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Congressman Duarte Supports Rapid Benefits for Late-Stage Breast Cancer Patients
Washington,
August 8, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) endorsed a new law to improve access for late-stage breast cancer patients. Rep. Duarte worked with his colleagues on the Problem Solvers Caucus, which is a group of Democrats and Republicans who find common ground on pressing issues and put the country above party politics. The proposal, H.R. 549, seeks to eliminate the waiting periods for advanced breast cancer patients with Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
Congressman Duarte's Statement:
"Our Valley’s breast cancer patients face enough physical and mental challenges, and we must support them immediately," said Rep. Duarte. "Delaying care even one day for our breast cancer patients is unacceptable. I, like most Americans, have seen this diagnosis destroy families, but I’ve also seen how beneficial rapid care can be for patients, families, friends, and our Valley. Removing these unnecessary wait times is not an option for me; it's an obligation as a father, husband, community member, and your Congressman." The Proposal Seeks to:
Background:
The National Breast Cancer Coalition, the National Partnership for Women & Families, the National Women’s Health Network, the Problem Solvers Caucus, and many other Democrats and Republicans endorsed this proposal. |