[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 84 (Thursday, May 18, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2443]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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           SUPPORTING RESEARCH ON TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS COMPLEX

  (Ms. SCHOLTEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SCHOLTEN. Mr. Speaker, today, I am on the House floor to talk 
about a condition that impacts the lives of so many Americans: tuberous 
sclerosis complex, or TSC.
  I am honored to speak on behalf of the Cardona family, who shared 
their child's story with me, and thousands of other families across 
America who love a child with TSC.
  TSC is a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on vital 
organs, prompting seizures and developmental issues and often delaying 
children's progress in school.
  Despite its profound impact on American families, TSC often goes 
unrecognized.
  Research into diseases like TSC benefits countless individuals and 
families battling different conditions. It leads to scientific 
breakthroughs and discoveries to help cure a wide range of diseases, 
making better care and quality of life a reality for so many.
  Today, I invite my colleagues to rally behind rare disease research 
for conditions like TSC.

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