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January 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) introduced the “Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act,” legislation that would provide greater access to non-opioid treatments for pain management for seniors.

Issues:Health
January 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01), Greg Murphy, M.D.

December 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01) joined the bipartisan Energy and Commerce delegation to COP28 to advocate for Iowa and agriculture issues.

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December 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) penned a letter to House and Senate leadership urging Congressional action to prevent the impending 3.37% cut in Medicare reimbursement to physicians. The letter was signed by 193 Members of Congress.

Issues:Health
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December 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — H.R. 3226, the “Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023,” or the PREEMIE Act, legislation to improve pregnancy outcomes and infant health by continuing research and education programs aimed at preventing preterm births, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation was introduced by U.S.

Issues:Health
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December 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-01) “Diagnostic Lab Testing Transparency Act,” legislation that was included in Section 102 of H.R. 5378, the “Lower Costs, More Transparency Act” package, passed the House.

Issues:Health
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December 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed H.R. 5555, the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Relief Act of 2023,” out of committee.

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December 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed H.R. 5390, the “Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act,” out of committee. This legislation was introduced by U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01), Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), Annie Kuster (NH-02), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), and Bill Johnson (OH-06).

Issues:Energy
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December 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and John Garamendi (CA-08) introduced the “Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act,” legislation that would allow companies to preserve RIN credits under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for renewable fuel used for ocean-going vessels.

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December 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed H.R. 6545, the “Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act,” out of committee. The legislation makes improvements to the physician fee schedule under the Medicare program. The legislation was introduced by U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Larry Bucshon, M.D.

Issues:Health