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WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today’s Energy and Commerce Committee markup, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) pressed her Republican colleagues to hold the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. responsible for pushing debunked conspiracy theories. Her colleagues on the other side of the aisle laughed as they refused to commit to holding RFK Jr. accountable.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) introduced the Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would increase access to primary care for children and families by strengthening Medicaid. Congresswoman Schrier is joined in introducing this bill by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Kathy Castor (D-FL). Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) are leading a companion bill in the Senate.
A physician by trade, Schrier hopes to bolster diagnostic innovation and development during public health emergencies. She says this can be achieved through public-private collaboration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan Diagnostics Testing Preparedness Plan Act, which would facilitate the innovation and development of diagnostics between the private and public sectors during Public Health Emergencies. Congresswoman Schrier was joined in introducing this legislation by Representatives Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Carson (IN-07), and Crenshaw (TX-02).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier M.D. (WA-08), Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) introduced the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act. This bipartisan bill will improve access to primary care by strengthening Medicaid’s ability to engage in direct primary care arrangements.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced H.R. 649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to improve the quality and nutrition of school lunches by allowing public schools to serve reduced fat and whole milk. Congresswoman Schrier is introducing this bill together with Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) hosted a press conference to speak on the importance of vaccines for public health, particularly their role in children’s health, and to speak out against the nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Congresswoman Schrier was joined by Dr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D.’s (WA-08) bipartisan bill, the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act, was signed into law by President Biden. This piece of legislation will improve and expand access to care for children in Washington. This is Congresswoman Schrier’s 4th piece of legislation that has been signed into law for the 118th Congress and her 21st since she was sworn into office in 2019.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the Helping Families Access Pediatric Care Act alongside Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14). This legislation intends to make pediatric care more affordable by tackling the financial burden caused by high deductibles.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) recently introduced the bipartisan Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act, which would strengthen the Vaccines for Children Program by bolstering the pediatric vaccine delivery system and supporting primary care physicians in order to reduce barriers to care and help families catch up on routine vaccinations. Congresswoman Schrier is joined in introducing this legislation by Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13).