Legislative UpdateShutdown was averted, but leadership of the House is not clear. Republican leaders of the House hope to vote a new Speaker of the House by the end of the week. For now, Representative McHenry (R. NC) is the “speaker pro tem.” This is temporary and he...

Congress avoided a government shutdown last Saturday by passing a temporary 45-day continuing resolution until November 17, 2023. Congress Launches MCO Investigation: House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Senate Finance...

All eyes, ears, and efforts in both chambers of Congress will be focused on the federal budget. It expires on 9/30/23- and agreement to pass appropriation bills and/or a temporary continuing resolution appear nowhere in sight. Read the full newsletter here

The September 30th deadline for passing a budget is looming, and no agreement is in sight. This memo gives an overview of what HHS programs would be affected by a government shutdown. Those with mandatory funding, such as the F2Fs, would not be affected. Read the full...

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...

The Senate returns to Washington, D.C. this week, and the House returns September 12th. The chambers appear at odds over appropriations and the federal budget. Buckle up! Read the full newsletter here

Unwinding of Medicaid Continuous Coverage and the PHE Read the full newsletter here

Legislative Update It's August Recess, and Members of Congress are in their home states. The Senate will be back on Tuesday, September 5, followed by the House on Tuesday, September 12. Read the full newsletter here