House Aide: E&C Seeks Every 'Legislative Opportunity' To Push Items In Cures Bill

Updated Story The House Energy and Commerce Committee is “taking advantage of every legislative opportunity” to push forward pieces of the 21st Century Cures Act, a congressional aide told Inside Health Policy when asked if the panel hopes to push additional Cures provisions through appropriations after a handful were added to the FDA spending bill moving through the chamber. The aide said the FDA bill provided a “unique opportunity” to advance important provisions and noted another...