| Dec. 8, 2024
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The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of December 9, 2024
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| Nov. 26, 2024
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NEWS: Sanders Statement on Proposed Rule by HHS to Cover Anti-Obesity Drugs in Medicare and Medicaid
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Nov. 19, 2024
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Senator Murray Statement on Trump Announcement of Dr. Oz to Lead CMS
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 22, 2024
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Durbin Leads Senators In Demanding Answers From Pfizer, Eli Lilly On New Telehealth Platforms Amid Concerns Of Inappropriate Prescribing
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 22, 2024
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NEWS: Senator Bernie Sanders and President Joe Biden Hold Event in New Hampshire to Discuss Lowering Prescription Drug Costs in America
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Oct. 21, 2024
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Letter to United States Government Accountability Office
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Oct. 8, 2024
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Daines Slams Biden-Harris Administration for Hiding Failures in New Medicare Plan
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| Sept. 25, 2024
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Baldwin, Shaheen Lead Bill to Make Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Breaks Permanent, Lowering Costs for Millions of Americans
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Sept. 25, 2024
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PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Calls on U.S. Senate to Approve Contempt Resolution for Steward CEO
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Sept. 25, 2024
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Whip Clark: “We Are Not Going back to a Less Healthy and Less Just America.”
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Rep. Katherine Clark
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| Sept. 24, 2024
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PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Leads HELP Committee Hearing with Novo Nordisk CEO on Outrageous Ozempic and Wegovy Prices
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Sept. 20, 2024
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Lead HELP Committee Hearing on Outrageous Ozempic and Wegovy Prices with Novo Nordisk CEO
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Sept. 19, 2024
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Cortez Masto, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Behavioral Health Crisis Services
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Sept. 19, 2024
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Cortez Masto & Colleagues File Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Medicare’s Ability to Negotiate Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Families
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Sept. 17, 2024
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Klobuchar, Welch File Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Medicare’s Ability to Negotiate Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Consumers
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Sept. 17, 2024
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Sanders Hosts Experts Discussion and Announces New Information on the Production and Pricing of Blockbuster Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Sept. 12, 2024
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McConnell: Prescription Drug Socialism Leaves Patients With Higher Costs, Fewer Cures
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Sept. 10, 2024
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Durbin Touts Reduced Prescription Costs Made Possible By Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 5, 2024
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SCHUMER, STANDING WITH PLATTSBURGH SENIORS GETTING PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES LOWERED, ANNOUNCES NEXT PHASE WITH NEW $2,000 CAP ON MEDICATION COSTS COMING FOR NEARLY 46,000 IN THE NORTH COUNTRY IN JANUARY; HIGHLIGHTS STEPS SENIORS NEED TO TAKE TO TAP SAVINGS
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 5, 2024
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Durbin Highlights Lower Drug Pricing Under Medicare For Illinoisans
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 3, 2024
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SCHUMER, STANDING WITH CAPITAL REGION SENIORS GETTING PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES LOWERED THANKS TO FEDS, ANNOUNCES NEXT PHASE WITH NEW $2,000 CAP ON MEDICATION COSTS COMING FOR SENIORS IN JANUARY – VOWS TO BLOCK ANY ROLLBACKS
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 3, 2024
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Murray Meets with Patients and Experts in Seattle, Discusses Historic Progress Lowering Drug Prices
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 12, 2024
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At Hearing, Warren Rails Against Private Equity in Health Care for Increasing Prices and Lowering Quality, Calls for Ownership Transparency
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| June 12, 2024
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Tweet - "Health care should be available and affordable for everyone. Until then, medical debt should not stand in the way of renting an apartment or owning a home. I’m glad @POTUS is taking this important step."
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| June 11, 2024
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Tweet - "It is immoral that families are being evicted, having their heat disconnected, or having their wages garnished because of crippling medical debt while the health care industry made more than $100b in profits last year."
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| April 10, 2024
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During Minority Health Month, Warner Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Diabetes Prevention Programming
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| March 28, 2024
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Baldwin Successfully Presses Biden to Finally Roll Back Junk Insurance Plans
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 27, 2024
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Ranking Member Cassidy Rebukes New Biden Rule Restricting Health Coverage Options, Increasing Costs for Americans
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Sen. Bill Cassidy
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| March 25, 2024
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Stefanik Advocates for Medicare Advantage Program Servicing Over 2 Million New Yorkers
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 25, 2024
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REP. AGUILAR CELEBRATES 14TH ANNIVERSARY OF AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
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Rep. Pete Aguilar
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| March 22, 2024
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Ahead of ACA Anniversary, Durbin, Duckworth Highlight Record Enrollment and Slam Donald Trump and Republicans for Continuing to Push ACA Repeal
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2024
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At Press Conference Ahead of ACA Anniversary, Senator Murray Highlights Record ACA Enrollment and Slams Donald Trump and Republicans for Continuing to Push ACA Repeal
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 13, 2024
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS WANT TO END SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE AS WE KNOW IT"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 8, 2024
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE FEBRUARY JOBS REPORT
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 7, 2024
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Inhaler Manufacturer Caps Prices at $35 After Baldwin Launches Investigation into High Costs
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 6, 2024
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Grassley Discusses Efforts To Make Primary Care More Accessible And Effective
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| March 6, 2024
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Whitehouse Holds Hearing Highlighting How Strengthening Primary Care Would Improve Patient Health, Reduce Costs
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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| Feb. 21, 2024
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Committee Health Leaders Applaud Biden Proposal to Reverse Trump-era Sabotage of the ACA
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 21, 2024
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REPS. AGUILAR, CHU AND KAMLAGER-DOVE HIGHLIGHT RECORD-BREAKING AFFORDABLE CARE ACT OPEN ENROLLMENT NUMBERS
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Rep. Pete Aguilar
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| Feb. 7, 2024
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Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie Announce Legislative Hearing to Support Patients and Caregivers
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Rep. Steven Guthrie
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| Feb. 2, 2024
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ICYMI: Baldwin Hosts Roundtable in Madison to Discuss Lowering Inhaler Costs and Holding Drug Companies Accountable
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Feb. 1, 2024
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Palmer Introduces Legislation to Prevent Racism in Medicare
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Rep. Gary Palmer
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| Feb. 1, 2024
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Stefanik, Sewell, Rubio, and Tester Introduce Legislation to Improve Maternal Healthcare for Service Members
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Jan. 29, 2024
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Cortez Masto Leads Bipartisan Letter in Support of Medicare Advantage
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Jan. 29, 2024
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Senator Baldwin Demands Big Pharma Stop Unfair Practices that Reduce Competition, Raise Prices for Inhalers
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Jan. 29, 2024
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CAPITO, COLLEAGUES LEAD BIPARTISAN LETTER IN SUPPORT OF MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
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Sen. Shelley Capito
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| Jan. 24, 2024
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RECORD NUMBER OF AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ENROLLMENTS
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Jan. 12, 2024
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Palmer Bill Decouples Social Security and Medicare, Allows Seniors to Choose Their Own Healthcare
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Rep. Gary Palmer
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| Jan. 11, 2024
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Stefanik Helps Introduce Bill to Address Doctor Shortage
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Rep. Troy Nehls
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| Jan. 11, 2024
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Stefanik Helps Introduce Bill to Address Doctor Shortage
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Jan. 8, 2024
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Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Launch Investigation into Pharmaceutical Companies' High Price of Asthma Inhalers
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Jan. 2, 2024
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Warner & Kaine Applaud $35 Monthly Insulin Caps by Largest Insulin Manufacturers Following Inflation Reduction Act Implementation
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Dec. 21, 2023
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Whip Clark Tours Head Start Center, Health Department in Winthrop
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Rep. Katherine Clark
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| Dec. 13, 2023
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ICYMI: Stefanik Op-ed in Sun Community News: Community Health Center: Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 8, 2023
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Cortez Masto & Bipartisan Group Call on Administration to Improve Medicare Advantage Health Plans for Seniors
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Nov. 28, 2023
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce CMS Funding To Address Physician Shortage In Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 28, 2023
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Durbin Highlights New Medicare Coverage For Dental Care, Urges CMS To Expand Coverage For State Medicaid Programs
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 18, 2023
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Committee Health Leaders Applaud Biden Proposal to Expand Access to Mental and Behavioral Health Care
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Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
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| Oct. 18, 2023
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At Hearing, Warren Slams Giant Medicare Advantage Insurers for Using Taxpayer Dollars to Trick Patients and Deny Care
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| Oct. 18, 2023
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Committee Health Leaders Applaud Biden Proposal to Expand Access to Mental and Behavioral Health Care
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| Sept. 28, 2023
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PALLONE AND WYDEN LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO MEDICAID MANAGED CARE PLAN PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PRACTICES
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| Sept. 28, 2023
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CHAIR RODGERS AND RANKING MEMBER PALLONE JOINT STATEMENT ON BIDEN ADMIN ENFORCEMENT OF INSURER TRANSPARENCY RULE
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| Sept. 21, 2023
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PALLONE AND WYDEN ISSUE STATEMENT ON CMS ACTION TO PREVENT AND FIX INCORRECT MEDICAID TERMINATIONS
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| Sept. 15, 2023
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Baldwin, Sanders, Wyden Lead Colleagues Pushing Biden Administration to Continue Strengthening Protections Against "Junk" Insurance Plans
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Sept. 15, 2023
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Baldwin, Sanders, Wyden Lead Colleagues Pushing Biden Administration to Continue Strengthening Protections Against "Junk" Insurance Plans
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Sept. 15, 2023
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Baldwin, Sanders, Wyden Lead Colleagues Pushing Biden Administration to Continue Strengthening Protections Against "Junk" Insurance Plans
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Aug. 17, 2023
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PALLONE ANNOUNCES INQUIRY INTO HIGH RATES OF DENIAL OF CARE BY MEDICAID MANAGED CARE PLANS
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| Aug. 2, 2023
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NEW: Government Watchdog Report Finds Health Insurance Alternatives May Leave Consumers and Workers Vulnerable to Low-Quality Coverage, Misleading Marketing
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| Aug. 2, 2023
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NEW: Government Watchdog Report Finds Health Insurance Alternatives May Leave Consumers and Workers Vulnerable to Low-Quality Coverage, Misleading Marketing
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Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
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| July 26, 2023
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Ranking Member Scott Praises Biden-Harris Administration for Expanding Access to Mental Health Care
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| July 26, 2023
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HOUSE DEMOCRATIC HEALTH COMMITTEE LEADERS INTRODUCE LOWERING DRUG COSTS FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES ACT
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| July 26, 2023
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Crapo Statement at Health Care Legislation Markup
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Sen. Mike Crapo
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| July 18, 2023
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PALLONE OPENING REMARKS AT HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON MEDICARE COVERAGE PATHWAYS
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| July 12, 2023
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Education and the Workforce Committee Passes Landmark Health Care Package
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Rep. Virginia Foxx
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| July 12, 2023
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Chairwoman Foxx Delivers Opening Remarks at Markup to Improve Health Care Transparency
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Rep. Virginia Foxx
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