Angels for Change Supports Bipartisan MAPS Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 16, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Angels for Change supports the Mapping America’s Pharmaceutical Supply (MAPS) Act introduced May 15th. This bipartisan legislation marks a critical step toward addressing the root causes of drug shortages and promoting transparency, accountability, and resilience in the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain.
Angels for Change has long advocated for proactive policy solutions to end drug shortages and ensure that no patient waits for medicine. Working alongside hospitals, manufacturers, policymakers, and most importantly, patient families affected by critical shortages to build the resilient supply chain of the future. The MAPS Act takes a significant leap forward in our work.

The MAPS Act would:

  • Create, Update, and Maintain an Essential Medicines List

  • Conduct a Comprehensive Risk Assessment of the Supply Chain

  • Map the Supply Chain for all KSM, API, and FIll Finish for Vulnerablities

  • Department of Defense Reporting on Vulnerablities

The legislation is supported by: American Society of Health System Pharmacists, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Angels for Change, US Pharmacopeia and other leading healthcare organizations.

“Angels for Change proudly supports the MAPS Act—a vital step toward ending drug shortages and protecting patients,” said Laura Bray, Founder and Chief Change Maker of Angels for Change. “This bipartisan legislation will strengthen transparency and coordination across the entire drug supply chain, helping to detect and prevent disruptions before they impact care. Building the reliable supply chain patients deserve will require collaboration across government and industry. We applaud Senators Peters, Lankford, Ernst, Cotton, Kaine, King, and Scott for their leadership in prioritizing the safeguarding of Essential Medicines that will benefit all US patients.”  

We will continue to work tirelessly for positive change that directly impacts the lives of patients and families impacted by drug shortages.

Read the full Press Release here: https://bit.ly/3Zhrzt6