Expressing the sense of Congress that urgent action is needed to limit the hardship endured by senior citizens when meeting their prescription drug needs.

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Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) prescription drug accessibility is crucial to the well-being of senior citizens; (2) prescription drug costs should not prohibit seniors from taking the vital steps necessary to maintain their health; (3) extending prescription drug benefits to seniors should not require the creation of extensive new bureaucracies, regulations, or price controls; and (4) Congress should pursue legislative measures to address this matter as soon as possible.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 July 1999

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 July 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 July 1999

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