Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger has been selected as the new Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health.
“Thank you to Chairman Guthrie, Chairman Griffith, and my colleagues for putting their faith in me to serve as the next Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health,” said Harshbarger. “As a licensed pharmacist, I’ve spent my career on the front lines of our healthcare system, and I understand the challenges patients and providers face every day. As Vice Chair, I will continue to advocate for solutions that strengthen our healthcare system, and I look forward to working with Chairman Griffith to advance patient-centered, fiscally responsible healthcare solutions through the committee.”
Harshbarger has been a leading voice on healthcare issues in Congress, particularly in the areas of drug pricing, rural health access, and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform. She has introduced and supported bipartisan efforts that aim to increase transparency in the prescription drug supply chain and expanding healthcare access in underserved areas.
A licensed pharmacist and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Harshbarger also serves as a member of the Republican Doctors Caucus and Co-Chair of the Congressional Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus. Her background in pharmacy has shaped her legislative priorities, particularly her efforts to modernize drug pricing and strengthen the role of pharmacists and providers in patient care decisions.
