Medical Innovation Bill Passes Senate

Statement

Today, the U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century Cures Act, bipartisan legislation that will boost medical innovation in order to accelerate research for diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) voted for the bill, which was passed overwhelmingly by the House last week and now heads to the president's desk. Fischer released the following statement after the bill passed the Senate by a vote of 94 to 5:

"I am pleased to see this meaningful medical innovation bill pass the Senate today and head to the president's desk. Many Nebraskans have shared with me their strong support for Cures and the important steps it takes to enhance research and better treatment for cancer, Alzheimer's, and drug addiction. Through this bill, we can begin to ease the heartbreak of the families facing these devastating diseases."

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