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Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) a $1,945,652 grant to improve the Wisconsin Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (ePDMP). The grant will be used to improve the program by increasing its security, user-satisfaction, and adoption.
The announcement comes after Rep. Gallagher wrote to the Department of Justice and called on them to fulfill this grant application.
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced that he helped secure a grant of nearly $1 million to expand telehealth services in Northeast Wisconsin. The grant, which totals $996,281, was awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and allows St. Vincent and the HSHS System to purchase telehealth equipment and improve access to telehealth services, including opioid and substance abuse treatment and tele-stroke care. The announcement comes after Rep.
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GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement announcing the birth of his first child.
"Anne and I are thrilled to announce we've welcomed one more Packers fan to the Gallagher family. Grace Ellen Gallagher joined the world on June 24th, and we're grateful that both she and her mom are healthy. Our hearts are overflowing with pride and we could not be happier to start this next chapter in our lives."
Grace was born on June 24th weighing 7 lbs and 3 oz. Rep. Gallagher will take a short leave of absence to spend time with his family.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL), Bruce Westerman (R-AR), and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) in introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Promising Pathways Act. The bill would create a means for FDA to streamline provisional approval for drugs that may treat or prevent a serious or life-threatening disease or condition. Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Mike Braun. Click HERE for bill text.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) yesterday joined Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Jim Langevin (D-RI) in introducing a resolution that designates July 22, 2020 as “Glioblastoma Awareness Day.” Glioblastoma is an aggressive, difficult to treat brain tumor that results in the death of nearly 10,000 Americans every year. Click HERE for text of the resolution.