COMMITTEE on WAYS and MEANS

Opening Statements

Brady Opening Statement: Hearing on the Future of Medicare Advantage Plans

Jul 24, 2014-- Today we will hear testimony regarding the Medicare Advantage program. We will hear about these private plans that are chosen by increasing numbers of seniors. We will hear how these private plans can combine high quality and low costs. We will look at the future of this popular program and ask, when the scheduled cuts to Medicare Advantage plans in the Affordable Care Act take place, can these po... more

The Jobs Search

Reason #19: Record Numbers Are Working Temp Jobs

Jul 24, 2014-- Record Numbers Are Working Temp Jobs. Today nearly 3 million American workers are in temporary positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. ________________ As introduced on June 17, 2014, Ways and Means Chairman Camp is listing 40 reasons for the Senate to pass the 40 jobs bills the House has already approved. The reasons define the distress Americans continue to feel ... more

Press Release

House Passes Bill To Prevent Sex Trafficking, Strengthen Vulnerable Children and Families

Jul 24, 2014-- Washington, DC - On Wednesday, July 23, 2014, the House of Representatives unanimously approved H.R. 4980, the “Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act.” This bipartisan, bicameral bill reflects agreements reached between House and Senate leaders on three separate bills designed to prevent sex trafficking of children in foster care, increase adoptions from foster care, and increa... more

Opening Statements

Boustany Opening Statement: Hearing on the Integrity of the Affordable Care Act’s Premium Tax Credit

Jul 23, 2014-- Good morning and welcome to this morning’s hearing on the integrity of insurance premium subsidies under the President’s health care law. Last month, this Subcommittee and the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing that showed the Administration’s failure to implement effective eligibility verification systems would result in billions of dollars in improper payments going out the door, and unexpec... more

The Jobs Search

Reason #18: Full-Time Jobs Down, Part-Time Jobs Up

Jul 23, 2014-- Full-Time Jobs Down, Part-Time Jobs Up. In June 2014, all the job creation was in part-time employment, with significant loses in full-time employment. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. ________________ As introduced on June 17, 2014, Ways and Means Chairman Camp is listing 40 reasons for the Senate to pass the 40 jobs bills the House has already approved. The reasons d... more

Floor Statements

Camp Floor Statement: H.R. 4980 - Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act

Jul 23, 2014-- I rise in support of this legislation, which is designed to prevent sex trafficking of youth in foster care, encourage the adoption of more children from foster care, and increase child support collected to support children, among other important purposes. Subcommittee Chairman Reichert will discuss the provisions designed to prevent sex trafficking, and I will focus my comments on the important a... more

The Jobs Search

Reason #17: Share of Adults Working Full-Time Remains Near Record Lows

Jul 22, 2014-- Record Low Share of Adults Are Working Full-Time. The percent of adults in their prime working years (i.e. ages 25-54) working full-time remains near the lowest levels ever recorded. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Note that this data began in 1986. ________________ As introduced on June 17, 2014, Ways and Means Chairman Camp is listing 40 reasons for the Senate to pa... more