Hep C Elimination Bill – Statement of Support 

Global Liver Institute (GLI) proudly supports legislation (S. 1941)  introduced by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) aiming to implement a nationwide elimination program for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the United States. The bipartisan bill prioritizes patient health and safety, advances a national plan to eliminate hepatitis C, and seizes an opportunity to end a global health crisis through screening, diagnosis and treatment. Since curative treatments became available over a decade ago, GLI has advocated  for a national strategy to eliminate this now treatable infectious disease. We look forward to working closely with Congress and the current administration to get it over the finish line. 

The bill takes a comprehensive and strategic approach to ending HCV by expanding patient access to testing, treatment, and cure, strengthening the public health infrastructure, and reaching disproportionately affected populations through innovative care delivery models. Additionally, the bill includes provisions aimed at addressing prevention and treating hepatitis B, helping to ensure a comprehensive and effective strategy to eradicate hepatitis safely and effectively.

GLI applauds Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) for introducing this bill, and urges swift action to move this legislation forward for the benefit of all communities impacted by liver disease.