Frank Pallone: “I just want to urge support for this amendment. We need to make sure that emerging scientists from all populations…”

“I just want to urge support for this amendment. We need to make sure that emerging scientists from all populations understand Congress' commitment to ensuring that the funding is there to support our biomedical workforce. Requiring the Secretary to do outreach to colleges and universities that educate large numbers of students from underrepresented groups will ensure that all groups know of our commitment to making sure that funding is not a barrier to a career in biomedical research. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on the Sheila Jackson Lee amendment.”