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WASHINGTON – On Thursday, December 11, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and improving access to lifesaving organs. Title: Examining the Future of the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Date: Thursday, December 11,...

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, December 10, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on how to strengthen the retirement system to benefit American workers and their families. Title: The Future of Retirement Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM ET/ 9:00 AM CT Location: 430 Dirksen Senate Office...

WASHINGTON - Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing examining the escalating health care costs and increasing strain on patients, families, and the federal government. Click here to watch the full hearing. Cassidy’s speech as prepared...

WASHINGTON – Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to approve two of President Trump’s nominees to serve at the National Labor Relations Board and the National Endowment for the Arts. Under HELP Chairman Bill Cassidy’s, M.D. (R-LA) leadership, the Committee has voted to advance 34 Trump administration...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced a resolution to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with...