Press Releases
Jun 20, 2012
House Passes Completed FDA Reform Bill
Issues: Health Care
Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 3187, the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, the compromise bill to reform user fee programs for drugs and medical devices.
Jun 7, 2012
Pitts Votes to Repeal Job Destroying Medical Device Tax
Issues: Health Care
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 436, a bill to repeal the medical device tax, with bipartisan support 270-146.
Jun 6, 2012
Pitts Votes for Funds to Finish Nuclear Waste Repository
Issues: Energy and Environment
Congressman Joe Pitts (PA-16) voted for an amendment to the annual energy and water appropriations bill that would provide funds for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to complete its review of the license for the Yucca Mountain repository.
Jun 1, 2012
Pitts Receives Medical Device Manufacturers “Chairman’s Award”
Issues: Health Care
Congressman Joe Pitts (PA-16) received the 2012 “Chairman’s Award” from the Medical Device Manufacturers of America.
May 31, 2012
Pitts Helps Secure Funding to Help Repair Speedwell Forge Lake
Issues: Energy and Environment
Today, Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will contribute funds to repair the Speedwell Forge Lake dam spillway damaged in last year’s floods.
May 30, 2012
House Approves FDA Reform Act
Issues: Health Care
This evening, the House of Representatives passed the Food and Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012, legislation to reauthorize and reform user fee programs, 385-6.
May 29, 2012
Pitts Holds Meeting for Municipalities Upgrading Sewer Systems
Issues: Energy and Environment
This morning, Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA) held a briefing to help municipal officials navigate the state and federal regulations for municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s).
May 16, 2012
Investigation Reveals White House Role in Backroom Health Care Deal
Issues: Health Care
Today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations released new information showing the White House’s role in brokering a deal with drug makers to pass the President’s health care law.
May 10, 2012
Energy and Commerce Committee Unanimously Approves FDA Legislation
Issues: Health Care
This morning, the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approved the Food and Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012, legislation to reauthorize and reform user fee programs.
May 3, 2012
Pitts and Toomey Visit Denver Medical Device Company
Issues: Health Care
This morning, Congressman Joe Pitts (PA-16) and Sen. Pat Toomey (PA) visited Precision Medical Products in Denver, Pa.
