Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 1032, the Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act, would take several important steps in the fight against heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. First, the amended bill would require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on the extent to which sponsors of new drugs, biologics, and devices follow current guidelines with respect to providing clinical trial data by gender and ethnicity. It would also require the Secretary to submit a report to Congress by September 30, 2013, and annually thereafter on the quality and access to care for women with heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular disease. Finally, the bill would reauthorize the Wise Women Program for 5 years. The program provides preventative benefits to uninsured and underinsured women who are at high risk of heart disease. I urge my colleagues to support the bill.”