Gene Green: “I want to thank you and the ranking member for holding the hearing today”

The promise of the 21st Century Cures is to advance the discovery and development of new treatments, cures, through increased research and improved drug approval process.

But the work started long before 2016 led by colleagues Fred Upton and Congresswoman Diane DeGette.

The 21st Century Cures Act was a landmark law and included important provisions to strengthen mental and substance use disorder care for women, children and adolescents.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today's hearing on these bipartisan drafts and legislation to improve the delivery cost of healthcare in our country.