Tess Seger [email protected] (310) 801 ‐ 0448 Californ

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Tess Seger Tseger@Skdknick.Com (310) 801 ‐ 0448 Californ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2016 Contact: Tess Seger [email protected] (310) 801 ‐ 0448 California Democratic Congressional Delegation Unanimously Endorses Congresswoman Grace Napolitano EL MONTE, CA – Congresswoman Grace Napolitano continues to grow her large coalition of support. Today, she adds an overwhelming endorsement from the California Democratic Congressional delegation. “It is wonderful to have the backing of my colleagues,” said Congresswoman Napolitano. “I am so proud of everything we have been able to accomplish for the San Gabriel Valley and California as a whole during this session, especially the funding we were able to secure for infrastructure in the FAST Act. It has been an honor and a privilege to work with these fine legislators, and I look forward to building on the progress that this delegation has made for California in the next session of Congress.” The California Congress members endorsing Congresswoman Napolitano are: US House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi US House Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra US Congressman Pete Aguilar US Congresswoman Karen Bass US Congressman Ami Bera US Congresswoman Julia Brownley US Congressman Tony Cárdenas US Congresswoman Lois Capps US Congresswoman Judy Chu US Congressman Jim Costa US Congresswoman Susan Davis US Congressman Mark DeSaulnier US Congresswoman Anna Eshoo US Congressman Sam Farr US Congresswoman Janice Hahn US Congressman Mike Honda US Congressman Jared Huffman US Congressman John Garamendi US Congresswoman Barbara Lee US Congressman Ted Lieu US Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren US Congressman Alan Lowenthal US Congresswoman Doris Matsui US Congressman Jerry McNerney US Congressman Scott Peters US Congresswoman Lucille Roybal‐Allard US Congressman Raul Ruiz US Congresswoman Linda Sanchez US Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez US Congressman Adam Schiff US Congressman Brad Sherman US Congresswoman Jackie Speier US Congressman Eric Swalwell US Congressman Mark Takano US Congressman Mike Thompson US Congresswoman Norma Torres US Congressman Juan Vargas US Congresswoman Maxine Waters Congresswoman Grace Flores Napolitano is a powerful advocate for Southern California on water resources, transportation and power generation, and dedicates considerable energy to mental health issues. The daughter of a Mexican immigrant who raised two children on a shoestring budget, Napolitano married at 18 and had five children by 23. She launched her first political campaign for city council where she served for seven years, two of them as mayor, before moving up to the California Legislature. Congresswoman Napolitano is currently serving her ninth term representing California’s 32nd District, where she is the founder and Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus, serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and is the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Find more information here: www.napolitanoforcongress.com/. ### .

Copy Link

Recommended publications

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions Of
E1710 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 12, 2016 Safety Training Center and served with the STATES AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING When Sheriff Gage was sworn in on New Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and Plains Po- ACT OF 2016 Years’ Day in 2005, there were just over 450 lice Department. In addition to serving with employees at the sheriff’s office. Today, that Georgia Southwestern’s Department of Public HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER number has nearly doubled in an all-out effort Safety, he was a student at the University. He OF TENNESSEE to protect and serve. From starting the coun- was known for being friendly and energetic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ty’s first motorcycle traffic unit, which now in- and was a huge fan of the Atlanta Braves. cludes seven motorcycles, a canine unit now Monday, December 12, 2016 Mr. Speaker, my wife Vivian and I, along with seven canines, to an aviation unit that in- with the more than 730,000 people of the Sec- Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, on May 31st, cludes a Cessna 210 aircraft and two Aeryon ond Congressional District honor these four 2015, two 17 year old girls from Tennessee’s Sky Ranger unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) brave officers for their dedicated service and 8th District, Maddie Kruse and Rachel Lynch, fully licensed by the FAA, Sheriff Gage’s for making the ultimate sacrifice in the line of were killed when struck by a drunk driver. The MCSO has set a high bar. I know our local duty. I ask my colleagues in the House of man behind the wheel was out on bond for his events are the safest, friendliest congressional Representatives to join us in extending our sixth DUI charge when he struck the van car- gatherings in the country in no small part due deepest sympathies to their families, friends rying Maddie and Rachel.
[Show full text]
Campaign Committee Transfers to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee JOHN KERRY for PRESIDENT, INC. $3,000,000 GORE 2
Campaign Committee Transfers to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee JOHN KERRY FOR PRESIDENT, INC. $3,000,000 GORE 2000 INC.GELAC $1,000,000 AL FRIENDS OF BUD CRAMER $125,000 AL COMMITTEE TO ELECT ARTUR DAVIS TO CONGRESS $10,000 AR MARION BERRY FOR CONGRESS $135,000 AR SNYDER FOR CONGRESS CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE $25,500 AR MIKE ROSS FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE $200,000 AS FALEOMAVAEGA FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE $5,000 AZ PASTOR FOR ARIZONA $100,000 AZ A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE FOR GRIJALVA CONGRESSNL CMTE $15,000 CA WOOLSEY FOR CONGRESS $70,000 CA MIKE THOMPSON FOR CONGRESS $221,000 CA BOB MATSUI FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE $470,000 CA NANCY PELOSI FOR CONGRESS $570,000 CA FRIENDS OF CONGRESSMAN GEORGE MILLER $310,000 CA PETE STARK RE-ELECTION COMMITTEE $100,000 CA BARBARA LEE FOR CONGRESS $40,387 CA ELLEN TAUSCHER FOR CONGRESS $72,000 CA TOM LANTOS FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE $125,000 CA ANNA ESHOO FOR CONGRESS $210,000 CA MIKE HONDA FOR CONGRESS $116,000 CA LOFGREN FOR CONGRESS $145,000 CA FRIENDS OF FARR $80,000 CA DOOLEY FOR THE VALLEY $40,000 CA FRIENDS OF DENNIS CARDOZA $85,000 CA FRIENDS OF LOIS CAPPS $100,000 CA CITIZENS FOR WATERS $35,000 CA CONGRESSMAN WAXMAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE $200,000 CA SHERMAN FOR CONGRESS $115,000 CA BERMAN FOR CONGRESS $215,000 CA ADAM SCHIFF FOR CONGRESS $90,000 CA SCHIFF FOR CONGRESS $50,000 CA FRIENDS OF JANE HARMAN $150,000 CA BECERRA FOR CONGRESS $125,000 CA SOLIS FOR CONGRESS $110,000 CA DIANE E WATSON FOR CONGRESS $40,500 CA LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD FOR CONGRESS $225,000 CA NAPOLITANO FOR CONGRESS $70,000 CA PEOPLE FOR JUANITA MCDONALD FOR CONGRESS, THE $62,000 CA COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT LINDA SANCHEZ $10,000 CA FRIENDS OF JOE BACA $62,000 CA COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT LORETTA SANCHEZ $150,000 CA SUSAN DAVIS FOR CONGRESS $100,000 CO SCHROEDER FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE, INC $1,000 CO DIANA DEGETTE FOR CONGRESS $125,000 CO MARK UDALL FOR CONGRESS INC.
[Show full text]
113Th US Congress
2049 Century Park East | Suite 2100 | Los Angeles, CA 90067| T 310.229.9900 |www.Venable.com 113th U.S. Congress - California Delegation District Name Party District Name Party District Name Party District Name Party 1 R Doug LaMalfa 16 D Jim Costa 31 R Gary Miller 46 D Loretta Sanchez 2 D Jared Huffman 17 D Mike Honda 32 D Grace Napolitano 47 D Alan Lowenthal 3 D John Garamendi 18 D Anna Eshoo 33 D Henry Waxman 48 R Dana Rohrabacher 4 R Tom McClintock 19 D Zoe Lofgren 34 D Xavier Becerra 49 R Darrell Issa 5 D Mike Thompson 20 D Sam Farr 35 D Negrete McLeod 50 R Duncan D. Hunter 6 D Doris Matsui 21 R David Valadao 36 D Raul Ruiz * 51 D Juan Vargas 7 D Ami Bera * 22 R Devin Nunes 37 D Karen Bass 52 D Scott Peters * 8 R Paul Cook 23 R Kevin McCarthy 38 D Linda Sanchez 53 D Susan Davis 9 D Jerry McNerney 24 D Lois Capps 39 R Ed Royce 10 R Jeff Denham 25 R Howard McKeon 40 D L. Roybal-Allard SENATE: D Dianne Feinstein 11 D George Miller 26 D Julia Brownley * 41 D Mark Takano 12 D Nancy Pelosi 27 D Judy Chu 42 R Ken Calvert KEY 13 D Barbara Lee 28 D Adam Schiff 43 D Maxine Waters 14 D Jackie Speier 29 D Tony Cardenas 44 D Janice Hahn Incumbent Won 15 D Eric Swalwell 30 D Brad Sherman 45 R John Campbell Incumbent Lost California State Senate - Odd Numbered Districts Elected D=28 R=11 NA=1 Open Race ELECTED: SITTING: (No Incumbent in Race: New Seat or Retiring Incumbent) November No Election 6, 2012 this Year Democratic Seat Pick-Up Republican Seat Pick-Up California State Assembly - 80 Districts Elected D=55 R=25 g *Please note that some races may not be final and/or involve a recount.
[Show full text]
Lobbying Contribution Report
8/1/2016 LD203 Contribution Report LOBBYING CONTRIBUTION REPORT Clerk of the House of Representatives • Legislative Resource Center • 135 Cannon Building • Washington, DC 20515 Secretary of the Senate • Office of Public Records • 232 Hart Building • Washington, DC 20510 1. FILER TYPE AND NAME 2. IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Type: House Registrant ID: Organization Lobbyist 35195 Organization Name: Senate Registrant ID: Honeywell International 57453 3. REPORTING PERIOD 4. CONTACT INFORMATION Year: Contact Name: 2016 Ms.Stacey Bernards MidYear (January 1 June 30) Email: YearEnd (July 1 December 31) [email protected] Amendment Phone: 2026622629 Address: 101 CONSTITUTION AVENUE, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001 USA 5. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE NAMES Honeywell International Political Action Committee 6. CONTRIBUTIONS No Contributions #1. Contribution Type: Contributor Name: Amount: Date: FECA Honeywell International Political Action Committee $1,500.00 01/14/2016 Payee: Honoree: Friends of Sam Johnson Sam Johnson #2. Contribution Type: Contributor Name: Amount: Date: FECA Honeywell International Political Action Committee $2,500.00 01/14/2016 Payee: Honoree: Kay Granger Campaign Fund Kay Granger #3. Contribution Type: Contributor Name: Amount: Date: FECA Honeywell International Political Action Committee $2,000.00 01/14/2016 Payee: Honoree: Paul Cook for Congress Paul Cook https://lda.congress.gov/LC/protected/LCWork/2016/MM/57453DOM.xml?1470093694684 1/75 8/1/2016 LD203 Contribution Report #4. Contribution Type: Contributor Name: Amount: Date: FECA Honeywell International Political Action Committee $1,000.00 01/14/2016 Payee: Honoree: DelBene for Congress Suzan DelBene #5. Contribution Type: Contributor Name: Amount: Date: FECA Honeywell International Political Action Committee $1,000.00 01/14/2016 Payee: Honoree: John Carter for Congress John Carter #6.
[Show full text]
August 10, 2021 the Honorable Nancy Pelosi the Honorable Steny
August 10, 2021 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Steny Hoyer Speaker Majority Leader U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader Hoyer, As we advance legislation to rebuild and renew America’s infrastructure, we encourage you to continue your commitment to combating the climate crisis by including critical clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation tax incentives in the upcoming infrastructure package. These incentives will play a critical role in America’s economic recovery, alleviate some of the pollution impacts that have been borne by disadvantaged communities, and help the country build back better and cleaner. The clean energy sector was projected to add 175,000 jobs in 2020 but the COVID-19 pandemic upended the industry and roughly 300,000 clean energy workers were still out of work in the beginning of 2021.1 Clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation tax incentives are an important part of bringing these workers back. It is critical that these policies support strong labor standards and domestic manufacturing. The importance of clean energy tax policy is made even more apparent and urgent with record- high temperatures in the Pacific Northwest, unprecedented drought across the West, and the impacts of tropical storms felt up and down the East Coast. We ask that the infrastructure package prioritize inclusion of a stable, predictable, and long-term tax platform that: Provides long-term extensions and expansions to the Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit to meet President Biden’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035; Extends and modernizes tax incentives for commercial and residential energy efficiency improvements and residential electrification; Extends and modifies incentives for clean transportation options and alternative fuel infrastructure; and Supports domestic clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation manufacturing.
[Show full text]
2018 BMS PAC Contributions
Exhibit A(ii) EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ADVOCACY FUND FOR INNOVATION 2018 CONTRIBUTIONS State Candidate Contribution Amount Alabama Rep. Terri Sewell $1,000 Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema $1,000 California Sen. Dianne Feinstein $2,500 Rep. Ami Bera $2,000 Rep. Anna Eshoo $5,000 Rep. Steve Knight $1,000 Rep. Doris Matsui $1,000 Rep. Kevin McCarthy $5,000 Rep. Scott Peters $2,500 Rep. Linda Sanchez $2,500 Rep. Adam Schiff $1,000 Rep. Jackie Speier $2,500 Rep. Mike Thompson $1,000 Rep. Mimi Walters $2,500 Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner $1,000 Sen. Michael Bennet $1,000 Rep. Diana DeGette $2,500 Colorado Democratic Party $1,000 Delaware Sen. Tom Carper $2,500 Sen. Chris Coons $2,000 Blue Hen PAC (Sen. Chris Coons) $3,000 Florida Rep. Gus Bilirakis $1,000 Rep. Kathy Castor $2,500 Rep. Carlos Curbelo $1,000 Rep. Stephanie Murphy $1,000 Rep. Darren Soto $1,000 Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson $1,000 Sen. David Perdue $2,000 Rep. Buddy Carter $2,500 Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds $2,000 Sen. Chuck Grassley $2,500 State Sen. Charles Schneider $2,000 State Sen. Tom Shipley $500 Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo $5,000 Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos $1,000 Rep. Bill Foster $1,000 Rep. Robin Kelly $1,000 Rep. Darin LaHood $1,000 Rep. Pete Roskam $1,000 Rep. Brad Schneider $1,000 Rep. John Shimkus $2,500 Indiana Sen. Mike Braun $1,000 Sen. Joe Donnelly $2,500 Rep. Larry Bucshon $2,500 Rep. Susan Brooks $2,000 Rep. Andre Carson $1,000 Rep.
[Show full text]
Media Release Latinas Lead California Endorses Loretta
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2016 CONTACT: Press Office 714-774-0236 Latinas Lead California Endorses Loretta Sanchez for the U.S. Senate LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, Latinas Lead California endorsed Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez for the United States Senate. The organization cited her 20 years of fighting for policies that support and strengthen women and families on issues including healthcare, gender equality, pay equity, reproductive rights and service in the military. “Loretta Sanchez has a proven track record of fighting for our communities and advocating for the rights of women and families in Congress. She has been a pioneer of Latina leadership both in our state and nation. We are proud to stand with Loretta in her bid to represent our state and be the first Latina elected to the U.S. Senate," stated Latinas Lead California. “I’m honored to have the support of Latinas Lead California,” said Rep. Loretta Sanchez. “As California’s next United States Senator, I will continue to empower women and fight for gender equality in education, workplace and the military. I will make access to education and equal pay for equal work for women a priority because we must end the inequality that women still face in the workplace.” Rep. Sanchez has been a member of the Congressional Women’s Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for 20 years and has partnered with her colleagues to successfully pass legislation that supports women. She was a co-sponsor of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay Act, which restores the ability for women to use the judicial system to seek redress when facing pay discrimination.
[Show full text]
The Women Who Lead the San Gabriel Valley Support Mike Eng for State
The women who lead the San Gabriel Valley support Mike Eng for State Senate EL MONTE, CA — There are two candidates for State Senate in our district, a man and a woman. But only Mike Eng is endorsed by California NOW Pac, the California Democratic Party and our Democratic leaders. Why are women uniting for Mike when he is running against a woman? Because Mike Eng is the only candidate with a proven record on the issues we care about most: • Mike fought to strengthen and renew the Violence Against Women Act, and co-authored Senate Joint Resolution 20 to demand the continuation of support for victims and awareness of Domestic Violence. • Mike worked to increase prevention efforts and legal protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. • Mike has the courage to stand up to Donald Trump and expand access to affordable health care in California. He’s supported by the United Nurses Associations of California, SEIU Nurses 121RN and the California Nurses Association. • Mike — a college teacher and former community college board vice- president — is an effective champion for education and affordable college for all. “Mike Eng has proven that he stands up for school funding, access to healthcare for all, increased childcare and early education, and equality for women.” -Kolieka Seigle, President of California National Organization for Women The women who lead our community unite for Mike Eng for Senate: Congressmember Judy Chu Congressmember Grace Napolitano State Senator Connie Leyva County Supervisor Hilda Solis Congressmember
[Show full text]
Is All Descriptive Representation Equal?: a Closer Look at Latino Representation in the U.S
Is All Descriptive Representation Equal?: A Closer Look at Latino Representation in the U.S. House of Representatives Jennifer Garcia Graduate Student Department of Political Science University of California, Irvine [email protected] 1 Across the country, the ranks of Latinos are increasing in the Republican Party. The 2010 Midterm elections witnessed a record number of Latino Republicans elected to statewide and national office.1 Latino Republicans more than doubled in size in the U.S. House of Representatives, making up eight out of 27 Latino members in the 112th Congress. Yet, it is unknown whether their presence benefits Latinos. Although there is a general consensus among scholars that descriptive representation benefits racial and ethnic communities, it is also acknowledged that political parties significantly influence representation, at least for Blacks. Further, scholars have shown that political parties have become even more important in Congress. However, Blacks benefit from descriptive representation because Black representatives place racial and symbolic issues on the political agenda that are otherwise given little to no attention by non-Black representatives. This paper will take a closer look at the symbolic representation provided by Latino Republicans in the 112th Congress by examining bill sponsorship/co-sponsorship and floor speeches in the U.S. House of Representatives. A considerable amount of work has examined minority representation and its benefits. Some have emphasized the substantive benefits of descriptive representation by examining roll call votes, bills sponsorship/co-sponsorship, participation during committee hearings, and constituent services. Others have focused on the effect that descriptive representatives have on minority political behavior, showing that Latinos, like Blacks, are mobilized by co-ethnic candidates.2 Still others have focused on the symbolic benefits provided by descriptive representatives, finding that Black representatives provide the greatest amount of symbolic representation to Blacks (Tate 2003).
[Show full text]
Federal Retirement Policy Representative Update
Agenda Item 4d, Attachment 1 Page 1 of 6 Federal Retirement Report for CalPERS Board May 2016 I. PROTECTING DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS A. Oppose H.R. 4822 (Nunes) 1. H.R. 4822 – The Public Employee Pension Transparency Act (PEPTA) – would for the first time impose an unfunded federal reporting requirement on the funding of state and local pension plans. According to Rep. Nunes, the bill is designed to “prevent the federal government from bailing out distressed U.S. state and municipal pension funds, and to rectify serious shortcomings in the financial accounting and transparency of these funds.” The proposal does not protect benefits, save taxpayer money, or improve retirement plan funding. In addition, since failure to comply with the reporting requirement would result in the loss of the plan sponsor’s ability to issue bonds, it threatens to eliminate the tax-exempt bonding authority of state and local governments. 2. Specific changes/developments since last report: . New House legislation on Puerto Rico has been introduced – H.R. 5278. The legislation does not contain any new federal reporting requirements on state and local plans’ funding status (PEPTA). The only pension-related provision relates to an optional study of materially underfunded pensions in Puerto Rico. H.R. 5278 was approved by the House Natural Resources Committee on May 25th and is likely to see action on the House floor in June. It is unclear at this time what amendments will be offered on the floor. 3. Implications for CalPERS: PEPTA would impose new and unprecedented federal reporting requirement on CalPERS and all other public pension plans that would require plan liabilities to be reported in a manner that would overstate the under-funding of plans.
[Show full text]
Report of Receipts and Disbursements
04/15/2014 23 : 16 Image# 14960794766 PAGE 1 / 58 REPORT OF RECEIPTS FEC AND DISBURSEMENTS FORM 3 For An Authorized Committee Ofﬁce Use Only 1. NAME OF TYPE OR PRINT Example: If typing, type 12FE4M5 COMMITTEE (in full) over the lines. Janice Hahn for Congress 1379 Park Western Drive ADDRESS (number and street) #142 Check if different than previously San Pedro CA 90732 reported. (ACC) 2. FEC IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CITY STATE ZIP CODE STATE DISTRICT C C00493023 3. IS THIS NEW AMENDED REPORT (N) OR (A) CA 44 4. TYPE OF REPORT (Choose One) (b) 12-Day PRE -Election Report for the: (a) Quarterly Reports: Primary (12P) General (12G) Runoff (12R) April 15 Quarterly Report (Q1) Convention (12C) Special (12S) July 15 Quarterly Report (Q2) M M / D D / Y Y Y Y in the October 15 Quarterly Report (Q3) Election on State of January 31 Year-End Report (YE) (c) 30-Day POST -Election Report for the: General (30G) Runoff (30R) Special (30S) Termination Report (TER) M M / D D / Y Y Y Y in the Election on State of M M / D D / Y Y Y Y M M / D D / Y Y Y Y 5. Covering Period 01 2014 through 03 31 2014 I certify that I have examined this Report and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct and complete. Type or Print Name of Treasurer James Cross M M / D D / Y Y Y Y 04 15 2014 Signature of Treasurer James Cross [Electronically Filed] Date NOTE: Submission of false, erroneous, or incomplete information may subject the person signing this Report to the penalties of 2 U.S.C.
[Show full text]
Rare Disease Congressional Caucus
Join the Rare Disease Congressional Caucus The bipartisan and bicameral Rare Disease Congressional Caucus is led by Representatives G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to promote awareness of rare disease issues. Background: There are over 7,000 rare disorders that together affect more than 30 million Americans and their families. Rare or orphan diseases are defined as diseases affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. Many rare diseases are considered ultra-rare; some affect fewer than 100 people. Rare diseases include rare cancers, tropical or neglected diseases, genetic diseases and many pediatric diseases including cancers. Many of these diseases are life-threatening and have no treatment options. The Orphan Drug Act was enacted in 1983 to incentivize pharmaceutical companies to develop therapies for diseases that have relatively small patient populations. Despite the success of the Orphan Drug Act, 93% of rare diseases still do not have a treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The science exists for many of these diseases to be treated; however, treatments may never be developed because of roadblocks in the development process, such as a lack of investment and a challenging regulatory environment. Additionally, while relatively few treatments have been approved, patients struggle with health insurance reimbursement and other coverage barriers that prohibit access to potentially lifesaving treatments. Solution: The Rare Disease Congressional Caucus helps bring public and Congressional awareness to the unique needs of the rare disease community (including patients, physicians, scientists, and industry), and creates opportunities to address barriers to the development of and access to life-altering treatments.
[Show full text]