Brian Fitzpatrick: “This bill addresses the disparities women with lung cancer…”

“This bipartisan bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with with the Secretaries of Defense and Veteran affairs, to conduct an interagency review of current research on women and lung cancer. Madam speaker, This bill addresses the disparities women with lung cancer face. And it addresses it head on, strengthening research, access to preventative services and raising awareness. And this is a significant step in addressing a disease that has left far too many women in my community and across America vulnerable.” (00:38–00:43)

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