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    Reps. Wenstrup and Blumenauer Release Bipartisan Draft to Expand Access to Health Care at Home

    Representatives Brad Wenstrup and Earl Blumenauer have unveiled a bipartisan discussion draft of legislation aimed at expanding access to healthcare at home. The draft legislation seeks to extend the Hospital Care at Home waivers, which have allowed for the delivery of hospital-level care to Medicare beneficiaries in their own homes. The Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCAH) initiative, launched in 2020 in response to challenges faced by hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen significant success with 277 hospitals across 123 health systems in 37 states approved to...

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    Reps. Wenstrup & Schneider Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Telehealth & Primary Care Visits More Affordable

    Washington, D.C. - Following yesterday’s House Ways and Means committee hearing on increasing access to care at home in rural and underserved communities, Reps. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) introduced the Bipartisan Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act to enhance the affordability of primary care and telehealth for patients with High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs)."Improving Americans’ health spans through preventative care will not only lengthen their lives, but will also lower their out-of-pocket costs,” said Rep. Wenstrup. “That’s why I am...

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    Wenstrup Introduces 'Havana Syndrome' Health Bill

    Washington, D.C. - Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the issue of anomalous health incidents, also known as "Havana Syndrome". The bill, named the Initiating Imperative Reporting on Anomalous Health Incidents Act, or IIR on AHI Act, directs the Secretary of Defense to provide the House and Senate Armed Services Committees with a briefing on these incidents.The legislation would require the Department of Defense (DOD) to share information with the Committees regarding confirmed or suspected...

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    Wenstrup Releases Draft Legislation to Secure Domestic Manufacturing of Critical Battlefield Medicines & Devices

    Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Wenstrup has unveiled a discussion draft of legislation aimed at promoting a stronger domestic manufacturing sector for critical battlefield medicines and devices in the United States. The bill seeks to address the concerning issue of reliance on foreign countries, particularly China, for the production of essential medical supplies.In a statement, Congressman Wenstrup expressed his concerns about the current state of affairs, stating, "Many of the name brand and generic medications millions of Americans rely on every day are being...

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    Reps. Wenstrup and Davis Lead Bill to Expand Housing Opportunities for Homeless Students, Including Veterans and Foster Youth

    Washington, D.C. - Reps. Brad R. Wenstrup and Danny K. Davis have introduced a bill aimed at increasing affordable housing for homeless students, including homeless youth, veterans, and foster youth. The legislation seeks to improve the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), which reduces tax liability for developers who build or rehabilitate affordable rental housing units.Currently, the LIHTC has a "student rule" that prohibits full-time students from living in LIHTC-funded properties, in order to prevent the building of dorms with LIHTC funds. However, this rule...

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    Wenstrup Applauds Passage of H.R. 485, The Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act

    Feb 1 2024Washington, D.C. - The Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act, also known as H.R. 485, has been passed with bipartisan support. This legislation aims to protect individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities from discrimination by prohibiting the use of quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) in all Federal programs.Representative Brad Wenstrup, a physician and co-leader of the bill, expressed his satisfaction with the passage of the legislation, emphasizing the importance of treating all patients with dignity and respect. He highlighted the detrimental...

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    Rep. Wenstrup Votes to Provide Tax Relief to Hard-Working Ohio Families

    Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Wenstrup expressed his support for the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which recently passed in Congress. In a statement, Wenstrup highlighted the importance of providing much-needed relief to hard-working Ohio families.Wenstrup emphasized the extension of critical provisions from President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) as a means to foster economic growth and address challenges faced by the American economy, particularly from countries like China. He noted the positive impact of the TCJA, which...

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    House Passes Wenstrup's Social Security Child Protection Act

    Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3667, the Social Security Child Protection Act of 2023, a bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH). The bill aims to address the challenges faced by families in obtaining a new social security number for their children after their original number has been compromised due to identity fraud.Under the current policies of the Social Security Administration, it is difficult for families to obtain a new social security number for a child whose card has been lost or stolen. The Social...

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    Wenstrup & Select Subcommittee Members Question Dr. Anthony Fauci for Two-Days, 14-Hours

    Washington, D.C. - In a two-day, 14-hour transcribed interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the influential figure in America's COVID-19 response, faced a series of tough questions from the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, led by Chairman Brad Wenstrup. The committee prepared more than 200 pages of questions and 100 exhibits related to Dr. Fauci's role during the pandemic, revealing significant failures in the country's public health system.One of the most notable revelations from the interview was Dr. Fauci's admission that the "6 feet apart" social distancing...

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    Wenstrup Releases Statement Following Dr. Fauci’s Two-Day Testimony

    Washington, D.C. - After two days of testimony and 14 hours of questioning, Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) has issued a statement regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci's transcribed interview.During the interview, Dr. Fauci made several noteworthy statements that shed light on the failures and concerns within the public health system. One of the key points raised by Dr. Fauci was the potential long-term impact of the policies and mandates he promoted. He acknowledged that these measures may unfortunately increase vaccine hesitancy...

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