Rep. Fortenberry Introduces Bill to Limit Price of Insulin Drugs

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4813) to "limit the price of insulin drugs accessible for participants, beneficiaries, and enrollees enrolled in group or individual health insurance coverage and group health plans and for uninsured individuals who have diabetes."

The bill was introduced on July 29 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Education and Labor committees.

For more information, Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, 1514 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4806; or in district offices at 641 N. Broad St., Fremont, NE 68026; 402/727-0888; 301 South 13th St., Ste. 100, Lincoln, NE 68508; 402/438-1598; 506 West Madison Ave. Ste. 2, Norfolk, NE 68701; 402/379-2064.

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