This week, I am thrilled to introduce H.R. 3339, the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work on this lifesaving legislation with my friend, and breast cancer survivor, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz. H.R. 3339 places a two year moratorium on the United States Preventative Services Task Force ‘s (USPSTF) proposal to limit access to mammograms for women between the ages of 40-49. As a nurse who practiced for more than 21 years, I understand the significance of preventative medicine. H.R. 3339 protects access to mammography screenings for the more than 22 million women who would be harmed if the USPSTF’s proposal were to go into effect. We need to do everything we can to aid women during their fight against breast cancer, but it’s even more essential that we put measures in place for early detection. You for information, you can read about my legislation here.
In North Carolina news, I was honored to speak at the Tar Heel Circle Luncheon hosted by the N.C. Society of Washington, a bipartisan group of North Carolinians working on and off Capitol Hill. I discussed several of the legislative initiatives I have taken while in Congress to help keep North Carolina great, including my role in founding the Grid Innovation Caucus; my anti-trafficking legislation, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act; and my fight to save the 440th Airlift Wing. Everything I do in my DC office is to benefit families, students and loved ones back home, and I am honored to continue serving the Second District.
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