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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Senator Markey Decries Lack of Lower Drug Cost Provisions, Consumer Health Care Protections in End-Of-Year Spending Package

Letter

By: Ed Markey
By: Ed Markey
Date: Dec. 17, 2019
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Health and Health Care

Dear Majority Leader McConnell,

I am disappointed that the year-end spending package, a wide-ranging bill that impacts a variety of policies, fails to meaningfully address the number one concern of our constituents ? rising prescription drug and health care costs. While the spending package does include the CREATES Act (S. 340), which will reduce unfair barriers to market entry for lower-priced generic drugs, it is critical that Congress consider a more robust and holistic package of consumer health care protections.

Congress must use all available opportunities to prioritize patients' needs over health care industry profits. I urge you to prioritize addressing the high cost of prescription drugs and surprise medical bills in the next congressional session.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,


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