“I want the House to pass this bill. It funds training programs to help doctors and health workers care for people with Alzheimer's and dementia.”

“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3747) to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Project ECHO Grant Program, to establish grants under such program to disseminate knowledge and build capacity to address Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows:”

“I want the House to pass this bill. It keeps funding a program that uses video calls to connect doctors and train them in specialty care. This helps patients in rural areas get better care where they live.”

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3747, led by my colleagues Representatives Balderson and Barragan, which would reauthorize the technology-enabled collaborative learning program. The technology-enabled collaborative learning program health education model connects healthcare professionals through interactive videoconferencing, which helps meet people where they are by promoting access to specialty care for people who otherwise may not be able to access it because of where they live. This is a valuable tool for clinicians to both continue learning and improve existing knowledge of best practices to support and care for patients in their communities. This is particularly effective for patients in rural communities, and I represent many. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to support this legislation. I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”

“I want Congress to pass this bill. It helps doctors in rural and underserved areas get special training to spot and treat Alzheimer's and dementia earlier.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3747, the AADAPT Act. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most significant public health challenges facing our country today. More than 7 million Americans, including over 236,000 Ohioans, are living with this devastating disease, and those numbers continue to grow. The sooner we can identify Alzheimer’s and other dementias, the sooner patients and families can begin treatment, plan for the future, and access the care and support they need. For many families, especially in rural and underserved communities, a primary care provider is the first, and often only, healthcare professional they see when memory loss or cognitive decline begins. The AADAPT Act strengthens and reauthorizes the Project ECHO program, giving those providers access to specialized training and mentoring so they can recognize the signs of a potential condition and deliver better care earlier and closer to home. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill, which is a practical, bipartisan solution that strengthens our healthcare workforce and improves access to quality care for patients and families.”

“I want the House to pass this bill. It trains doctors to spot and treat Alzheimer's disease earlier, especially in rural areas where specialists are hard to find.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Guthrie and everyone involved with this piece of legislation for their leadership, and I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3747, the AADAPT Act. I am proud to co-lead alongside Representative Balderson, Representative Barragan, and Representative Tonko. Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health crisis that is sadly projected to affect nearly 14 million Americans by 2050. Yet, today, Alzheimer’s and related dementias go undetected in the primary care setting roughly half of the time. With a rapidly aging population, we must ensure that primary care providers have the training and resources they need to recognize early signs of cognitive decline and connect patients and families with the appropriate care and support. The AADAPT Act is about making sure expertise reaches every provider community. It helps detect, diagnose, and manage Alzheimer’s earlier and more effectively, especially in rural and underserved areas where access to dementia specialists can be very limited. Earlier diagnoses have never be more important than now. As new diagnostic tools and treatment options continue to emerge, helping providers identify patients sooner can improve care planning and give patients greater support when early intervention is most impactful. This legislation is a critical step toward closing the diagnosis gap and reducing care disparities in rural communities. Let’s give providers the resources they need by utilizing these impactful virtual education programs that help reach vulnerable patients. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to co-lead this legislation, and I urge my colleagues to support this bill.”