[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 57 (Thursday, March 31, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4022]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CAPPING THE PRICE OF INSULIN

  (Mrs. TRAHAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. TRAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of something every single 
Member of this body should be able to get behind, capping the price of 
insulin at $35 a month.
  In my home State of Massachusetts, over half a million people rely on 
their lifesaving insulin prescription. But being forced to pay anywhere 
from $100 to $1,600 a month for it simply isn't doable for so many 
families.
  Far too many diabetics are being forced to ration their doses, and 
some are even skipping them altogether because they can't afford the 
medicine they need.
  Let's be clear about what that means. Hardworking folks are risking 
their lives each day because big pharmaceutical companies are putting 
profits first.
  We have the ability to change that with the legislation before us 
today, Mr. Speaker. And shame on us if we stand by and do nothing while 
people we have the honor to represent die waiting for Congress to act.
  I plead with my colleagues to join me in supporting this important 
legislation. Our constituents are depending on us.

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