Press office Of Majority Leader Diego Everhart

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Diego Everhart becomes new Senate Majority leader
 

In the latest Senate developments, Pennsylvania Senator Diego Everhart has ascended to the role of Senate Majority Leader for the Democrats.
 

In a short statement, the new Senate Majority Leader expressed;

 

"I'm honored to assume the role of Senate Majority Leader. Now, more than ever, we must unite to address the challenges facing hardworking Americans. This demands decisive leadership, fostering dialogue, and taking action. Our Democratic agenda prioritizes issues crucial to everyday families: raising wages, fostering job growth, empowering unions, advancing education, and ensuring liberty for all Americans. I'm optimistic that by rallying a coalition of dedicated Senators, we'll fulfill our mandate to serve the American people."

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Senate Majority Leader Diego Everhart calls for the full congressional passage of the  Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2017

 

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

 

Today, in a united call for bipartisan cooperation, we urge leaders in both the Senate and the House of Representatives to pass the Medicare Price Reduction Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at addressing the pressing healthcare needs of millions of Americans.

The Medicare Price Reduction Act, recently passed by the Democrat-led Senate, represents a significant step forward in ensuring accessible, affordable healthcare for all Americans.
 

This bipartisan effort aims to stabilize health insurance premiums and support the purchase of private health insurance by consumers, particularly those facing the highest premiums.

At its core, this legislation is about improving the lives of seniors, combating poverty, and ensuring that no American is forced to choose between essential healthcare and financial stability.
 

By providing grants to states to reduce health insurance premiums and increase coverage, the Medicare Price Reduction Act will directly benefit seniors struggling to afford vital medications like insulin, while also helping families across the nation who are living on the brink of poverty due to skyrocketing healthcare costs.

Key provisions of the bill include:

- Awarding grants to states to support the purchase of private health insurance by consumers and stabilize health insurance premiums.
- Giving priority to states with the highest health insurance premiums and providing bonus payments.
- Mandating states to use funds to reduce health insurance premiums through cost-sharing programs, increase the number of insured individuals, review premium rates to curb unreasonable increases, and improve affordability, quality, and accessibility of health insurance.

 

It is imperative that our elected officials in both the Senate and the House of Representatives set aside partisan differences and prioritize the well-being of the American people by swiftly passing this crucial legislation.

 

By working together in a bipartisan manner, we can ensure that all Americans have access to the healthcare they need and deserve.

We call upon Republican and Democratic leaders in both the Senate and the House of Representatives to join forces in advocating for the Medicare Price Reduction Act and take decisive action to improve the lives of millions of Americans.