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- https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-susie-lee-votes-pass-inflation-reduction-act...Susie Lee Votes to Pass Inflation Reduction Act August 12, 2022 Press Release Legislation Will Lower Costs for Prescription Drugs and Health Care, Create Good-Paying Clean Energy Jobs, Reduce Deficit, and More WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which will lower costs for prescription drugs and health care, create good-paying clean energy jobs, invest in drought resiliency, reduce the deficit, and more. ...
- https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/posts/congresswoman-nikema-williams-reintroduces-legislation-to-lower-prescription-drug-prices...It’s time to hold Big Pharma accountable for their actions in pursuit of excessive profits. The Plain Prescription Prices Act will lower the cost of prescription drugs for everyone and put power on the side of consumers, so they can make the best choices for their healthcare.” Representative Katie Porter (CA-47) said: “Big Pharma spends billions each year marketing their drugs, yet most Americans have no clue what they cost. ...
- Ansari Announces ‘New Affordability Agenda’ Ahead of AZ-03 Affordability Tele-Town Hall | U.S. Househttps://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-announces-new-affordability-agenda-ahead-of-az-03-affordability-tele-town-hall...Proposals in the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ New Affordability Agenda include: Making prescription drugs cheaper by establishing a government program to sell generic drugs at a discount, cutting the price of a vial of insulin from $300 to $50; Making utilities cheaper by cracking down on for-profit utilities overcharging consumers, saving the average family $500 a year; Making gas cheaper by charging big oil companies a tax on extra profits because of the war, then refunding that money to consumers. ...
- Psychedelic therapy for veterans MUST be implemented by the Biden administration says former Navy SEhttps://luttrell.house.gov/media/in-the-news/psychedelic-therapy-veterans-must-be-implemented-biden-administration-says-former...Former Navy SEAL, and current Texas Congressman Morgan Luttrell has credited psychedelic drugs he was able to take in Mexico with saving his life and marriage after experiencing the true atrocity of war through multiple brutal combat deployments. He argues that for veterans who suffer from war-induced mental issues, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), sometimes there are no other options besides psychedelics. ...
- https://laurellee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-laurel-lee-applauds-house-passage-halt-fentanyl-act...Summary : The HALT Fentanyl Act would permanently classify fentanyl analogues, which are fentanyl-related substances, as Schedule I drugs. Schedule I drugs are substances with a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, as defined by the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule I designation for fentanyl analogues currently operates on a temporary basis and is set to expire at the end of next month. ...
- https://fong.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-vince-fong-speaks-house-floor-support-halt-fentanyl-act...It will ensure that these deadly substances are classified permanently so law enforcement has the ability to seize these lethal drugs. “Law enforcement is on the front lines, fighting this crisis every single day as drugs flow across the Southern border, and it is our job in this chamber to ensure they have the tools they need to stay ahead of drug traffickers. ...
- https://crank.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crank-votes-combat-fentanyl-crisis..."The HALT Fentanyl Act makes President Trump's class-wide scheduling order for fentanyl-related drugs permanent and will give law enforcement the tools they need to help keep these dangerous drugs off our streets." Background: If the emergency class-wide scheduling order expires: - Many fentanyl-related substances will become street-legal. - Law enforcement and U.S. ...
- Rep. Obernolte addresses local drug shortages at Energy and Commerce Committee hearing | Representathttps://obernolte.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-obernolte-addresses-local-drug-shortages-energy-and-commerce-committee...Obernolte’s recent meeting with his Health Advisory Committee where High Desert and Inland Empire health care providers indicated drug shortages were a top concern for hospitals. “At the August meeting of my Health Advisory Committee, representatives from every hospital across California’s 23 rd District indicated that shortages of certain drugs were one of their primary concerns in ensuring quality care for patients in the High Desert and Inland Empire,” said Rep. ...
- https://rouzer.house.gov/services/casework/medicare.htm...The number for the Social Security Administration is 1-800-772-1213. Does Medicare Part B pay for prescription drugs? Currently, Medicare does not include a prescription drug benefit. However, if coverage guidelines are met, Medicare allows payment for some immunosuppressive, oral, anti-emetic and nebulizer drugs. ...
- Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at Roundtable Discussion on Energy Provisions in Inflation Reduction Achttps://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/transcript-of-pelosi-remarks-at-roundtable-discussion-on-energy-provisions-in...Congressman Blumenauer. Yes. Speaker Pelosi. We've been trying to reduce the cost of prescription drugs. And this was historic, it was transformative, and it will make a difference. And you see ads on TV now – I just saw one about AARP, and people were saying, ‘Thank AARP for getting the cap on prescription drugs.' ...