Then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi famously warned Congress and the American People about the Affordable Care Act, “we have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it.”  Over four years later, the American people continue to learn and continue to be surprised.   Today the Health and Oversight subcommittees will hear testimony about yet another surprise.   Today, 8… Read more

In recent years, the Ways and Means Subcommittees on Oversight and Health have held numerous hearings on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, including the new tax burdens under the law, the improper administration of tax credits, and taxpayer rights. This morning’s hearing will explore the Affordable Care Act’s income and eligibility verification system, which lies at the nexus… Read more

Welcome to today’s hearing on the very important topic of whether youth in foster care are being prescribed medications appropriately. As we will hear from our witnesses, too often the answer is no. We know from research that foster children are prescribed mind-altering, psychotropic drugs at very high rates – far higher than other children. CRS found that between 2008 and 2010, nearly… Read more

Every dollar hospitals spend on inaccurate Medicare audits and appeals are dollars lost that should have been used to care for seniors. We are here to discuss the problems facing hospitals today, but also to find solutions that bring sense to our Medicare program and improve care for America’s seniors.     Today’s hearing will examine hospital issues—including those related to… Read more

Good morning and welcome to the Subcommittee on Oversight’s hearing on the Internal Revenue Service’s operation and budget. This filing season, million of taxpayers across America have struggled to meet their tax filing obligations. Doing so has become harder over time, as the tax code grows in complexity, forcing taxpayers to spend over 6 billion hours and $160 billion every single… Read more

Every dollar lost to Medicare fraud is a dollar stolen from America’s elderly.  And every dollar lost to improper payments – intentional or not – robs from the solvency of this important program.   Today’s hearing will examine the issue of Medicare fraud.  This is a bipartisan concern shared by our seniors, the Medicare program and lawmakers on this… Read more

Good afternoon.  I want to welcome everyone to today’s hearing on the trade implications of U.S. energy policy and the export of liquefied natural gas.  Today’s hearing focuses on the enormous potential of the U.S. energy revolution of the past decade.  I’d like to make four points before we hear from our witnesses. First, the exploration of unconventional energy… Read more

Today’s hearing will examine two very important and complex regulations implementing reporting requirements of the Affordable Care Act’s mandates on local businesses and workers.     These regulations are long overdue. Businesses have been forced to wait four years since the passage of the law for the Treasury Department to finalize these rules.   In the meantime the… Read more

Good morning and welcome to the first Ways and Means Committee hearing on elements of the tax reform discussion draft I released in February.  The draft is focused on two primary goals: making the tax code simpler and fairer for families and employers, and strengthening the economy so there are more jobs and bigger paychecks for American families.   As we explore what tax… Read more

Good morning.  I want to welcome Ambassador Mike Froman back to the Committee.  We are very aware and appreciative of how hard you and your dedicated staff work to advance U.S. trade policy. A trade policy that opens markets for American exports, enforces international rules and ensures a level playing field for American workers is proven to promote broad economic growth and… Read more