As Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) says, “When the opportunity arises for a bold path forward, we need to seize it.” That’s what 21st Century Cures is all about: going bold, and offering a real plan to treat and cure the thousands of rare diseases that impact millions of Americans every single day. Here’s a …

House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the House passed the Faster Care for Veterans Act (H.R. 4352). The legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a pilot program establishing a patient self-scheduling appointment program. McMorris Rodgers is the lead Republican sponsor of the bill. …

Republican Leadership Press Conference: December 6, 2016 Participants: Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) Conference Vice Chair-elect Doug Collins (R-GA) Conference Secretary-elect Jason Smith (R-MO) Cathy McMorris Rodgers Remarks as Delivered: “Over two years ago, people all across this country were outraged …

Last week the House passed 21st Century Cures in an overwhelmingly bipartisan 344-77 vote. Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers shares her thoughts on this landmark legislation ahead of this week’s action in the Senate.  I love the holidays. The sights, the smells. Seeing how excited my three kids get knowing baby Jesus is coming – …

House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the House passed the conference report to the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “Providing for our nation’s defense is our most important constitutional duty,” said McMorris Rodgers. “This year’s National Defense Authorization Act fulfills that responsibility and ensures that …

21st Century Cures can be summed up in four words. The problem is deciding which four words to use, because this proactive legislation is a big opportunity for the American people. Cures gives us hope.  Cures advances scientific research.  Cures innovates new treatments.  Cures puts patients first.  Cures combats opioid abuse.  Cures is a game-changer. …

House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the House passed the 21st Century Cures Act  (H.R. 34). Introduced by Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), this legislation accelerates the development of life-saving treatments. “With our passage of 21st Century Cures, we’re offering hope to millions of Americans facing life with an …

Whether it’s cancer, Alzheimer’s or mental illnesses, these diseases, and many like them, tear apart families and take away our loved ones. Today, a years long process makes it across the finish line — years of hearing from people across the country, listening to their stories, and putting together a package of legislation to work …

Republican Leadership Press Conference: November 30, 2016 Participants: Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA) Cathy McMorris Rodgers Remarks as Delivered: “Max Schill is a seven-year-old who has a rare disease …

Washington, D.C.– House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement upon the House passing multiple bills that help veterans: “Our veterans sacrificed for our freedom, and the best way to express our gratitude is to ensure they are treated with the utmost care and respect,” said Chair McMorris Rodgers. “The People’s …