Energy & Commerce Rejects $35 Billion In Additional Provider Relief

House Energy & Commerce Committee Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and his Democratic colleagues rejected a Republican amendment Thursday (Feb. 12) to add $35 billion in provider relief funds to the COVID-19 relief package, including batches of $5 billion for Medicaid and rural providers. Rep. Brett Guthrie’s (R-KY) amendment is similar to what senators passed last week (Feb. 4) , but the senators’ amendment would have set aside 20% of the $35 billion for rural areas. Guthrie’s amendment to add $35...