Gene Green: “I applaud the committee for its 21st Century Cures Initiative to examine what steps are needed to harness scientific…”

Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding today's hearing on the Implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act.

I am interested in how the National Child Traumatic Stress Network is responding to the recent events related to the family separations at the border as a result of the Trump administration's zero tolerance.

I would like to thank Dr. Rucker for testifying today on the Office of National Coordinator's work to implement the 21st Century Cures Act.

If children that are impacted by traumatic stress receive early interventions and the trauma informed care they need, can the long-term health affects of trauma be mitigated in any way?