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Senate Committee Advances Hawley Bill Supporting Law Enforcement Mental Health
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), along with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, voted to reauthorize the Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act (STOIC Act). The bill provides $7.5 million per year in grant funding for law enforcement family-support services and allows grant recipients to use the funds to establish suicide-prevention programs and mental health services for law enforcement officers through 2029. This legislation would provide help for police officers and other first responders struggling with substance abuse, depression, or other mental health issues.“There is no profession more deserving of our support than one that keeps our streets safe,” Senator Hawley said. “By reauthorizing the STOIC Act, we provide our first responders with the mental...
Hawley, Shaheen Introduce Legislation to End Taxpayer-Funded Pharma Ads
Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the No Handouts for Drug Advertisements Act, which would end federal subsidies for pharmaceutical company advertising. Current law allows pharmaceutical companies to claim business deductions on direct-to-consumer advertising, subsidizing their publicity at taxpayers’ expense. Direct-to-consumer advertising contributes to increased healthcare costs and encourages patients to request specific brand-name drugs that may be substantially more expensive than more effective alternatives, including lifestyle changes. The Senators’ legislation would close this loophole. “For too long, Big Pharma has used our tax dollars to fund ads that push their products directly on patients. That needs to...
Hawley Secures Pledge from RFK to Review ‘Alarming’ Mifepristone Data, Support Bill Cracking Down on Big Pharma Ads
Today in a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured a commitment from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Jr. that he would review ‘alarming’ new data on the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. RFK Jr. also stated that in light of the new data, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) label for mifepristone should change to accurately reflect the adverse effects of the drug. https://twitter.com/HawleyMO/status/1922734605087502773 “You’ve previously testified to the committee that you would do a top-to-bottom review of mifepristone,” said Senator Hawley. “Do you continue to stand by that, and don’t you think this new data shows that the need to do a full review is indeed pressing?” “It’s...
Hawley, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention
Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) introduced the Educational and Career Opportunities for Public Safety (EdCOPS) Act, bipartisan legislation to address staffing shortages in law enforcement by providing educational benefits to public safety officers and their dependents. “There is no profession more honorable than one that keeps our streets safe. Our men and women in uniform deserve Congress’ full support. I’m proud to co-sponsor legislation this National Police Week and prove to law enforcement that we have their back every step of the way,” said Senator Hawley.“As the son of two police officers, I know how important it is to have experienced, trusted officers on the job. But right now, law enforcement agencies across the country are struggling to...
Hawley Urges Defense Health Agency Not to Downgrade Fort Leonard Wood’s Community Hospital
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Acting Director of the Defense Health Agency Dr. David J. Smith urging him not to downgrade Fort Leonard Wood’s newly built hospital, citing readiness and training issues.Senator Hawley wrote, “I write with great concern over reports that the Defense Health Agency (DHA) is considering downgrading the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital to a clinic. I urge you to reconsider this and ensure that Fort Leonard Wood keeps its newly built hospital.”He continued, “As you are no doubt aware, the DHA also moved to downgrade Fort Leonard Wood’s hospital under the previous Administration. I demanded Secretary Austin reverse course then, and have continued to remain engaged on the issue. Downgrading this...
Hawley Chairs Hearing That Exposes Insurance Fraud by Major Corporations
During a disaster management subcommittee hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) highlighted victims of recent natural disasters and the insurance companies that defrauded them. "This isn't charity that we're talking about. [Americans] turn to their insurance companies because they pay premiums to those insurance companies. It's a contract," said Senator Hawley. "And unfortunately, time after time they find when disaster strikes--in their moment of utmost need--the insurance companies come back to them and they delay, and they deny, and they offer excuses, and they send out two adjusters and three adjusters and 15 adjusters and 25 adjusters, and they constantly change the estimates....
Hawley Blasts Pharmacy Benefit Managers for ‘Screwing’ Patients, Calls for Breaking Up ‘Pharma Monopoly’
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) blasted pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for raising drug prices and profiting at the expense of Missourians. https://twitter.com/HawleyMO/status/1922327186574327897 Senator Hawley grilled Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President J.C. Scott, questioning why Americans pay 422% more than other countries for the same brand name prescription drugs. “You’re supposed to be making drugs more affordable for consumers – would you say that you are succeeding?” Senator Hawley asked, before answering his own question: “I think the answer you are looking for is no.” “Either you’re the worst negotiators in the history of the world, or something’s wrong with your business model,” Senator Hawley continued. He then went on to list some notable...
Hawley Statement on Passing of Kit Bond
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement after the passing of former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher S. “Kit” Bond. https://twitter.com/HawleyMO/status/1922333491460501748
Hawley Statement in Support of Reining in Prescription Drug Prices
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement in support of President Trump's executive order to lower prescription drug prices. Last week, Senator Hawley introduced the bipartisan Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act, which would offer relief for millions of patients while ensuring Americans are no longer financing lower drug costs for foreigners. https://twitter.com/HawleyMO/status/1921950612104601836
Senator Hawley Leads Missouri Delegation in Supporting Governor’s Request for Disaster Relief
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) led members of the Missouri congressional delegation -- including Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and U.S. House Members Ann Wagner, Robert Onder, Mark Alford, Jason Smith, Sam Graves, and Eric Burlison -- in support of Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for President Donald Trump to issue a disaster declaration following devastating storms that hit the southern part of the state March 30 to April 8. These storms left over 50,000 Missourians without power in Springfield alone. “This declaration is critical to ensuring Missouri communities receive the immediate resources, technical assistance, and long-term recovery support they need to repair vital infrastructure, assist displaced families, and rebuild communities in the...