Democrats Vie for House Health Committee Seats — SkimNews
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- House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees are expected to gain several fresh faces after the midterms, given their jurisdiction over health care policy
- A potential wave election combined with multiple departing lawmakers could open up numerous seats on both committees, reshaping who handles health legislation
- Similar jockeying is underway for key Senate committee roles, which STAT previously reported on separately
- Lobbyists will need to build new working relationships with lawmakers they have not previously interacted with as the committee rosters turn over
Why it matters: Committee seats on the two panels that write health care policy are up for grabs due to both retirements and a potential wave election, meaning health industry lobbyists must rebuild relationships with legislators who may lack established ties to the sector — a reset that could realign influence over upcoming health policy fights.
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