Political Quotes

“Woman, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro). Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Chair, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I rise in support of this amendment. Our country is facing medical provider shortages in many critical fields of care, including primary care. These shortages have a disproportionate impact in communities of color and in rural areas. The bill includes an increase of $138 million to support the Health Resources and Services Administration's health workforce programs, which are designed to fill gaps in the supply of health professionals in the areas with the most need. These programs prepare the next generation of healthcare providers with the goal of improving access to and quality of care. The gentlewoman's amendment will build further on these efforts, and I urge my colleagues to support this amendment.”