Prepared Floor Remarks by
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Chairman, Senate Finance
Committee
Committee
Monday, December 16, 2019
I
recently heard from an 81-year old Iowan who is battling cancer.
recently heard from an 81-year old Iowan who is battling cancer.
She
told me that one test cost more than $12,700, almost an entire year’s income.
told me that one test cost more than $12,700, almost an entire year’s income.
On
top of that, her medication is more than $4,700 a month.
top of that, her medication is more than $4,700 a month.
She’s
on Humana and Medicare, but that’s not enough for her to afford her
medical bills.
on Humana and Medicare, but that’s not enough for her to afford her
medical bills.
Too
many Americans share this Iowan’s story.
many Americans share this Iowan’s story.
That’s
why we must pass the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act to
finally help Americans afford the critical medications they need.
why we must pass the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act to
finally help Americans afford the critical medications they need.