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(H.R. 9504)- Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act- Expressed that Congress should first review existing oversight findings and determine whether additional requirements are necessary, targeted, and workable. (S. 3702/H.R. 7165) The Credit for Caring Act - Expressed support for the Credit Caring Act. The legislation would create a new, non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers to help address the financial challenges of caregiving.

(H.R. 9504)- Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act- Expressed that Congress should first review existing oversight findings and determine whether additional requirements are necessary, targeted, and workable. (S. 3702/H.R. 7165) The Credit for Caring Act - Expressed support for the Credit Caring Act. The legislation would create a new, non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers to help address the financial challenges of caregiving.

Expressed support for Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act. Urged Congress to revise Section 2 in line with concerns expressed over discussion draft on rebate conditions; that the current HRSA standard of additional definitions in Section 4 remain in place; that Section 8 recognize that child sites operated through other appropriate affiliated structures, in addition to wholly owned facilities, align compliance requirements with existing Medicare provider-based standards, and reconsider the proposed charity-care and Medicaid/CHIP revenue benchmarks to account for state and community variation. (H.R. 9393) - The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 and (H.R. 9390) - The Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 - Urged Congress to ensure that any new transparency requirements are aligned with existing federal rules, avoid duplication, recognize the complexity of health care pricing, and provide sufficient flexibility for hospitals serving diverse communities and patient populations. (H.R. 9645) - The Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act - Urged Congress to ensure that any new transparency requirements are aligned with existing federal rules, avoid duplication, recognize the complexity of health care pricing, and provide sufficient flexibility for hospitals serving diverse communities and patient populations. (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities.

Expressed support for Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act. Urged Congress to revise Section 2 in line with concerns expressed over discussion draft on rebate conditions; that the current HRSA standard of additional definitions in Section 4 remain in place; that Section 8 recognize that child sites operated through other appropriate affiliated structures, in addition to wholly owned facilities, align compliance requirements with existing Medicare provider-based standards, and reconsider the proposed charity-care and Medicaid/CHIP revenue benchmarks to account for state and community variation. (H.R. 9393) - The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 and (H.R. 9390) - The Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 - Urged Congress to ensure that any new transparency requirements are aligned with existing federal rules, avoid duplication, recognize the complexity of health care pricing, and provide sufficient flexibility for hospitals serving diverse communities and patient populations. (H.R. 9645) - The Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act - Urged Congress to ensure that any new transparency requirements are aligned with existing federal rules, avoid duplication, recognize the complexity of health care pricing, and provide sufficient flexibility for hospitals serving diverse communities and patient populations. (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities.

(H.R. 9504)- Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act- Expressed that Congress should first review existing oversight findings and determine whether additional requirements are necessary, targeted, and workable. (S. 3702/H.R. 7165) The Credit for Caring Act - Expressed support for the Credit Caring Act. The legislation would create a new, non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers to help address the financial challenges of caregiving.

(H.R. 9504)- Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act- Expressed that Congress should first review existing oversight findings and determine whether additional requirements are necessary, targeted, and workable. (S. 3702/H.R. 7165) The Credit for Caring Act - Expressed support for the Credit Caring Act. The legislation would create a new, non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers to help address the financial challenges of caregiving.

Expressed support for Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act. Urged Congress to revise Section 2 in line with concerns expressed over discussion draft on rebate conditions; that the current HRSA standard of additional definitions in Section 4 remain in place; that Section 8 recognize that child sites operated through other appropriate affiliated structures, in addition to wholly owned facilities, align compliance requirements with existing Medicare provider-based standards, and reconsider the proposed charity-care and Medicaid/CHIP revenue benchmarks to account for state and community variation. (H.R. 9393) - The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 and (H.R. 9390) - The Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 - Urged Congress to ensure that any new transparency requirements are aligned with existing federal rules, avoid duplication, recognize the complexity of health care pricing, and provide sufficient flexibility for hospitals serving diverse communities and patient populations. (H.R. 9645) - The Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act - Urged Congress to ensure that any new transparency requirements are aligned with existing federal rules, avoid duplication, recognize the complexity of health care pricing, and provide sufficient flexibility for hospitals serving diverse communities and patient populations. (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities.

Expressed support for Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act. Urged Congress to revise Section 2 in line with concerns expressed over discussion draft on rebate conditions; that the current HRSA standard of additional definitions in Section 4 remain in place; that Section 8 recognize that child sites operated through other appropriate affiliated structures, in addition to wholly owned facilities, align compliance requirements with existing Medicare provider-based standards, and reconsider the proposed charity-care and Medicaid/CHIP revenue benchmarks to account for state and community variation. (H.R. 9393) - The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 and (H.R. 9390) - The Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 - Urged Congress to ensure that any new transparency requirements are aligned with existing federal rules, avoid duplication, recognize the complexity of health care pricing, and provide sufficient flexibility for hospitals serving diverse communities and patient populations. (H.R. 9645) - The Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act - Urged Congress to ensure that any new transparency requirements are aligned with existing federal rules, avoid duplication, recognize the complexity of health care pricing, and provide sufficient flexibility for hospitals serving diverse communities and patient populations. (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities.

Expressed support for Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act. Urged Congress to revise Section 2 in line with concerns expressed over discussion draft on rebate conditions; that the current HRSA standard of additional definitions in Section 4 remain in place; that Section 8 recognize that child sites operated through other appropriate affiliated structures, in addition to wholly owned facilities, align compliance requirements with existing Medicare provider-based standards, and reconsider the proposed charity-care and Medicaid/CHIP revenue benchmarks to account for state and community variation. (H.R. 9393) - The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 and (H.R. 9390) - The Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 - Urged Congress to ensure that any new transparency requirements are aligned with existing federal rules, avoid duplication, recognize the complexity of health care pricing, and provide sufficient flexibility for hospitals serving diverse communities and patient populations. (H.R. 9645) - The Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act - Urged Congress to ensure that any new transparency requirements are aligned with existing federal rules, avoid duplication, recognize the complexity of health care pricing, and provide sufficient flexibility for hospitals serving diverse communities and patient populations. (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities.

Urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to promptly fill the vacant Chief Dental Officer (CDO) position and to ensure that this role remains housed within the Office of the Administrator. Maintaining a senior, agency-wide oral health leader is essential to sustaining CMSs progress with integrating dental care with medical care and supporting innovation that recognizes the connection between oral health and overall health. Urged Congress to address the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program reductions scheduled to begin on Oct. 1, 2025. The Medicaid DSH program supports hospitals that serve disproportionately high numbers of low-income and uninsured patients. These funds help alleviate both Medicaid underpayment and uncompensated care costs, ensuring patients have access to critical services in their community, including trauma care, burn units, maternal care, and high-risk neonatal care. (S.335) - The Rural Hospital Support Act - Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Support Act. This legislation would provide assistance to rural hospitals through the Medicare program, including making the Medicare-dependent Hospital Program permanent.

(S.335) - The Rural Hospital Support Act - Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Support Act. This legislation would provide assistance to rural hospitals through the Medicare program, including making the Medicare-dependent Hospital Program permanent.

Urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to promptly fill the vacant Chief Dental Officer (CDO) position and to ensure that this role remains housed within the Office of the Administrator. Maintaining a senior, agency-wide oral health leader is essential to sustaining CMSs progress with integrating dental care with medical care and supporting innovation that recognizes the connection between oral health and overall health. Urged Congress to address the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program reductions scheduled to begin on Oct. 1, 2025. The Medicaid DSH program supports hospitals that serve disproportionately high numbers of low-income and uninsured patients. These funds help alleviate both Medicaid underpayment and uncompensated care costs, ensuring patients have access to critical services in their community, including trauma care, burn units, maternal care, and high-risk neonatal care. (S.335) - The Rural Hospital Support Act - Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Support Act. This legislation would provide assistance to rural hospitals through the Medicare program, including making the Medicare-dependent Hospital Program permanent.

(H.R. 9504)- Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act- Expressed that Congress should first review existing oversight findings and determine whether additional requirements are necessary, targeted, and workable. (S. 3702/H.R. 7165) The Credit for Caring Act - Expressed support for the Credit Caring Act. The legislation would create a new, non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers to help address the financial challenges of caregiving.

(H.R. 9504)- Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act- Expressed that Congress should first review existing oversight findings and determine whether additional requirements are necessary, targeted, and workable. (S. 3702/H.R. 7165) The Credit for Caring Act - Expressed support for the Credit Caring Act. The legislation would create a new, non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers to help address the financial challenges of caregiving.

Expressed support for Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act. Urged Congress to revise Section 2 in line with concerns expressed over discussion draft on rebate conditions; that the current HRSA standard of additional definitions in Section 4 remain in place; that Section 8 recognize that child sites operated through other appropriate affiliated structures, in addition to wholly owned facilities, align compliance requirements with existing Medicare provider-based standards, and reconsider the proposed charity-care and Medicaid/CHIP revenue benchmarks to account for state and community variation. (H.R. 9393) - The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 and (H.R. 9390) - The Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 - Urged Congress to ensure that any new transparency requirements are aligned with existing federal rules, avoid duplication, recognize the complexity of health care pricing, and provide sufficient flexibility for hospitals serving diverse communities and patient populations. (H.R. 9645) - The Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act - Urged Congress to ensure that any new transparency requirements are aligned with existing federal rules, avoid duplication, recognize the complexity of health care pricing, and provide sufficient flexibility for hospitals serving diverse communities and patient populations. (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

Urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for a request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The current timeline does not permit sufficient time to gather information and provide complete answers, and instead suggested a deadline of April 30, 2026. (S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

(H.R. 191) - Inflation Reduction Act - Urged Congress to preserve historic investments in clean energy, air, and water that were a part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

(H.R. 191) - Inflation Reduction Act - Urged Congress to preserve historic investments in clean energy, air, and water that were a part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

Urged Congress to include in the spending bill an extension of the enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTC) that have been in place in the Affordable Care Act since 2021 but expire at the end of this year. Protect innovative health care delivery models by extending the telehealth and the hospital-at-home flexibilities beyond September 30, 2025. Protect access to care in rural communities by extending the Medicare-dependent hospitals, rural ambulance, work geographic index floor and Low-volume Adjustment programs beyond September 30, 2025. Invest in the health workforce and public health service programs by increasing funding for the HRSA Title VII and VIII health profession and nursing programs, the National Health Service Corps. Reauthorize and fully fund the Teaching Health Centers Graduate Medical Education program, the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education program, and the Community Health Center fund. Increase funding for the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (MCHBG), Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) and reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) program. Reject policy riders that would create financial challenges and costly regulatory burdens on hospitals. Dramatic changes to site-neutral payment policies and new regulatory requirements on hospitals for the 340B drug discount programs will place further pressure on hospitals already facing significant financial challenges and cuts. (H.R. 1) - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Expressed opposition to the Big Beautiful Bill Act. This bill would seriously harm critical health and social safety-net programs, especially the Medicaid program, the Affordable Care Acts (ACA) marketplace insurance framework, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), all of which are lifelines both for your constituents and the patients and communities we serve. FY 2026 House & Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill- Urged Congress to support at least $1 billion for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant. Urged Congress to ensure the continuation of the important role the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plays in protecting Americans from a wide array of health threats and to provide $310 million for its Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Expressed support for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program and urged Congress to provide $778 million for this program for FY 2026.

Expressed opposition to House Concurrent Budget Resolution 14 for FY25 through FY34. This budget resolution would severely impact critical health and social safety-net programs, especially the Medicaid program, which is often the primary source of health coverage for patients and the communities we serve. Urged Congress to protect health care programs in the FY2025 budget. (H.R. 1) - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Expressed opposition to the Big Beautiful Bill Act. This bill would seriously harm critical health and social safety-net programs, especially the Medicaid program, the Affordable Care Acts (ACA) marketplace insurance framework, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), all of which are lifelines both for your constituents and the patients and communities we serve. FY 2026 House & Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill-- Urged Congress to support at least $1 billion for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant. Urged Congress to ensure the continuation of the important role the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plays in protecting Americans from a wide array of health threats and to provide $310 million for its Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Recent workforce reductions and restructuring in the Department of Health and Human Services have diminished the ability of government agencies to reduce the death and disease caused by tobacco use as well as other risks to public health. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This funding would enable SET-NET to reach additional jurisdictions, track more threats, and lead the nationwide preparedness and response needed to protect pregnant individuals and infants in the United States from emerging and re-emerging public health threats. Expressed support for the Childrens Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program and urged Congress to provide $778 million for this program for FY 2026.

Urged Congress to address the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program reductions scheduled to begin on Oct. 1, 2025. The Medicaid DSH program supports hospitals that serve disproportionately high numbers of low-income and uninsured patients. These funds help alleviate both Medicaid underpayment and uncompensated care costs, ensuring patients have access to critical services in their community, including trauma care, burn units, maternal care, and high-risk neonatal care. House and Senate Budget Reconciliation (H.R.1) - Urged Congress to protect the Medicaid program and other safety net programs, from devasting cuts and program changes, extent the tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, support technologies and programs assisting rural providers and their communities, revisit the minimum staff requirement for long-term care facilities, and protect the role and tax-exempt status of non-profit health care. (S.335) - The Rural Hospital Support Act - Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Support Act. This legislation would provide assistance to rural hospitals through the Medicare program, including making the Medicare-dependent Hospital Program permanent.

(S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities.

(S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities.

(S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities.

(S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities.

House and Senate Budget Resolution & Reconciliation" urged Congress to protect the Medicaid program from devasting cuts and program changes and other safety net programs, the extension of the premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, support for technologies and programs assisting rural providers and their communities, revisiting the minimum staff requirement for long-term care facilities, and protecting the role and tax-exempt status of non-profit health care. Urged Congress and administration officials to address the ministry's advocacy priorities around protecting safety net programs, ensuring coverage for all, improving the health of communities, and strengthening aging and chronic care services. (S.335) - The Rural Hospital Support Act - Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Support Act. This legislation would provide assistance to rural hospitals through the Medicare program, including making the Medicare-dependent Hospital Program permanent.

Urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to promptly fill the vacant Chief Dental Officer (CDO) position and to ensure that this role remains housed within the Office of the Administrator. Maintaining a senior, agency-wide oral health leader is essential to sustaining CMSs progress with integrating dental care with medical care and supporting innovation that recognizes the connection between oral health and overall health. Urged Congress to address the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program reductions scheduled to begin on Oct. 1, 2025. The Medicaid DSH program supports hospitals that serve disproportionately high numbers of low-income and uninsured patients. These funds help alleviate both Medicaid underpayment and uncompensated care costs, ensuring patients have access to critical services in their community, including trauma care, burn units, maternal care, and high-risk neonatal care. (S.335) - The Rural Hospital Support Act - Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Support Act. This legislation would provide assistance to rural hospitals through the Medicare program, including making the Medicare-dependent Hospital Program permanent.

Urged Congress to address the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program reductions scheduled to begin on Oct. 1, 2025. The Medicaid DSH program supports hospitals that serve disproportionately high numbers of low-income and uninsured patients. These funds help alleviate both Medicaid underpayment and uncompensated care costs, ensuring patients have access to critical services in their community, including trauma care, burn units, maternal care, and high-risk neonatal care. House and Senate Budget Reconciliation (H.R.1) - Urged Congress to protect the Medicaid program and other safety net programs, from devasting cuts and program changes, extent the tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, support technologies and programs assisting rural providers and their communities, revisit the minimum staff requirement for long-term care facilities, and protect the role and tax-exempt status of non-profit health care. (S.335) - The Rural Hospital Support Act - Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Support Act. This legislation would provide assistance to rural hospitals through the Medicare program, including making the Medicare-dependent Hospital Program permanent.

House and Senate Budget Resolution & Reconciliation - Urged Congress to protect the Medicaid program and other safety net programs, from devasting cuts and program changes, extent the tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, support technologies and programs assisting rural providers and their communities, revisit the minimum staff requirement for long-term care facilities, and protect the role and tax-exempt status of non-profit health care. (S.335) - The Rural Hospital Support Act - Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Support Act. This legislation would provide assistance to rural hospitals through the Medicare program, including making the Medicare-dependent Hospital Program permanent.

(S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities.

(S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities.

(S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

(S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

(S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

(S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

(S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

(S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

(S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

(S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

(S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

(S.1562/H.R. 1197) - Preemie Reauthorization Act (S.2621/H.R. 1909) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for enacting into law the Preemie Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act. Both bills passed the House and Senate HELP Committee by near-unanimous votes during the 118th Congress. Both will expand research, education, and intervention activities related to preterm birth and strengthen federal support for Maternal Mortality Review Committees. Urged Congress to advise the administration to cancel the Health Resources and Services Administrations 340B Rebate Program, which threatens 340B hospitals ability to provide essential care and services to low-income rural patients (S.2372/H.R.4581) - 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025-Expressed support for the 340B Patients Act. This legislation would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs, ensure that 340B patients can pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and allow safety-net providers to continue providing expanded medical and social services to their communities using their 340B discount savings. (S. 2287/H.R. 4425) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) - Expressed support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation would increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care in medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative and hospice (S. 380) - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act - Expressed support for the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that rural health care facilities are equipped with targeted resources to provide high-quality obstetric care to women within their own communities. (H.R. 1) - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Urged CMS to implement the Medicaid provisions of (OBBBA) in ways that prevent eligible enrollees from losing coverage by maximizing data matching, preserving statutory exemptions, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens.

(S.3138/H.R.5434) - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Urged Congress to pass the Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act. This legislation ensures 12-month continuous eligibility for adults in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). (H.J. Res.139) - Expressed support for H.J. Res. 139 a joint resolution for congressional disapproval of the rule related to Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting. The rule would establish minimum staffing standards for Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care facilities and require them to have a registered nurse on site 24 hours per day. (H.R. 7858) Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act - Expressed support for the Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act. This legislation would revolutionize access to mental health care by changing Medicare reimbursement policies for mental health services provided via telehealth. (H.R. 8261) Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act: Expressed support for the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act. This legislation would expand Medicare telehealth for two years, hospital-at-home flexibilities for five years, and Medicare supplemental payments for rural hospitals and ambulatory services. (H.R. 5378) Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Urged Congress to reject policies that reduce reimbursements under the Medicare program, especially site-neutral proposals. (S. 4137/H.R. 5138) - Improving Access Medicare Coverage Act - Expressed support for the Improving Access Medicare Coverage Act. This legislation will make days spent in observation count towards Medicare's three-day inpatient stay requirement for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) coverage. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take action to prevent millions of Medicaid beneficiaries from losing coverage as states unwind the temporary Medicaid provisions in place during the pandemic. (H.R. 2665) - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act. The legislation would address spending cuts to Medicaid DSH payments. Urged Congress to address the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts scheduled to begin in fiscal year (FY) 2025.

(S.3138/H.R.5434) - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Urged Congress to pass the Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act. This legislation ensures 12-month continuous eligibility for adults in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). (H.J. Res.139) - Expressed support for H.J. Res. 139 a joint resolution for congressional disapproval of the rule related to Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting. The rule would establish minimum staffing standards for Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care facilities and require them to have a registered nurse on site 24 hours per day. Urged CMS to issue guidance on the DACA eligibility rule which would expand eligibility for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to enroll in qualified health plans through the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace and qualify for subsidies and cost-sharing reductions based on income. (H.R. 7858) Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act - Expressed support for the Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act. This legislation would revolutionize access to mental health care by changing Medicare reimbursement policies for mental health services provided via telehealth. (H.R. 8261) Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act: Expressed support for the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act. This legislation would expand Medicare telehealth for two years, hospital-at-home flexibilities for five years, and Medicare supplemental payments for rural hospitals and ambulatory services. (H.R. 5378) Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Urged Congress to reject policies that reduce reimbursements under the Medicare program, especially site-neutral proposals. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to revise its rule for Medicaid managed care programs. The rule includes significant provisions related to state directed payments (SDPs), supplemental payments states can utilize for managed care. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CMS to continue providing vital information about Medicaid redeterminations, including making information and data pertaining to Medicaid renewals publicly available and to work with states to provide information about Medicaid beneficiaries whose coverage has been reinstated after being previously terminated, as well as breaking the information down by race and ethnicity. (S. 4137/H.R. 5138) - Improving Access Medicare Coverage Act - Expressed support for the Improving Access Medicare Coverage Act. This legislation will make days spent in observation count towards Medicare's three-day inpatient stay requirement for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) coverage. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take action to prevent millions of Medicaid beneficiaries from losing coverage as states unwind the temporary Medicaid provisions in place during the pandemic. (H.R. 2665) - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act. The legislation would address spending cuts to Medicaid DSH payments. Urged Congress to address the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts scheduled to begin in fiscal year (FY) 2025.

Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Supports legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provided written testimony for the House and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Strong Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care. The testimony recommended several actions and pieces of legislation to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Supports legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provided written testimony for the House and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Strong Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care. The testimony recommended several actions and pieces of legislation to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

Urged CMS to finalize the DACA eligibility rule which would expand eligibility for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to enroll in qualified health plans through the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace and qualify for subsidies and cost-sharing reductions based on income. (H.R. 7858) Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act - Expressed support for the Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act. This legislation would revolutionize access to mental health care by changing Medicare reimbursement policies for mental health services provided via telehealth. (H.R. 8261) Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act: Expressed support for the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act. This legislation would expand Medicare telehealth for two years, hospital-at-home flexibilities for five years, and Medicare supplemental payments for rural hospitals and ambulatory services. (H.R. 5378) Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Urged Congress to reject policies that reduce reimbursements under the Medicare program, especially site-neutral proposals. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to revise its proposed rule for Medicaid managed care programs. The proposed rule includes significant provisions related to state directed payments (SDPs), supplemental payments states can utilize for managed care. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CMS to continue providing vital information about Medicaid redeterminations, including making information and data pertaining to Medicaid renewals publicly available and to work with states to provide information about Medicaid beneficiaries whose coverage has been reinstated after being previously terminated, as well as breaking the information down by race and ethnicity. (S. 4137/H.R. 5138) - Improving Access Medicare Coverage Act - Expressed support for the Improving Access Medicare Coverage Act. This legislation will make days spent in observation count towards Medicare's three-day inpatient stay requirement for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) coverage. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take action to prevent millions of Medicaid beneficiaries from losing coverage as states begin unwinding the temporary Medicaid provisions in place during the pandemic. (H.R. 2665) - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act. The legislation would address spending cuts to Medicaid DSH payments. Urged Congress to address the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts scheduled to begin in fiscal year (FY) 2024.

(S.3138/H.R.5434) - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Urged Congress to pass the Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act. This legislation ensures 12-month continuous eligibility for adults in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). (H.J. Res.139) - Expressed support for H.J. Res. 139 a joint resolution for congressional disapproval of the rule related to Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting. The rule would establish minimum staffing standards for Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care facilities and require them to have a registered nurse on site 24 hours per day. Urged CMS to issue guidance on the DACA eligibility rule which would expand eligibility for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to enroll in qualified health plans through the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace and qualify for subsidies and cost-sharing reductions based on income. (H.R. 7858) Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act - Expressed support for the Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act. This legislation would revolutionize access to mental health care by changing Medicare reimbursement policies for mental health services provided via telehealth. (H.R. 8261) Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act: Expressed support for the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act. This legislation would expand Medicare telehealth for two years, hospital-at-home flexibilities for five years, and Medicare supplemental payments for rural hospitals and ambulatory services. (H.R. 5378) Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Urged Congress to reject policies that reduce reimbursements under the Medicare program, especially site-neutral proposals. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to revise its rule for Medicaid managed care programs. The rule includes significant provisions related to state directed payments (SDPs), supplemental payments states can utilize for managed care. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CMS to continue providing vital information about Medicaid redeterminations, including making information and data pertaining to Medicaid renewals publicly available and to work with states to provide information about Medicaid beneficiaries whose coverage has been reinstated after being previously terminated, as well as breaking the information down by race and ethnicity. (S. 4137/H.R. 5138) - Improving Access Medicare Coverage Act - Expressed support for the Improving Access Medicare Coverage Act. This legislation will make days spent in observation count towards Medicare's three-day inpatient stay requirement for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) coverage. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take action to prevent millions of Medicaid beneficiaries from losing coverage as states unwind the temporary Medicaid provisions in place during the pandemic. (H.R. 2665) - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act. The legislation would address spending cuts to Medicaid DSH payments. Urged Congress to address the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts scheduled to begin in fiscal year (FY) 2025.

(S.3138/H.R.5434) - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Urged Congress to pass the Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act. This legislation ensures 12-month continuous eligibility for adults in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). (H.J. Res.139) - Expressed support for H.J. Res. 139 a joint resolution for congressional disapproval of the rule related to Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting. The rule would establish minimum staffing standards for Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care facilities and require them to have a registered nurse on site 24 hours per day. (H.R. 7858) Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act - Expressed support for the Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act. This legislation would revolutionize access to mental health care by changing Medicare reimbursement policies for mental health services provided via telehealth. (H.R. 8261) Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act: Expressed support for the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act. This legislation would expand Medicare telehealth for two years, hospital-at-home flexibilities for five years, and Medicare supplemental payments for rural hospitals and ambulatory services. (H.R. 5378) Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Urged Congress to reject policies that reduce reimbursements under the Medicare program, especially site-neutral proposals. (S. 4137/H.R. 5138) - Improving Access Medicare Coverage Act - Expressed support for the Improving Access Medicare Coverage Act. This legislation will make days spent in observation count towards Medicare's three-day inpatient stay requirement for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) coverage. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take action to prevent millions of Medicaid beneficiaries from losing coverage as states unwind the temporary Medicaid provisions in place during the pandemic. (H.R. 2665) - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act. The legislation would address spending cuts to Medicaid DSH payments. Urged Congress to address the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts scheduled to begin in fiscal year (FY) 2025.

(H.R. 5378) Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Urged Congress to reject policies that reduce reimbursements under the Medicare program, especially site-neutral proposals. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to revise its proposed rule for Medicaid managed care programs. The proposed rule includes significant provisions related to state directed payments (SDPs), supplemental payments states can utilize for managed care. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CMS to continue providing vital information about Medicaid redeterminations, including making information and data pertaining to Medicaid renewals publicly available and to work with states to provide information about Medicaid beneficiaries whose coverage has been reinstated after being previously terminated, as well as breaking the information down by race and ethnicity. (H.R. 5138) - Improving Access Medicare Coverage Act - Expressed support for the Improving Access Medicare Coverage Act. This legislation will make days spent in observation count towards Medicare's three-day inpatient stay requirement for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) coverage. Urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take action to prevent millions of Medicaid beneficiaries from losing coverage as states begin unwinding the temporary Medicaid provisions in place during the pandemic. (H.R. 2665) - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act. The legislation would address spending cuts to Medicaid DSH payments. Urged Congress to address the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts scheduled to begin in fiscal year (FY) 2024.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Supports legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provided written testimony for the House and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Strong Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care. The testimony recommended several actions and pieces of legislation to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Supports legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provided written testimony for the House and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Strong Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care. The testimony recommended several actions and pieces of legislation to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Supports legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provided written testimony for the House and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Strong Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care. The testimony recommended several actions and pieces of legislation to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Supports legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provided written testimony for the House and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Strong Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care. The testimony recommended several actions and pieces of legislation to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Supports legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provided written testimony for the House and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Strong Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care. The testimony recommended several actions and pieces of legislation to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Supports legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provided written testimony for the House and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Strong Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care. The testimony recommended several actions and pieces of legislation to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Supports legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provided written testimony for the House and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Strong Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care. The testimony recommended several actions and pieces of legislation to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R. 3577) - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Expressed support for the Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act. The legislation would require the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) to establish an automated supply chain tracking application that provides insight into critical medical supplies across the country.

(H.R. 3577) - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Expressed support for the Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act. The legislation would require the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) to establish an automated supply chain tracking application that provides insight into critical medical supplies across the country.

(H.R. 3577) - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Expressed support for the Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act. The legislation would require the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) to establish an automated supply chain tracking application that provides insight into critical medical supplies across the country.

(H.R. 3577) - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Expressed support for the Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act. The legislation would require the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) to establish an automated supply chain tracking application that provides insight into critical medical supplies across the country.

Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Supports legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provided written testimony for the House and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Strong Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care. The testimony recommended several actions and pieces of legislation to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Supports legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provided written testimony for the House and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Strong Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care. The testimony recommended several actions and pieces of legislation to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Supports legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provided written testimony for the House and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Strong Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care. The testimony recommended several actions and pieces of legislation to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.

(H.R.6033) - Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act - Expressed support for the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge. This legislation authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices and ways to improve telehealth access for patients with limited English proficiency and create new resources for telehealth providers. The bill outlines participation by health information technology providers, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and language services providers in the process. Urged Congress to provide adequate resources including increased training and development programs to bolster the workforce, as well as to provide more flexibility in meeting staffing requirements and standards, including telehealth options. (H.R. 7623) Telehealth Modernization Act: Expressed support for the Telehealth Modernization Act - This legislation ensures that seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need through audio-only telehealth services, in addition to allowing health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth services. (H.R. 3305/S. 1606) Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. This legislation would make critical investments in the social determinants of health, address behavioral health needs, cultural competency, and gaps in the perinatal workforce, and bolster the collection of data to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (H.R. 8245) Rural Hospital Stabilization Act: Expressed support for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers in rural areas continue to provide services and meet their communities' needs. (H.R. 8244) Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act: Expressed support for the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would allow nursing home providers, who have been prohibited from training staff to be certified nurse aids (CNA) because of compliance penalties, to begin training staff once they have demonstrated their return to compliance, rather than having to wait a full two years. Urged Congress to make essential telehealth flexibilities permanent well before the statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. (S. 3410/H.R. 5796) The Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act - Expressed support for the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. This legislation would prohibit HHS from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing requirement rule and establish an advisory panel on nursing home staffing. (H.R. 3226/S.1573) The PREMIE Reauthorization Act - Expressed support for the PREMIE Reauthorization Act. This legislation would reauthorize essential maternal and infant health programs and research at a time when maternal and infant death rates, especially in communities of color, have increased dramatically. (2584/S.2768) The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act - Expressed support for the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act. This legislation would address rising incidents of violence in healthcare settings by establishing stronger legal penalties for people who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. (H.R. 5568) The Care for Moms Act - Expressed support for the Care for Moms Act. This legislation supports the maternal health workforce, promotes access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provides essential resources to providers in rural areas. Urged Congress to support legislation on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Requirements that prohibits the HHS Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule. (H.R. 4771) - Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act - Expressed support for the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act. This legislation would make the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) permanent and place it on par with other federal public health insurance programs rather than needing periodic reauthorization. (S. 2415/H.R. 3838) - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Expressed support for Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation continues crucial federal support for the state-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that review pregnancy-related deaths to identify causes and make recommendations for the prevention of future mortalities. Provided the Senate with information regarding the 340B program and expressed strong support for continuing to strengthen and protect this vital program. Urged Congress to provide a $1 billion increase for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant in the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Urged Congress to bolster existing federal programs to build a strong health workforce and improve primary care to assist health providers in hiring and retaining workers. (H.R. 2389) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act - Expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. (H.R. 3290) - To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program-Expressed opposition. (H.R. 3561) Section 302 - Expressed opposition to Section 302. This legislative provision would reduce payments for the drug administration services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments. Urged Congress to support access to quality palliative care and appropriate effective pain management by prioritizing a Palliative Care, Trans-Institute Strategy by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Urged Congress to increase funding for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as part of the Community Health Center Fund reauthorization. (S.2243) - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Urged Congress to support the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation would address the palliative care workforce shortage and help respond to pressing issues including appropriate pain management and pandemic preparedness.