***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 11:00 AM MST // 1:00 PM EST ***
Phoenix, AZ — Today, Wednesday November 23 at 11:00 AM MT // 1:00 PM ET, U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-07) and local advocates will join Protect Our Care Arizona and Honest Arizona to discuss the House passage of the Build Back Better Act, the most significant expansion of affordable health care since the Affordable Care Act.
The landmark legislation includes measures to deliver relief to American families by lowering insurance premiums, giving Medicare the power to negotiate for lower drug prices, expanding affordable coverage to millions by closing the Medicaid coverage gap, expanding Medicare benefits, and investing $150 billion in home care for seniors and people with disabilities. During the call, speakers will stress the urgent need for the Senate to move quickly to pass the bill so millions of Americans can finally afford the health care they need.
PRESS EVENT:
WHO:
U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-07)
Teresa Dickinson, Melrose Pharmacy Owner
Honest Arizona
Iesha Meza, Arizona Patient and Advocate
Protect Our Care Arizona
WHAT: Press Conference to Discuss Historic Health Provisions in Build Back Better Act and Call for Immediate Passage in the Senate
WHEN: Tuesday, November 23 at 11:00 AM MT // 1:00 PM ET
WHERE: Melrose Pharmacy, 706 W. Montecito Ave. #2814, Phoenix, AZ 85013