Today the Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health convened a legislative hearing on the ACE Kids Act. The ACE Kids Act, HR. 546, was first introduced in the 113th Congress and subsequently in the 114th Congress by Reps. Joe Barton (R-TX), Kathy Castor (D-FL), Gene Green (R-TX), Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), and David Reichert (R-WA).“This hearing marks a substantive step forward for the ACE Kids Act,” stated Barton. “Our aim is simple - to put medically compl...
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I commend Chairman Pitts and Chairman Upton for scheduling this hearing to advance the ACE Kids Act. The ACE Kids Act will help very sick, medically complex children and their families, by coordinating and streamlining care. This leads to shorter hospital stays and overall improved outcomes for these children.
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Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis) released the following statement on the U.S. District Court Judge Skavdahl's ruling blocking the Department of Interior's proposed attempt to regulate hydraulic fracturing.
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Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis) released the following statements after the House passed H.R. 5471, the Counter Terrorist Radicalization Act.“Following the terror attacks in Orlando last weekend, we faced a moral imperative to act. The Countering Terrorist Radicalization Act works to prevent terrorists from operating in our communities. This is only a first step. Those who threaten and attack our homeland should know that they have only strengthened our resolve and we will not hesitate to take the fig...
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Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington) today announced that he has received the “Hero of Main Street” award from the National Retail Federation for his support of legislation critical to the retail industry. Barton is part of a bi-partisan group honored for their support of a wide range of issues including international trade, infrastructure investment, tax reform and labor issues.“Congressman Barton has shown through his support that he cares about retailers big and small, and values the role thes...
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To continue this exciting transformation, we need visionary leadership and sound policymaking. We honored Representative Barton for providing important advocacy and leadership for patients and consumers.
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U.S. Representatives Joe Barton (R-TX), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Joe Wilson (R-SC) today announced the formation of the bipartisan House Smart Transportation Caucus dedicated to advancing new innovation in connected and autonomous vehicles.“The future of the auto industry is changing at a rapid pace, and we are committed to keeping the U.S. in the driver’s seat,” said Dingell. “Connected and autonomous vehicle technology is one of the most competitive areas globally for manufa...
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Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) and Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) introduced HR 4942, the DELIVER Act (Delivering Elderly Lunches and Increasing Volunteer Engagement and Reimbursements).
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Rep. Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington) released the following statement in response to the terror attacks in Brussels.“I offer my prayers to the victims of today’s terror attacks in Brussels and my renewed commitment to halt and destroy ISIS. These attacks yet again highlight the need for action at the highest levels.“Today, I became an original cosponsor on legislation to hinder energy revenue for ISIS. H.R. 4826, the Energy and American Security Act, allows for further coordination between the Depar...
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Rep. Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington) released the following statement after President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to fill the open seat on the Supreme Court.“As a nation, we are working through the long process of nominating and electing a new President. I am optimistic that our next chief executive will hold strong conservative ideals. By nominating a Justice to the Supreme Court at this time, President Obama has superseded the will of the American people. Antonin Scalia served the Court with di...
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