Senate Judiciary considers legislation that could increase drug prices

PIRG recommends members to vote "no"

In anticipation of a vote in Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept 19, PIRG issued a strong letter opposing bills which could increase what patients pay for medication. Read the letter.

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Patricia Kelmar

Senior Director, Health Care Campaigns, PIRG

Patricia directs the health care campaign work for U.S. PIRG and provides support to our state offices for state-based health initiatives. Her prior roles include senior policy advisor at NJ Health Care Quality Institute, associate state director at AARP New Jersey and consumer advocate at NJPIRG. She was appointed to the Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee in 2022 and works with patient advocates across the U.S. Patricia enjoys walking along the Potomac River and sharing her love of books with friends and family around the world.