Rep. Robin Kelly

D

Illinois – District 2
representative

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Feb 7, 2024
Press Release

Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie Announce Legislative Hearing to Support Patients and Caregivers

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 hearing titled “Legislative Proposals to Support Patients and Caregivers.” “Americans are counting on Congress to deliver solutions that will improve the health and wellbeing of patients and support caregivers. In keeping with Energy and Commerce’s rich history of plowing the hard ground necessary to legislate, we will consider bipartisan policy proposals that accomplish just that. I am grateful to my colleagues for leading these important efforts,” said Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie.    Subcommittee on Health hearing titled “Legislative Proposals to Support Patients and Caregivers.”   WHAT : A legislative hearing to discuss legislation designed to support patients and caregivers.  DATE : Wednesday, February 14, 2024  TIME : 10:00 AM  LOCATION : 2123 Rayburn House Office Building  WITNESSES : Witnesses will be announced and are by invitation only.    LEGISLATION TO BE DISCUSSED :  H.R. 6160 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a lifespan respite care program (Reps. Molinaro and Cárdenas )  H.R. 7208 , To reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury program (Reps. Pascrell and Bacon)  H.R. 7251 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain poison control programs (Reps. Chavez-DeRemer, J. Joyce, Davis, and Cherfilus-McCormick)   H.R. 7153 , To reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, and for other purposes (Reps. Wild and Kiggans)    H.R. 6960 , Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Reps. Carter and Castor)   H.R. 4646 , SIREN Reauthorization Act (Reps. D. Joyce and Dingell)   H.R. 7213 , Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act of 2024 (Reps. C. Smith and Cueller)   H.R. 7189 , Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Reps. Bilirakis, Soto, Carter, Schiff, Salazar, and Cárdenas)    H.R. 7218 , Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act of 2024 (Reps. Guthrie, Tonko, C. Smith, and Waters)   H.R. 2706 , Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act (Reps. Cammack and Dingell)   H.R. 620 , Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act (Reps. C. Smith, Tonko, and Waters)   H.R. 619 , NAPA Reauthorization Act (Reps. Tonko, C. Smith, and Waters)   H.R. 6829 , Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in the Schools (HEARTS) Act of 2023 (Reps. Pallone and A. Kim)  H.R. 7224 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program (Reps. Cohen, Wagner, Cárdenas , and Carter)  H.R. 7300 , Reauthorization of the Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (Reps. Sherrill and De La Cruz)  H.R. 7268 , DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024 (Reps. McMorris Rodgers, DeGette, Cole, and Holmes Norton)   H.R. 5012 , SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023 (Reps. Y. Kim, Castor, D. Joyce, and Kelly)  H.R. 3916 , SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2023 (Reps. Morelle and Fitzpatrick)   H.R. 4534 , Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2023 (Reps. Boyle and Fitzpatrick)  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 Emma Schultheis with the Committee staff at Emma.Schultheis@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Christopher Krepich at Christopher.Krepich@mail.house.gov .

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)