Rep. Waxman stands with other House Democratic leaders prior to the July 14, 2009 press conference outlining sweeping health care overhaul legislation. From left to right: Reps. Hoyer, Andrews, Pelosi, Miller, Waxman, Rangel, Dingell, Stark, and Pallone.
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July 31, 2009
Energy and Commerce Committee Passes Historic Health Care Reform Legislation
The Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 3200, “America’s Affordable Health Choices Act,” by a vote of 31 to 28. This legislation will build on what works in today’s health care system, makes important insurance market reforms to protect consumers, encourages competition among insurance plans to improve choices for patients, and expands access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
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July 30, 2009
Critical Food Safety Legislation Passes House of Representatives
H.R. 2749, the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 283 – 142. This legislation grants the Food and Drug Administration the authorities and resources it needs to better oversee the safety of the nation’s food supply.
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July 20, 2009
CBO Scores Confirm Deficit Neutrality of Health Reform Bill
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released estimates this evening confirming for the first time that H.R. 3200, America’s Affordable Health Choices Act, is deficit neutral over the 10-year budget window – and even produces a $6 billion surplus. CBO estimated more than $550 billion in gross Medicare and Medicaid savings. More importantly, the bill includes a comprehensive array of delivery reforms to set the stage for lowering the future growth in health care costs.
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July 20, 2009
Chairman Waxman Responds to Inaccurate Investors Business Daily Editorial
Chairman Waxman wrote a letter to the editor of the Investor’s Business Daily in response to a misleading and factually incorrect editorial on health care reform.
