WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, 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, issued the following statement regarding Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kennedy’s restructuring announcement in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.”

“For decades, HHS and its sub-agencies have grown significantly, creating redundancies and—in some cases—conflicting objectives. It is critical that the department is in a position to accomplish its core and essential mission to support all Americans,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Carter. “We look forward to working with Secretary Kennedy to protect patients, support innovations, and improve the health and wellbeing of the American people.”

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