WASHINGTON, DC -Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced that this week’s Republican address will be delivered by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI). In the address, Chairman Upton will discuss the 21st Century Cures Act, groundbreaking medical innovation legislation signed by Speaker Ryan earlier this week.
Chairman Upton speaks during Thursday’s enrollment ceremony for the 21st Century Cures Act.
“We had an idea three years ago that patients deserved better-that medicine wasn’t keeping pace with incredible advancements in science," said Chairman Upton. “Patients needed an innovation game-changer, and we have it with 21st Century Cures. The landmark legislation will accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of safe new cures and treatments. For families across the country, this legislation to help deliver #CuresNow marks a renewed dawn of hope."
“Fred Upton is one of the main reasons Americans will start to see improved medical care and healthier lives," said Speaker Ryan. “The Cures Act will help researchers and doctors unlock the next generation of cures and treatments for their patients." As he said at yesterday’s bill signing, “I could not think of a better way to end the year than by signing this bill."
Chairman Fred Upton represents the commonsense values of southwest Michigan with a district that stretches from the shores of Lake Michigan and includes key industries that range from automobile parts manufacturing to high-tech biomedical innovation centers. In 2010, Chairman Upton was selected by his House colleagues to serve as Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. In 2014, Chairman Upton unveiled the bipartisan 21st Century Cures initiative, a multi-year effort that aims to accelerate the pace of cures and medical breakthroughs in the United States.
Learn about the 21st Century Cures Act HERE.
NOTE: The Weekly Republican Address will be available starting Saturday, Dec. 10, at 6:00 a.m. ET on speaker.gov.
