This is a new project we will discuss tomorrow during our working group meeting!
Language for emails
Dear Representative [ ],
I’m writing to urge you to co-sponsor H.R. 3493, the Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act, introduced by Representative Ro Khanna.
This important legislation addresses the outrageous global disparity in prescription drug prices. Right now, Americans are paying up to four times more for the same medications that are sold abroad at a fraction of the cost. This bill would require pharmaceutical companies that receive taxpayer support to disclose their international pricing — and ensure U.S. consumers aren’t being ripped off.
We deserve transparency and fairness. American taxpayers help fund the research and development of many of these life-saving drugs, yet we end up paying the highest prices in the world. This is not only unfair— it’s unsustainable.
[Add your personal story, if you want]
Please stand with patients and families across the country who are struggling to afford their medications. I urge you to sign on as a co-sponsor of H.R. 3493 and advocate for a more just and affordable drug pricing system.
Thank you for your time and service.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your City, State, ZIP]
[Optional: Your phone number or email]
Language for Phone Calls
Hi, my name is ____________, and I’m a constituent from [Your City].
I’m calling to urge Representative [Last Name] to co-sponsor H.R. 3493, the Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act.
Americans are paying up to four times more for the same medications sold abroad — even when taxpayer dollars helped fund the research. That’s wrong.
This bill would require drug companies to be transparent about their global pricing, so we’re not getting ripped off.
Please stand with patients and families who are struggling to afford their prescriptions. I hope the Representative will support H.R. 3493.
Thank you.
Language for Social Media
Big Pharma is screwing us.
Americans are getting charged WAY MORE for the same meds sold abroad at a fraction of the price. And guess what? WE helped fund the research.
Meanwhile, drug companies rake in billions.
It’s time to call out the scam.
Tell your Rep: Support H.R. 3493 – The Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act.
Let’s stop letting Big Pharma rip us off.
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Is it strong enough not to get lost in all the other action calls?
I don’t know. I do know that the statements and declarations we write in the GPAX seem to me much more urgent. Of course, we have a bunch of us giving input.
We also do webinars on various topical issues (in our peacenik purview) and it occus to me that Op Hope could do similarly.
Subject: You Have a Choice: Stand With Pharma Profits — or With Us
Dear Representative [_________],
Americans are being ripped off — and everyone knows it.
Prescription drugs that cost pennies abroad are bankrupting families here at home. We pay up to four times more than patients in other countries — even when our taxpayer dollars helped develop the very same medications.
H.R. 3493, the Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act, offers a simple, commonsense reform: If a pharmaceutical company gets public funding, it must disclose its prices around the world — so we can finally see the truth. If they’re charging Americans more, they should be forced to explain why.
This bill won’t fix everything. But it draws a clear line between those protecting corporate secrecy — and those defending the public interest.
We’re watching who crosses that line. And we’re keeping score.
I urge you to co-sponsor H.R. 3493. Show us that your allegiance lies with patients — not price-gouging drug companies.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your City, State, ZIP]
[Optional: Your phone number or email]
So, due to strange circumstances, I ended up being friends with our maga congressman.
We haven’t broached politics yet, but he texted me yesterday and I want to bring up he3493.
I’m well informed and not afraid to take on any political debate, but does anyone have any ideas for making it more of a productive conversation than a debate? The goal is to get things done not fight. I’m good at the fight, I could use a little advice on how to have the conversation instead.
It’s a fine line between preserving the friendship (mainly for political goals) and being dismissed out of hand for political differences.
Any advice or tactics would be much appreciated. I’m trying to do my part, what little I can.
I think the obvious approach is the one intended by the bill’s sponsors. This is ostensibly Trump’s executive order on drug prices, rolled up into a bill. “Do you support Trump’s policies? Here’s a bill that codifies his EO.” Now, this clearly broaches politics, if you were trying to avoid that. But at least you could you could say the second part without completely outing yourself.
Well, I hate to admit it, but I’ve tried to develop the friendship with the intention of trying to nudge him politically toward progressive policies. This is just the first one that I think might have a chance with him.
I just don’t want to put him on the defensive and make him stand offish.
He’s seen the pride flag flying next to the American flag flying next to each other on my front porch. I think he knows we’re not politically aligned, I just haven’t brought it up yet.
Call, tag, or message your representative and tell them to Co-sponsor MR 3493 Global Faimess in Drug Pricing Act.
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