I believe it is important that we use savings to improve crucial health programs for American people.

it protects access to all drugs unlike in the private sector.

Here is what people are saying. I heard some of it today. It is socialism.

Do something to help with the cost. It is not a selfish thing to want to be well. To want to contribute. All people deserve a chance to be contributing members of society.

drugs don't work if people can't afford them.

My Republican colleagues have responded to this proposal with the same tired rhetoric, labeling it a socialist takeover of our healthcare system but the central provisions in this proposal have been endorsed by President Trump himself.

As drug companies continue to raise prices with no end in sight, seniors, taxpayers, workers, and our economy are all footing the bill.

we are terrified for him to change jobs because we cannot afford my medication if it is not covered. He has had to turn down a better paying job with better hours in order to keep our insurance.

That is why it is imperative that we pass the Lower Drug Cost Now Act.

We must act on behalf of people like Azima, a social worker in my home state of Florida who struggles to make monthly copayments for her prescription drugs, which cost more than her rent, electricity, cell phone bill, and car payment…

Simply put, medicines are of no use if those who need them cannot afford them.

Absolutely, I think that what we know for sure is right now it is seniors and Medicare beneficiaries across the country have spoken--they are desperately in need of an oral health care benefit.