She determined that provisions making changes to who receives Medicaid were not permitted in such a bill. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has ruled that portions of the reconciliation…
Read MoreMedicaid
House Passes President’s Legislative Agenda Bill
Last-minute negotiations satisfied members with regard to SALT deduction caps and the Medicaid work requirement deadline. The House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful…
Read More
House Budget Committee Moves “Big Beautiful Bill” to Floor for a Vote
Budget advances after the second vote held following renegotiations. The House Budget Committee finally approved President Donald Trump’s long-awaited “big, beautiful bill” on Sunday. Four of the majority…
Read More
House Energy and Commerce Committee Releases Budget Proposal
Members are divided on how to handle Medicaid funding. The House Energy and Commerce Committee released markups for the proposed federal budget on Sunday night, with the majority…
Read More
Senator Proposes Legislation to Strengthen Social Security
The bill would raise the income threshold on which Social Security recipients pay taxes. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has proposed the Retirees First Act, which would…
Read More
Supreme Court Hears Case on Medicaid Restriction of Planned Parenthood
Arguments claim South Carolina restrictions may violate patients’ “right” to choose a health provider. The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case between Planned Parenthood and the state…
Read More
House Censures Representative for Interrupting Presidential Address
Some members of Congressman Green’s own party cited the breach in protocol and propriety. On Thursday, the House of Representatives formally censured Representative Al Green of Texas after…
Read More
HHS Declares Public Health Emergency in California Amid Wildfires
Federal resources mobilized to address health needs in Los Angeles County HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra has declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) for California in response to the…
Read More
Medicare Proposal Expands Access to Care and Consumer Protections
CMS seeks to enhance Medicare Advantage and Part D programs, including coverage for anti-obesity medications. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed updates to Medicare…
Read More
Congressman Says Legislators Face “Hard Decisions” in Budget Negotiations
The House majority is focused on trimming spending, except for defense. Representative Rich McCormick of Georgia said this week that legislators are grappling with “hard decisions” during ongoing…
Read More