December 6, 2024
SENATOR ANWAR TO REMAIN SENATE CHAIR OF PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE, VICE CHAIR OF INSURANCE COMMITTEE
State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) was announced today to remain Senate Chair of the Public Health Committee in the General Assembly in 2025 and 2026, allowing him to continue building on progress benefitting the residents of Connecticut. In addition, Sen. Anwar will remain Vice Chair of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee. He took chairmanship of the Public Health Committee in late 2022 after serving four years as Vice Chair of that committee as well.
“It is an honor and privilege to be trusted with this vital leadership role, and with my experience as a medical doctor, I can bring direct knowledge and insight to important issues we consider in the next two years,” said Sen. Anwar. “Our health care systems need to meet the needs of our residents and there are pressing matters, including hospital operations and resident access to care, that need to be addressed statewide. I’m happy to work to solve these pressing problems.”
“Since he joined the Senate in 2019, Senator Anwar has played an important leadership role, always with an eye on the health and safety of the people of our state,” said Senate President Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven). “With shakeups expected federally and globally in months to come, I’m confident in his ability to keep Connecticut stable and moving forward toward a healthier future.”
Sen. Anwar, a pulmonologist with an extensive medical career and a Master’s degree in Public Health from Yale University, has for years been focused on improving public health in Connecticut. He has played key roles in advocating for policies including increased protections for doctors and nurses, increased access and resources to aid children’s mental health and increasing the age of access for tobacco products. He is also monitoring the development of artificial intelligence in health care to provide more positive patient outcomes. He will use his leadership position to further examine and develop policies to benefit public health in the state. |
