House lawmakers from both parties, including two Republicans from swing districts, unveiled a bill on Thursday that would cap the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for anyone with private health insurance. The proposal follows years of debate over an insulin price ceiling, a measure that has stalled due to concerns from many GOP members about government price controls. Supporters argue the cap would ease financial strain for patients who rely on the drug, while opponents fear it could limit access to new treatments and disrupt the market. The legislation now moves to committee for further scrutiny.
Bipartisan House lawmakers, including two battleground Republicans, introduced legislation Thursday to ensure people with private health insurance don’t pay more than $35 a month for insulin. Lawmakers have discussed the idea of an insulin cap for years but haven’t been able to get legislation over the finish line over GOP resistance to government setting prices....
