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Representative Bradley Byrne

Representing the 1st District of Alabama

Health Issues

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For more information concerning my work and views on Health issues, please contact me.

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More on Health Issues

Oct 16, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) today made clear his support for a temporary ban on travel to the United States from west Africa to help protect Americans against the spread of the Ebola virus.

Jun 5, 2014 Press Release

Fairhope, AL – June 5, 2014 – Today, Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) announced that he signed Online for Life’s ‘The Pro-Life Declaration.’ The Declaration is comprised of four tenets: 

May 23, 2014 Press Release

Fairhope, AL – May 23, 2014 – Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) will hold four Town Hall meetings in Mobile County on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

Byrne said: “With pressing issues like healthcare, the economy, and caring for our veterans at the forefront of our national dialogue, it is important to maintain a direct line of communication with my constituents in Southwest Alabama. I’m continuing to work hard to ensure I am reflecting the views of Southwest Alabamians as our Representative in Washington.”

Apr 11, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC – April 11, 2014 – Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) released the following statement in reaction to the news that Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will resign and be replaced by Director of the Office of Management & Budget Sylvia Burwell.

Apr 3, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC – April 3, 2014 – Today, Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) supported passage of H.R. 2575, the Save American Workers Act. Introduced by Representative Todd Young, this bill would change the destructive 30-hour threshold for classification as a ‘full-time employee’ under ObamaCare to 40 hours.

Apr 2, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC – April 2, 2014 – Today, Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives denouncing the fact that 45% of Planned Parenthood’s funding comes in the form of government grants.

Mar 26, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC – March 26, 2014 – Today, Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) was recognized by the Healthcare Leadership Council as a ‘Champion of Healthcare Innovation.’ This award is granted annually by the Council and recognizes Members of Congress for supporting policies that foster further achievements in the field of medical research and innovation.

Mar 25, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC – March 25, 2014 – Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) released the following statement as the United States Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments today in the Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood cases challenging the required coverage of potentially life-terminating drugs and procedures under Obamacare, as mandated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Mar 14, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC – March 14, 2014 – Today, Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) supported passage of H.R. 4015, the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act. This bill enacts a long-term ‘doc fix’ by repealing the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) under Medicare, preventing a damaging 24 percent cut in Medicare reimbursements to physicians on April 1, 2014.

Mar 11, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC – March 11, 2014 – Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) has become an original cosponsor of H.R. 4158, the SIGMA Act (Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act). This legislation would create an independent watchdog tasked with reporting to Congress within 120 days of appointment, and quarterly thereafter. The Special Inspector General would be granted subpoena and audit powers on the same level as existing Inspectors General, and would be responsible for examining all aspects of the healthcare law.