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I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following: SEC. __. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act, including the amendments…
I personally appreciate the importance of patients knowing that meaningful compensation is available if they experience a severe adverse event and need it.
Right now, we are at a pivotal moment for vaccine confidence in the United States.
A number of these reforms or more are included in two bipartisan pieces of legislation led by Congressman Lloyd Doggett, H.R. 5142 and 5143.
Congress has an important role to play in strengthening these programs and streamlining the process of compensating patients with vaccine-related injuries.
We have got to focus on what we can and should do to strengthen our vaccine safety systems, which are crucial tools for promoting vaccine confidence.
85 percent of the Great Lakes remain unexplored.
The Great Lakes Basin is the largest freshwater ecosystem in the world.
This has really, really been an important bipartisan effort.
H.R. 7020, the Great Lakes Mapping Act is included as part of today's hearing.
So, this bill would support a drinkable, swimmable, fishable Great Lakes.
Economically, the Great Lakes provide trade, transportation, and one-of-a-kind recreational activities.
The Great Lakes states and surrounding region generates over $6 trillion to the nation's GDP, supports over 51 million jobs.
That is why keeping accurate records is absolutely so important.
These records build an essential account of the work that the government does for the American people.
These records also serve as an aid to congressional oversight.
They help our constituents get access to the benefits and the resources that they need.
They help us hold the Executive Branch accountable, ensure appropriate use of taxpayer dollars.