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ICYMI: Health Chairman Brett Guthrie Speaks in Favor of his BOLD Reauthorization Act Passing the House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. ,
September 19, 2024
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DJ Griffin
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In Case You Missed It – Tuesday evening, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), who serves as the Chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives on his bill which passed the House unanimously, H.R. 7218, the Building our Largest Dementia, Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s (BOLD) Reauthorization Act of 2024.
“I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 7218, the Building our Largest Dementia, or BOLD, Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024. Nearly 7 million Americans aged 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to 12.7 million. This means that over 10 percent of people over aged 65 have Alzheimer’s, and sadly, 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. The cost of this disease is also tremendous, with health and long-term care costs projected to reach $360 billion in 2024. The BOLD Reauthorization Act would enable continued research into Alzheimer’s Disease, invest in caregiver support services, including more hands-on educational resources for those caregiving for their loved ones, and help support local efforts to detect and diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease sooner, especially for those in rural and medically underserved communities. The more we know about this disease, the sooner we will be able to appropriately treat it, giving patients more precious time with their loved ones and easing the significant caregiver burdens associated with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. I look forward to continued progress in ushering in a new era of innovation. I urge my colleagues to support the underlying bill. Thank you and I yield back.”
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