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Scalise Statement on Senate Passage of the Steve Gleason Act

April 21, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Scalise (R-La.) today released the following statement upon the U.S. Senate passing the Steve Gleason Act, legislation named in honor of the former New Orleans Saints player diagnosed with ALS and founder of Team Gleason. U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) introduced this bill.

"I applaud Senator Vitter for his relentless work and persistence to successfully champion the Steve Gleason Act through the Senate," Rep. Scalise said. "This legislation will ensure that people with disabilities will have more opportunities when seeking treatments, cures and independence. In working with Senator Vitter, I am committed to leading the effort alongside Rep. McMorris Rodgers, a fierce champion for this bill and all legislation that improves the lives of those who refuse to be defined by their disabilities, to pass the Steve Gleason Act through the House.”

Issues:Health Care