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Committee in the House sets foundation for health program extensions

House Health Subcommittee under the Energy and Commerce Committee intends to draft legislation that aims to prolong several imminent healthcare provisions, as stated by the Subcommittee's Chair, Morgan Griffith, on Wednesday. Griffith, a Republican representative from Virginia, emphasized the...

Legislative Committee Prepares Basis for Extending Health-Related Provisions
Legislative Committee Prepares Basis for Extending Health-Related Provisions

Committee in the House sets foundation for health program extensions

The Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is set to discuss and mark up legislation aimed at extending a series of expiring healthcare provisions. The Subcommittee Chairman, Morgan Griffith, is leading the planning and discussion of the bill, with bipartisan support among members of the subcommittee.

The proposed legislation, which has not yet been officially authored, is currently under discussion. The exact lineup of the legislation is still being finalized, but it is expected to focus on extending a specific set of expiring healthcare provisions.

The fiscal year end is approaching on September 30, and the subcommittee is working to prevent these healthcare provisions from expiring. The markup of the legislation is scheduled to take place, although the exact date has not been disclosed.

Morgan Griffith, who represents Virginia, has been instrumental in the planning and discussion of the bill. The Health Subcommittee, which is part of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is responsible for the legislation.

The legislation, once marked up, will be a significant step towards ensuring the continuation of these crucial healthcare provisions. More details about the bill are expected to be revealed in the coming days as the discussions progress.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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