More than 135 Emerging Biotech Leaders Urge Congress to Reject H.R. 3
December 5, 2019
In a letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), 138 emerging biotech leaders warn that H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Cost Now Act, will “shatter the dreams” of patients and families who stand to benefit from the extraordinary science happening in labs across America.
“We represent the community of emerging biotechnology companies whose researchers and scientists strive daily to develop innovative life-changing therapies and cures for patients. We take pride that we are providing hope to patients and their families and changing the world through medical breakthroughs. …
“Unfortunately, H.R. 3 is an unprecedented and aggressive government intervention in the U.S. market of drug development and delivery that will limit patient access to these extraordinary advancements in health care."
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In a letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), 138 emerging biotech leaders warn that H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Cost Now Act, will “shatter the dreams” of patients and families who stand to benefit from the extraordinary science happening in labs across America.