Washington Update September 15, 2023

by | Sep 15, 2023 | Family Voices, Washington Update

Both the Senate and the House are back in Washington, DC. The budget will be top of mind, along with plenty of other work and discussions.

Drug Shortages: On July 28, 2023, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers unveiled a draft bill intended to address the “root causes” of drug shortages. The House Energy and Commerce will hold a hearing to discuss this week that addresses the ongoing problem of drug shortages. This Georgetown Center for Children and Families blog discusses a bill that has been proposed.

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