E-Newsletter
I am thrilled with all that we have accomplished this year to lower out-of-pocket health care costs,
Great news! The President signed into law my two pieces of legislation to help end the military's use of toxic burn pits and get exposed veterans the care they need. This was included in this year's National Defense Authorization Act.
I am excited to report that I enthusiastically voted for H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which passed the House today. This historic legislation would lower the cost of your prescription drugs and strengthen and protect Medicare!
As a physician, I have seen firsthand the impacts of skyrocketing prescription drug prices on my patients--people who couldn't afford to get their prescriptions filled or who were forced to ration their medications. That is why I am fighting to lower out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for you.
Here is an update on what I'm doing to bring down the cost of prescription drugs:
Lower Drug Costs Now Act
Great news! Open enrollment for affordable health insurance through the state of California has begun—now is the perfect time to make sure you and your family are covered.
I am excited to share with you that this week, I announced the introduction of the Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act, legislation that would make veterans exposed to burn bits eligible for low-cost health care from the Veterans Administration.
Jennifer's Story
I'm excited to invite you to this year's Veterans University on Saturday, May 4 at the Westin, Mission Hills Resort in Rancho Mirage! RSVP here for this free, one-day event to learn more about the federal and community resources available for our veterans and their families. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and check-in will begin at 8 a.m.