Political Quotes

“We are all concerned about the growing spread of coronavirus, and these concerns are not relieved by troubling stories of shortages of critically needed medical devices, including respirator masks. Concerningly, as our healthcare system responds, it is exposing serious weaknesses in the supply chain for medical devices. These are products providers depend on to deliver lifesaving care. That is why, today, with my colleagues Jan Schakowsky from Illinois and Jody Hice from Georgia, I am introducing important, bipartisan legislation to help the FDA combat the threat. My bill would allow the FDA to act expeditiously to address shortages, including by importing medical devices as needed. It would ensure that the manufacturers are communicating with the FDA about expected shortages of medical devices and that this information is shared transparently with the public. The FDA already has these authorities to act during drug shortages, and we should grant them the same ability to respond to shortages of medical devices. Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to join us in supporting this commonsense bill. ____________________”