[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 35 (Thursday, March 24, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: March 24, 1994]
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IN SUPPORT OF THE SARAH WEBER HOME INFUSION CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 
                                  1994

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 24, 1994

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in support of the Sarah 
Weber Home Infusion Consumer Protection Act of 1994. I take pride in 
joining my colleague from Ohio, Congressman Sherrod Brown, in the 
introduction of this important health care measure. This legislation is 
named in honor of Sarah Weber, a courageous young girl who suffered 
from cerebral palsy and intestinal disorders. Sarah's mother, Marie 
Kostos Weber, led the crusade for the introduction of this legislation.
  Mr. Speaker, this legislation is designed to place regulations on the 
$4 billion home infusion industry, which now goes virtually unchecked. 
In particular, the bill would require licensing of providers of home 
infusion therapy services, and place limitations on physician 
referrals. Thus, the adoption of Mr. Brown's proposal would guarantee 
that the home infusion industry operates with meaningful regulations 
and effective cost controls.
  Mr. Speaker, throughout my tenure in Congress, I have been an 
advocate for legislative issues which affect the health and welfare of 
our citizens. This has included not only effective health care 
delivery, but the regulatory measures needed to ensure quality and 
cost-effective care for all Americans. It is for this reason that I am 
proud to join my colleague as a cosponsor of this important measure. I 
pledge my strong support and ask that my colleagues join me in ensuring 
the enactment of this measure in the House.

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