Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Barr – (Kentucky 6th District)
Barr Reintroduces TABS Act to Bring Accountability to the CFPB
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Barr – (Kentucky 6th District)
Speaker Johnson on Senate Passage of CR: Republicans Stood Together to Get the Job Done
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)
Speaker Johnson on Senate Passage of CR: Republicans Stood Together to Get the Job Done
Washington, March 14, 2025
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after Senate Republicans passed a clean CR to fund the government through September.
“Republicans have again stood together to get the job done, this time to pass a CR that freezes spending and funds the government for the remainder of FY25. Shamefully, 99% of Democrats in Congress voted to shut down the government—simply because they seem to hate President Trump more than they love America.
“Never forget that Democrats voted to withhold: the paychecks of our troops, border patrol agents, and TSA employees; health care and benefits for veterans; and essential services and programs—just to make a meaningless political point.
“While Democrats try to use the American people as political pawns, Republicans are working to deliver real, positive results for everyone.”
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Raskin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Unlock Federal Funding for Bike and Pedestrian Safety
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08)
Raskin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Unlock Federal Funding for Bike and Pedestrian Safety | Press Releases | Congressman Jamie Raskin
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Rep. Raskin to Bring Dr. Lauren McGee, NIH Cancer Researcher Fired in Trump Federal Government Purge, to Trump’s Joint Address
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08)
Rep. Raskin to Bring Dr. Lauren McGee, NIH Cancer Researcher Fired in Trump Federal Government Purge, to Trump’s Joint Address | Press Releases | Congressman Jamie Raskin
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Raskin Statement and Questions Posed to Elon Musk
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08)
Raskin Statement and Questions Posed to Elon Musk | Press Releases | Congressman Jamie Raskin
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Rep. Raskin Sends Message of Solidarity to Federal Workers, Contractors and the American People
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08)
Rep. Raskin Sends Message of Solidarity to Federal Workers, Contractors and the American People | Press Releases | Congressman Jamie Raskin
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Rep. Raskin’s On-Demand Webinar on Trump-Musk Attacks on the LGBTQIA+ Community
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08)
Rep. Raskin’s On-Demand Webinar on Trump-Musk Attacks on the LGBTQIA+ Community | Press Releases | Congressman Jamie Raskin
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Congressman Hakeem Jeffries
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)
Know Your Immigration Rights
If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.
Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.
Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.
Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.
The New York City Office of Civil Justice and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) support a variety of free immigration legal services through local nonprofit legal organizations. To access these resources, dial 311 and say “Action NYC,” call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or visit MOIA’s website.
Learn more here: KNOW YOUR IMMIGRATION RIGHTS – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries
Kelly, colleagues introduce Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), along with Reps. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL), Danny Davis (D-IL), John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) announced the reintroduction of the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, bipartisan legislation which aims to ensure that individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) continue to have equitable access to private healthcare and to provide protection of the Medicare Trust Fund.
The legislation follows a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that has allowed private health plans to prematurely force ESRD patients onto Medicare, creating disruption in coverage for patients and their families and shifting a significant financial burden onto taxpayers.
“This legislation is critical for Americans living with End Stage Renal Disease and who rely on dialysis,” said Rep. Kelly. “Patients deserve to know their benefits will be in place when they need them. This legislation will improve both patient care and patient outcomes. I want to thank my House colleagues for joining me on this vital legislation.”
“The tens of millions of Americans across our nation today who are fighting kidney disease should not face the danger of a disruption in coverage due to reasons beyond their control. It’s clear these individuals – who disproportionately belong to communities of color – are relying on Congress to stand up for them and protect their equitable access to necessary healthcare. I’m proud to support this bipartisan solution to ensure every American on dialysis has the care they need to live the lives they deserve,” said Congresswoman Clarke.
“ESRD patients should not be concerned that they will be forced off their health insurance plan while seeking lifesaving dialysis treatments,” said Congressman Dunn. “I am proud to support this legislation to ensure that patients who depend on dialysis can focus on their treatment without worrying about their health insurance coverage.”
“The hundreds of thousands of patients throughout the country who rely on regular dialysis treatments should never be in fear of losing their access to care,” said Rep. Joyce, M.D. “The Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act would ensure that patients with End Stage Renal Disease have access to the treatments they need.”
“I thank members of Congress for introducing the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, which will ensure insurance plans provide life-sustaining care to dialysis patients,” said LaVarne Burton, President & CEO of the American Kidney Fund (AKF). “This critical legislation will ensure that the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSPA) is working for the benefit of those it was intended to protect.”
“MSPA effectively protected patients with the option to stay on their private insurance plan as they navigated their life-altering diagnosis of kidney failure, but we’ve unfortunately seen that protection upended,” said Mahesh Krishnan, MD, MPH, MBA, Chair of Kidney Care Partners. “Now, we encourage all lawmakers to work together to restore critical protections for patients with kidney failure by passing the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act without delay.”
Rep. Kelly first introduced this legislation in December 2023.
You can read the bill text here.
BACKGROUND
- In 1981, Congress amended the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSPA) to add language to protect against private health insurers from designing benefit plans to push individuals with ESRD onto Medicare prematurely.
- For decades, health plans have abided by the principles of MSPA, benefitting both beneficiaries and taxpayers.
- In June 2022, the Supreme Court ruled that health plans can effectively push ESRD patients onto Medicare, prompting a need for Congress to introduce legislation to clarify the Medicare Secondary Payer Act and protect ESRD patients from being kicked off of their private health plans.