Expanding Access To Clinical Trials

I introduced the Clinical Trial Modernization Act, legislation designed to remove barriers to clinical trial participation and expand access for historically underrepresented communities. Building upon the previous legislation in the DIVERSE Trials Act, this bill focuses specifically on those in rural and underserved communities. It’s vital that clinical trials reflect the diversity of the broader patient population to produce findings that apply to all patients. By modernizing how we conduct clinical trials, we can deliver better care and better outcomes for all Americans.  

Read more about the legislation here.

Highlighting Small Businesses Alongside Catherine Dority 

Ahead of National Small Business Week, I was proud to introduce South Carolina’s own and my dear friend, Catherine Dority. Cat has been a leader in the Charleston community and is currently serving as vice president of marketing at Explore Charleston, where she helps tell the story of our city’s rich history, unique culture, and strong small business community that we know and love. As we reflect on 250 years of American entrepreneurship, Cat’s work is a powerful reminder that the spirit of the American dream is alive and well on our main streets, in our small businesses, and in communities nationwide.

Read more about the introduction here.

Advancing Kevin Warsh’s Nomination To Be Federal Reserve Chair

The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee advanced the nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as a Governor and next Chair of the Federal Reserve. As Chairman of the committee, I’m confident Kevin Warsh is not just ready to serve, but lead. Now more than ever the American people need a Federal Reserve that continues to move our economy in the right direction. Under Kevin Warsh’s leadership, the Fed will prioritize its dual mandate of stable prices and maximum employment and stay out of partisan politics. Kevin Warsh is battle-tested, ready to tackle challenges, and I look forward to his confirmation vote on the Senate floor.

Every year, schools across Dorchester District Two select their own rookie teacher of the year. This year, Gregg Middle School named Elizabeth Grider as their rookie teacher of the year. Elizabeth has a more interesting path to education than most. After spending over 20 years in healthcare, she had a calling to the classroom. She works closely with special education students, and her compassion and dedication have made a meaningful difference at Gregg Middle School.  We’re grateful to have educators like Elizabeth in South Carolina’s classrooms!

Read the full article here.

Post and Courier: RFK Jr. agrees to back Sen. Tim Scott's wastewater surveillance funding as part of new system

By: Tom Corwin

During a budget hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., asked Kennedy to support the bipartisan PREDICT Act that would continue funding for and expand wastewater surveillance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for viruses like the measles, which has plagued South Carolina and other states.

“Americans deserve a public health system that sees threats coming before they become emergencies, and the PREDICT Act brings us one step closer to that reality,” he said.

“Absolutely,” Kennedy said, when asked for his support for the bill. “I absolutely will work with you on the PREDICT Act. It's something that's very personally important to me, to have more wastewater surveillance. And we are also putting $325 million in this budget into a new Biothreat Radar (Detection) System.”

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