mr JEREMY ALLEN

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 2589, "Improving Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and amend the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act; S 1156, Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Amendments of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children program; S 242, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; S 251, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; HR 4083 / S 2311, "Non-Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of mongraphs, to expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate drug advertising, and for other purposes; S 1951, "Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007," regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 3610, "Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007," regarding fees related to food safety.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R. 2589, "Improving Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and amend the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act; S 1156, Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Amendments of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children program; S 242, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; S 251, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; HR 4083 / S 2311, "Non-Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of mongraphs, to expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate drug advertising, and for other purposes; S 1951, "Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007," regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 2589, "Improving Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and amend the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act; S 1156, Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Amendments of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children program; S 242, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; S 251, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; HR 4083 / S 2311, "Non-Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of mongraphs, to expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate drug advertising, and for other purposes; S 1951, "Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007," regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 3043 / S 1710, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations; H.R. 3161 / S. 1859, "Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding drug importation; H. Con. Res. 99, "Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 though 2012," regarding healthcare funding issues.

H.R. 3043 / S 1710, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations; H.R. 3161 / S. 1859, "Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding drug importation; H. Con. Res. 99, "Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 though 2012," regarding healthcare funding issues.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R. 2589, "Improving Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and amend the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act; S 1156, Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Amendments of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children program; S 242, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; S 251, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; HR 4083 / S 2311, "Non-Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of mongraphs, to expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate drug advertising, and for other purposes; S 1951, "Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007," regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 2589, "Improving Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and amend the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act; S 1156, Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Amendments of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children program; S 242, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; S 251, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; HR 4083 / S 2311, "Non-Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of mongraphs, to expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate drug advertising, and for other purposes; S 1951, "Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007," regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2589, "Improving Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and amend the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act; S 1156, Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Amendments of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children program; S 242, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; S 251, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; HR 4083 / S 2311, "Non-Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of mongraphs, to expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate drug advertising, and for other purposes; S 1951, "Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007," regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R. 2589, "Improving Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and amend the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act; S 1156, Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Amendments of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children program; S 242, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; S 251, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; HR 4083 / S 2311, "Non-Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of mongraphs, to expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate drug advertising, and for other purposes; S 1951, "Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007," regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 3043 / S 1710, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations; H.R. 3161 / S. 1859, "Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding drug importation; H. Con. Res. 99, "Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 though 2012," regarding healthcare funding issues.

H.R.1165, "Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals; H.R. 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007," regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision o mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; H.R. 1494 / S. 830, "Pediactric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007," regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediactric medical devices; H.R. 1956, "Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007," regarding amending the public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; H.R. 2193, "Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act," regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; H.R. 2349/ S. 1413, "Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007," regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; H.R. 3333 / S. 1576, "Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; H.R. 788 / S. 468, "Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the use-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act," regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S. 1695, "Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosilimar products to promote innovation in the life sciences; S. 467, "Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the 'FACT Act'," regarding amending the Public Health Services Act to expand clinical trials drug data bank; S. 558, "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007," regarding all provisions ; S. 628, "Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007," regarding improving grants for rural health information technology development activities; S. 993, "Pediatric Research Improvement Act," regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine; H.R. 3580, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," regarding fees related to prescription drugs, medical devices, and food safety; H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, "Food and Energy Security Act of 2007," regarding marketing and financial assistance related to farming and food production; H.R. 5606 / S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP; S. 2221, "Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007," regarding amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable devices; H.R. 3043, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services; H.R. 5629, "Pathway for Biosimilar Act," regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products.

H.R. 3043 / S 1710, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding appropriations; H.R. 3161 / S. 1859, "Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008," regarding drug importation; H. Con. Res. 99, "Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 though 2012," regarding healthcare funding issues.

H Con Res 99, "Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012," regarding healthcare funding issues. HR 3043 / S 1710, “Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008,” regarding appropriations; HR 3161 / S 1859, “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008,” regarding drug importation;

HR 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007,” regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; HR 1494 / S 830, “Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007,” regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices; HR 1956, “Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; HR 2193, “Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act,” regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act and to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; HR 2349 / S 1413, “Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007,” regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; HR 3333 / S. 1576, “Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; HR 788 / S 468, “Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; HR 2900, “Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S 1082, “Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S 1695, “Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products and to promote innovation in the life sciences; S 467, “Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the `FACT Act',” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank; S 558, “Mental Health Parity Act of 2007,” regarding all provisions; S 628, “Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007,” regarding providing grants for rural health information technology development activities; S 993, “Pediatric Research Improvement Act,” regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine.   HR 1165, “Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the `SAFE Drug Act',” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals;

HR 1165, Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the 'SAFE Drug Act', regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals;

HR 1190, Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries;

HR 1663, “Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, “Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price,” all provisions; HR 3011, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program,” regarding all provisions; HR 3061, “Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, “Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007,” regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, “Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses; HR 3162, “Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,” regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, “Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, “Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, “Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, “Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues,” regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs. HR 1190, “Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321, “Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule;

HR 1663, “Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, “Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price,” all provisions; HR 3011, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program,” regarding all provisions; HR 3061, “Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, “Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007,” regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, “Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses; HR 3162, “Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,” regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, “Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, “Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, “Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, “Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues,” regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs. HR 1190, “Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321, “Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule;

HR 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007,” regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; HR 1494 / S 830, “Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007,” regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices; HR 1956, “Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; HR 2193, “Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act,” regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act and to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; HR 2349 / S 1413, “Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007,” regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; HR 3333 / S. 1576, “Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; HR 788 / S 468, “Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; HR 2900, “Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S 1082, “Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S 1695, “Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products and to promote innovation in the life sciences; S 467, “Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the `FACT Act',” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank; S 558, “Mental Health Parity Act of 2007,” regarding all provisions; S 628, “Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007,” regarding providing grants for rural health information technology development activities; S 993, “Pediatric Research Improvement Act,” regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine.   HR 1165, “Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the `SAFE Drug Act',” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals;

HR 1663, “Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, “Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price,” all provisions; HR 3011, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program,” regarding all provisions; HR 3061, “Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, “Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007,” regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, “Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses; HR 3162, “Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,” regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, “Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, “Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, “Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, “Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues,” regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs. HR 1190, “Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321, “Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule;

S 41, “Research Competitiveness Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's research competitiveness. HR 1712, “Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's research competitiveness; HR 763, “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction allowable with respect to income attributable to domestic production activities in Puerto Rico,” all provisions;

HR 1712, Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007, regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's research competitiveness;

HR 1663, “Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, “Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price,” all provisions; HR 3011, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program,” regarding all provisions; HR 3061, “Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, “Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007,” regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, “Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses; HR 3162, “Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,” regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, “Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, “Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, “Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, “Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues,” regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs. HR 1190, “Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321, “Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule;

S 1145, "Patent Reform Act of 2007;" HR 1908, Patent Reform Act of 2007, regarding amending title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform; Thailand Compulsory License.

HR 1908, “Patent Reform Act of 2007,” regarding amending title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform; Thailand Compulsory License.

HR 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007,” regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; HR 1494 / S 830, “Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007,” regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices; HR 1956, “Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; HR 2193, “Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act,” regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act and to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; HR 2349 / S 1413, “Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007,” regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; HR 3333 / S. 1576, “Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; HR 788 / S 468, “Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; HR 2900, “Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S 1082, “Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S 1695, “Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products and to promote innovation in the life sciences; S 467, “Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the `FACT Act',” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank; S 558, “Mental Health Parity Act of 2007,” regarding all provisions; S 628, “Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007,” regarding providing grants for rural health information technology development activities; S 993, “Pediatric Research Improvement Act,” regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine.   HR 1165, “Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the `SAFE Drug Act',” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals;

HR 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007,” regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; HR 1494 / S 830, “Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007,” regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices; HR 1956, “Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; HR 2193, “Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act,” regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act and to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; HR 2349 / S 1413, “Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007,” regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; HR 3333 / S. 1576, “Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; HR 788 / S 468, “Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; HR 2900, “Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S 1082, “Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S 1695, “Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products and to promote innovation in the life sciences; S 467, “Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the `FACT Act',” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank; S 558, “Mental Health Parity Act of 2007,” regarding all provisions; S 628, “Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007,” regarding providing grants for rural health information technology development activities; S 993, “Pediatric Research Improvement Act,” regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine.   HR 1165, “Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the `SAFE Drug Act',” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals;

HR 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007,” regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; HR 1494 / S 830, “Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007,” regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices; HR 1956, “Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; HR 2193, “Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act,” regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act and to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; HR 2349 / S 1413, “Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007,” regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; HR 3333 / S. 1576, “Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; HR 788 / S 468, “Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; HR 2900, “Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S 1082, “Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S 1695, “Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products and to promote innovation in the life sciences; S 467, “Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the `FACT Act',” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank; S 558, “Mental Health Parity Act of 2007,” regarding all provisions; S 628, “Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007,” regarding providing grants for rural health information technology development activities; S 993, “Pediatric Research Improvement Act,” regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine.   HR 1165, “Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the `SAFE Drug Act',” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals;

S 242, “Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; S 251, “Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs. HR 2589, “Improving Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and amend the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act; S 1156, “Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Amendments of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children program;

HR 2589, Improving Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2007, regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and amend the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act;

HR 2762 / S 1494, “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians under that Act,” all provisions; S 976, "Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007," all provisions; S 736, "Laboratory Test Improvement Act," all provisions.

HR 2762 / S 1494, To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians under that Act, regarding all provisions.

HR 1663, “Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, “Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price,” all provisions; HR 3011, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program,” regarding all provisions; HR 3061, “Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, “Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007,” regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, “Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses; HR 3162, “Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,” regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, “Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, “Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, “Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, “Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues,” regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs. HR 1190, “Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321, “Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule;

HR 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007,” regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; HR 1494 / S 830, “Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007,” regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices; HR 1956, “Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; HR 2193, “Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act,” regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act and to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; HR 2349 / S 1413, “Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007,” regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; HR 3333 / S. 1576, “Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; HR 788 / S 468, “Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; HR 2900, “Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S 1082, “Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S 1695, “Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products and to promote innovation in the life sciences; S 467, “Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the `FACT Act',” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank; S 558, “Mental Health Parity Act of 2007,” regarding all provisions; S 628, “Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007,” regarding providing grants for rural health information technology development activities; S 993, “Pediatric Research Improvement Act,” regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine.   HR 1165, “Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the `SAFE Drug Act',” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals;

HR 1663, “Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, “Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price,” all provisions; HR 3011, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program,” regarding all provisions; HR 3061, “Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, “Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007,” regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, “Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses; HR 3162, “Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,” regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, “Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, “Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, “Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, “Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues,” regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs. HR 1190, “Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321, “Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule;

HR 1663, “Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, “Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price,” all provisions; HR 3011, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program,” regarding all provisions; HR 3061, “Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, “Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007,” regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, “Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses; HR 3162, “Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,” regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, “Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, “Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, “Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, “Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues,” regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs. HR 1190, “Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321, “Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule;

HR 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007,” regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; HR 1494 / S 830, “Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007,” regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices; HR 1956, “Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; HR 2193, “Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act,” regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act and to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; HR 2349 / S 1413, “Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007,” regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; HR 3333 / S. 1576, “Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; HR 788 / S 468, “Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; HR 2900, “Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S 1082, “Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S 1695, “Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products and to promote innovation in the life sciences; S 467, “Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the `FACT Act',” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank; S 558, “Mental Health Parity Act of 2007,” regarding all provisions; S 628, “Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007,” regarding providing grants for rural health information technology development activities; S 993, “Pediatric Research Improvement Act,” regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine.   HR 1165, “Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the `SAFE Drug Act',” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals;

HR 3610, "Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007," regarding fees related to food safety.

HR 1663, “Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, “Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price,” all provisions; HR 3011, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program,” regarding all provisions; HR 3061, “Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, “Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007,” regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, “Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses; HR 3162, “Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,” regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, “Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, “Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, “Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, “Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues,” regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs. HR 1190, “Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321, “Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule;

S 41, “Research Competitiveness Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's research competitiveness. HR 1712, “Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's research competitiveness; HR 763, “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction allowable with respect to income attributable to domestic production activities in Puerto Rico,” all provisions;

HR 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007,” regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; HR 1494 / S 830, “Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007,” regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices; HR 1956, “Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; HR 2193, “Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act,” regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act and to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; HR 2349 / S 1413, “Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007,” regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; HR 3333 / S. 1576, “Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; HR 788 / S 468, “Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; HR 2900, “Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S 1082, “Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S 1695, “Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products and to promote innovation in the life sciences; S 467, “Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the `FACT Act',” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank; S 558, “Mental Health Parity Act of 2007,” regarding all provisions; S 628, “Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007,” regarding providing grants for rural health information technology development activities; S 993, “Pediatric Research Improvement Act,” regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine.   HR 1165, “Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the `SAFE Drug Act',” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals;

S 1145, "Patent Reform Act of 2007;" HR 1908, Patent Reform Act of 2007, regarding amending title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform; Thailand Compulsory License.

S 242, “Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; S 251, “Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs. HR 2589, “Improving Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and amend the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act; S 1156, “Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Amendments of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children program;

HR 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007,” regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; HR 1494 / S 830, “Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007,” regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices; HR 1956, “Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; HR 2193, “Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act,” regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act and to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; HR 2349 / S 1413, “Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007,” regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; HR 3333 / S. 1576, “Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; HR 788 / S 468, “Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; HR 2900, “Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S 1082, “Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S 1695, “Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products and to promote innovation in the life sciences; S 467, “Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the `FACT Act',” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank; S 558, “Mental Health Parity Act of 2007,” regarding all provisions; S 628, “Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007,” regarding providing grants for rural health information technology development activities; S 993, “Pediatric Research Improvement Act,” regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine.   HR 1165, “Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the `SAFE Drug Act',” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals;

HR 1663, “Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, “Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price,” all provisions; HR 3011, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program,” regarding all provisions; HR 3061, “Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, “Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007,” regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, “Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses; HR 3162, “Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,” regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, “Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, “Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, “Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, “Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues,” regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs. HR 1190, “Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321, “Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule;

HR 2762 / S 1494, “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians under that Act,” all provisions; S 976, "Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007," all provisions; S 736, "Laboratory Test Improvement Act," all provisions.

HR 2762 / S 1494, To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians under that Act, regarding all provisions.

HR 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007,” regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; HR 1494 / S 830, “Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007,” regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices; HR 1956, “Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; HR 2193, “Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act,” regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act and to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; HR 2349 / S 1413, “Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007,” regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; HR 3333 / S. 1576, “Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; HR 788 / S 468, “Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; HR 2900, “Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S 1082, “Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S 1695, “Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products and to promote innovation in the life sciences; S 467, “Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the `FACT Act',” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank; S 558, “Mental Health Parity Act of 2007,” regarding all provisions; S 628, “Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007,” regarding providing grants for rural health information technology development activities; S 993, “Pediatric Research Improvement Act,” regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine.   HR 1165, “Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the `SAFE Drug Act',” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals;

HR 1424, "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007,” regarding amending section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans; HR 1494 / S 830, “Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007,” regarding improving the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices; HR 1956, “Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of similar biological products; HR 2193, “Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act,” regarding amending the Animal Welfare Act to increase the penalties for violations of such Act and to prohibit the use of animals for marketing medical devices; HR 2349 / S 1413, “Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2007,” regarding providing for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids; HR 3333 / S. 1576, “Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minority groups; HR 788 / S 468, “Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug safety; HR 2900, “Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs; S 1082, “Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products; S 1695, “Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products and to promote innovation in the life sciences; S 467, “Fair Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2007 or the `FACT Act',” regarding amending the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank; S 558, “Mental Health Parity Act of 2007,” regarding all provisions; S 628, “Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007,” regarding providing grants for rural health information technology development activities; S 993, “Pediatric Research Improvement Act,” regarding improving pediatric research; issues regarding Acetemorphine and Phenelyperine.   HR 1165, “Swift Approval, Full Evaluation Drug Act or the `SAFE Drug Act',” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure the safe and effective use of drugs and to establish whistleblower protections for certain individuals;

HR 3043 / S 1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, regarding appropriations; HR 3161 / S 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, regarding drug importation;

H Con Res 99, "Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012," regarding healthcare funding issues. HR 3043 / S 1710, “Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008,” regarding appropriations; HR 3161 / S 1859, “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008,” regarding drug importation;

H Con Res 99, "Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012," regarding healthcare funding issues. HR 3043 / S 1710, “Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008,” regarding appropriations; HR 3161 / S 1859, “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008,” regarding drug importation;

HR 3043 / S 1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, regarding appropriations; HR 3161 / S 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, regarding drug importation;

HR 1663, “Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, “Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price,” all provisions; HR 3011, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program,” regarding all provisions; HR 3061, “Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, “Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007,” regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, “Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses; HR 3162, “Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,” regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, “Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, “Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, “Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, “Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues,” regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs. HR 1190, “Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321, “Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule;

HR 1663, “Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, “Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price,” all provisions; HR 3011, “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program,” regarding all provisions; HR 3061, “Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, “Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007,” regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, “Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses; HR 3162, “Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007,” regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, “Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, “Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, “Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, “Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues,” regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs. HR 1190, “Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321, “Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007,” regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule;

S 242, “Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; S 251, “Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs. HR 2589, “Improving Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and amend the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act; S 1156, “Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Amendments of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children program;

S 242, “Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs; S 251, “Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs. HR 2589, “Improving Pharmaceuticals for Children Act of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and amend the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act; S 1156, “Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Amendments of 2007,” regarding amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children program;