Washington, D.C. – Members of the GOP Doctors Caucus applauded the passage of H.R. 1173: the Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011—a bill to repeal Obamacare’s failed CLASS Act program. This broken component of the healthcare law was included to create the illusion of tens of billions in savings that simply do not exist. Repeal of this unsustainable program is essential so that it is not put back on the table at a future date. Rep. Charles W. Boustany, Jr., M.D. (LA-07): “CLA... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01), cosponsor of H.Res. 516, released the following statement regarding the Senate’s failure to pass a budget in 1,000 days: “Today, there are 13.1 million unemployed Americans. Today, our national debt exceeds $15.2 trillion, with no signs of slowing. And today marks the 1,000th day since the U.S. Senate has passed a budget. “Every April 15th, every single taxpayer has to submit their budget to the IRS so that they can settle up with Uncle ... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01), chair of the Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions subcommittee for the House Education and the Workforce committee, released the following statement in response to the State of the Union address: “Three years and three trillion-dollar deficits later, it is clear that hardworking Tennessee taxpayers deserve better answers, better solutions and a better result. “To date, the president’s record tells its own story. In his first speech to ... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) joined other pro-life leaders on the National Mall in Washington, D.C for the March for Life rally. The march marks the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade (officially Jan. 22), a Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. On January 22, 1974, the first March for Life was held on the West Steps of the Capitol. Dr. Roe gave the following statement at the March for Life rally: “Good afternoon, I’m Congressman Roe from the First Dist... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) introduced the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act, which incentivizes states to adopt policies that increase access to epinephrine as part of an effort to protect students who are at a high risk of fatal food-induced anaphylaxis. Roe and Hoyer released the following statements today urging passage of this important legislation. ROE “I am pleased to introduce the School Access to Emergency Epin... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement regarding H.R. 452, the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011, reaching 218 cosponsors – a number guaranteeing passage in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Access to care will only continue to decrease if the controversial Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) is left in law. I welcome the bipartisan momentum behind repealing the dangerous board because it has serious implications that will n... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01), chair of the Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions subcommittee for Education and the Workforce committee released the following statement in support of H.R. 3094, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act: “The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has struck again—this time to take away workers’ right to a fair union election. Over the summer, the NLRB proposed radical changes to the rules governing union elections that would dramatica... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement in response to Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) cosponsoring his legislation to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) – H.R. 452: “In our continued effort to build support to end the Independent Payment Advisory Board, we welcome Rep. Barney Frank as our 212th cosponsor. We have bipartisan agreement around the idea that this board will harm patient care and needs to be repealed. The IPAB will lack f... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) spoke on the House floor in support of H.J. Res. 2, the Balanced Budget Amendment: “This week, we will take what I believe is one of most important votes we will ever cast—on adding a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. “With our national debt approaching $15 trillion—more than $47,900 for every man, woman, and child in this country—it is time to get serious about spending. That’s why we must succeed where other Congresses... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) issued the following statement in support of H.R. 822: Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act: “I am a strong advocate for the Second Amendment and the constitutional right to bear arms. I am committed to safeguarding the rights of law-abiding American citizens, and I will be a consistent voice for the Second Amendment and fight attempts to weaken those rights that are granted in the Constitution. “As a cosponsor of the Right-to-Carry Reci... Read more