Rep. Joe Pitts (R-16) with Anna Lipsman (far left), her sister Leah, and mother Elaine. WASHINGTON — The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved Rep. Joe Pitts’ (R-PA) bill, H.R. 1852 Thursday, reauthorizing the Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Payment Program. This program helps train doctors in pediatrics and in pediatric subspecialties. Rep. Pitts’ statement follows: ...