Bera Lauds Passage of 21st Century Cures Act

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Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. voted for the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act today. The bill, which passed (344-77) will help scientists develop new treatments and cures for some of our deadliest diseases faster and boost biomedical innovation.

The legislation not only helps streamline the process the Food and Drug Administration uses for approving new drugs and treatments to get them to patients more quickly, it also increases funding for the National Institute of Health, which funds a large portion of our federal medical research, helping give certainty to researchers who depend on it.

"The 21st Century Cures Act is a big step forward in bringing lifesaving cures to millions of Americans and I'm glad Democrats and Republicans have come together to support critical health care investments. As a doctor, I've seen too many sick patients with no place to turn, and I believe this bill will help bring new, innovative treatments to people who desperately need them.

I'm disappointed, however, with the last minute addition of political restrictions in the bill. All women, no matter their financial situation, should be able to make the health care choices that work for them, and that's why I'm supporting the EACH Act to ensure constitutional rights belong to everyone."

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