Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) voted today in favor of the bipartisan H.R. 6, the 21^st Century Cures Act. The bill modernizes and streamlines the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) process for approving new medicines and prioritizes research finding cures for deadly diseases.

“America has a rich history of scientific discovery, from putting a man on the moon to curing polio. With the right focus, we can do the same in finding cures for devastating diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s,” McKinley said. “21^st Century Cures will improve our lives by bringing research from the lab to our families.”

Under the 21^st Century Cures Act, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will receive nearly $10 billion to fund important scientific research. Clinical trials for new treatments would be modernized with updated technology and better recruitment tools. With new research and a streamlined process to bring treatments and cures to patients, the 21^st Century Cures Act will save lives and improve the health of all Americans.

Rep. McKinley’s floor speech on the 21^st Century Cures Act can be viewed by clicking below: