Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3391, the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0. In the United States, it is estimated that nearly 10,000 children under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2024. Major advancements over the past several decades have improved survival rates, with 85 percent of children with cancer now living until 5 years or older. However, estimates predict that, tragically, over 1,000 children will still die from cancer this year, making it the leading cause of death from disease for kids. This legislation would ensure progress toward a better understanding of childhood cancer and structural birth defects will continue. It would also prioritize nonduplicative research and coordination on pediatric research across the National Institutes of Health. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the underlying bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”