On Tuesday, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held its "Member Day" hearing, offering House members a chance to testify on legislation or issues of importance to them, their constituents, and districts. Rep. Fred Keller (R-Pa.) testified in support of H.R. 3554, the Pharmacy DIR Reform to Reduce Senior Drug Costs Act. Keller reiterated the shocking 91,500 percent growth in pharmacy DIR fees from 2010-2019 and the threat skyrocketing fees pose to small-business community pharmacies. He urged the committee to take up the bipartisan legislation that would save seniors $9 billion in their out-of-pocket drug costs and ensure that it is included in any drug pricing package. Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) chimed in with her support for getting a solution to the DIR fee problem across the finish line this Congress. You can hear Keller’s remarks at 47:50 on the recording.
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