DCCC - Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

15/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 15/08/2024 23:27

Don Bacon Opposed Lowering Costs of Life-Saving Drugs for Millions of Americans

As the Inflation Reduction Act delivers lower drug prices, Bacon has repeatedly sided with drug industry donors to oppose the cost-saving legislation

Today, the White House announced that they have negotiated down the cost of 10 prescription drugs under Medicare, which is expected to save taxpayers $6 billion and help Americans save $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket medication costs.

Don Bacon, who has taken more than $80,000 from the drug industry, voted against this law to protect his special interest donors. Even worse, Bacon and MAGA House Republicans have repeatedly called for the full repeal of the landmark legislation.

Trump's Project 2025 and House Republicans' calls to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act would force millions of Americans to pay more for life-saving prescription drugs like insulin and now 10 of the country's most common and costly drugs.

DCCC Spokesperson Mallory Payne:
"Don Bacon would rather raise costs on Nebraska families than let down his drug industry donors - and that's why voters will reject him at the ballot box this November."