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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, announced the details for upcoming hearings inviting in five of the biggest health insurance company Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) to answer questions on how we can make health care more affordable for all Americans with commercial insurance coverage—not just the seven percent of Americans who obtain their health insurance through Obamacare.

Quote Attributable to Chairmen Guthrie and Smith:

“House Republicans are once again left to clean up the mess of Democrats’ flawed policymaking. Instead of temporarily bailing out a failing program utilized by a fraction of the country, we have invited five of the top health insurance company CEOs to testify before our Committees to have a discussion and answer questions about rising costs, the current state of health care affordability, and the role played by large health insurers.

“This hearing is the first in a series to examine the root causes driving higher health care prices and discuss policies that will lower the cost of care for all Americans.

“Republicans are committed to making health care more affordable by driving solutions that increase patient choice and competition, root out waste, fraud, and abuse, and put patients back at the center of our health care system.”

BACKGROUND:

The date of the hearings will be January 22, 2026, with the panel appearing before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in the morning, and the House Committee on Ways and Means in the afternoon.

Companies invited are UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health, Cigna Healthcare, Elevance Health, and Blue Shield of California.

Witnesses Invited:

• Stephen Hemsley, CEO, UnitedHealth Group
• David Joyner, President and CEO, CVS Health Group
• David Cordani, President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board, Cigna Health Group
• Gail Boudreaux, President and CEO, Elevance Health
• Paul Markovich, President and CEO, Ascendiun

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services.

Subcommittee Chairman Griffith’s opening statement as prepared for delivery:

“Today’s hearing will discuss ten bills aimed at improving patient access in Medicare.

“As our population ages, it is critical that Medicare policies keep pace with patient needs.

“Ensuring beneficiaries can obtain timely, cost-effective services is essential to fulfilling Medicare’s promise.

“A handful of bills we are discussing today help increase access to durable medical equipment, or DME, which include wheelchairs, oxygen equipment, walkers, diabetic supplies just to name a few.

“However, the way Medicare reimburses for these products can be improved.

“Dr. Joyce from Pennsylvania is leading H.R. 1703, the Choices for Increased Mobility Act, which creates a new billing code to improve Medicare coverage for ultralightweight wheelchairs, particularly those made from titanium or carbon fiber.

“Currently, an individual must pay full price for the upgrade to a lighter, more functional wheelchair, and then hope to get reimbursed by Medicare later.

“This bill will allow Medicare to cover a portion of the costs up front to ease the financial burden on individuals.

“Another bill, H.R. 2477, the Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act, led by Representative Van Duyne from Texas, provides Medicare reimbursement for portable ultrasound transportation and services, which will help seniors get the care they need.

“Representative Miller-Meeks from Iowa champions H.R. 2005, the DMEPOS Relief Act, would establish a fairer rate for DME supplies.

“The way DME products get priced is through a process known as competitive bidding.

“This is where DME suppliers bid to be the sole contractor in certain areas of the country with the winning bid prices used to determine supplier reimbursement.

“These prices are not one size fits all, and suppliers, especially in some areas, struggle to stay open due to these low rates.

“This bill aims to help mitigate that impact.

“The last bill in the DME space is H.R. 2902, the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act, led by Representative Valadao from California.

“Among other things, this bill removes supplemental oxygen and its supplies from the competitive bidding program and creates a new reimbursement rate for supplemental and liquid oxygen.

“We will also be considering H.R. 2172, the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act, led by Representative Buchanan from Florida.

“This bill would make updates to the home infusion therapy benefit and support patient access to this benefit.

“The current reimbursement structure is not aligned with how these therapies are currently administered in the home.

“This bill will modernize the model, ensure adequate provider reimbursement and support patient access to home infusions.

“Another bill being considered today is H.R. 5269, the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services Act, led by Representative Hudson from North Carolina.

“This bill would update how CMS establishes reimbursement rates for clinical laboratory services paid under the Medicare Clinical Lab Fee Schedule.

“This important bill aims to create a less burdensome process for CMS to determine private payor-based rates for lab services.

“A few other bills being considered today include:

“H.R. 5243, led by Representative McClellan from Virginia, that brings more transparency into supplemental benefits provided by Medicare Advantage plans.

“H.R. 5347, the Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act, also led by Representative Buchanan.

“This bill would extend certain methods for collecting Accountable Care Organization’s quality measurement data, as well as establish a digital quality measure pilot program.

“H.R. 6210, the Senior Savings Protection Act, led by Representative Matsui from California, reauthorizes and funds certain programs under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act.

“These programs help low-income beneficiaries understand and access their benefits.

“Lastly, we will discuss H.R. 6361, the BAN AI Denials in Medicare Act, led by Representative Landsman from Ohio.

“This bill prohibits the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation or CMMI from implementing the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model, or the WISeR Model.

“While I understand the concerns around AI and prior authorization, CMMI’s statutory mission is to lower health care costs and improve outcomes for patients.

“The WISeR Model does not change Medicare coverage policy but will focus on ensuring that for a set of non-emergency services, seniors are getting safe, effective, and appropriate care.

“I look forward to hearing from the witnesses today and working to advance these bills to a markup.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services.

“As our population ages, it is critical that Medicare policies keep pace with patient needs. Today’s hearing highlighted legislation that works to improve patient access in Medicare,” said Chairman Griffith. “Ensuring beneficiaries can obtain timely, cost-effective services is essential to fulfilling Medicare’s promise.”

Watch the full hearing here .

Below are key excerpts from today’s hearing:

Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13): “H.R. 1703, the Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025, is commonsense legislation. It would give greater access to Medicare beneficiaries to titanium and to carbon fiber wheelchairs. There is one key word in this legislation, and that is choice. This bill allows Medicare patients the opportunity to decide whether a titanium or a carbon fiber wheelchair is the right choice for them, and if it is, patients with Medicare B have the ability to pay out of pocket for wheelchair upgrades if they so choose.”

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01): “As a physician and nurse, I have seen firsthand how critical timely access to oxygen equipment, mobility devices, and home medical supplies are to keep patients healthy and out of hospitals. When access to these services is disrupted, patient outcomes suffer, and costs to the health care system increase. That is why I introduced H.R. 2005, the DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025. DMEPOS suppliers, particularly small independent providers and those serving rural communities, are under growing financial pressure due to inflation, workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions, and Medicare reimbursement rates that have not kept pace with real-world costs. In many cases, suppliers are being forced to limit services or exit the Medicare program altogether, leaving beneficiaries with fewer options and longer wait times.”

Congressman Tom Kean (NJ-07): “I appreciate this Committee’s efforts to educate all of us on legislation that could help our seniors who rely on Medicare. I support H.R. 5269, the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act of 2025, that’s been introduced by my colleague from North Carolina, Representative Hudson. This bill would make vital reforms to Medicare’s clinical lab fee schedule, which pays for lab tests New Jersey seniors rely on for routine care and for diagnosis of more complex conditions like cancer. In New Jersey, there were over 2,300 laboratories. In my district, there are over 200. Ms. Van Meter, can you articulate the urgency of reform needed for Medicare’s clinical lab fee schedule?” Ms. Susan Van Meter: “On January 31, about 800 tests will get cut by up to 15 percent. The cuts are going to hit tests that are among the most routine that Medicare beneficiaries rely on every day. Those kinds of reductions will have an impact on beneficiary access to services. It will also stifle innovation in the next generation of diagnostics those same patients need and deserve.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era.

“The importance of the successful growth of the American nuclear energy industry cannot be understated.” said Chairman Latta. “We need firm, reliable power, versatile power, and more of it. We need power for emerging industrial output and the AI race—also for homes and businesses. A robust and growing nuclear industry also strengthens our national security. It does so through increased nuclear commerce with allies and through a more cost-effective industrial base.”

Watch the full hearing here.

Below are key excerpts from today’s hearing:

Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12): “From the standpoint of our constituencies, these new nuclear facilities, how would they work out in the long run for our ratepayers?” Mr. Williams: “There are a lot of benefits of nuclear generation to our ratepayers. First and foremost, they're 24/7. They are baseload generation and capacity for our customers. They provide fuel stability and they have low operating costs. So, in our market, when our nuclear units are running, our customers are paying less for the electricity that they receive than they otherwise would.”

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01): “While our nuclear industry stagnated, as has been pointed out, China and Russia surged ahead, now accounting for 94% of reactors under construction worldwide. That competition isn't just about electricity, it's about American jobs, domestic manufacturing, exporting knowledge, equipment, and secure supply chains. We've watched critical skills atrophy and lost a generation of nuclear expertise. Rebuilding our nuclear energy industry means rebuilding the workforce, supply chains, and the industrial base that comes with it.”

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11): “This hearing is very significant, because there's a race and that race is not just for AI, although that is extremely important, but the race is for an assortment of energy needs. That demand is going to continue to increase at an exponential rate, and that leads me to a question for Mr. Williams. Which utilities are seeing unprecedented load growth for data centers and how much regulatory certainty is needed before you can commit nuclear resources to continue to serve that load at scale?” Mr. Williams: “We are seeing tremendous load growth, especially in the southeast, and Southern Company is planning to meet that commitment. You know, we believe that preserving the option for new nuclear generation is important for our customers as we look for that. But we've got to mitigate the risks that are associated with that. We laid those out in our testimony today, and that's our focus. How do we mitigate those risks? Working through public-private partnerships, working with the customers, and making sure that we can do that. Because what we want to do is when we bring that data center on, we want to put downward pressure on rates for the rest of our customers. That's the model that we've established in Georgia, that's what we want to continue to do, and that's what we're focused on.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 4593, the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act, which codifies the definition of a showerhead to reduce regulatory whiplash and restore consumer choice.

Chairman Guthrie’s remarks on H.R. 4593, the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act:

“Under the previous administration, American consumers were subjected to Washington’s constant micromanagement of appliances and equipment in their homes and businesses.

“In fact, the Biden-Harris Administration finalized more than 30 new or amended energy efficiency standards, totaling over $60 billion in costs, and regulating nearly every appliance in American’s home.

“Part of this effort focused on complicating the definition of a showerhead by prohibiting multi-nozzle shower systems if the whole system collectively delivers more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute instead of following the straightforward statutory definition of showerhead.

“The new, highly bureaucratic definition was an amazing 13,000 words in length, and a novel interpretation. This resulted in shower systems with more than one nozzle having a lower flowrate compared to individual showerheads.

“Additionally, this definition is misleading to consumers looking to buy multi-nozzle shower systems for the purpose of increasing water flow.

“President Trump has taken executive action to restore the regulatory definitions and standards to the law’s original intent, by allowing a maximum water use of 2.5 gallons per minute for each faucet in a shower system.

“H.R. 4593 would codify President Trump’s definition by allowing the 2.5 maximum flow rate to apply to each nozzle in the shower system.

“This legislation will ensure manufacturers, like Delta Faucet in my district, are not subjected to the swing of the political pendulum, with ever-changing interpretations of the law.

“Further, this legislation is simple and pro-consumer choice. It is unfortunate that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are seeking more regulation for its own sake, limiting the choices of American consumers.

“If an individual wants lower water pressure, they have a variety of options. They can purchase a single nozzle showerhead, or they can simply turn down the faucet. It’s that simple.

“But those choices must be left to individual Americans, not Washington bureaucrats.

“H.R. 4593 would bring regulatory certainty to manufacturers, performance effectiveness to a household appliance we all use, and choice to American consumers.

“I urge my colleagues to support it and reserve the balance of my time.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing titled American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era.

Subcommittee Chairman Latta’s opening statement as prepared for delivery:

“Today’s hearing will examine the current state of the nuclear industry, the emerging prospects for the rapid and widespread deployment of new nuclear technologies, and what more may be done to enable success.

“The importance of successful growth of American nuclear energy cannot be understated.

“Most importantly, what we need in this country is more energy.

“We need firm, reliable power, versatile power, and more of it. We need power for emerging industrial output and the AI race—also for homes and businesses.

“A robust and growing nuclear industry also strengthens our national security. It does so through increased nuclear commerce with allies and through a more cost-effective industrial base.

“Congress has already taken significant steps that will optimize the regulatory system and related policies to assist in domestic nuclear deployment.

“The ADVANCE Act, major provisions of which were developed by Energy and Commerce Members, focused on licensing efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing predictability in Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing.

“It also provided for improved coordination among agencies and increasing access to nuclear technology for our allies. It increased the ability of allies to invest in American nuclear projects.

“Congress also enacted legislation to secure nuclear fuel supplies.

“It did so by providing funding to jump start work to develop advanced fuels and banning Russian fuels to create the market conditions that will incentivize new domestic fuel capacity.

“This legislative work builds upon other legislative measures concerning federal loan and credit programs, nuclear demonstrations, and technical support, and long-term liability protections for nuclear reactors.

_“Congress has established a strong framework for nuclear development for coming decades. How this is being implemented will be an important topic for this hearing. _

“By any measure, the prospects of expanded nuclear power in the United States have been improving dramatically in recent years.

“Consider that only five or six years ago, we were confronting a wave of nuclear retirements. Today, closed nuclear reactors are being restarted, and utilities are seeking to produce more power at existing sites.

“This Monday, NRC for the first time approved replacement of analog safety equipment with digital controls—which paves the way for modernizing safety controls across the fleet. This action, finally taken after years of regulatory churn, creates a template for other plants to seek NRC approval of digitization.

“There is growing interest in new builds for the large Westinghouse AP1000—the advanced light-water reactor brought on-line at Plant Vogtle in Georgia.

“And a growing number of advanced nuclear technologies are moving into or through the licensing pipeline.

“Major new players, including manufacturers, are providing support and financing for new projects.

“The Trump Administration, meanwhile, is also working to advance nuclear on a number of fronts.

“It is accelerating regulatory reforms—consistent with the ADVANCE Act—for more efficient, risk-informed licensing. It is working to bring in more foreign investment, accelerate innovative new technology demonstrations, and develop small reactors for military bases.

“How this is going and how it can work more effectively will also be a useful focus for this hearing.

“Our witnesses today will provide important perspective to help us assess what more may be necessary to ensure success.

“Maria Korsnick, President and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute, a nuclear engineer, former chief nuclear officer and plant operator, will offer the broad industry view for what is necessary for advancing nuclear.

“John Williams, Senior Vice President of Southern Nuclear Operating Company, among other experience overseeing nuclear operations brings the perspective of having overseen the construction and operation of the first new nuclear units in 30 years.

“Judi Greenwald, President and CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Alliance, will offer the views of a leading Washington nuclear policy organization, which informed some of our work on the ADVANCE Act.

“And, finally, John Wagner, Director of Idaho National Laboratory, will provide the perspective of the National Lab responsible for a substantial amount of nuclear research and development and what he sees across the landscape of nuclear policy today.

“The success of our work in Congress to advance durable nuclear deployment will depend on appropriate and efficient regulatory decisions, dependable supply chains and fuels, predictable construction and deployment costs, and, of course, market demand.

“This hearing can help us in our work.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, announced a hearing titled Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission.

“The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ensures that every American has access to next-generation communication technologies,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Hudson. “As the Committee with jurisdiction over the FCC, we conduct regular oversight to maintain the agency’s focus on the issues that matter most to our constituents. We look forward to hearing from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, along with Commissioners Anna Gomez and Olivia Trusty, about their efforts to close the digital divide, secure our communications networks, and advance American leadership in wireless innovation.”

Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing titled Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission.

WHAT: Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on oversight of the Federal Communications Commission.

DATE: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

TIME: 10:15 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Noah Jackson with the Committee staff at Noah.Jackson@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Daniel Kelly at Daniel.Kelly@mail.house.gov.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a hearing titled Protecting America’s Energy Infrastructure in Today’s Cyber and Physical Threat Landscape.

“Safeguarding our nation’s energy infrastructure is vital to providing affordable and reliable power while protecting American communities,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Latta. “Right now, the energy infrastructure in the United States faces numerous cyber and physical threats from sophisticated nation-state actors as well as criminals or ideologically driven hackers. To confront these issues, our Committee will hold a legislative hearing to discuss solutions for our energy infrastructure that would help to strengthen collaboration between the government and the private sector, detect cybersecurity threats, and increase physical security.”

Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled Protecting America’s Energy Infrastructure in Today’s Cyber and Physical Threat Landscape.

WHAT: Subcommittee on Energy hearing to discuss legislation that will focus on strengthening our nation’s energy infrastructure from cyber and physical threats.

DATE: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

TIME: 10:15 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

This hearing will focus on the following bills:

• H.R.____, Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026
• H.R.____, Energy Emergency Leadership Act
• H.R.____, Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act
• H.R. ____, Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SECURE Grid) Act
• H.R.____, Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Calvin Huggins at Calvin.Huggins1@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Ben Mullany at Ben.Mullany@mail.house.gov.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, announced a hearing titled Examining Legislative Options to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety, Ensure Consumer Choice and Affordability, and Cement U.S. Automotive Leadership.

“Since the Model T was first produced in 1908, the American automotive industry has been the driving force for creating jobs and improving the comfort and quality of the vehicles on our roads. Though the times and technologies have changed, our desire for innovation, safety, and consumer choice have not,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis. “We look forward to discussing these bills to strengthen motor vehicle safety with our colleagues and continuing to advance American automotive leadership.”

Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing titled Examining Legislative Options to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety, Ensure Consumer Choice and Affordability, and Cement U.S. Automotive Leadership.

WHAT: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing to examine ways to strengthen automotive safety, affordability, and leadership.

DATE: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

TIME: 2:00 PM ET

LOCATION: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building

The hearing will focus on the following bills:

• H.R. ____, Motor Vehicle Modernization Act (Chairman Guthrie)
• H.R. ____, Safety Is Not for Sale Act of 2026 (Ranking Member Pallone)
• H.R. ____, Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution (SELF DRIVE) Act of 2026 (Reps. Latta and Dingell)
• H.R. 1566, Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act (Reps. Dunn and Perez)
• H.R. 4376, AV Safety Data Act (Rep. Mullin)
• H.R. 3360, Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safety Act (Rep. Mullin)
• H.R. 6687, DRIVER Act (Rep. Harshbarger)
• H.R. 6688, ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act (Reps. Harshbarger, Obernolte, Vazquez, and Torres)
• H.R. 6850, DRIVE to HALT Drunk Driving Act (Rep. Dingell)
• H.R. 1137, No Kill Switches in Cars Act (Rep. Perry)
• H.R. 3385, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes. (Rep. Van Orden)
• H.R. 5221, PART Act (Reps. Baird and McCollum)
• H.R. 2110, Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act (Reps. Dingell and Crenshaw)
• H.R. ____, Know Before You Drive Act (Rep. Schrier)
• H.R. ____, Securing Accessible Functional Emergency (SAFE) Exit Act (Rep. Kelly-IL)
• H.R. ____, Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026 (Rep. Clarke)

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Alex Khlopin at Alex.Khlopin@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Daniel Kelly at Daniel.Kelly@mail.house.gov.