Recognizing the importance of biomedical research and thanking biomedical researchers in the United States.

IV 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. RES. 1186 Recognizing the importance of biomedical research and thanking biomedical researchers in the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OCTOBER 9, 2020 Ms. DELBENE (for herself, Mr. KING of New York, Ms. HOULAHAN, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. HECK, Ms. SPANBERGER, Mr. SMITH of Wash- ington, and Mr. EVANS) submitted the following resolution; which was re- ferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of biomedical research and thanking biomedical researchers in the United States. Whereas biomedical researchers are working at a rapid pace to understand COVID–19, how it spreads, how it infects, who it infects, and why it progresses in such a deadly way; Whereas biomedical researchers are working at breakneck speed to find effective diagnostic tools and treatments, to see if other drugs might be useful and to find new ways to stop COVID–19 progression; Whereas biomedical researchers are working to develop vac- cines that will be our best solution to stopping the virus and disease; VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:57 Oct 10, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR1186.IH HR1186 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 1186 IH Whereas this research includes modeling the disease and po- tential treatments in animals in order to steer the direc- tion of human trials in the development of new treat- ments and ideas for humans alongside the conduct of clinical trials so that new treatments are both effective and safe; Whereas there are tens of thousands of scientists, research- ers, biological safety experts, animal care staff, clinical research staff, ethicists, and funders who are providing hope for the future; Whereas just like the doctors and nurses on the frontlines, the hard work and dedication of biomedical researchers saves lives and ensures we have a healthier community; and Whereas it is important to strengthen our research commu- nity by cultivating knowledge and trust in research, in- spiring students to pursue STEM fields, and fostering dialogue on the role of ethical and humane biomedical re- search: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) commends our biomedical researchers, uni- 2 versities and research institutions, and hospitals in 3 their efforts to ensure we have a healthier commu- 4 nity; and 5 (2) encourages a continued commitment to bio- 6 medical research in the development of vaccines and 7 treatments against diseases and infections. 8 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:57 Oct 10, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR1186.IH HR1186 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS