Video: Reps. Spanberger, McClellan; Former Speaker Filler-Corn; Richmond Mayor Stoney Headline Richmond Stop of Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” National Bus Tour

Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan & Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger to Headline Richmond Stop of Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” National Bus Tour

Care Force One Rolls into Richmond on Aug. 24 as it Travels Across 16+ States, Making Over 30 Stops and Covering Nearly 8,000 Miles

Watch All Bus Tour Stops Live Here.

RICHMOND, Va. — On Day 25 of Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger will join elected officials, health care advocates, Freedom Virginia and Protect Our Care to demonstrate how recent victories by President Biden and Democrats in Congress are already “Driving Down Health Care Costs” by thousands of dollars a year — with even more savings on the way. During the event, speakers will discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act and other health care measures will improve care and lower costs for the American people. Over four weeks, Care Force One will travel to more than 16 states, make more than 30 stops, and travel nearly 8,000 miles.

The “Lower Costs, Better Care” tour promotes the work of lawmakers like those on the Protect Our Care tour who are fighting tirelessly to improve health care. Congresswoman McClellan will also address how Virginia can build on the IRA’s savings through the roll-out of Virginia’s health care exchange, a result of legislation she introduced and passed while serving in the state Senate.

Additionally, elected officials and advocates including Freedom Virginia will speak to how Virginia lawmakers can continue to build on the progress of the IRA by passing a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, an independent board of medical experts who could cap the cost of certain high-cost medicines. Though the bill passed the Virginia Senate with bipartisan support, it was killed by Virginia House Republicans at the behest of Big Pharma.

Read more about how the Inflation Reduction Act is helping Virginians save on health care HERE.

Read more about the Virginia Prescription Drug Affordability Board HERE.

Richmond, Virginia

WHO:

Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan
Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney
Eileen Filler-Corn, 56th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
Richmond City Council President and Cancer Survivor Mike Jones
Grace Robinson, Advocacy Organizer for Freedom Virginia
Victor McKenzie, Executive Director of the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia
Dr. Scott Kizner, healthcare storyteller
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate

WHERE: Diversity Richmond. 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

WHEN: Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 9 a.m. EST

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Protect Our Care is dedicated to making high-quality, affordable and equitable health care a right, and not a privilege, for everyone in America. We educate the public, influence policy, support health care champions and hold politicians accountable. We fight to expand access to affordable, high-quality health insurance, lower the cost of health care for individuals and families, and reduce inequities in health care based on gender, income, race, ethnicity, geography, or sexual preference.