By educating elected officials and other government decision-makers on the needs of the cystic fibrosis community, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation works to shape public policy to help our efforts to cure CF and provide all people with CF the opportunity to live full, healthy lives. Below find a listing of our state and federal statements, letters, and regulatory comments.
Statements, letters, and regulatory comments issued before July 2023 can be found in our archive.
In a letter to the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee, the Foundation joins a cohort of patient organizations to stress the importance of addressing antimicrobial resistance and prioritize the passage of the PASTEUR Act.
In a letter to the House Energy & Commerce Committee, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation states its support for legislation that addresses antimicrobial resistance, orphan drug exclusivity, and access to specialized care across state lines.
In its response, sent to the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee Health Care Task Force, the Foundation commented on how legislation to combat the antimicrobial resistance crisis, such as the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance Act (H.R.