Washington, Sept. 4 -- Representative María Elvira Salazar issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) co-chairs of the House Tuberculosis Elimination Caucus, introduced the End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation would strengthen U.S. efforts to prevent, diagnose, treat, and ultimately eliminate tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. A group of seven bipartisan Representatives joined as original cosponsors.
"Tuberculosis has challenged humanity for centuries. It should not define the centuries ahead," said Representative María Elvira Salazar. "TB is preventable, treatable, and curable, yet too many people still die because ...