KAREN STONE

Issues regarding the District of Columbia criminal justice system and DC Home Rule. H.R.4922 - D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025; H.R. 5214, the District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act, H.R. 5107, the CLEAN DC Act, H.R. 5103, the the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act, H.R. 5525, the Stop DC CAMERA Act, H.J.Res.142, disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025, and HR 5179, the District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act.

Legislative issues related to Medicare Part B.

Advice and advocacy related to health care issues focused on maternal health.

Adequacy of Medicare physician payments for physicians and implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, including related provisions in H.R. 879 Medicare Patient and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, S. 891 the Bipartisan Health Care Act of 2025 and H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) P.L. 119-21, and related to physician payment adjustment of 2.5%. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, and extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations. H.R.8163 - Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026.

Issues related to implementation of legislative provisions of the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill.

Legislative issues relating to vision care within the VA Health System.