Work Before July 4 Recess - This is the last week before Congress heads out for a two-week July 4 recess, and appropriations work in Congress is ramping up. .
This is the last week before Congress heads out for a two-week recess. The Senate Appropriations Committee will hold its first full committee markup of spending bills on Thursday. The Senate is expected to have higher spending levels than what is expected in the House.
House Energy and Commerce Committee Examines PAHPA Reauthorization and Rare Diseases. Senate HELP Committee Advances Several Healthcare Bills. HHS Announces New Tools to Lower Prescription Drug Costs. Update on Braidwood Case Regarding ACA Coverage of Preventive Medicines.
The House and Senate were both in session this week, with healthcare activity continuing at the committee level. The House Energy and Commerce Committee held hearings on the Pandemic.