Congressman Steven Horsford and Congresswoman Susie Lee Speak on Momentous Passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act
Las Vegas, Nev. — On Sunday, December 15, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) will speak on the historic passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. They will be joined by Protect Our Care's Andres Ramirez and local stakeholders.
"This is a historic time for families and patients all across America — for folks like myself, who rely on multiple, life-saving medications every day," Congressman Horsford said. "I voted for this legislation for the countless people who have stopped me at churches or community events to tell me how they've had to make the painful decisions between paying their rent and affording the life-saving medications they need to stay healthy. I voted to once and for all put the health of Nevadans over the profits of pharmaceutical companies. I won't give up fighting until this legislation is passed and signed into law."
"I have received letters, calls, and messages from over 1,200 of my constituents with the same message: prescription drug prices are too high," said Rep. Susie Lee. "Thousands of Nevadans with diabetes, asthma, cancer, MS, and other illnesses will see their medication costs drop significantly if this bipartisan bill becomes law. Not just that, but my provision in H.R. 3 will protect hard-working Nevadans on Medicare by guaranteeing that their retirement savings are not counted towards their eligibility of Medicare Part D's Low Income Subsidy program. This is an important moment for the health of our country, and I hope that my colleagues in the Senate and the President take action with us to lower prescription drug prices once and for all."
If you plan to attend the call, please RSVP to shelbie.bostedt@mail.house.gov.
EVENT DETAILS:
Who: Congressman Steven Horsford, Congresswoman Susie Lee, Protect Our Care's Andres Ramirez
What: H.R. 3 Passage Press Conference and Celebration
When: Sunday, December 15, 2019; 10 a.m.
Where: Desert Vista Community Center, 10360 Sun City Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89134