Health Care
November 6, 2019
“The Lower Drug Costs Now Act has a chance to be the most significant legislation on health care that the 116th Congress will accomplish,” said Congressman Courtney, following the discussion.
Issues:
Health Care
Lower Drug Costs Now Act
October 29, 2019
“The USDA has made investments towards projects in towns across eastern Connecticut, and this latest grant award is a major investment in the health of our region, specifically in Windham and Tolland counties,” said Congressman Courtney.
October 28, 2019
“Senator Wellstone was a giant in Congress, and an icon for any elected official who seeks office to promote justice and fairness for working families,” said Congressman Courtney. “He
October 17, 2019
Rep. Courtney has called for an end to the practice of drug manufacturers “using Americans as a piggy bank,” and has said that H.R. 3 “will be the most significant piece of legislation on health care that will happen in this Congress.”
Issues:
Health Care
Lower Drug Costs Now Act
July 17, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – This evening, the House overwhelmingly approved the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 748), bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep.
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Health Care
Repeal the Cadillac Tax
July 15, 2019
By Mary Ellen McIntire | Roll Call
The House plans to vote Wednesday on legislation that would roll back the so-called "Cadillac tax" under the 2010 health care law known as Obamacare.
The 40 percent surcharge tax applies to certain high-cost employer health care plans (hence the "Cadillac tax" nickname). It isn't set to take effect until 2022, and Congress has twice delayed its implementation.
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Health Care
Repeal the Cadillac Tax
June 11, 2019
“The number of violent attacks against health care and social service workers, some of the very people we depend on most when we’re in need, is unconscionable,” said Congressman Courtney.
June 11, 2019
Thank you, Chairman Scott for convening today's mark up and Chairwoman Adams for taking urgent action on this issue in the Workforce Protections Subcommittee early in the 116th Congress.