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Dec. 6, 2023
Wyden, Crapo, LaHood, Davis Call on HHS to Guarantee Timely and Transparent Approval for Evidence-Based Services that Help Prevent Foster Care Placements
Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 5, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Prescription Drug Shortages
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 14, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation to Improve Access to Public Waters, Support Long-Term Infrastructure
Rep. Cliff Bentz
Nov. 8, 2023
Wyden, Crapo Applaud Committee Passage of Legislation to Improve Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Costs and Extend Essential Medicaid and Medicare Programs
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 8, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Markup of the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 7, 2023
Proposed CMS Rule on Medicare Advantage Marketing
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 6, 2023
Finance Committee Releases Chairman's Mark of the Mental Health, Drug Pricing, Extenders Package Ahead of Markup
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 2, 2023
Wyden, Crapo Release Discussion Draft of Mental Health, PBMs Package Ahead of November 8 Markup
Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 31, 2023
NEWS: Sanders, Hirono, Markey, Merkley, Warren, and Welch Urge Equal Funding for Domestic Emergencies in Supplemental Appropriations Bill
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Oct. 30, 2023
Murray, Sanders, Wyden, Baldwin Lead 44 Senators in Urging the Biden Administration to Require Insurers to Fully Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control, With No Out-of-Pocket Costs or Prescription Barrier
Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 26, 2023
Wyden, Finance Democrats Urge Further Action from CMS to Protect Seniors from Deceptive Marketing Scams in Medicare Advantage
Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 26, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation to Improve the ESA, Streamline Regulatory Hurdles
Rep. Cliff Bentz
Oct. 25, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Need for Guaranteed Paid Leave to Better Support American Workers and Families
Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 18, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation Advancing Local Conservation Efforts
Rep. Cliff Bentz
Oct. 18, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Protecting Seniors from Marketing Middlemen During Medicare Advantage Annual Enrollment
Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 3, 2023
Wyden, Pallone Launch Investigation into Medicaid Managed Care Plan Prior Authorization Practices
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 28, 2023
Wyden and Crapo Introduce Finance Committee PBM Bill
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 28, 2023
PALLONE AND WYDEN LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO MEDICAID MANAGED CARE PLAN PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PRACTICES
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 26, 2023
Durbin, Wyden, Krishnamoorthi, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill To Reduce Tobacco Use In America
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 25, 2023
Warren, Senators Urge Treasury Department to Address Climate-Related Financial Risks
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 22, 2023
Wyden, Grassley, Cardin, Young, Cassidy Cheer Organ Transplant Legislation Becoming Law
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Sept. 21, 2023
Senate Democrats Back Biden Administration's Governmentwide Social Cost of Carbon Directive
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 21, 2023
Wyden and Pallone Issue Statement on CMS Action to Prevent and Fix Incorrect Medicaid Terminations
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 15, 2023
Baldwin, Sanders, Wyden Lead Colleagues Pushing Biden Administration to Continue Strengthening Protections Against "Junk" Insurance Plans
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 12, 2023
Wyden Marks Beginning of Medicare Negotiation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 11, 2023
Wyden, Grassley, Cardin, Young Investigate Organ Donation System for Potential Self-Dealing and Financial Conflicts of Interest
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 11, 2023
Wyden, Grassley, Cardin, Young Investigate Organ Donation System for Potential Self-Dealing and Financial Conflicts of Interest
Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 31, 2023
Wyden Cheers Beginning of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 27, 2023
Wyden, Grassley, Cardin, Young, and Cassidy Cheer Senate Passage of Organ Donation Reform Bill
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 26, 2023
Senate Finance Committee Leaders Praise Committee Passage of Legislation to Help Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 26, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Markup of the Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 25, 2023
Finance Committee Releases Chairman's Mark Ahead of Wednesday PBM Markup
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 25, 2023
Wyden Requests Information from Lear Co. Regarding Reports of Amazon Deforestation and Potential Links to Forced Labor in Supply Chains
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 20, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Health Subcommittee Hearing on Organ Transplantation Reform
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 12, 2023
Wyden, Crapo Announce Finance Markup of Pharmacy Benefit Manager Proposals
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 21, 2023
Wyden Statement on PhRMA Lawsuit to Ban Medicare Prescription Drug Negotiation
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 15, 2023
Wyden Slams House Republican Plan to Cut Social Security and Medicare
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 15, 2023
Wyden Statement on Senate Floor on Republican Proposed Cuts to Medicaid
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 14, 2023
Committee Examines Legislation Focused on Water Resources, Hydropower
Rep. Cliff Bentz
June 14, 2023
Wyden, Crapo, Menendez, Blackburn, Tester and Marshall Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reform PBMs and Bring Down the Cost of Prescription Drugs
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 9, 2023
Wyden and Pallone urge CMS to Protect Health Care Coverage During Medicaid Redetermination Process
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 8, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Corporatization and Consolidation in Health Care
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 6, 2023
Committee Investigates Negative Impacts of Proposed Speed Reduction Rule
Rep. Cliff Bentz
June 5, 2023
Stabenow, Wyden, Brown, Tester, Call on President Biden to Swiftly Implement SNAP Exemptions for Vulnerable Populations
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 25, 2023
ICYMI: Carper, Merkley, Whitehouse, Wyden Urge FTC to Embrace Clarity in "Green Guides" Review
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 25, 2023
ICYMI: Carper, Merkley, Whitehouse, Wyden Urge FTC to Embrace Clarity in "Green Guides" Review
Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 9, 2023
Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Biden Push to Expand Free Access to School Meals
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
March 23, 2023
Baldwin Leads 22 Colleagues in Calling on FDA to End Discriminatory Blood Donation Policy
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 23, 2023
Senators Warren, Merkley Criticize Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage Scare Tactics, "Outsize Profits," "Exorbitant" Executive Pay Packages
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 6, 2023
Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Representatives Goldman, Raskin, and 47 Colleagues Urge SEC to Finalize Strong Climate Risk Disclosure Rule, Protect Investors
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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Dec. 6, 2023
Wyden, Crapo, LaHood, Davis Call on HHS to Guarantee Timely and Transparent Approval for Evidence-Based Services that Help Prevent Foster Care Placements
Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 5, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Prescription Drug Shortages
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 14, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation to Improve Access to Public Waters, Support Long-Term Infrastructure
Rep.Cliff Bentz
Nov. 8, 2023
Wyden, Crapo Applaud Committee Passage of Legislation to Improve Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Costs and Extend Essential Medicaid and Medicare Programs
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 8, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Markup of the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 7, 2023
Proposed CMS Rule on Medicare Advantage Marketing
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 6, 2023
Finance Committee Releases Chairman's Mark of the Mental Health, Drug Pricing, Extenders Package Ahead of Markup
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 2, 2023
Wyden, Crapo Release Discussion Draft of Mental Health, PBMs Package Ahead of November 8 Markup
Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 31, 2023
NEWS: Sanders, Hirono, Markey, Merkley, Warren, and Welch Urge Equal Funding for Domestic Emergencies in Supplemental Appropriations Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 30, 2023
Murray, Sanders, Wyden, Baldwin Lead 44 Senators in Urging the Biden Administration to Require Insurers to Fully Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control, With No Out-of-Pocket Costs or Prescription Barrier
Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 26, 2023
Wyden, Finance Democrats Urge Further Action from CMS to Protect Seniors from Deceptive Marketing Scams in Medicare Advantage
Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 26, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation to Improve the ESA, Streamline Regulatory Hurdles
Rep.Cliff Bentz
Oct. 25, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Need for Guaranteed Paid Leave to Better Support American Workers and Families
Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 18, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation Advancing Local Conservation Efforts
Rep.Cliff Bentz
Oct. 18, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Protecting Seniors from Marketing Middlemen During Medicare Advantage Annual Enrollment
Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 3, 2023
Wyden, Pallone Launch Investigation into Medicaid Managed Care Plan Prior Authorization Practices
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 28, 2023
Wyden and Crapo Introduce Finance Committee PBM Bill
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 28, 2023
PALLONE AND WYDEN LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO MEDICAID MANAGED CARE PLAN PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PRACTICES
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 26, 2023
Durbin, Wyden, Krishnamoorthi, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill To Reduce Tobacco Use In America
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 25, 2023
Warren, Senators Urge Treasury Department to Address Climate-Related Financial Risks
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 22, 2023
Wyden, Grassley, Cardin, Young, Cassidy Cheer Organ Transplant Legislation Becoming Law
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 21, 2023
Senate Democrats Back Biden Administration's Governmentwide Social Cost of Carbon Directive
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 21, 2023
Wyden and Pallone Issue Statement on CMS Action to Prevent and Fix Incorrect Medicaid Terminations
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 15, 2023
Baldwin, Sanders, Wyden Lead Colleagues Pushing Biden Administration to Continue Strengthening Protections Against "Junk" Insurance Plans
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 12, 2023
Wyden Marks Beginning of Medicare Negotiation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 11, 2023
Wyden, Grassley, Cardin, Young Investigate Organ Donation System for Potential Self-Dealing and Financial Conflicts of Interest
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 11, 2023
Wyden, Grassley, Cardin, Young Investigate Organ Donation System for Potential Self-Dealing and Financial Conflicts of Interest
Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 31, 2023
Wyden Cheers Beginning of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 27, 2023
Wyden, Grassley, Cardin, Young, and Cassidy Cheer Senate Passage of Organ Donation Reform Bill
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 26, 2023
Senate Finance Committee Leaders Praise Committee Passage of Legislation to Help Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 26, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Markup of the Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 25, 2023
Finance Committee Releases Chairman's Mark Ahead of Wednesday PBM Markup
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 25, 2023
Wyden Requests Information from Lear Co. Regarding Reports of Amazon Deforestation and Potential Links to Forced Labor in Supply Chains
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 20, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Health Subcommittee Hearing on Organ Transplantation Reform
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 12, 2023
Wyden, Crapo Announce Finance Markup of Pharmacy Benefit Manager Proposals
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 21, 2023
Wyden Statement on PhRMA Lawsuit to Ban Medicare Prescription Drug Negotiation
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 15, 2023
Wyden Slams House Republican Plan to Cut Social Security and Medicare
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 15, 2023
Wyden Statement on Senate Floor on Republican Proposed Cuts to Medicaid
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 14, 2023
Committee Examines Legislation Focused on Water Resources, Hydropower
Rep.Cliff Bentz
June 14, 2023
Wyden, Crapo, Menendez, Blackburn, Tester and Marshall Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reform PBMs and Bring Down the Cost of Prescription Drugs
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 9, 2023
Wyden and Pallone urge CMS to Protect Health Care Coverage During Medicaid Redetermination Process
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 8, 2023
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Corporatization and Consolidation in Health Care
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 6, 2023
Committee Investigates Negative Impacts of Proposed Speed Reduction Rule
Rep.Cliff Bentz
June 5, 2023
Stabenow, Wyden, Brown, Tester, Call on President Biden to Swiftly Implement SNAP Exemptions for Vulnerable Populations
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 25, 2023
ICYMI: Carper, Merkley, Whitehouse, Wyden Urge FTC to Embrace Clarity in "Green Guides" Review
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 25, 2023
ICYMI: Carper, Merkley, Whitehouse, Wyden Urge FTC to Embrace Clarity in "Green Guides" Review
Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 9, 2023
Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Biden Push to Expand Free Access to School Meals
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
March 23, 2023
Baldwin Leads 22 Colleagues in Calling on FDA to End Discriminatory Blood Donation Policy
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 23, 2023
Senators Warren, Merkley Criticize Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage Scare Tactics, "Outsize Profits," "Exorbitant" Executive Pay Packages
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 6, 2023
Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Representatives Goldman, Raskin, and 47 Colleagues Urge SEC to Finalize Strong Climate Risk Disclosure Rule, Protect Investors
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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