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The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) has voiced support for a new bill introduced by U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan that aims to increase and facilitate close coordination between the United States and Israel on new and improved health care technologies.
The “Maximizing Israel-U.S. Research Advancement and Collaborative Leadership in Emerging Medical Technology Act” — or “(MIRACLE) Medical Technology Act” for short, would:
– Promote R&D between the U.S. and Israel
– Support innovation hubs to accelerate the development and commercialization of new and emerging health technologies
– Protect health IP protections for biological products shared between the countries
– Facilitate best practices for health care system strengthening, including hospital cybersecurity efforts
– Enhance telemedicine infrastructure between the two countries
– Increase disease prevention initiatives
– Promote exchange programs and training initiatives
– Establish a U.S. Israel Health Care Collaboration Center
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL) joined the bill as original cosponsors.
“Similar to the United States, Israel is a leading hub for new and innovative health-related technology,” Congressman Buchanan — who is vice chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and chairman of the Health Subcommittee — stated. “I am pleased to introduce this important bipartisan legislation with Congresswoman Miller-Meeks and Congressman Soto to help foster and build stronger ties in health care between the United States and our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel.”
In addition to CAM, the legislation is also backed by the America Israel Public Affairs Committee, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, and Jewish Federations of North America.
CAM CEO Sacha Roytman said, “The U.S.-Israel relationship is built on shared values and interests, and the deepened collaboration fostered by this vital legislation will only further strengthen the enduring alliance and promote the health and prosperity of the peoples of both nations.”
Pleased to introduce this important bipartisan legislation with @RepMMM and @RepDarrenSoto to help foster and build stronger ties in health care between the United States and our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel. https://t.co/hboL8e6Sw9
— Rep. Vern Buchanan (@VernBuchanan) May 9, 2024
