Gene Green: “But, Mr. Chairman, I know I am-- I would love to, but I am running out of time; in fact, I am over time.”

Patients and families deserve to have their elected officials respond to their needs. The 21st Century Cures was written to do just that.

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

It is the hope of our committee and Congress that these investments are being put towards finding a cure for many of our nation's biggest medical priorities.

I am also proud to be a cosponsor of the ACE Kids Act.