Washington, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter issued the following press release:
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today called for bipartisan support of the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) provisions included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which he has championed in the House of Representatives and will protect patients and pharmacies from harmful and anticompetitive business practices.
"The PBM provisions included in this bill will bring transparency and choice to our health care system, both of which will drive competition and ultimately lower prices for patients at the counter. Since day one, I've fought to hold these middlemen accountable for stealing hope, health, and access from Americans who deserve high-quali...