Lexology January 16, 2025
The 119th Congress is firmly under way, with committee assignments for new and returning members being finalized this week. One of the critical factors that will shape healthcare policy in the next administration is the appointment of leaders to key federal agencies. Members of healthcare committees of jurisdiction in the U.S. Senate are actively meeting with key individuals nominated to lead major federal health agencies. Nominees will meet with staff and committee members in preparation for courtesy and confirmation hearings. Of note, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be Secretary of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may be delayed beyond the last week of January 2025 due to process delays. Additional nominees to lead sub-agencies will...