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- https://grijalva.house.gov/rep-grijalva-votes-to-ensure-women-have-control-over-their-own-bodies/...This legislation comes on the heels of national news where, because of Ohio’s restrictive abortion laws banning abortions as early as six weeks, a 10-year old girl was forced to travel from Ohio to Indiana after being raped to receive an abortion. The doctor who helped the 10-year old victim is now being criminalized by the state of Indiana. The Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act would prohibit any attempt under state law to: impede an individual from crossing state lines to obtain a legal abortion interfere with a health care provider’s ability to offer legal reproductive care restrict individuals from helping others to seek a legal abortion obstruct the transportation of FDA-approved abortion medication. ...
- Biden Officials Had To Charter A Plane So They Wouldn’t Get Stuck On Molokai | U.S. House Representahttps://tokuda.house.gov/media/in-the-news/biden-officials-had-charter-plane-so-they-wouldnt-get-stuck-molokai...The problem goes beyond airline scarcity and unreliability . Also to blame is a statewide doctor shortage, a consequence of Hawaii’s high cost of living and limited medical training opportunities. On Wednesday, as federal policy advisors made their way across Molokai from Kaunakakai to Kalaupapa, they heard residents recount tales of how their access to doctors had been undermined by airline unreliability and too few on-island medical providers. ...
- U.S. House passes bipartisan Helping MOMS Act introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly | Congresswomahttps://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/us-house-passes-bipartisan-helping-moms-act-introduced-congresswoman-robin...We know that seven out of ten new moms will face a health complication during that time, so guaranteeing their ability to see a doctor and get treatment if needed is a monumental step in our fight to end this nation's maternal mortality crisis," said Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler. The bill provides states with the option to extend Medicaid coverage through the entire postpartum period of one year, a proven strategy for reducing unnecessary maternal deaths. ...
- GOP Doctors Caucus Applauds Trump Administration Rebate Proposal - Media Center - United States Conghttps://desjarlais.house.gov/2019/3/gop-doctors-caucus-applauds-trump-administration-rebate-proposal...I support the Administration’s efforts to reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients,” said Harris. “As a doctor, I see how patients can struggle to afford their medicine because drug prices are just too high, particularly for those on Medicare with fixed incomes. Patients, not pharmacy benefit managers, should benefit first from prescription rebates,” said Abraham. ...
- Rep Ro Khanna, Bishop Barron clash on abortion, find common ground on religious liberty and immigrathttps://khanna.house.gov/media/in-the-news/rep-ro-khanna-bishop-barron-clash-abortion-find-common-ground-religious-liberty...The representative continued, "Now, my view is that that decision should be for the woman and her doctor in getting that healthcare. But I think the challenge is that we also start to talk about these exceedingly rare cases that then become the conversation — where that's not the majority of the abortions by any stretch, probably less than one or two percent." ...
- https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-helps-lead-fight-against-far-rights-ivf-restrictions...We are clear in our position that that choice remains and should remain between a woman and her doctor, not in the Supreme Court, not in the Alabama Supreme Court, not in the House of Representatives. And that is why we are so proud to join Susan Wild in her bill, Access to Family Building. ...
- https://omar.house.gov/media/in-the-news/equitable-health-care-champions-discuss-heart-health...Price-Isuk wrote a research paper in eighth grade detailing aspirations of becoming a doctor. Originally from the North Side of Minneapolis, she points to a growing body of research that links mental health with cardiovascular health. “We now know that stress and depression are independent risk factors for heart disease and cardiovascular problems,” Dr. ...
- https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-exposes-harmful-consequences-of-republican-budget-resolution...Instead of easing this burden on families, Republicans are ransacking the programs they rely on. Programs like Medicaid and SNAP that help people go to the doctor and put food on the table. The Republican plan could take a machete to slash $230 billion from SNAP and $880 billion from Medicaid. Two proposals which, oh so conveniently, allow them to turn around and shovel $1.1 trillion in tax giveaways to the richest 1 percent. ...
- https://buchanan.house.gov/2024/12/buchanan-joyce-and-smucker-launch-make-america-health-again-caucus...Kennedy Jr. to promote healthy lifestyles and further research into the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. It’s time to Make America Healthy Again.” “As a doctor, I recognize that healthy foods and physical activity play an important role in every American life. I look forward to working with Congressman Smucker, Senator Marshall, Robert F. ...
- https://nikemawilliams.house.gov...I struggled to pay for my mom’s treatment as she battled stage four cancer in the final years of her life. Every American must have the right to visit a doctor when they need medical care, regardless of the size of their bank account. In Congress, I co-sponsored Medicare for All legislation and I am committed to the promise of universal, quality health care coverage. ...