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Congressman Horsford believes that every Nevadan deserves access to high-quality affordable health care, no matter where they live or who they are.
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The Smike Act, which takes inspiration from a Nevada law passed in 2017, aims to address this problem by demanding transparency from manufacturers of diabetes drug insulin. The price of insulin had skyrocketed by an alarming 197 percent, leading to financial strain for many.
I will be speaking with healthcare advocates about the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs, particularly in light of new attacks on the Affordable Care Act. During a roundtable discussion, we will focus on the significant financial burden faced by Nevadans when it comes to purchasing necessary medications.
Any attempt by this administration to defund or sabotage the Affordable Care Act is simply wrong, and I am determined to fight against it every step of the way. First and foremost, it protects individuals with pre-existing conditions, ensuring that they have access to the healthcare they need.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement after joining House Democrats to introduce the Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions & Making Health Care More Affordable Act – sweeping legislation to lower health costs and protect 1.2 million Nevadans with pre-existing conditions.
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's Monday night legal filing in the Texas v.
In my district, one of the pressing challenges we face is the state of medical care within the VA system. Our relatively new VA hospital plays a crucial role in meeting the healthcare needs of our veterans, but it requires immediate attention and support. Currently, there are over 400 vacancies within the hospital, resulting in prolonged wait times for veterans seeking care.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44), and Gwen Moore (WI-04) to introduce legislation overturning the Trump Administration's rule allowing short-term ‘junk' health plans that permit insurance companies to