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House Takes Additional Action to Fight Zika Virus

Statement

Date: May 20, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Health and Health Care Government Budget and Spending

Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement after voting this week for another measure, H.R. 5243, the Zika Response Appropriations Act, to fight the mosquito-borne Zika virus.

"With the summer months almost here, we must continue to take aggressive action to enhance our Zika response efforts to stop the virus's spread in the United States. This legislation directs resources towards immediate priorities such as vaccine research, mosquito control, and providing care for mothers and infants," said Walberg.

In April, Congressman Walberg voted for bipartisan legislation to add the Zika virus to the Food and Drug Administration's Priority Review Voucher Program, which would help expedite the development of vaccines and treatments.


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