STAT+: Two key Senate health committees face major shake-ups

Oct. 1, 2026 John Wilkerson, a Washington correspondent, is the author of D.C. Diagnosis, a twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine. WASHINGTON — The upcoming midterm elections are setting the stage for unusually significant changes to key Senate committees that play an important role in health care. Both the finance and health committees could undergo major changes, though for different reasons. Of course, if Democrats take control of the Senate, they would get to run the committees, though the GOP membership changes could still influence the panels’ directions. At least five Republicans set to leave Senate Committee on Finance The finance committee faces significant turnover as five or more of the panel’s 14 Republicans are set to leave: STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus daily intelligence on Capitol Hill and the life sciences industry — by subscribing to STAT+. Already have an account? Log in View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe