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- Crockett Applauds Biden for Answering Call to Commute Sentences of Those Convicted on Non-Violent Crhttps://crockett.house.gov/media/press-releases/crockett-applauds-biden-answering-call-commute-sentences-those-convicted-non...Crockett led 20 lawmakers in a letter calling for President Biden to commute those individuals serving longer sentences due to the crack cocaine versus powder cocaine sentencing disparity that was established during the 1980’s “War on Drugs” WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswomen Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) applauded President Biden for answering her call to commute the sentences of 2,500 non-violent drug offenders, including individuals serving longer sentences for crack cocaine offenses as a result of the sentencing disparities established during the 1980s and 1990s "War On Drugs." ...
- Biden 5% Rent-Hike Cap Plan; Urgent Help for Homeowners; Medicare Savings | Representative Dwight Evhttps://evans.house.gov/media/e-newsletter/biden-5-rent-hike-cap-plan-urgent-help-homeowners-medicare-savings...To learn more, call the city’s Save Your Home Philly hotline at (215) 224-4663 or visit the city’s page on ways to prevent mortgage or tax foreclosure by clicking here . Medicare Part B beneficiaries will save on 64 prescription drugs Starting July 1, President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act that I voted for will save Medicare Part B beneficiaries money on 64 prescription drugs . You can see the full list of the 64 medications by clicking here . ...
- U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Allergen Safety | Representative Kellhttps://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-introduces-bipartisan-bill-improve-allergen-safety...Common allergens such as lactose and glucose are a staple in certain drugs’ manufacturing, but right now our pharmaceutical companies are not required to label these ingredients. This creates unnecessary invisible health risks for people in need of medication.” said Congresswoman Doris Matsui. ...
- Rep. Young Kim Applauds Senate Introduction of Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act - Congresshttps://youngkim.house.gov/2022/08/02/rep-young-kim-applauds-senate-introduction-comprehensive-southern-border/...“The situation at our border is undeniably a crisis as the cartels continue their human trafficking and their smuggling of illicit drugs like fentanyl into our country. This legislation will ensure that DHS enacts a plan, using every resource available. I am proud to introduce this legislation with my colleagues because the American people deserve to see this administration finally taking control of this chaos.” ...
- https://courtney.house.gov/InflationReductionAct...Health care highlights of the Inflation Reduction Act include: Empowering Medicare to Negotiate Drug Prices — For the first time ever, the bill enables Medicare to begin negotiating directly for the price of prescription drugs. This provision is projected to lower the prices of approximately 100 prescription drugs over the next decade, and to save more than $100 billion. $2,000 Out-Of-Pocket Cap on Part D Drugs — The bill caps out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part D patients and individuals with disabilities on Medicare at $2,000 per year, with the option to break that amount into affordable monthly payments. ...
- https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/issues/health...That is why Congresswoman Garcia has supported other bipartisan bills in the House aimed at reducing the cost of prescription drugs. Insulin is a particular concern for the Texas 29th District. HR 3 would require the Secretary of HHS to negotiate the price of insulin within the first year of implementation. ...
- https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-highlights-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-0...“During the last prescription drug collection day, over 633,725 pounds of medications were collected across the nation,” said Rep. Walberg . “Households frequently accumulate leftover prescription drugs, which can cause issues if they fall into the wrong hands. Proper disposal of unused prescription drugs helps prevent misuse and helps keep our streets safer." Residents who have expired or leftover medications can visit the Drug Enforcement Administration’s website here to find more information about available disposal sites. ...
- https://collins.house.gov/media/press-releases/collins-and-bipartisan-group-science-committee-members-introduce-legislation-0...This important effort will help keep our families safe and let those who are hurting focus on healing from the opioid crisis.” “Communities across the country are being devastated by drugs like fentanyl and xylazine,” Chairman Lucas said . “In Oklahoma, overdose deaths increased by more than 20% in 2022, and synthetic opioids like fentanyl and derivatives like tranq are playing a large role in that surge. ...
- Rep. Pete Aguilar one of 17 working on border wall deal to prevent another government shutdown – Pethttps://aguilar.house.gov/2019/01/30/rep-pete-aguilar-one-17-working-border-wall-deal-prevent-another-government/...The committee, he said, needs to explore the use of technology to help monitor the border as well as create a safer port of entry. About 90 percent of all drugs confiscated at the border are taken at ports of entry. Right now, Aguilar said, only 1 percent of personal vehicles and 17 percent of commercial vehicles are scanned for drugs and other contraband at U.S. ports of entry. ...
- https://grijalva.house.gov/issues/health-care-the-affordable-care-act/page/2/...Grijalva Highlights New HHS Website to Help People Find Support for Issues with Mental Health, Drugs or Alcohol Read More (Rep. Grijalva Highlights New HHS Website to Help People Find Support for Issues with Mental Health, Drugs or Alcohol) April 25th, 2023 Rep. Grijalva Blasts Republican Budget Proposal for Harming Veterans, Underserved Communities and Health Care Access Read More (Rep. ...