Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will urge House appropriators on Thursday to codify several of the administration’s efforts to lower health care costs, according to his testimony.
Portal
April 14, 2026
Portal: Kennedy to ask for more health care bills
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The 340B program was created to help patients. Instead, it’s helping hospitals earn massive profits. The 340B Rebate Model Pilot uses rapid verification of existing data to prevent duplicate discounts, strengthening program transparency and efficiency. Urge HHS to implement the Rebate Model Pilot and ensure 340B functions as intended. Get the facts.
Portal: Little sign of progress on big policy bills
Now that Republicans are eyeing possibly two more reconciliation bills, this upcoming work period will be key to seeing if the GOP can pass a party-line bill to boost funding for ICE and CBP, and if there’s any progress on other legislative priorities.
Portal: House Appropriations Committee to begin markup sprint
Portal: Member day hearings without many members
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The 340B program is supposed to help vulnerable patients—but without strong safeguards, it’s siphoning away funds that could be used for free and charitable medicine. The 340B Rebate Model Pilot improves program integrity, preventing duplicate discounts and strengthening accountability. Urge HHS to implement the pilot today. Learn why it matters.