REP. JEFFRIES HOSTS ANNUAL SENIOR PICNIC AT CANARSIE PARK – Congressman Hakeem JeffriesSkip to contentAlert: For Information And Resources Relating To The COVID-19 Pandemic,Please Click HereSearch SUBMIT Congressman Hakeem JeffriesSearchMenu ToggleAboutContactEmail MeRequest a MeetingInvite Me to SpeakOfficesNewsletter and Text Update SubscriptionReport a Website ProblemServicesCongressional App ChallengeCongressional Art CompetitionCommunity Project FundingCongressional CommendationsFlagsHelp with a Federal AgencyMilitary Academy NominationsTours and TicketsPeople Over PoliticsAffordable InternetDelivering for Those Who ServedLower Prescription Drug CostsTackling the Student Loan Debt CrisisLegislationCommittees and CaucusesSponsored LegislationVoting RecordMedia CenterPress ReleasesVideosEventsResourcesCOVID-19 Information and ResourcesFree Tax Preparation & FilingFor BusinessFor InternshipsFor Military PersonnelFor VeteransFor Senior CitizensFor StudentsAdditional Services and ResourcesAboutContactEmail MeRequest a MeetingInvite Me to SpeakOfficesNewsletter and Text Update SubscriptionReport a Website ProblemServicesCommunity Project FundingCongressional App ChallengeCongressional Art CompetitionCongressional CommendationsFlagsHelp with a Federal AgencyMilitary Academy NominationsTours and TicketsPeople Over PoliticsAffordable InternetDelivering for Those Who ServedLower Prescription Drug CostsTackling the Student Loan Debt CrisisCongressman Hakeem JeffriesLegislationSponsored LegislationVoting RecordCommittees and CaucusesMedia CenterPress ReleasesVideosEventsResourcesCOVID-19 Information and ResourcesFree Tax Preparation & FilingFor BusinessFor InternshipsFor Military PersonnelFor VeteransFor Senior CitizensFor StudentsAdditional Services and ResourcesSearch REP. JEFFRIES HOSTS ANNUAL SENIOR PICNIC AT CANARSIE PARK FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTube August 31st, 2023 | Press Release REP. JEFFRIES HOSTS ANNUAL SENIOR PICNIC AT CANARSIE PARK Canarsie, Brooklyn – This week, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, hosted his annual senior picnic, where seniors gathered for food, fun, music, games and entertainment. Resources and information about services from local agencies and nonprofits were made available for attendees. Leader Jeffries highlighted President Biden’s announcement of the selection of the first 10 medications for Medicare drug price negotiation. Last year, House Democrats, in partnership with President Biden, acted to protect and defend Social Security and Medicare from extreme MAGA Republican attacks, helped deliver the largest single-year benefit increase for Social Security recipients in over 40 years and worked to lower the high price of life-saving prescription drugs. “We’re going to continue in Washington to fight hard on your behalf to make sure that we can put people over politics and, in particular, fight for lower costs and fight for an economy that makes sense for everybody, fight for freedom, defend our democracy, and certainly make sure that no one takes away your Social Security or your Medicare. Not now, not ever,” said Leader Hakeem Jeffries.“First thing that the Inflation Reduction Act did was to take the cost of insulin for everybody who’s on Medicare, which, as you know, could cost thousands of dollars a year and, in fact, did up until January 1st of this year. But because of the Inflation Reduction Act, we have now reduced the cost of insulin to $35 a month. And we’re just getting started. Prior to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the federal government, Medicare, was prohibited from being able to negotiate lower drug prices on your behalf. That made no sense, because if you think about whether it’s Wal-Mart or Target or Best Buy, and because they have so many customers, they are able to negotiate lower prices and then pass that along to their customers.But because of the Inflation Reduction Act, that has now changed and we are permitted to fight to lower the drug costs that you pay. And that’s exactly what we will be doing, on your behalf.” ### Back to News Share: FacebookTwitterNewsletter Sign UpSubscribe to our e-newsletter that provides updates on important issues, my work in the Congress and what's happening in our district.EmailSubmitBill SearchPlease select and optionCurrent LegislationAll LegislationAll Sources--MembersCongressional RecordCommittee ReportsNominationsSearch for a billSubmit QueryOffice LocationsWashington, DC Office 2433 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5936 Hours: M-F 9 am - 5 pm Central Brooklyn District Office 55 Hanson Place Suite 603 Brooklyn, NY 11217 Phone: (718) 237-2211 Hours: M-F 9am - 5pm South Brooklyn District Office 445 Neptune Avenue, 1st Floor Community Room 2C Brooklyn, NY 11224 Phone: (718) 373-0033 Hours: M-F 9am - 5pm ToolsAccessibilityPrivacyCopyright
