Oz now directs an agency with a $1.4 trillion budget that administers Medicare for seniors, people with disabilities, and survivors, as well as Medicaid.

The Senate Finance Committee voted April 2 to advance the nomination of Frank Bisignano for Social Security commissioner, despite strong opposition from Democrats. Bisignano’s nomination garnered a 14-13 vote from the committee along party lines.

The United States Senate Committee on Finance voted to advance the nomination of Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, to be the next administrator of CMS. Healio previously reported on Oz’s committee hearing, where he was grilled by senators on reigning in the U.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee voted on Thursday to advance President Donald Trump'snominee to run Wall Street's top regulator as well as his picks for banking oversight and transportation roles.

The Trade Review Act of 2025 would require the president to notify Congress of any new tariffs within 48 hours of their imposition.

The Texas House Public Education Committee passed a sweeping school finance proposal on Thursday, along with a bill that would create a program allowing parents to use public funds to pay for private schools.

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The Texas House Committee on Public Education also proposes changes to its sweeping school finance proposal. House Bill 2 would increase the amount of money the state gives schools per student by $395, an increase of $220 from the original bill.

Senate Republicans on April 2 introduced an amendment to the House-passed fiscal year 2025 budget resolution, a significant move toward aligning both chambers on a unified budget framework that could unlock the reconciliation process.

The US Senate Banking Committee will conduct a confirmation hearing next Thursday, where it will question Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on her nomination to become the central bank’s new Vice Chair for Supervision.