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WASHINGTON— Today, Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced new legislation to help more Americans access the care they need. The Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act (H.R. 5575) would require private insurance plans to cover three annual primary care visits and three annual outpatient mental health or outpatient substance use disorder treatment visits without charging a copayment, coinsurance, or deductible-related fee.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) has passed the one-year milestone serving the people of Washington's Eighth District since being sworn in on January 3, 2019. Rep. Schrier serves on the Education and Labor Committee, and the Committee on Agriculture.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) released the following statement after the House passed the War Powers Resolution regarding the use of military force in Iran:

"After nearly two decades of war, we can't risk stumbling into another endless conflict that destabilizes the Middle East and threatens the lives of American troops.

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) released the following statement after confirmation that the United States killed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Quds Force Commander Qassim Soleimani:

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) was joined by Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) to introduce the Healthy Meal Time Act. The Healthy Meal Time Act would provide schools with best practices for scheduling lunch and recess to ensure that students have enough time to eat and reduce food waste.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) released the following statement on the articles of impeachment:

"The people of the 8^th district sent me to Congress to bring down the cost of health care, fight for their families, and make thoughtful, evidence-based decisions. I did not come to Congress to impeach the President. However, the evidence before us, including from the President himself, is serious.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) voted today for HR 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. Rep. Schrier gave the following speech on the floor in support of the bill:

I'm so excited about HR 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. I am the first pediatrician elected to Congress. And currently the only female doctor in Congress. I am also a patient with Type 1 Diabetes. My life depends on insulin, so the high cost of prescription drugs affects me and people like me every day.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today announced that her bill the Medicare Vision Act of 2019 (HR 4665), will be voted on next week by the House of Representatives. The Medicare Vision Act will expand Medicare Part B coverage to cover eye exams and glasses.