McCarthy, Schweikert Host Roundtable to Mark the 10-Year Valley Fever Task Force Anniversary

McCarthy, Schweikert Host Roundtable to Mark the 10-Year Valley Fever Task Force Anniversary | Representative Kevin McCarthy Skip to main content AboutContactE-Newsletter SubscriptionOffice LocationsWebsite ProblemServicesArt CompetitionCommemorative GreetingsConsumer ProtectionDisaster PreparednessFederal Business OpportunitiesFlagsFor BusinessesGovernment ResourcesHelpful ResourcesIdentity TheftInternshipsIn the Event of an EmergencyMilitary PersonnelParentsPassportsSenior Citizens' ResourcesStudent Financial AidStudentsTours and TicketsU.S. Service Academy NominationsVeterans History ProjectVeterans' ResourcesWashington DC VisitorsMediaPress ReleasesIssuesAgricultureEconomyEducationEnergyForeign AffairsGovernment SpendingHealth CareImmigrationNational SecuritySpace and AeronauticsTaxesTransportationValley FeverVeterans IssuesWater Image HomeMediaPress ReleasesMcCarthy, Schweikert Host Roundtable to Mark the 10-Year Valley Fever Task Force AnniversarySeptember 13, 2023 Press ReleaseYesterday, Congressional Valley Fever Task Force Co-Chairman Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Representative of California’s 20th Congressional District and Speaker of the House, and Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) held a Valley Fever roundtable with leading Valley Fever experts and advocates. This year is particularly important because it marks 10 years since this working group was first established to bring awareness to this disease, help develop treatments, and find a cure. Attendees of yesterday's event included stakeholders such as researchers, industry leaders, advocates, and patients who provided updates to Members on the full spectrum of related issues. Image Congressman McCarthy released the following statement: “Great progress continues to be made toward developing better treatments and finding a cure for Valley Fever, including a vaccine for dogs that’s projected to be released next year. But this is only the beginning. In Congress, Task Force members and I will continue supporting efforts toward development of a human vaccine. I am grateful to Congressman and Co-Chairman David Schweikert for his steadfast leadership on this issue over the years, the members of this Task Force, and the all of the community advocates and researchers who continue to work toward our shared goals. We look forward to collaborating with stakeholders and colleagues across the aisle to find a cure once and for all.”Congressman Schweikert released the following statement: "It's stunning to think that just 10 years ago, the American public knew little about Valley Fever and the devastating effects this disease can inflict upon our communities, particularly in Arizona. What once was misdiagnosed as cancer can now be correctly identified and treated as Valley Fever. Now more than ever, the Valley Fever Task Force remains laser-focused on bringing awareness and streamlining resources to deliver a cure that provides much-needed relief to families, friends, and beloved pets who have suffered from this terrible disease for far too long." Issues:Valley FeverMediaPress ReleasesTopWashington DC Office2468 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC  20515Phone: (202) 225-2915Fax: (202) 225-2908Bakersfield District Office4100 Empire DriveSuite 150Bakersfield, CA  93309Phone: (661) 327-3611Fax: (661) 637-0867Clovis District Office2187 Herndon AvenueSuite 101Clovis, CA  93611Phone: (559) 701-2530AboutContactE-Newsletter SubscriptionOffice LocationsWebsite ProblemServicesArt CompetitionCommemorative GreetingsConsumer ProtectionDisaster PreparednessFederal Business OpportunitiesFlagsFor BusinessesGovernment ResourcesHelpful ResourcesIdentity TheftInternshipsIn the Event of an EmergencyMilitary PersonnelParentsPassportsSenior Citizens' ResourcesStudent Financial AidStudentsTours and TicketsU.S. Service Academy NominationsVeterans History ProjectVeterans' ResourcesWashington DC VisitorsMediaPress ReleasesIssuesAgricultureEconomyEducationEnergyForeign AffairsGovernment SpendingHealth CareImmigrationNational SecuritySpace and AeronauticsTaxesTransportationValley FeverVeterans IssuesWaterCopyrightPrivacyHouse.gov