House Education & the Workforce Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Holds Hearing on ERISA’s 50th Anniversary. Members and witnesses assessed how the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)...more
Three Congressmen in the United States House of Representatives have introduced H.R. 8204 which is denominated the: Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act. (“Legislation”). ...more
HOUSE PARTIES - The Senate is in recess until July 8. The House returns tomorrow and will be in session until its Independence Day break next week. (Quick note: the Healthcare Preview will also be on break next week.)...more
On May 22, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives (the “House”) passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (“FIT21” or the “Bill”) with bipartisan support by a vote of 279-136. FIT21 provides for...more
House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Advances 21 Bills. The markup included legislation around telehealth, Medicaid, workforce and rare diseases. Of note, the subcommittee advanced a bill that included an extension of...more
Both chambers of Congress are in session this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The Senate is out today, and the House is out on Friday. Both chambers will also hold healthcare-related hearings on Wednesday morning...more
House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Holds Legislative Hearing on Improving Medicaid Access. Daniel Tsai, deputy administrator and director of the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS), testified. Members...more
CONGRESS - Senate Finance Committee Holds Markup on Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act. The bipartisan package includes Medicare and Medicaid extenders, provisions to expand the mental health...more
In what has already been a major year for the Clean Water Act, there’s now another attempt to redefine its scope. On October 17, the Clean Water Act of 2023 was introduced by ranking member of the House Committee on...more
Now that the dust has settled from the chaotic 2020 Presidential and Congressional elections, it is time to consider what the new political landscape means for Washington, policy, and industry. In this helpful and informative...more