House Passes Health Bills Before Recessing Until After Midterms – The House of Representatives passed several bills last week aimed at protecting communities from illicit drugs: The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R. 1266) would classify xylazine as a Schedule III drug. Tyler’ Law (H.R. 2004) would require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services …
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Senate Health Panels to Hold Confirmation Hearings This Week – Several of the Trump administration’s health care nominees are scheduled to appear before lawmakers during their confirmation hearings this week. On Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee will consider the nominations of Chris Klomp, MBA to serve as Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services and …
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Congress Extends Government Funding Through Dec. 11 – The House of Representatives voted 370-48 to concur to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on Wednesday. The bipartisan package extends fiscal year 2026 funding through December 11. It includes provisions to block the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed rule …
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