I am fighting for policies that will support public health and prepare us for future health emergencies.
Will fight for policies that support public health and prepare for future health emergencies.
Occurrences
Evidence
"Finally, I am honored to serve on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, where I am fighting for policies that will support public health and prepare us for future health emergencies."
Ross said the American Rescue Plan provided funding to "fight the virus, distribute vaccines, and safely reopen schools" and that she was "proud to vote" for it.
Ross said determining the origins of the novel coronavirus was "critical to preventing and preparing for future pandemics" and asked how understanding origins helps prevent and prepare for future pandemics.
Ross introduced the Right to FDA-Approved Medicines Act, saying science not politics should guide health care and warning that state bans could affect vaccines and other life-saving FDA-approved drugs.
Assessments
The promise was broad and framed as a commitment to fight for public-health and emergency-preparedness policies rather than to enact a specific bill. Ross took concrete same-term actions consistent with it, including voting for the enacted American Rescue Plan with vaccine and public-health funding, using her Coronavirus Pandemic subcommittee role for preparedness oversight, and introducing legislation related to FDA-approved medicines and vaccines. Because at least one substantial public-health policy outcome was enacted with her support, this is best classified as delivered rather than merely attempted.