House Takes Additional Action to Fight Zika Virus

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement after voting this week for another measure, H.R. 5243, the Zika Response Appropriations Act, to fight the mosquito-borne Zika virus.

"With the summer months almost here, we must continue to take aggressive action to enhance our Zika response efforts to stop the virus's spread in the United States. This legislation directs resources towards immediate priorities such as vaccine research, mosquito control, and providing care for mothers and infants," said Walberg.

In April, Congressman Walberg voted for bipartisan legislation to add the Zika virus to the Food and Drug Administration's Priority Review Voucher Program, which would help expedite the development of vaccines and treatments.

Congressman Walberg serves on the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. In addition, he serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov.