Senate health committee
Coverage of Senate health committee in the Nexus archive.
- Public health expert blasts Trump’s executive order on childhood vaccines
President Donald Trump signed an executive order recommending revamped childhood vaccine guidelines, including separating the MMR vaccine and altering universal Hepatitis B recommendations. Public health expert Dr. Georges Benjamin heavily criticized the changes, warning they would create additional burdens for parents and move away from established medical practices. Senator Bill Cassidy also stated that the new executive order was wrong.
- Key Senate panel backs Trump’s picks for CDC, pandemic preparedness
The Senate health committee approved two Trump administration nominees for key health roles, including the CDC director and a pandemic preparedness leader, with votes aligning along party lines. Erica Schwartz was confirmed as CDC director with support from all Republicans and one Democrat, while Sean Kaufman was confirmed for a pandemic preparedness role with unanimous Republican backing.
- Senate Committee Postpones Vote on Whether to Advance CDC Director Nominee
The Senate health committee postponed a vote on advancing Erica Schwartz's nomination to lead the CDC. The committee plans to vote next week on whether to forward her nomination.
- Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee
The Senate health committee postponed a vote on Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination to lead the CDC due to a family emergency affecting Republican attendance. Schwartz faces scrutiny over resisting political pressure, and the CDC has experienced leadership turmoil since President Donald Trump returned to office. The committee also delayed a vote on Sean Kaufman's nomination for another health leadership role.
- Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee
The Senate health committee postponed a vote on Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination to lead the CDC due to a family emergency affecting Republican attendance. The vote is expected next week, with Schwartz facing scrutiny over resisting political pressure. The CDC has experienced leadership turmoil since President Donald Trump returned to office.
- Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee
The Senate health committee delayed a vote on Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination to lead the CDC due to a family emergency affecting Republican attendance. The vote is rescheduled for next week, with Schwartz facing scrutiny over resisting political pressure. Sean Kaufman's nomination for another health position was also postponed.
- Vote on health emergency preparedness nominee delayed
The Senate Health Committee delayed voting on Sean Kaufman's nomination to lead the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response after a contentious confirmation hearing focused on his past statements about vaccines. Kaufman, who authored LinkedIn posts expressing skepticism about certain vaccines and criticized the CDC, backtracked on some comments during the hearing but faced concerns from committee members.
- Health Committee advances Collins’ insulin price cap over GOP objections
The Senate Health Committee, led by Republicans, advanced legislation to cap insulin costs at $35/month despite GOP objections. Maine Republican Susan Collins sponsored the bill, which aims to lower costs for diabetes patients. The bill passed 17-5, with bipartisan support but opposition from Chair Bill Cassidy.
- STAT+: Spring forward forever? Another daylight saving debate arrives in Congress
The article discusses a congressional debate over daylight saving time and mentions a Senate health committee hearing where Trump's health nominees faced scrutiny.
- CDC nominee says she won't betray science — while declining to challenge Kennedy's actions
Dr. Erica Schwartz, Trump administration's nominee for CDC director, pledged to protect the agency from political interference but faced criticism for not challenging Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine policy changes. The CDC, under Kennedy's leadership, has experienced significant staff losses and leadership instability, raising concerns about its public health authority.
- CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz faces Senate for confirmation hearing
Dr. Erica Schwartz, Trump's nominee for CDC director, faces the Senate health committee for a confirmation hearing on July 15. If confirmed, she will lead the agency amid workforce and leadership shortages and increased political review.
- CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz faces Senate for confirmation hearing
Dr. Erica Schwartz, Trump's nominee for CDC director, faces the Senate health committee for a confirmation hearing on July 15. If confirmed, she will lead the CDC amid workforce and leadership shortages and increased political review requirements.
- STAT+: Cassidy proposes bill to rein in 340B drug discount program
The chair of the Senate health committee introduced a bill to restrict the 340B drug discount program, which has been lucrative for nonprofit hospitals. The bill comes as hospitals face financial pressures from Medicaid changes and potential site-neutral payment legislation, with the 340B program under scrutiny for future healthcare spending cuts.
- GOP’s Bill Cassidy faces new decisions on bucking Trump
Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana senator, faces decisions after being scorned by President Trump and not running for reelection, while still overseeing the Senate health committee that can block nominees for three health agencies without permanent leaders.