Washington, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter issued the following press release:
Reps. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Nick Langworthy (R-NY), Mike Levin (D-CA), and Mike Carey (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act to encourage innovative drug development targeting the most threatening infections, improve the appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungals, and ensure domestic availability of critical antimicrobials when needed.
"The United States leads the world in medical innovation, and we must ensure our policies reflect that. As a pharmacist, I've seen nothing short of miracles due to drug development in my lifetime, but we must con...