***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Sen. Johnson to Hold Press Conference: “Duchenne Families Fight to Maintain Access to Existing Treatment”

This press release from Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) was published on 2026-03-09 and titled "***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Sen. Johnson to Hold Press Conference: “Duchenne Families Fight to Maintain Access to Existing Trea". It focuses on foreign policy.

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Sen. Johnson to Hold Press Conference: “Duchenne Families Fight to Maintain Access to Existing Treatment”

WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) will host a press conference in the Senate Swamp alongside patients and families who are losing access to ataluren, a treatment used for years by individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. WHAT: "Duchenne Families Fight to Maintain Access to Existing Treatment" WHO: Senator Ron Johnson, Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients and families WHEN: Tuesday March 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET WHERE: Senate Swamp WATCH: Tune in live on X @ SenRonJohnson and Rumble . NOTE: Credentialed media may RSVP to press@ronjohnson.senate.gov to attend. ###