Many of our loved ones have been impacted by terminally-ill diseases. Patients, and their families, struggle with emotional and financial costs as they search for ways to support the lives of loved ones. Many medications and treatments are available, but not every available method works for every patient. I know of families in the Fourth District who have tried all possible means to fighting a disease and they are concerned and uncertain about the life of their child, spouse, or relative.
However, I believe several families in the nation will find hope in a new law passed by Congress. Earlier this year, the President signed into law a bill called The Right to Try Act. This bill would allow patients to try drugs that are currently being tested but have not reached the full approval yet if they want to participate. For the first time, they will be able to seek treatments that have passed the first phase of clinical testing which are still being evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Whereas some treatments are not added to the pharmaceutical market until years of testing and evaluations have passed, The Right to Try Act will connect more patients with potentially lifesaving treatments when a person's life and time are of essence.
I am honored to have co-sponsored this piece of legislation and speak in favor of it on the House floor to help ensure that it passed the House. America's pharmaceutical industry is innovative, and it is continuously researching and developing new methods for helping patients. I believe more Americans can be hopeful knowing that the President and Congress are enacting reforms to improve healthcare options for children and adults.
Onward,
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