Stefanik Votes in Support of 21st Century Cures Act

Statement

Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) helped the House pass the Senate Amendment to the 21st Century Cures Act. This critical, bipartisan legislation is designed to help accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of promising new treatments and cures for patients with diseases ranging from Alzheimer's to Lyme while maintaining our nation's standing as the biomedical innovation capital of the world.

"Whether it is a child caring for an elderly parent who is suffering, a spouse receiving disheartening news about the health of their loved one, or a parent tearfully listening to devastating news about their child's diagnosis, every single family in our district has faced health challenges," said Congresswoman Stefanik. "This problem stems from the staggering reality that while there are over 10,000 known diseases, we only have cures and treatments for about 500 of them. This leaves those afflicted by diseases ranging from Alzheimer's to Parkinson's to cancer hoping for medical breakthroughs and cures that will improve their standards of living.

"This critical legislation invests more in science and research, removes barriers that stand in the way of modern treatments, and advances personal medicine to ensure that patients can be treated based on their unique characteristics," added Stefanik. "I am also pleased that this legislation includes a measure that Congressman Chris Gibson and I worked on called the Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act, in addition to a needed update to our nation's mental health laws and treatment capabilities."

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