[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 28, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5472]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HEALTHCARE DISPARITIES

  (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed 
the fragility and disparities of the American healthcare system, 
particularly in underserved communities.
  Through the American Rescue Plan, Congress is seeking to close these 
disparities to make healthcare more accessible, with greater quality, 
through Federally Qualified Health Centers.
  The American Rescue Plan funding released this week builds on this 
model, supporting improvements to facilities across the Nation, 
including $2.2 million in new funding for western New York.
  Health centers serve as trusted messengers and providers to connect 
with hard-to-reach patients. Investing in these health clinics' 
infrastructure will deliver healthcare savings, better health outcomes, 
and overall healthier communities throughout America.

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