Jim McDermott: “We are going to call it a premium increase, but it is a tax. It is a tax on the seniors that we are putting on here.”

The bottom line, as far as I am concerned, is what happens to patients.

This committee has the potential of doing more good for the American people than perhaps any other single subcommittee in the Congress.

In my opinion, it could be one of the most important hearings we have held during my time as ranking member on the subcommittee.

The USMCA proved that bringing all stakeholders to the table--labor, workers, business, and members of Congress--can produce stronger trade agreements.