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Providing for Consideration of H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act

Floor Speech

Date: July 9, 2015
Location: Washington D.C.
Issues: Health and Health Care

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule for H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act.

The 21st Century Cures Act is one of the best things Congress has done in a long time in my opinion. H.R. 6 is a holistic reform of how we can get cures and treatments to patients who need them. That is what this bill is all about, patients, our constituents, Mr. Speaker.

One provision I was particularly proud to author will establish a drug management program which prevents at-risk beneficiaries from abusing controlled substances. This program will help protect our seniors. It is a fix to Medicare part D, that is a program that is really desperately needed. This commonsense measure has been recommended by GAO and IG, and it is also recommended by CMS.

Mr. Speaker, it is utilized by private industry, TRICARE, and State Medicaid programs. This bill makes strides to prevent prescription drug abuse and promote a healthier America.

I urge support for the rule and the underlying bill as well.

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