How Washington can help our moonshot against cancer become a reality

As the Biden administration rolls out their “National Cancer Plan" this month, Washington can help make this critical bipartisan goal a reality by cutting unnecessary bureaucratic red tape.

Republican Larry Hogan served as the 62nd governor of Maryland from 2015-2023.

For the other one of us, cancer struck when it took the life of my best friend and former chief of staff far too soon. Norma Jane was a true friend, a trusted adviser, a passionate advocate for Louisiana and a guiding light to all who were fortunate indeed to know her and be loved by her. Sadly, she went from a thriving force in local, state and national politics to another victim of breast cancer in only a matter of a few short years.

As a result of these challenges and tragedies, both us have pledged that we will always stand with all those who are fighting this terrible disease. In Maryland, that meant launching a historic $216 million Maryland Cancer Moonshot Initiative to supplement President Biden’s federal Moonshot investments one year ago.