical Officer, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services   Mr. John Dicken , Director, Health Care – Public Health and Private Markets, U.S. Government Accountability Office   LEGISLATION TO BE DISCUSSED:   H.R. 1691 , the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023 (Reps. Wenstrup, Bilirakis, Cardenas, Guthrie, Eshoo)   H.R. 2408 , the Access to Innovative Treatments Act of 2023 (Reps. Barragan and Joyce)    H.R. 133 , the Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act (Reps. Buchanan and Barragan)   H.R. 2407 , the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (Reps. Arrington, Hudson, and Ruiz)   H.R. 1199 , the Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics (FIND) Act of 2023 (Reps. Dunn, Peters, Trahan, Blunt Rochester, Miller-Meeks, Tonko, Joyce, Kuster, and Bucshon)  H.R. 3842 , the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023 (Reps. Schrier, Bilirakis, DeGette, Bucshon, and Ruiz)   H.R. 4818 , the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) of 2023 (Reps. Wenstrup, Ruiz, and Miller-Meeks)  H.R. 1458 , the Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2023 (Reps. Hern, Johnson, and Matsui)   H.R. 2880 , the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act (Reps. Carter and Blunt Rochester)   H.R. 5074 , the Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023 (Reps. Carter and Kuster)   H.R. 4881 , To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program. (Rep. Malliotakis)   H.R. 5372 , the Expanding Seniors’ Access to Lower Cost Medicines Act of 2023 (Reps. Joyce and Peters)  H.R. 5376 , the Share the Savings with Seniors Act (Reps. Miller-Meeks and Peters)   H.R. 5371 , the Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2023 (Rep. Joyce)   H.R. 5394 , the Expanding Remote Monitoring Access Act (Reps. Balderson and Porter)   H.R. 5386 , the Cutting Copays Act ( Reps. McGarvey and Bilirakis)   H.R. 5393 , the Transparency and Fairness for Pharmacies Act (Reps. Griffith and Carter)   H.R. 5389 , the National Coverage Determination Transparency Act (Rep. Guthrie)   H.R. 5395 , the Coverage Parity for Medicare Patients of 2023 (Rep. Harshbarger)   H.R. 5396 , the Coverage Determination Clarity Act of 2023 (Rep. Bucshon)  H.R. 5392 , the Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2023 (Rep. Dunn)  H.R. 5397 , the Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act of 2023 (Reps. Fitzpatrick and Dunn)   H.R. 5385 , the Medicare PBM Accountability Act (Reps. Landsman and Harshbarger)  H.R. 5388 , the Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act (Rep. Balderson)  H.R. 5380 , To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. (Rep. Sarbanes)  This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at https://energycommerce.house.gov/ . If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Jolie Brochin with the Committee staff at Jolie.Brochin@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Christopher Krepich at Christopher.Krepich@mail.house.gov .