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March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee passed the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act (H.R. 5012) led by U.S.

September 25, 2023

WASHINGTON – President Biden signed into law the bipartisan Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (H.R. 2544), which was introduced by Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08). This critical legislation will expand the pool of entities who can contract with the U.S.

Issues:Health Care
May 14, 2020

In a letter to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Director, Francis Collins, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, Stephen Hahn, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Alex Azar, Representatives Moore, Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Robin Kelly, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Brain Trust called for stronger efforts to ensure diverse participants in clinical trials for a potential COVID-19 vaccine. The Members released the following statement:

Issues:Health Care
February 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, and Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) announced the establishment of a Congressional Digital Health Caucus.

December 20, 2023

Washington, D.C. –The House overwhelmingly passed the Remote Opioid Monitoring Act by a vote of 386-37. The bill, which was introduced by U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Troy Balderson (OH-12) in June, would direct the federal government to conduct a study on the benefits and efficacy of remote monitoring technology that would enable healthcare providers to track and ensure the wellbeing of patients who are prescribed opioids.

Issues:Health Care
April 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Rep. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), introduced the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act.

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May 24, 2023

 

WASHINGTON, D.CToday, the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act, introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Rep. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), was approved by a unanimous vote of the House Energy & Commerce Committee.

Issues:Health Care
June 29, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) introduced legislation to enable health care providers to track and ensure the well-being of patients who are prescribed opioids. The Remote Opioid Monitoring Act would create a study focusing on the benefits and efficacy of remote monitoring. 

Issues:Health Care
July 30, 2025
WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and Nanette Barragán (CA-44) led a letter with 30 other Members of Congress to U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
September 29, 2021
The Members Are Advocating for Safety-Net Hospitals Participating in the 340B Drug Payment Plan to Receive Higher Medicare Part B Reimbursement Rates
Issues:Health Care