On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
Earlier today, the Senate HELP Committee passed by voice vote S. 800, the Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act. As the lead sponsor of this legislation in the House of Representatives, with my good friend and colleague Congressman Gregg Harper, I am very encouraged to see progress on efforts to advance the state of rehabilitation science at the National Institutes of Health and improve the care provided to people with disabling injuries, illnesses, and conditions. Millions of people across the country require medical rehabilitation to restore, maintain, or prevent deterioration of function. And this legislation will play an important role in the provision of that care. I commend Senator Kirk for championing this important bill, and I look forward to its swift passage in the Senate and urge its subsequent consideration in the House. ____________________
