Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3884, the Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act led by Congressman Michael Burgess. {time} 1515 Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States and impacts about 100,000 Americans. This disease causes red blood cells to become rigid and form into a crescent, or sickle, shape; restricts blood flow; and can lead to serious health problems throughout the body. H.R. 3884 will continue important programs and activities administered by CDC and HRSA that are aimed to support research, prevention, and treatment for sickle cell disease and other blood disorders through fiscal year 2028. It is critical to reauthorize this legislation so patients, families, and providers can be further educated on the condition and foster partnerships between clinicians and community organizations to help improve access to care. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”