Herger Named Ranking Member of Health Subcommittee for Ways & Means
Congressman Wally Herger (CA-02) issued a statement today after he was selected as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Health on the House Ways & Means Committee. Ranking Members are the leaders of committees and subcommittees for the minority party in Congress. The Health Subcommittee oversees the Medicare program and provisions of the tax code pertaining to health care, as well as regulations affecting health insurance plans offered by large employers... More
New Ways & Means Issues Site Launched
I firmly believe that we need to raise the level of public debate in this country on the economic and fiscal challenges that threaten to undermine our nation's future competitiveness. These issues, many of which come before the House Ways & Means Committee on which I serve, are too important to limit the discussion to hearings and Floor debate in Washington, D.C... More
Please visit my new Ways & Means site here.
Statement on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
After a number taxpayer protections were included, I voted in favor of the Financial Rescue Package when it was presented to the House of Representatives. I don't like the legislation, but I hated even more the economic crash that I am concerned would follow if Congress does not take action... More
House Majority Leadership Adjourns for August Recess without a Vote on Increasing American Energy Production
I believe Speaker Nancy Pelosi chose to ignore the will of the majority of Californians and the American people when she refused to hold a vote... More
Housing Bill - GSE Reform
Recently, the House of Representatives considered H.R. 3221, “the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008”. The legislation links necessary Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) reforms with unnecessary and counterproductive provisions that put both the housing market and taxpayers at risk... More
Foreclosure Prevention
If you are in jeopardy of losing your home, there are many resources available that may assist you... More
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