The American Rescue Plan allocated billions to support the care workforce and aid seniors and people with disabilities nationwide. Legislators are calling for the passage of acts to ease the financial burden on caregivers and ban discriminatory measures in federal healthcare programs. Bipartisan efforts are focused on combating human trafficking and ensuring stable housing for veterans. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions about preventive healthcare measures and budget proposals to address homelessness and healthcare access.
I voted in favor of the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act to expand access to health care by preventing discrimination against Americans with disabilities. All Americans, regardless of their health status or disabilities, deserve equal access to the care they need. https://t.co/tPwBgxyUjz
Access to early childhood education sets our kids up for success, and @GovWhitmer’s universal pre-K plan will change lives and build brighter futures. I’m proud to stand alongside her as we build a strong foundation for the next generation of Michiganders! https://t.co/ue8gwI7Idv
Cost-effective health care should be accessible to all, and the government's assessment of quality-adjusted life years should not discriminate against patient coverage. I voted YES to protect care and access for seniors, the disabled, and those with chronic illnesses. https://t.co/mjw7QC6Kjg
Social Security and Medicare are a lifeline for the most vulnerable in our communities—they make it possible for older Americans to age with the dignity and respect they deserve. I'm continuing to lead the fight to protect these programs and ensure a secure retirement for all.
ICYMI: We’re combatting homelessness with every tool available to us. I was proud to announce this week that New Mexico has received over $16M from the Biden Administration to address homelessness in our state. This is part of the largest amount @HUDgov has ever awarded for COC. https://t.co/WldOBhYsre
GOOD NEWS: @HUDgov is investing more than $12.3 MILLION for 28 WV housing authorities. This funding will bolster community-based efforts to address homelessness by helping connect vulnerable individuals & families with critical supportive services. https://t.co/jHpuwIvuYA
Life is our most precious gift and valuable regardless of someone's disability or chronic illness. That’s why I voted to pass H.R. 485, a bill that protects veterans and Americans covered by federal healthcare programs from being denied care due to their disability or illness. https://t.co/1lPoVBD41d
Using quality-adjusted life years to determine healthcare outcomes creates a system of second-class patients. @HouseGOP understands bureaucrats shouldn’t dictate access to health treatments. That's why we PASSED H.R. 485 to ban federal health care programs from using QALYs. https://t.co/2Xd6OpPAKf
The House passed HR 485 Protecting Healthcare for All Patients Act. Unfortunately it was a party line vote, but a win is a win for the patient and disability community. Thanks for the leadership @cathymcmorris. #BanQALY #ProtectAllPatients #PatientsRising
We believe all Pennsylvanians should have access to healthy food, regardless of income. e’re grateful for @GovernorShapiro’s budget proposal which includes important new investments in anti-hunger programs. Check out @FeedingPA statement here ➡️ https://t.co/u0ihGvZaX5 https://t.co/yYJTVKevgv
Today, I am voting to protect Americans with disabilities and chronic health conditions from life-threatening discrimination in healthcare. Every American deserves to receive quality care. https://t.co/VUETs30wD1
Proud to have my bipartisan bill to save taxpayers' money by eliminating outdated federal reports pass the House Budget Committee. I look forward to continuing to work with @SenOssoff, @senatorlankford, and @RepGrothman to get the Eliminate Useless Reports Act into law.
Everyone deserves access to quality, affordable health care. I'm proud that the Inflation Reduction Act — which I helped pass — has cut health care premiums for more than 270,000 Michiganders across our state.
"Quality-adjusted life years are measures that discount the value of a life based on disability, age, or terminal illness. Unelected, nameless, faceless bureaucrats put a dollar amount on the life of a patient," says @RepKatCammack during @HouseCommerce debate on H.R. 485. https://t.co/4WjUAv3E7Y
Our veterans are superheroes. The QALY is kryptonite. @HouseDemocrats and @HouseGOP must pass HR 485 today. #BanQALY #ProtectAllPatients #PatientsRising
Over 100 patient advocacy organizations and leading disability rights groups stand united in support of H.R. 485. This unprecedented coalition reflects the gravity of the issue at hand: discrimination has no place in healthcare. #BanQALY #ProtectAllPatients #PatientsRising https://t.co/Vv1PN0wBiX
“In passing this bill, it will mean that health care bureaucracies can no longer discriminate against the weakest and most vulnerable patients, and it will help ensure that people can get the health care that they and their doctors think best." https://t.co/C6cLhdU9q8
The government shouldn’t be in charge of determining if someone’s life is worth living. We MUST pass H.R. 485 to protect Americans with disabilities and chronic illnesses from discrimination and affirm every person’s life has value.
Over 100 patient advocacy organizations and leading disability rights groups stand united in support of H.R. 485.This unprecedented coalition reflects the gravity of the issue at hand: discrimination in healthcare has no place in a just society. @HouseGOP @HouseDemocrats
Time to #DitchDiscrimination in healthcare! HR 485 the Protect Healthcare Patients Act eliminates harmful QALYs, ensuring medical decisions prioritize need, not perceived "quality" of life. @RepJahanaHayes @jahimes #BanQALY #PatientsRising
Time to #DitchDiscrimination in healthcare! HR 485 the Protect Healthcare Patients Act eliminates harmful QALYs, ensuring medical decisions prioritize need, not perceived "quality" of life. #BanQALY #PatientsRising @RepJeffries @RepStenyHoyer @RepJamesClyburn @RepAnnaEshoo
Today’s budget proposal from @GovernorShapiro was FULL of WINS for ALL of our #neighbors across the Commonwealth! From our #youngestconstituents to our #wisestneighbors and small business owners, we are ready to get to work for better jobs, schools & communities! https://t.co/njJEiGfsW3
Today in @DCExaminer, I explained why @HouseBudgetGOP is advancing The Preventive Health Savings Act. @USCBO should consider the long-term benefits of investments in prevention to bend the health care cost curve and get America’s fiscal house in order. https://t.co/k070pl0NwU
I'm proud to announce that my bill, the Information Quality Assurance Act, passed the @GOPoversight Committee with bipartisan support! This bill requires agencies to rely on the best & most up-to-date data to support new rules & guidance. Next is a vote on the House Floor. https://t.co/01JHfzsUAW
Transparency and accountability are the key to lowering prescription drug prices for Americans. I’m proud that my amendment to create a public website for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to disclose their policies unanimously passed the House Oversight Committee today. https://t.co/eNRK5UD2BB
No American veteran should ever go homeless. My office is committed to working with the @DeptVetAffairs to ensure that our veterans in the Second Congressional District get the housing resources they need. https://t.co/wxPFzKciS6
I am so proud to announce $50 million for #WholeHomeRepairs in @GovernorShapiro’s #PABudget! This is a win for our homes, our families, our workers, and our communities. In the face of enormous statewide need, this is a commitment to the long-term health of our Commonwealth. 🛠️ https://t.co/nQm8ADT3PF
NEWS: The House Budget Committee just passed my bill to help keep Congress and the American people better informed about the laws we pass. This bipartisan bill will help ensure @USCBO has the access they need to data from federal agencies. https://t.co/saHQ7hvvB2
I deeply appreciate the endorsement of my bill -- The Right to Medicare Act -- by @CMAorg. Seniors have spent their lives paying for their Medicare coverage. This bill guarantees they won't be compelled to switch to a private Medicare Advantage plan. Let's make this a reality. https://t.co/rXbI9cX5S2
In his budget address, @GovernorShapiro just stood up for a transformative plan laid out by the BEF commission, starting this year. It could mean thousands more teachers, counselors, librarians, and school nurses, delivering what every child deserves: the opportunity to thrive. https://t.co/bk1YHOC7Wf
What I am looking for in @GovernorShapiro's second budget address, among plenty of others: 🏫 Increased school funding for infrastructure and quality after school programs 🚇Public transportation funding our city depends on 🔨Workforce development, particularly union jobs
My Preventive Health Savings Act will revolutionize how we assess health care costs and vital preventive care. Today, this bipartisan bill advanced through the House Budget Committee, moving us closer to implementing these cost-saving measures that will help save lives.
Congratulations to @michaelcburgess on the unanimous passage in committee of the Michael C Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act. The bill requires the CBO to “score” long-term savings produced by better health outcomes – something which has been a major obstacle to passing…
I'm fighting to get funding to the organizations that are working to connect those in need with critical resources and support. I won’t stop working to make sure that folks in every corner of our state have access to safe, dependable, affordable housing. https://t.co/NMQWF4VqcK
RELEASE: Wagner Applauds Passage of the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act Human traffickers are constantly changing the ways in which they entrap and abuse innocent victims, often hiding in plain sight. https://t.co/SnjMe6XGJQ
I'm proud to see federal funding coming to #VA10 to support stable housing and expand supportive services for Virginians experiencing homelessness. Addressing housing access and affordability in our region is a top priority for me in Congress. https://t.co/OHK9DbVHrp
Thanks to the work of Democrats, more Americans have quality, affordable health insurance today than ever before. https://t.co/ntrOEbIahV
#TuneIn to @HouseBudgetGOP as we mark up my bill, The Preventive Health Savings Act. This bill would change the way we legislate and view health care savings for years to come. https://t.co/S9aP8Fo7zm
Discrimination has no place in American healthcare. It’s time to #banQALY and #ProtectAllPatients. @cathymcmorris @HouseCommerce #PatientsRising https://t.co/4a6JGtNDbZ
Just voted for the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, to ensure Dept. of Labor employees receive training to recognize trafficking so more cases can be referred to law enforcement. Will keep working to strengthen enforcement, prevention, and survivor support efforts.
Proud to see the House pass my bill, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act. This bipartisan bill requires appropriate @USDOL staff to be educated in identifying & reporting suspected cases. Human trafficking is a scourge, & we must all work together to combat it. https://t.co/BzgI7Xbg6c
🚨BREAKING: The House just passed @RepWalberg & @Kilili_Sablan's Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act to combat human trafficking. Read @virginiafoxx's statement: https://t.co/noaHMUamaz https://t.co/fPLFUrZFmp
A top issue for CA-19 is affordable housing. I’m working to ensure an all-hands-on-deck approach to this issue with legislation to build more workforce housing, get more homes on the market, assist renters, and support first-time homebuyers. https://t.co/oWT5DSQpQH
We’ve taken great strides to make quality health care more accessible and bring down the cost of prescription drugs. But we can do more. That’s why I support Medicare for All.
Americans with disabilities or chronic illness deserve the same chances to succeed as everyone else. That's why H.R. 485 is so critical. Banning the use of discriminatory measures by federal payers will help ensure every patient can be treated fairly & get the care they need. https://t.co/wg06uISLck
When the government uses QALYs, it means a bureaucracy coldly determines the value of someone’s life and can deny necessary health care due to that calculation. We must pass H.R. 485 to prevent discrimination against the most vulnerable—and affirm every person's life has value. https://t.co/UvVspWQggD
No veteran should be homeless in the United States of America. The incredible Americans who answered the call to serve our nation deserve the benefits they were promised and have earned. That’s why I voted for the HOME Act to ensure that every veteran has a place to call home.
Human trafficking must be stamped out, and the innocent & vulnerable are at increased risk due to Biden's open border policies. The bipartisan Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act bolsters information & resources for authorities to combat these horrific crimes. https://t.co/mvE5xvOnpF
📺 Happening now: Chair @cathymcmorris is testifying at @RulesReps on H.R 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act. We must pass H.R. 485 to ban QALYs and similar discriminatory measures from ALL federal health care programs. https://t.co/C5TlvQ20K8
Trafficking in persons is a transnational issue demanding a transnational response. Today the US joined with survivor leaders and OAS member states to address it at the 7th Meeting of National Authorities. #EndHumanTrafficking #7TIP https://t.co/FHm0G5q5sg
ICYMI⚡️The American Rescue Plan invested $ billions to support our care workforce and help seniors and people with disabilities in all 50 states get the care they need. We can't stop there. We must pass the Direct CARE Opportunity Act to meet the growing demand for care workers. https://t.co/DU1WPYRmUq
I am proud to join with my colleagues in reintroducing the Credit for Caring Act, which will help to ease the financial burden caregiver’s face. By passing this bill, we can help caregivers focus more on their loved ones and less on how much it will cost them. MORE DETAILS ⬇️…