Elaine Luria: “I stand here today in strong support of H.R. 3, in opposition to my colleague. If, in fact, we are going to offer lower…”

“I stand here today in strong support of H.R. 3, in opposition to my colleague. If, in fact, we are going to offer lower prescription drug costs to those covered by Medicare and private insurance, it is the least that we can do to include our Federal employees in these cost-saving benefits. Federal employees live in nearly every district in this country, and we must ensure that they, too, can benefit from lower drug prices secured by this landmark legislation. I urge my colleagues to support my amendment, as well as the underlying bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”