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***WATCH: Senator Murray Delivers Floor Remarks on Inflation Reduction Act***
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, applauded President Biden for signing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law and issued the following statement:
“The Inflation Reduction Act is going to lower everyday costs for the basics like prescription drugs and health care while building a stronger clean energy economy right here in Washington state—and it’s all paid for by simply ensuring giant corporations pay their fair share in taxes.
“We are finally giving Medicare power to force drug companies to the bargaining table and negotiate lower drug prices for patients across the country and we are extending health care tax credits to make health insurance more affordable. This isn’t just about saving patients’ money—this will save lives. We are helping patients who are rationing their prescriptions to make ends meet, or who are afraid to see their doctors—not because they are scared of getting a diagnosis, but because they are scared of the price tag.
“This historic legislation will be the largest-ever investment in climate action in our country’s history. And Washington state is uniquely poised to take full advantage of federal clean energy tax credits and grants that will deliver lower energy costs for consumers, millions of good-paying jobs, and promote real energy independence.
“Getting this legislation signed into law will help communities in every part of Washington state—and it marks a historic turning point in how we tackle the climate crisis in this country, while lowering everyday costs for families everywhere in Washington state. This is an important step forward and I’m committed to building on this historic progress.”
The Inflation Reduction Act lowers prescription drug and health care costs and delivers the largest-ever investment in climate action —lowering energy costs, promoting energy independence, and creating good-paying jobs. The Inflation Reduction Act is fully paid for by ensuring the very wealthiest and giant corporations simply pay their fair share and would actually reduce the deficit by more than $300 billion.
More on the Inflation Reduction Act HERE.
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