Harley Rouda: “I thank the gentlewoman from Michigan for yielding 1 minute. Madam Chair, I rise today in support of H.R. 3, the Elijah…”

“I thank the gentlewoman from Michigan for yielding 1 minute. Madam Chair, I rise today in support of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. Earlier this year, Chairman Cummings convened our first Oversight and Reform Committee hearing to examine the impact of soaring prescription drug costs on our constituents. It is fitting we named this legislation to honor our friend who used his gavel to highlight the stories of Americans who are suffering and dying because they couldn't afford astronomical drug prices while living in the greatest and richest country in the world. This bill would institute negotiation for fair drug prices, lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors, improve coverage for Medicare beneficiaries, and invest in innovative new treatment in our fight against the addiction crisis. Madam Chair, I support this legislation because it would improve access to affordable prescription drugs for more than 600,000 of my constituents, and I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and ensure our constituents have access to lifesaving medication.”