{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-house-members-introduce-resolution-designating-sept-16-20-medical-research", "U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating Sept. 16-20 as Medical Research Week", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", "carson", "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today Representatives Andre Carson (D-Ind.), Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), and Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) recognized the unique contributions of medical research to improve the lives of patients, families, and communities nationwide by introducing a resolution in the House of Representatives declaring Sept. 16-20 as Medical Research Week.\n\nMedical research, much of which is conducted at academic medical centers nationwide, has led to breakthrough discoveries that improve the health and well-being of patients and communities while also promoting global competitiveness in science, boosting job creation, preparing the next generation of scientists, and strengthening economic growth.\n\nThrough the support of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), medical research serves a vital and unique role in the U.S. research enterprise. This work leads to cutting-edge preventative strategies and improved and emerging treatments and cures for diseases like cancer, Alzheimer\u2019s, heart disease, sickle cell anemia, obesity, the mental health and opioid epidemics, and emerging threats like yet unknown infectious diseases.\n\n\u201cInvesting in the NIH today pays a lifetime of dividends in saving lives, promoting better health, and improving the quality of life for all Americans,\u201d said AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD. \u201cThe nation\u2019s medical schools, academic health systems, and teaching hospitals conduct approximately 60% of all NIH extramural research and are proud to pioneer many critical advances that bring the promise of better health to patients, families, and communities nationwide.\u201d\n\n\u201cNow, more than ever, it\u2019s important to ensure strong funding growth for NIH so that today\u2019s discoveries can culminate in major breakthroughs in medical research,\u201d said AAMC Chief Scientific Officer Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH.\n\nAs noted in the resolution, NIH funding ripples far beyond its headquarters into every state, drives demand for medical supplies and research equipment, and boosts local and regional economies to benefit manufacturers and suppliers across the country and into many U.S. territories, generating nearly $93 billion in new economic activity and supports approximately 412,000 jobs across the U.S in FY 2023 alone.\n\n\u201cMedical research has shaped breakthroughs in science that change lives,\u201d said Rep. Andr\u00e9 Carson. \u201cThe cure for diseases like cancer and diabetes could be possible in our lifetimes, as long as we continue to invest in this important work. I am proud to have led bipartisan efforts over several years to fully fund the National Institutes of Health, expand pancreatic cancer research at the U.S. Department of Defense, and fully fund veteran medical and prosthetic research. We also need to collect more data on how minorities are disproportionately impacted by certain health issues and widen clinical trials to include those left out. I am proud to introduce this resolution highlighting Medical Research Week and will continue to work across the aisle on lifesaving legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cInnovation in health care starts with the groundbreaking medical research that leads to life-changing treatments and cures,\u201d said Rep. Joyce Beatty. \u201cAs we celebrate Medical Research Week, we honor the scientists and institutions whose work not only saves lives but also drives our economy and keeps our nation at the forefront of global health innovation. As a stroke survivor, I\u2019ve experienced firsthand the critical importance of these advancements. That\u2019s why I continue to advocate for billions in federal funding to the NIH to reduce the incidence of heart disease, stroke, and other threats to the health and vitality of all Americans. The future of medicine depends on what we invest in today, and I\u2019ll keep fighting for that funding.\u201d\n\n\u201cMedical Research Week is an opportunity to celebrate the innovations and efforts of so many scientists who have created the treatments, cures, and diagnostics that tackle terrible conditions like cancer, Alzheimer\u2019s, kidney failure, and the opioid epidemic. This inspirational work and the strong federal investments that power it make the United States the global driver of medical research and development,\u201d said Rep. Suzan DelBene. \u201cMedical Research Week is also an opportunity to recommit ourselves to building on this progress by not only defending but expanding funding for our government\u2019s lead health research agency \u2013 the National Institutes of Health \u2013 so we can continue to develop the cures of tomorrow.\u201d\n\n\u201cMedical research is the foundation of progress: saving lives, driving economic growth, and ensuring our leadership on the world stage. By celebrating Medical Research Week, we are not merely recognizing past breakthroughs but committing to a future where innovation propels our communities forward. I am dedicated to fighting for the vital funding that fuels progress and gives researchers the tools to discover groundbreaking cures and tackle the most devastating diseases. Together, through continued innovation, we will forge a healthier, stronger future for generations to come,\u201d said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.\n\n\u201cIt is by no accident that America leads the world in medical innovation. America\u2019s free enterprise system alongside strong federal support of medical research has led to new cures, treatments, and hope for tomorrow that more therapies are on the horizon. I am proud that Pennsylvania institutions and companies play leading roles in developing these new technologies and am glad to join my colleagues in introducing a resolution to recognize Medical Research Week,\u201d said Rep. Lloyd Smucker.\n\nDuring Medical Research Week, the AAMC \u2013 along with its member medical schools, academic health systems, research institutions, and collaborators \u2013 are celebrating the achievements in medical research and breakthrough innovations on social media using the hashtag #StartsInAcademicMedicine to highlight the immeasurable impact of research on patients and communities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-house-members-introduce-resolution-designating-sept-16-20-medical-research"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5817228704690933, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}