NDAA, FY20 Government Spending When lawmakers return to Washington next week, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conferees will aim to bring a final package up for floor votes in each chamber by mid-October. Facing a November 21 deadline, Congressional leaders and the White House will also resume discussions around FY20 government spending. Communications Decency Act – Section 230 Two House Energy and Commerce subcommittees will hold a joint hearing next Wednesday on Section 230 of…

Recess The House and Senate were in recess again this week; lawmakers will return to Washington next week following the Columbus Day holiday. On Tuesday, President Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom to former Attorney General Edwin Meese. Rep. Lowey Not Seeking Reelection, Rep. Thornberry Retiring House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) announced today that she will not seek reelection in 2020. Last week, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Mac Thornberry (R-TX) also…

House Bipartisan Legislation Introduced on Accurate Provider Directories On Sept. 27, Reps. Phil Roe (R-TN) and Kim Schrier (D-WA) introduced legislation to improve the accuracy of the information listed on health plans’ provider directories to prevent patients from receiving surprise out-of-network bills. The Improving Provider Directories Act (H.R. 4575) requires health plans to establish a process to address inaccurate information listed in publicly accessible provider directories. Monitor H.R. 4575 here. Ways & Means Chair’s Surprise Billing Plan…