(343) - HR 4768: Agency Regulation Review - Previous Question July 05, 2016 - Sessions, R-Texas, motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 796) that would provide for consideration of a bill (HR 4768) that would require federal judges to review challenges to agency regulations rather than give deference to the findings and reports from the agencies themselves. Motion agreed to 232-168 Vote: Yea (344) - HR 4768: Agency Regulation Re... Read more

Last week, as part of House Republicans’ ongoing effort to present bold, real solutions for some of the most pressing issues our country is facing to the American people, the Health Care Task Force rolled out a better way to reform the American health care system. As you know, before coming to Congress, I spent my career caring for patients as an OBGYN. Treating patients isn’t political – I never once saw a Republican or Democrat disease while practicing medicine – and health care reform shouldn... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court reached a 4-4 tie on President Obama’s executive actions on immigration reform, upholding the lower court’s decision to stop the president’s actions: “I am glad the courts have upheld the rule of law. I am completely opposed to the president’s irresponsible and unconstitutional approach to immigration reform, and was outraged when he moved forward with these executive actio... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement on House Republicans’ agenda for health care reform: “Before coming to Congress, I spent my career caring for patients as an OBGYN. Treating patients isn’t political – I never once saw a Republican or Democrat disease while practicing medicine – and health care reform shouldn’t be political either. My Republican colleagues and I knew there were problems with our health care system long before passage of the Aff... Read more

Last week, an Islamic terrorist carried out the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil since September 11th, and I continue to send my thoughts and prayers to the citizens of Orlando as they bury their loved ones and begin the long road to recovery. My heart is heavy for the innocent victims, their families and the entire city of Orlando. After a horrific event like this, it’s important we unite to examine our policies to ensure we’re doing everything in our power to keep Americans safe. As... Read more

Early last Sunday morning, 49 innocent people were robbed of their lives when a gunman entered a nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The gunman, who I will not name, allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS during and prior to this horrific act. An attack on one American is an attack on all Americans - no matter their political party affiliation, religion, socio-economic status or sexual orientation – and I continue to keep the victims and their families, first responders, law enforcement and the entire ... Read more

Earlier this year, House Speaker Paul Ryan announced the formation of six task forces to develop an agenda for the House to address some of our country’s most pressing issues. These task forces, which were led by committee leaders and incorporated many members’ ideas, will present bold policy proposals on six key topics: national security; tax reform; reducing regulatory burdens; health care reform; poverty, opportunity and upward mobility; and restoring our Constitution. Since February, the tas... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) introduced the Ethical Patient Care for Veterans Act, legislation to require clinicians practicing at the VA to report directly to state licensing boards whenever they witness unacceptable behavior from other VA clinicians. Currently, it takes at least 100 days for the VA to decide whether or not a complaint of substandard health care practices reported to the VA should be referred to the state licensing board. Roe released the following state... Read more

SEVIERVILLE, TENN. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement after President Obama signed H.R. 2814, his legislation to name the VA’s community-based outpatient clinic in Sevierville after Tennessee veteran Dannie A. Carr, into law: “I am so proud President Obama signed this important bill to name the Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Sevier County after East Tennessee Army veteran Specialist 4 Dannie Arthur Carr. SP4 Carr made the ultimate sacrifice for our country... Read more

Last week, Speaker Paul Ryan signed my bill to block the Department of Labor’s (DoL) flawed Fiduciary Rule, sending it to President Obama’s desk. I believe this misguided rule will drive up the cost of financial advice and make it more difficult for low- and middle-income investors to save for retirement. There is bipartisan agreement in Congress that investor protections can be strengthened, but I’ve had concerns about the department’s approach since the administration began pursuing a new stan... Read more