Rep. Harshbarger Named Vice Chair of House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) released the following statement after being selected as the new Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health:

“Thank you to Chairman Guthrie, Chairman Griffith, and my colleagues for putting their faith in me to serve as the next Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. As a licensed pharmacist, I’ve spent my career on the front lines of our healthcare system, and I understand the challenges patients and providers face every day. As Vice Chair, I will continue to advocate for solutions that strengthen our healthcare system, and I look forward to working with Chairman Griffith to advance patient-centered, fiscally responsible healthcare solutions through the committee.” — Congresswoman Harshbarger

Background: Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger, a licensed pharmacist, has been a leading voice in Congress on healthcare reform and patient access. Since taking office, she has fought to expose the abusive practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and championed bipartisan efforts to bring transparency and accountability to the prescription drug supply chain. Harshbarger has introduced and supported legislation to modernize drug pricing, expand access to care in rural communities, and ensure pharmacists and providers have a stronger voice in patient care decisions. Her seat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee has positioned her as a national advocate for restoring integrity to the healthcare system and putting patients first. Additionally, Harshbarger is a member of the Republican Doctors Caucus and serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus.