WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, announced a hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, and Over-the-Counter Medicines.

“The reauthorization of important programs, such as the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program and vital public health programs, play a critical role in the Committee’s continued efforts to improve health care for Americans,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Carter. “Expanding patient access to safe over-the-counter drugs, allocating resources for rural providers, and supporting health care workforce development are among the many priorities of the Health Subcommittee, and we look forward to continuing the conversation and exploring future opportunities on ways to help Americans live healthier lives.” 

Subcommittee on Health hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, and Over-the-Counter Medicines. 

WHAT: Subcommittee on Health hearing on Preserving Access to Timely and Affordable Care.

DATE: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

TIME: 10:15 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

This notice is at the direction of the Chairmen. 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 Annabelle Huffman with the Committee staff at Annabelle.Huffman@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Katie West at Katie.West@mail.house.gov.

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