Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks

Representing the 5th District of Indiana
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May 19, 2016 News Releases

WASHINGTON— Today, the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee examined H.R. 3299, a bill introduced by Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN) and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA) to streamline decision-making procedures and to incentivize investment in vaccines and treatments for dangerous and deadly diseases and pathogens.

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May 17, 2016 News Releases

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Tuesday, three members of Indiana’s Congressional delegation were appointed to a special conference committee comprised of members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate that will negotiate the final details of comprehensive legislation to curb opioid and heroin abuse.

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May 12, 2016 News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the House overwhelmingly passed H.R. 4641, legislation introduced by Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN) and Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA), by a vote of 412 - 4.

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Apr 28, 2016 News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed legislation introduced by Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN) and Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA), H.R. 4641, to establish a task force comprised of patients, medical providers, hospitals, state medical boards, pain advocacy groups and federal agencies involved.

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Apr 15, 2016 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) signed companion legislation, S. 2512, to a proposal introduced earlier this year by Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Susan Brooks (IN-05), H.R. 4400.

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Apr 11, 2016 News Releases

FISHERS, Ind.— Today, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) hosted a biodefense tabletop exercise simulating an European smallpox outbreak and exploring the implications of the outbreak on stateside response activities in Indiana.

Mar 22, 2016 News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) released the following statement this morning after the attacks in Brussels, Belgium:

Mar 22, 2016 News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Following the death of former Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) Chief Brian Sanford, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) praised his dedicated service:

Mar 17, 2016 News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced H. Res. 647, a resolution in honor and recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouts and has stood for excellence and leadership for girls everywhere since 1916.

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Nov 30, 2016 In The News
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Nov 30, 2016 In The News
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The decades-long effort to recognize and honor the U.S. Merchant Marines of WWII took another step forward Wednesday when the House passed a bipartisan measure to award the seamen a Congressional Gold Medal.  

The medal, along with the Presidential Medal of Honor, is the highest civilian award in the country.

Nov 21, 2016 In The News
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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 21, 2016 -- Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN05) met with pharmacists working in a new controlled substances pharmacy recently opened in Indianapolis by Cordant Health Solutions (cordantsolutions.com ).

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Nov 17, 2016 In The News
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As the healthcare industry continues to embrace the Internet of Things, cybersecurity may present unprecedented health and privacy risks to patients.

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Nov 16, 2016 In The News
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FDA launched two major initiatives in 2016—cybersecurity requirements and a national system for real-world device monitoring.

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Nov 15, 2016 In The News
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The Noblesville High School junior class hosted area veterans, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks, Senator Luke Kenley and Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear Nov.

Nov 14, 2016 In The News
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With 2016 being a presidential election year, many issues that will shape America’s future are in front of voters. Bosma Enterprises made participating in May’s primary and November’s upcoming election a little more convenient for employees who are blind or visually impaired.

Nov 11, 2016 In The News
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Hillary Clinton is hoping to shatter an enormous glass ceiling on Tuesday by being elected to the Oval Office, but today’s story looks across the reflecting pool to Capitol Hill. One hundred years ago today, Montana’s Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Nov 9, 2016 In The News
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The Noblesville High School junior class hosted area veterans, Congresswoman Susan Brooks, State Sen. Luke Kenley and Mayor John Ditslear at their annual Veteran's Day program. (Pictured) Ditslear and Noblesville Schools Superintendent Beth Niedermeyer greet U.S. Navy veteran Don Roberts as he arrives for the program. Roberts served in the Navy 1960-62, on the Aircraft Carrier Essex.

Nov 7, 2016 In The News
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U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN) has led a bipartisan inquiry into steps being taken by the Food and Drug Administration to protect medical devices from cyberattacks, malware and unauthorized access.

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Nov 4, 2015 Video
Social media is transforming the way we communicate before, during, and after terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
Sep 11, 2015 Video
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN5) spoke on the House floor in September in opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, stating that it is a deeply flawed deal.

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