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Supporting Lower Prescription Drug Prices for US Patients

This House Resolution affirms strong support for policies aimed at drastically lowering prescription drug costs in the US, aligning them with the lowest prices found in other developed nations. The goal is to ensure US citizens do not pay significantly more for the same medications, addressing the financial burden and lack of access currently faced by many Americans who skip doses or prescriptions due to high costs. The resolution supports expanding Medicare's ability to negotiate drug prices.
Key points
The House supports the principle that US patients should not be charged more for prescription drugs than patients in other developed countries.
Support is affirmed for expanding Medicare's drug price negotiation powers and promoting market competition to reduce treatment costs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_928
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]