Press Release

"Today's report shows that as a result of the health care reform law, Medicare will remain solvent for an additional 12 years beyond what was projected last year. Congress must remain committed to achieving the cost savings laid out in the health care reform law, so that we ensure Medicare remains available for seniors for years to come.

Next week, the House will return to session to vote to keep teachers on the job and provide assistance to states for Medicaid recipients.

This evening, the House took an important vote on a bill to spur the creation of American jobs.

Today we learned that the U.S. economy grew by 2.4% between the months of April and June—meaning that our economy has consistently grown every quarter for a year.

Today the House passed two important bills to hold oil companies accountable in the wake of the devastating Gulf Coast oil spill.

Today marks the 45th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid—two essential programs that have brought better health, security, and peace of mind to generations of seniors and families in need.

I applaud the House for passing the Fair Sentencing Act by voice vote, making our federal drug sentencing policies fairer and more rational.

I am pleased that my colleagues supported the Fiscal Year 2010 emergency supplemental, sending it to President Obama for his signature.