Take Action: Antibiotics are Vital to U.S. National Security

Take Action: Antibiotics are Vital to U.S. National Security ACT NOW

Antibiotics are known for their ability to fight dangerous and potentially deadly bacterial infections, but these lifesaving drugs aren’t just important tools in doctor’s offices and other health care settings; they’re also vital to our country’s national security. History has shown that bacterial threats such as anthrax, plague, and other diseases are easily weaponized. Late last year, the Biden administration advised that the risks from a deliberate attack with bioweapons are expanding. The antibiotics that could keep us safe from such an attack are also essential to protecting and treating members of the military and civilians in war zones who have suffered combat injuries. Despite the critical role of antibiotics in national security readiness and response, there are not enough of these essential drugs being developed. However, Congress can take steps today to protect the U.S. by passing the bipartisan PASTEUR Act, which would jump-start the innovation of urgently needed new antibiotics. Act now: Urge your members of Congress to include the PASTEUR Act in the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act this year. Please join us in urging Congress to pass this imperative piece of legislation this year to address the growing threat that antibiotic resistance poses to the nation’s health and security. Thank you, David Hyun Project Director, Antibiotic Resistance Project The Pew Charitable Trusts             follow us @saveantibiotics TAKE ACTION

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