GOPers Urge HHS To Ease Restrictions On COVID-19 Antibody Distribution

More than 50 House Republicans, including GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA), want HHS to rethink its latest policy that limits distribution of FDA-authorized monoclonal antibodies for COVID-19 and requires states and territories to order from the federal government rather than from private distributors as was allowed prior to HHS’ Sept. 13 policy change. The change in distribution threatens to reduce or delay access to life-saving antibodies for the patients who need it most, the lawmakers, led by Republican Reps. Buddy...