[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST CAP

  (Mr. DELUZIO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DELUZIO. Madam Speaker, I hear a lot from seniors in my district 
struggling to afford their prescriptions. I think that is wrong. This 
Nation ought to care for the folks who raised us and who helped build 
this great country of ours.
  I rise to share some news today that will help.
  Now, most seniors will never pay more than $2,000 a year for their 
medicine. As of January 1, for those already enrolled in an eligible 
Medicare plan, the cap is automatic. Once folks have paid $2,000 out of 
pocket for prescriptions in a year, they won't pay a dime more.
  This cap will give seniors more peace of mind that they can afford 
the medicine they need, and thousands of seniors in western 
Pennsylvania will save money from this policy, cash that will go toward 
keeping a roof over their head or taking care of a grandchild.
  For too long, we have seen pharmacy benefit managers and Big Pharma 
rip us off, padding their pockets while people struggle to afford the 
medicine they need to stay healthy.
  There is lots more to do, but this is an important step to bring down 
the costs for seniors in western Pennsylvania.

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