Julia Brownley: “I know the American people are feeling the effects of higher prices. That is why Congressional Democrats continue our…”

“I know the American people are feeling the effects of higher prices. That is why Congressional Democrats continue our work to provide relief to America's working families who are struggling to make ends meet by putting people over politics and passing the Inflation Reduction Act. This historic life-changing legislation significantly lowers healthcare costs for America's seniors by enabling Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices and by capping Medicare out-of-pocket expenses to $2,000 every year. The Inflation Reduction Act tackles rising costs and inflation by ensuring big corporations pay their fair share of taxes which will, in turn, reduce the national debt. The legislation also makes the largest investment ever in fighting the climate crisis by investing in clean and secure energy production and manufacturing, while creating good- paying American jobs for the future. Congressional Republicans are too busy trying to score political points rather than working with us to solve today's challenges. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to join us in working for the people. ____________________”