Statement:

Association Responds to OPPS Final Rule from CMS

On the Hill: With Recess, Hill Cools down and Race for White House Heats up

August 28, 2024
Julia Cecil

With the Republican and Democratic national conventions in the rearview mirror and both tickets settled, America’s Essential Hospital’s online election toolkit is here to give you tips and tools for keeping your hospital’s needs front and center for new and returning lawmakers.

The campaign trail now turns toward debates between the leading presidential candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris, for the Democrats, and former president Donald Trump, for the Republicans; and vice presidential candidates, Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio). Scheduled debates include:

  • Presidential debate: Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Philadelphia
  • Vice presidential debate: Tuesday, Oct. 1, in New York City

Committee Activity This Week

Both chambers will be out of session all of August and reconvene Sept. 9.

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