Annie Kuster: “I urge my colleagues on the subcommittee to work with the Veteran's Affairs Committee to develop these authorities.”

I want to thank the Chair. It is great to work with you, Chairman Guthrie and Ranking Member Eshoo and Congressman Buddy Carter, to introduce this legislation that brings transparency to pharmacy benefit manager operations and lowers costs…

I am very concerned that recent analysis shows that the work requirement in a Medicaid program would jeopardize access to care for 21 million people.

Picture a family who loses coverage and is unable to access care, preventative services, behavioral healthcare, necessary medications because of factors completely outside their control.

I was not present for one vote during the vote series this afternoon. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall No. 332. Personal Explanation