By Matthew Holloway |
Arizona Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp, who has spearheaded a raft of medically-related legislation, hailed the confirmation of the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary.
Along with expressing her approval of Makary, Shamp emphasized her commitment to her “Make Arizona Healthy Again” Agenda, complementing the national policy of “Make America Healthy Again” undertaken by the Trump administration.
In a press release, the Arizona Senate GOP explained that as a perioperative nurse, Shamp “witnessed firsthand instances of corruption within the healthcare system, big companies using influence to impact state agency operations, as well as negligent government actions and overreach leading to negative health consequences for Arizonans.”
Shamp said in a statement:
“It’s time to clean up public health in our country, and Dr. Makary is the right man for the job. I am so excited to see him as our new FDA Commissioner. As an experienced surgeon, Dr. Makary has a lifetime of exceptional service in the field of health and wellness. He will undoubtedly help President Donald J. Trump and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. carry out their goals to make America healthy again.”
She continued, “Our food supply is full of toxins and carcinogens. Americans are incredibly overmedicated. I look forward to seeing his great work at the FDA to address these critical issues, and I am proud to support the MAHA movement with state legislation that is in lockstep with the goals of the Trump Administration to create a healthier society.”
As previously reported by AZ Free News, Shamp’s bill, SB 1586, is designed to create legal protections for children and teens who have been subjected to so-called ‘gender transition procedures,’ setting the ground work for potential medical malpractice litigation. Shamp also co-sponsored HB 2164, introduced by her Rep. Leo Biasiucci, to “ban ultra-processed foods containing harmful additives from being served in public school meals.”
In addition, Shamp has also introduced or co-sponsored several healthcare reform measures including: SB 1102, to prevent insurance companies from acting as the “middleman” from “unwarranted interference in the doctor-patient relationship,” which was signed into law last week; SB 1235, protecting the State of Arizona from potential anti-trust lawsuits by restructuring health regulatory boards; and HB 2165, which would prohibit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollees from purchasing soda with taxpayer funded SNAP benefits.
Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com.
