WASHINGTON — Today U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Tina Smith (D-MN) urged the U.S. Senate Finance Committee to hold a hearing on their bipartisan bill to address the skyrocketing price of insulin and help people with diabetes access the life-saving medication they need to survive.
The two lawmakers said that during the hearing they also hope to have pharmaceutical executives address Congress directly about high drug prices that are hurting many Americans.
“The rising price of insulin has created an unsustainable situation for too many families,” wrote Sens. Smith and Cramer. “Congress must come together to provide immediate relief to those struggling to afford their prescription medications and ensure everyone has access to the medication they need to live full, healthy lives.”