REP. MACE AND REP. BLUMENAUER INTRODUCE THE RIGHT TO TRY CLARIFICATION ACT WITH SENATORS PAUL AND BOOKER

Bill allows use of approved schedule one substances in life saving care.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Nancy Mace released the following statement on the introduction of the Right to Try Clarification Act:

“Advances in science and technology are often made when we think outside the box and try new things,”said Rep. Mace.“This legislation gives patients the power to choose alternative options when receiving end-of-life care once other treatments have been exhausted. We know these therapies have the potential to bring relief to those battling terminal illness, and today is an important step forward in medical freedom. I want to thank Senators Booker and Paul for their bipartisan leadership to bring these exciting new options into the mainstream.” 

Rep. Blumenauer also shared his thoughts on this important legislation: 

“Oregon has a long legacy of ensuring that end-of-life patients have access to the full spectrum of treatment options to alleviate their condition and improve their quality of life. Patients and doctors deserve to discuss treatments—including psilocybin—that researchers find provide immediate and sustained relief from pain, anxiety, and depression for people battling terminal illness,” Blumenauer said. “Federal restrictions have obstructed access to end-of-life care for too long, this legislation will change that and ensure that all patients have the Right to Try. I appreciate Senator Booker’s leadership, it is timely and important.”

Rep. Correa also shared his comments on the bill:

“The FDA is tagging psilocybin and MDMA as "breakthrough therapies" for the treatment of many chronic illnesses, both physical and mental.  When taken responsibly, these drugs have been proven to significantly increase quality of life among patients –especially for those with few to no options.  I have long vocalized my support for studying psilocybin and MDMA as treatment for veterans, and I believe they can also be benefit other chronically ill patients as well.  I am proud to announce my support for the introduction of this bill, as I believe it will allow for the advancement of medicine, treatment, and associated therapies.”

BACKGROUND

This bipartisan legislation is being introduced along with Rep. Blumenauer in the house and Senators Paul and Booker in the Senate. The federal Right to Try law removes the FDA out of doctor-patient decisions and reverts regulation back to the states. Under the terms of the federal Right to Try law, states remain free to permit or prohibit Right to Try use under their own laws. To date, 41 states have passed their own Right to Try laws.

ABOUT

Congresswoman Nancy Mace grew up in the Lowcountry. She is the daughter of a retired Army General and retired school teacher. Before being sworn into Congress, Nancy earned accolades as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly; she’s also one of the most pro-conservation lawmakers in the state of South Carolina. Nancy is the recipient of the 2019 Taxpayer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth; she has a 100% record of voting to lower taxes. Nancy is also the recipient of the Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill for her efforts in education and in helping those most in need receive job training; she has a 100 percent rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.

MEDIA CONTACT

John Seibels, press@sc01.org, 843-901-0029