Press Releases
Mar 20, 2020
Massachusetts Set To Receive $1.08 Billion In Medicaid Funding Under Federal Coronavirus Stimulus Package
The new funding will help the Commonwealth address COVID-19 and other public health needs.
Mar 20, 2020
Chairman Lynch And Oversight Chairs Seek Administration’s Plan For Coronavirus Testing Amid Widespread Rationing
Issues: Committee on Oversight and Reform, National Security
The Committee members sent a letter requesting information about the status of COVID-19 testing across the country.
Mar 19, 2020
How COVID-19 Will Impact Veterans
Issues: Veterans
The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs has issued the following information for veterans and their families.
Mar 17, 2020
Effective March 17, 2020, Social Security Offices Will Only Offer Phone Service
Online services will remain available.
Mar 16, 2020
Rep. Lynch And MA Delegation Demand Trump Administration Halt SNAP Eligibility Changes In Light Of COVID-19
The Massachusetts lawmakers urged Sonny Perdue to stop implementation of harmful federal SNAP rules while the government works to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Mar 13, 2020
Chairman Lynch, Chairwoman Maloney And Oversight Chairs Issue Joint Statement On President Trump Declaring National Emergency
Issues: Committee on Oversight and Reform
Mar 12, 2020
Massachusetts Awarded Additional $11.65M In Federal Funding To Combat Coronavirus Outbreak
Issues: Health Care
The CDC has awarded nearly $12.15M to the Commonwealth for COVID-19 response to date.
Mar 9, 2020
Chairman Lynch And Oversight Colleagues Press For Information On Toxic Exposures At Uzbekistan Air Base
Issues: Committee on Oversight and Reform, National Security
Democrats and Republicans on the Oversight Committee sent letters to reiterate the urgency of their investigation into potential health effects on veterans.
Mar 4, 2020
Chairman Lynch, Chairwoman Maloney And Subcommittee Chairs To Seek Information On Coronavirus Testing, Diagnoses Procedures And Patient Costs
Issues: Committee on Oversight and Reform, National Security
The National Security Subcommittee will hold a joint hearing on March 10 on U.S. biodefense and the COVID-19 outbreak.
Feb 28, 2020
Chairman Lynch Hearing Examined Hazardous Exposures And Health Conditions At Overseas Military Base
Issues: Committee on Oversight and Reform, National Security
The National Security Subcommittee received testimony from U.S. servicemembers who allege they were exposed to chemical and radiological hazards when they were deployed to K2 Air Base in Uzbekistan.
