Hey John,
How would lowering the cost of prescription drugs help you? Can you take one minute out of your day to let us know?
Katie has been leading the fight to make sure the Build Back Better Act includes a provision to allow Medicare to negotiate the price of prescription drugs. This would lower the cost of some of the most commonly needed prescriptions.
Thank you for your time,
Truth to Power
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From: Katie Porter
Date: Wed, Nov 10, 2021
Subject: Big Pharma’s lobbyists have been busy
To: John [[email protected]]
John,
Big Pharma’s lobbyists have been busy. They’re directly trying to influence members as we craft the Build Back Better Act, and they’re running millions of dollars worth of ads in swing districts across the country, trying to convince voters that drug pricing reform would hurt patients.
But that’s simply not the case. I’ve been fighting to make sure the Build Back Better Act includes a provision to allow Medicare to negotiate the price of prescription drugs. This would drive down the cost of some of the most commonly needed prescription medicines.
The Build Back Better Act also includes a limit on the cost of insulin and a cap on how much seniors have to spend on their prescriptions each year. This would make a real difference in the lives of so many. Big Pharma may be loud, but I’m standing up for what’s right for real people. That’s why I want to hear from you: How would lowering the cost of prescription drug prices benefit you or someone you know?
Thanks for your support, John, and thank you for sharing your story. The fight for affordable healthcare is ongoing, and it's part of the reason why I started Truth to Power in 2020. Truth to Power will be working all year long to elect new progressive champions to Congress so that we can stand up to Big Pharma and keep Americans from having to leave their prescription at the pharmacy counter. Consider making a contribution to help us in the fight.
Onward,
Katie
