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Washington, D.C. —  House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s  Full Committee markup  of six bills. Excerpts and highlights below: REAUTHORIZING THE NTIA “For decades, America has led the world in technologies that have transformed people’s lives and raised their standard of living from state-of-the-art communications networks, to cutting edge automotive technologies. “To win the future, we must continue to lead. “Right now, China is our number one national security, economic, and technological threat. “They’re challenging the global influence of the U.S. in these key industries. “We must confront these challenges by promoting American innovation and entrepreneurship. “Our bill to reauthorize NTIA will help us beat China by providing NTIA the tools needed to use resources like spectrum more efficiently, streamline regulations, and advance connectivity across the United States. “This will enhance internet and public safety services across the country and create more economic opportunities for millions of Americans. “The bill promotes broadband deployment by strengthening agency coordination and secures our networks from foreign threats.” STOPPING CHINA’S SCHEME TO CONTROL AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE FUTURE “We also have several solutions before us that will ensure Americans continue to have the ability to choose the vehicles and fuels that best serve their needs. “This is a critical moment in history. “We need to be honest with the American people about how forcing them to switch to electric vehicles plays right into China’s scheme to control our automotive future. China already controls access to critical minerals necessary for EVs. “It controls 76 percent of global battery cell production capacity for electric vehicles, around 75 percent of all lithium-ion batteries, and the majority of processing and refining capacity for over half of the world’s lithium, cobalt, and graphite. “And last quarter, it became the largest exporter of new motor vehicles in the world, surpassing Japan. “Instead of forcing Americans to switch to EVs, let’s get back to the true goals, which are reducing carbon emissions, improving fuel efficiency, and preserving Americans’ access to affordable transportation choices. “The legislative solutions today will ensure we don’t hand our automotive or communications future to the Chinese Communist Party. “America, not China, must lead the way in cutting edge technologies. “We need to stay focused on securing America’s leadership in these sectors through innovation, entrepreneurship, and promoting a free, competitive market to lower costs for people. “That’s how we’ve led for decades and how we win the future.”

E&C Advances Policies to Beat China and Defend America’s Technology and Automotive Leadership Washington, D.C. — In a Full Committee markup today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan solutions that will bolster America's national security by reducing our dependence on China and supporting the next age of American technological innovation. The Committee also advanced bills that will prevent the administration from nationalizing California’s attack on internal combustion engines and instead ensure that Americans will choose the cars they drive, not the Biden administration. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Reauthorization: “Our bill to reauthorize NTIA will help us beat China by providing NTIA the tools needed to use resources like spectrum more efficiently, streamline regulations, and advance connectivity across the United States.  “This will enhance internet and public safety services across the country and create more economic opportunities for millions of Americans." Chair Rodgers also spoke about how President Biden is handing the keys to America’s automotive future to China: “We must be honest with the American people about how forcing them to switch to electric vehicles plays right into China’s scheme to control our automotive future.  “Instead of forcing Americans to switch to EVs, lets need to get back to the true goals, which are reducing carbon emissions, improving fuel efficiency, and preserving Americans’ access to affordable transportation choices. “The legislative solutions today will ensure that we don’t hand our automotive or communications future to the Chinese Communist Party.” Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) said: “Our steadfast work will provide the agency with new tools and direction to carry out its 21st century mission in connecting unserved and underserved communities across America." Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) said: “People must be able to have the vehicles they choose and need to get the job done and provide for their families. Unfortunately, the Biden administration has issued regulation after regulation to force electric vehicles on the American people before either consumers or the grid are ready for it." “Luckily, Republicans have solutions to ensure that Americans can buy the cars they want at a price they can afford, now and into the future.” Legislative Vote Summary: H.R. 3385 , the Diaspora Link Act, led by Rep. Plaskett, was forwarded to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 41 to 0. H.R. 3369 , AI Accountability Act, led by Rep. Harder was forwarded to the Full House, as amended, by a roll call vote of 50 to 0. H.R. 4510 , the NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023, led by Rep. Latta was forwarded to the Full House, as amended by a roll call vote of 48 to 0. H.R. 1435 , the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, led by Rep. Joyce was forwarded to the Full House, without amendment, by a roll call vote of 26 to 22. H.R. 4468 , the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023, led by Rep. Walberg was forwarded to the Full House by a roll call vote of 27 to 23. H.R. 4469 , the No Fuel Credits for Batteries Act of 2023, led by Rep. Pence was forwarded to the Full House by a roll call vote of 26 to 22.

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today announced a Full Committee markup on Thursday, July 27, 2023, to consider six pieces of legislation recently approved by the Communications and Technology Subcommittee and the Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee.  “America’s global leadership and ability to win the future depends on our capacity to harness the technologies that will shape our nation and the world in the coming decades. This is especially true for the communications and automotive industries. We must make certain that America, not China, is capturing the innovations in these industries, as well as developing and eventually deploying cutting edge technologies. I thank all our members who are leading on solutions to meet this goal and look forward to advancing them out of the full committee this week,”  said Chair Rodgers . WHAT: A Full Committee markup of six bills  DATE: Thursday, July 27, 2023   TIME: 10:00 AM ET   LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building   This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The markup 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 bills being marked up, please contact Noah Jackson with the Subcommittee staff at Noah.Jackson@mail.house.gov . For press related questions, please contact Sean Kelly at Sean.Kelly@mail.house.gov .  Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Legislation to be considered:  H.R. 1435 , The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act (Rep. Joyce)   H.R. 4468 , The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023 (Rep. Walberg)   H.R. 4469 , The No Fuel Credits for Batteries Act of 2023 (Rep. Pence)  Communications and Technology Subcommittee legislation to be considered:  H.R. 4510 , NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (Rep. Latta)   H.R. 3385 , Diaspora Link Act (Rep. Plaskett)    H.R. 3369 , AI Accountability Act (Rep. Harder)  

Washington, D.C. —  House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s  Full Committee markup  of 15 health bills. Excerpts and highlights below: ENERGY AND COMMERCE IS LEADING ON SOLUTIONS “Thank you to all my colleagues who are leading on solutions. “We’re doing the hard work necessary to review and reauthorize programs and deliver results to the American people. “That is our job as the People’s Representatives—to help improve the lives of those we serve. “We are making sure moms and their babies get the support they need in all phases of their lives. “We’re supporting research for Sickle Cell and childhood cancer. “We’re reauthorizing important programs to help people find hope and recover from substance use disorders. “We’re building on our work to stop fentanyl poisonings. “We’re making sure hospitals can train pediatricians and we’re also bringing accountability to the CDC.” REAUTHORIZING AND REFORMING KEY PROGRAMS “In addition, we are reauthorizing key authorities to help protect Americans from chemical, radiological, biological, nuclear, and cyber-attacks. “I have made clear my top priority is for these programs to be reauthorized on time. “We are moving Mr. Hudson’s legislation today to make sure America is equipped to respond to public health threats. “Regarding drug shortages, as I said last week, we are working on legislation following our request for information to address the underlying causes. “Just yesterday, we sent a letter to the FDA asking about their lack of foreign inspection of manufacturing sites in China and India—two countries with a long history of safety compliance failures. “The Senate HELP Committee released new provision on shortages as well that seem to take a more tailored approach to more FDA authorities, and I look forward to hearing stakeholder feedback. “Examining FDA is only one part of addressing shortages, and our committee has the privilege of being able to look at federal reimbursement policies as well. “I hope Democrats will work with me on our comprehensive approach to address the root causes of drug shortages, including looking at FDA authorities and how Medicare and Medicaid pay for medicines. “Let’s work together.” COMING TOGETHER FOR THE SUPPORT ACT “I think about how we came together for the SUPPORT Act, for example. “It’s proof of what we can accomplish when we work together. “Today’s SUPPORT Act reauthorization includes a number of key bipartisan wins, including agreements on lifting the IMD Exclusion, helping people in our criminal justice system, and caring for foster youth in need. “I’m proud of the work on this, and I’m looking forward to advancing it today. “With that, thank you to all our members and their staff for all the hard work leading up to this markup. “I look forward to today’s discussion and our work to advance these solutions to the full House for consideration.”

Washington, D.C. — In a Full Committee markup today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced solutions that will strengthen America's public health preparedness and resilience. Members discussed bills to bolster treatment and prevention programs for substance use disorders, prepare for the next public health security threat, take care of mothers and infants, and fund the Children’s Hospital program to train the next generation of world-class pediatricians. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers said : “We’re doing the hard work necessary to review and reauthorize programs and deliver results to the American people. “We are making sure moms and their babies get the support they need in all phases of their lives. “In addition, we are reauthorizing key authorities to help protect Americans from chemical, radiological, biological, nuclear, and cyber-attacks. “We are moving Mr. Hudson’s legislation today to make sure America is equipped to respond to public health threats. “I hope Democrats will work with me on our comprehensive approach to address the root causes of drug shortages , including looking at FDA authorities and how Medicare and Medicaid pay for medicines. “Today’s SUPPORT Act reauthorization includes a number of key bipartisan wins , including agreements on lifting the IMD Exclusion, helping people in our criminal justice system, and caring for foster youth in need. “I’m proud of the work on this, and I’m looking forward to advancing it today .” Health Subcommittee Chair Brett Guthrie said on the SUPPORT Act: “Among these reauthorizations, H.R. 4531 includes a reauthorization of CORCs, the Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers program, which I led in establishing when we first passed the SUPPORT Act. It would also reauthorize targeted workforce training grants for individuals in recovery. “I am also proud to report that we were able to reach compromises on key issues for members of the committee and ensure these policies are fully offset. “This includes, permanently lifting the IMD Exclusion for substance use disorder and permitting Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) to bill Medicaid for health care services provided outside the walls of these facilities, giving vulnerable children access to more comprehensive health care services.” […] “ I remain optimistic that our continued bipartisan efforts will help us turn the tide and change lives. “I thank my colleagues for joining me and I look forward to advancing this legislation to the full House today.” Legislative Vote Summary: H.R. 824 , the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023, led by Rep. Tim Walberg, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 29 to 20. H.R. 3226 , the  Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023,  led by Rep. Anna Eshoo, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 48 to 0.  H.R. 3838 , the  Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023,  led by Rep. Michael Burgess, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 50 to 0.  H.R. 3843 , the  Action for Dental Health Act of 2023,  led by Rep. Robin Kelly, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 50 to 0.  H.R. 3884 ,   the  Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2023,  led by Rep. Michael Burgess, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 50 to 0.  H.R. 3821 , the  Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023,  led by Rep. Bill Pascrell, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 51 to 0.  H.R. 3391 , the  Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0,  led by Rep. Jennifer Wexton, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 50 to 0.  H.R. 3836 ,   the  Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act,  led by Rep. Dan Crenshaw, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 51 to 0.  HR 4531 , the  Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act,  led by Rep. Brett Guthrie, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 49-0.  H.R. 4529 , the Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023, led by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 25 to 21.  H.R. 4381 , the  Public Health Emergency Congressional Review Act,  led by Rep. Greg Murphy, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 28 to 21.  H.R. 3813 ,  the  CDC Leadership Accountability Act of 2023,  led by Rep. Brett Guthrie, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 27 to 20.  H.R. 4421 , the  Preparing for All Hazards and Pathogens Reauthorization Act,  led by Rep. Richard Hudson, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 28 to 23.  H.R. 4420 , the  Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act  led by Rep. Richard Hudson, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 27 to 22.  H.R. 3887 , the  Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2023  led by Rep. Dan Crenshaw, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full House by a roll call vote of 27 to 17. 

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today announced a Full Committee markup on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, to consider 15 pieces of legislation recently approved by the Subcommittee on Health.  “From the opioid epidemic to public hazard preparedness to health care access for the most vulnerable, Americans are counting on Congress, and the Energy and Commerce Committee is delivering solutions. Our members on both sides of the aisle have proposed legislation to strengthen America and protect our citizens, including on bills to bolster substance use disorder treatment, prepare for the next public health security threat, take care of mothers and infants, and strengthen research into deadly diseases. I thank Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie for his leadership on bringing these solutions before the full committee and look forward to a productive discussion,” said Chair Rodgers.  WHAT : A Full Committee markup of 15 bills.  DATE : Wednesday, July, 19, 2023  TIME : 10:00 AM ET  LOCATION : 2123 Rayburn House Office Building  This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The markup 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 markup, please contact Jolie Brochin at Jolie.Brochin@mail.house.gov . For press related questions, please contact Christopher Krepich at Christopher.Krepich@mail.house.gov .  Legislation to be considered:  H.R. 824 , the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 (Rep. Walberg)  H.R. 3226 , the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023 (Rep. Eshoo)  H.R. 3838 , the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 (Rep. Burgess)  H.R. 3843 , the Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 (Rep. Kelly)  H.R. 3884 , the Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2023 (Rep. Burgess)  H.R. 3821 , the Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 (Rep. Pascrell)  H.R. 3391 , the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 (Rep. Wexton)  H.R. 3836 , the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act (Rep. Crenshaw)  H.R. 4531 , the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (Rep. Guthrie)  H.R. 4529 , the Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023 (Rep. Rodgers)  H.R. 4381 , the Public Health Emergency Congressional Review Act (Rep. Murphy)  H.R. 3813 , the CDC Leadership Accountability Act of 2023 (Rep. Guthrie)  H.R. 4421 , the Preparing for All Hazards and Pathogens Reauthorization Act (Rep. Hudson)  H.R. 4420 , the Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act (Rep. Hudson)  H.R. 3887 , the Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2023 (Rep. Crenshaw) 

Washington, D.C. — Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee markup of 17 bills. Excerpts and highlights below: HELPING BABIES & FIGHTING THE OPIOID CRISIS “Today we are marking up legislation to fight the opioid crisis, promote access to life-saving therapies for rare and life-threatening diseases, and to bolster our ability to effectively respond to emerging biological and pathogenic threats. “We are also continuing this committee’s work to address the fentanyl and opioid crisis. “First, we will be marking up legislation that I am leading alongside Representative Kuster to reauthorize key provisions from the 2018 Support for Patients and Communities Act before their expiration on September 30. “This bill, H.R. 4531, the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2023, would provide access to life-saving treatment and recovery support services, prevention programming, and long-term recovery services for individuals seeking help overcoming their substance use disorder. “This bill includes the scheduling of Xylazine. “Xylazine, also known as Tranq, is an animal tranquilizer that is increasingly found in illicit opioids and other drugs. “It does not respond to overdose reversal medications, like naloxone, which can make overdoses more fatal. “This bill places Xylazine in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, which will help our law enforcement keep this substance off our streets while maintaining access for veterinarians and ranchers to use on animals. “The bill would also lift unnecessary barriers to treatment for vulnerable populations, by promoting sustained access to medication assisted treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries and access to long-term recovery services for individuals. “H.R. 4531 also includes solutions that would promote access to long-term recovery services, like workforce training and peer support services. “This also includes reauthorizing a key priority of mine, the Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers program, which provides targeted resources to communities that are significantly impacted by the overdose epidemic.” PUBLIC HEALTH HAZARD PREPAREDNESS “Next is a set of bills to ensure our public health system is prepared to respond to emerging health threats. “Mr. Hudson has two bills to address the emerging treats: H.R. 4421, Preparing for All Hazards and Pathogens Reauthorization Act, and H.R. 4420, Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act. “These two bills will accomplish several goals. “First, both pieces of legislation will streamline our response infrastructure within the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, or ASPR. “Additionally, these bills include efforts to shore up our diagnostic testing infrastructure and domestic manufacturing capacity for medical countermeasures during a future public health emergency, areas of weakness in our current system that we all saw firsthand falter during our initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “On top of that, these bills also contain several provisions focused on improvements to our Strategic National Stockpile, including clarifying ASPR’s responsibility over the Strategic National Stockpile. “Many of the provisions incorporated in H.R. 4420 and 4421 are bipartisan, and I appreciate Mr. Hudson’s long-standing leadership on these issues.” WORKING TO ADDRESS DRUG SHORTAGES “Despite these significant improvements to our public health system, it is disappointing that these bills and overall efforts to reauthorize many of these programs is becoming a partisan exercise, through no fault of committee Republicans. “We have been clear about the need to address drug shortages, which was why in March of this year, we sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration requesting information related to certain drugs in shortage, as well as how the agency has used its existing authorities to address ensure these drugs can get to patients as quickly as possible and ensure there are no future shortages. “Chair Rodgers and Senator Crapo also released a request for information to solicit feedback from a wide range of stakeholders and identify thoughtful, targeted solutions to address these shortages, and announced yesterday we’re hopeful to release a discussion draft in the coming weeks. “Committee Republicans stand ready to address this important issue, but we have made clear on countless occasions that this is not the process to engage on those.” ADDITIONAL SOLUTIONS TO HELP VULNERABLE PATIENTS “Finally, there is a set of public health bills that reauthorize programs that provide support for patients and their families. “This includes H.R. 3391 from Mr. Bilirakis to help identify the root causes of pediatric cancers and other conditions, H.R. 3226 from Dr. Miller-Meeks and Ms. Eshoo to support better outcomes for preterm babies, in addition to legislation to advance our knowledge of rare diseases that will help lead to the availability of therapies for these diseases. “In closing, I am proud of the legislation we are marking up today and I look forward to advancing these important bills to the full committee.”

Washington, D.C. – In a subcommittee markup today, the Subcommittee on Health advanced solutions for the American people that will provide crucial support for individuals who need help recovering from substance use disorder, combat the fentanyl crisis, ensure our nation is better prepared against all forms of hazards and public health security threats, and bolster health care for vulnerable populations.  Excerpts from House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s (R-WA) remarks:   “Not only are we ensuring federal programs are accountable to those we serve, we are helping to improve people’s lives.  “For example, we are making sure moms and their babies get the support they need in all phases of their lives.  “We’re reauthorizing important programs to rescue people from despair and recover from substance use disorders.  “We’re building on our work to stop fentanyl poisonings.  “We’re making sure hospitals can train the next generation of pediatricians and we’re also bringing accountability to the CDC.  “In addition to all this, we are making progress today on reauthorizing key authorities to help protect Americans from chemical, radiological, biological, nuclear, and cyber-attacks.  “For months, we’ve been working to bring everyone to the table for this to be a bipartisan bill.  “These programs to ensure America is ready to respond to all hazards has expired before, and I made clear my top priority was doing all I can do get these programs reauthorized on time.”  Excerpts from Health Subcommittee Chair Brett Guthrie's (R-KY) remarks:    “First, we will be marking up legislation that I am leading alongside Representative Kuster to reauthorize key provisions from the 2018 Support for Patients and Communities Act before their expiration on September 30.  “This bill, H.R. 4531, the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2023, would provide access to life-saving treatment and recovery support services, prevention programming, and long-term recovery services for individuals seeking help overcoming their substance use disorder.  “This bill includes the scheduling of Xylazine.  “Xylazine, also known as Tranq, is an animal tranquilizer that is increasingly found in illicit opioids and other drugs.  “It does not respond to overdose reversal medications, like naloxone, which can make overdoses more fatal.  “This bill places Xylazine in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, which will help our law enforcement keep this substance off our streets while maintaining access for veterinarians and ranchers to use on animals.  “The bill would also lift unnecessary barriers to treatment for vulnerable populations, by promoting sustained access to medication assisted treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries and access to long-term recovery services for individuals.”  Legislative Vote Summary:   H.R. 824 ,  the  Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 , led by Rep. Tim Walberg, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote for 16-11. H.R. 3226 ,  the  Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023 , led by Rep. Anna Eshoo, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 26-0.    H.R. 3838 , the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 , led by Rep. Michael Burgess, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 28-0. H.R. 3843 ,  the  Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 , led by Rep. Robin Kelly, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 27-0. H.R. 3884 , the  Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2023 , led by Rep. Michael Burgess, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 28-0. H.R. 3821 , the  Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 , led by Rep. Bill Pascrell, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 28-0. H.R. 2365 , the  National Plan to End Parkinson’s Ac t , was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by voice vote. H.R. 3391 , the  Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 , led by Rep. Jennifer Wexton, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 27-0. H.R. 4421 , the  Preparing for All Hazards and Pathogens Reauthorization Act , led by Rep. Richard Hudson, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 17-11. H.R. 4420 , the  Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act , led by Rep. Richard Hudson, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 16-12. H.R. 4529 , the  Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023 , led by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 14-11. HR 4381 , the  Public Health Emergency Congressional Review Act , led by Rep. Greg Murphy, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 14-12. HR 3813 ,  the  CDC Leadership Accountability Act of 2023 , led by Rep. Brett Guthrie, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 14-12. H.R. 3836 ,  the  Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act , led by Rep. Dan Crenshaw, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 28-0. HR 4531 , the  Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act , led by Rep. Brett Guthrie, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by voice vote. H.R. 4056 , the  Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Foster Care Act of 2023 , led by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 17-9. H.R. 3887 , the  Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2023 , led by Rep. Dan Crenshaw, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 15-12.

Washington, D.C. —  House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s  Health Subcommittee markup  of 17 bills. Excerpts and highlights below: PLOWING THE HARD GROUND TO LEGISLATE “I am glad we are here today moving so many pieces of important legislation. “Our markup and work today is yet another example of the Energy and Commerce Committee, plowing the hard ground to legislate. “We’re doing the work necessary to carefully review and reassess government programs to make sure they best serve the American people. “That is our job as the People’s Representatives. “So, thank you to everyone leading on bills today. “Not only are we ensuring federal programs are accountable to those we serve, we are helping to improve people’s lives. “For example, we are making sure moms and their babies get the support they need in all phases of their lives. “We’re reauthorizing important programs to rescue people from despair and recover from substance use disorders. “We’re building on our work to stop fentanyl poisonings. “We’re making sure hospitals can train the next generation of pediatricians and we’re also bringing accountability to the CDC.” PREPARING FOR ALL HAZARDS “In addition to all this, we are making progress today on reauthorizing key authorities to help protect Americans from chemical, radiological, biological, nuclear, and cyber-attacks. “For months, we’ve been working to bring everyone to the table for this to be a bipartisan bill. “These programs to ensure America is ready to respond to all hazards has expired before, and I made clear my top priority was doing all I can do get these programs reauthorized on time. “So, I am glad we are moving Mr. Hudson’s legislation today, and hope and invite Democrats to come back to the table and support this legislation so America is prepared to respond to public health threats from catastrophic natural disaster to a biological threat to cyberattacks.” DRUG SHORTAGES “Not every bill is going to contain every member’s priority, and we all may have different views on the best path to success for legislation. “But putting everything in one bill is not the way forward. It is not the best way to legislate. “As I said yesterday, we are carefully reviewing more than 100 responses we’ve received in response to our request for information on the underlying causes of drug shortages. “We need to address this, and we will. Our next step is a discussion draft that we will be releasing in the coming weeks. “The problem demands more attention than rushing a few broad FDA bills through committee. “I hope today Democrats will agree to join me in working on this more thoughtful, comprehensive approach to address the root causes of drug shortages, whether it’s looking at FDA authorities or how Medicare and Medicaid pay for medicines. “Let’s work together.” TODAY’S AGENDA “With that, I will again say thank you to all my colleagues who are leading on bills and solutions. “Reviewing all these programs takes time and a lot of hard work. “Energy and Commerce has this reputation of attracting the best members because we are up to the task! “I look forward to today’s discussion and moving these solutions to the Full Committee to consider.”