Today marks the 59th anniversary of the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid.

Despite decades of American families relying on Medicare and Medicaid for literally life-saving care, my Republican colleagues in Congress consistently release budgets and introduce legislation that undermine these critical programs.

As a long-time advocate for strengthening Social Security and Medicare, I worry about what their proposals would do to the millions of Americans who rely on these programs — especially our seniors. Social Security and Medicare have served as lifelines, providing essential coverage and financial stability to our aging population, folks with disabilities, and lower-income families for decades. These programs demonstrate our shared commitment to ensuring a dignified life for all, regardless of socioeconomic status.

When it comes to health care, I believe that access to high-quality, affordable care that fits Northwest Washington families' budgets is a right. And for so many of our most vulnerable, that means utilizing Medicare. That is why I voted to:

• Reduce prescription drug costs by letting Medicare negotiate drug prices;
• Impose a tax penalty if drug companies increase their prices faster than inflation;
• Cap the price of insulin at $35 per month;
• Close a longstanding coverage gap in Medicaid that locks 4 million people out nationwide;
• Expand Medicare to cover hearing benefits;
• Lower out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries;
• Prevent the privatization of Medicare and ensure stricter accountability for private Medicare Advantage plans

These are common-sense solutions that benefit everyone.

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Undermining these programs would leave vulnerable populations with an uncertain future. Together, we can stop this from becoming a reality.

Rick