Ted Cruz introduces legislation to allow states to purchase monoclonal antibodiesSen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas has introduced legislation to remove federal barriers to states purchasing coronavirus treatments amid concerns that his state and others are approaching government-induced shortages.
"For months, many of us have been sounding the alarm over the Biden administration’s federal takeover of monoclonal antibody treatment distribution," Cruz said in a Wednesday statement to Fox News Digital.
"The bill I’ve introduced would empower states to determine their own needs, so those now facing critical shortages because of the Biden administration’s misguided policy can ensure their citizens are able to get the care they need. President Biden has finally admitted that states, not the federal government, are the answer in situations like this and my bill is a great first step in that direction."
Introduced on Tuesday, the bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to protect states' authority. It also allows states to direct federal funds toward "supplies to combat the COVID-19 pandemic that the State, territory, or possession was unable to purchase before the date of the enactment of this Act because of the invocation by the President of … the Defense Production Act of 1950."....
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