Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs
Lower prescription drug prices
Hold health insurance companies accountable
“Ohioans deserve a senator who will lower costs. That’s why, in the Senate, I’ll fine insurance companies for wrongly denying claims and make it illegal for drug companies to charge more in America than they do overseas for the same medicine.”
Lower insulin costs, such as with a $35 monthly cap
Make drug companies charge Americans no more than other countries
“When the drug companies jacked up prices, Brown successfully fought to cap the cost of insulin and reduce the price of other prescription drugs for Ohio seniors.”
“Ohioans deserve a senator who will lower costs. That’s why, in the Senate, I’ll fine insurance companies for wrongly denying claims and make it illegal for drug companies to charge more in America than they do overseas for the same medicine.”
“Sherrod stood up to Big Pharma to finally allow Medicare to negotiate directly with drug companies to get the lowest costs for Ohio seniors and continues to fight to lower drug costs for all Ohioans.”
“Folks in Toledo shouldn’t pay more for medication than folks in Toronto. Americans are getting ripped off by the drug companies because Congress won’t hold them accountable, but I will.”
“He’s also fighting for women’s access to affordable birth control and family planning services and is standing against attacks on organizations like Planned Parenthood and fertility treatments like IVF.”
Stop insurers from denying or delaying care doctors say patients need
Penalize insurers that wrongly deny or delay care
“Ohioans deserve a senator who will lower costs. That’s why, in the Senate, I’ll fine insurance companies for wrongly denying claims and make it illegal for drug companies to charge more in America than they do overseas for the same medicine.”
“Your care should be between you and your doctor. You work too hard and pay too much for the insurance companies to prevent you from getting the treatment your doctor prescribes.”
Extend VA care to more veterans, like those exposed to toxins
“Sherrod knows that those who serve should have world-class health care. Too often – from Vietnam, to Afghanistan, to Iraq – our nation has failed to provide care for those suffering from toxic exposure, whether from Agent Orange or toxic burn pits. Senator Brown led the years-long fight to ensure that all veterans exposed to toxins get the health care they deserve – from leading efforts to ensure that reservists exposed to Agent Orange from the planes they worked on received the care they needed to finally passing the PACT Act, the most comprehensive expansion of health care for veterans exposed to toxins in our country’s history.”
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“When millions of veterans returning from war who were exposed to highly toxic burn pits were being turned away by the VA as they suffered from severe illnesses like cancer and lung disease, Sherrod worked with Republicans to get them the care they deserved.”
“Sherrod believes we have a sacred obligation to support all those who serve in our nation’s military – both while they serve and as veterans. That is why he has supported efforts to increase pay and benefits for our men and women in uniform and why he has fought to ensure Ohio military bases and installations have the resources and facilities necessary to support their missions.”
“Sherrod successfully secured eight new C-130 aircraft for the Youngstown Air Reserve Station and pushed the Air Force to locate their first cyber mission in Mansfield. Sherrod also worked with former Senator Rob Portman and others across the aisle to make sure that Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has the most up to date facilities in the world to ensure its jobs and missions remain in Dayton.”
“Jon Husted has voted 13 times to continue the reckless war in Iran that raised the price of fertilizer and diesel, and he continues to support the tariffs that are hurting farmers.”
“Born and raised in Mansfield, Sherrod saw firsthand how corporations lobbied for tax breaks and bad trade agreements that shipped Ohio jobs overseas. That’s why he’s always opposed unfair trade deals that hurt Ohio workers.”
“Growing up in Mansfield, Ohio, Sherrod saw firsthand how politicians and corporations lobbied for bad trade deals that shipped Ohio jobs overseas. That’s why he’s always stood up to his own party to oppose trade agreements that put Ohio workers at a disadvantage, like NAFTA. Sherrod opposed President Obama on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, worked with President Trump to renegotiate NAFTA, and worked with former Senator Rob Portman to secure the strongest-ever Buy America protections in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.”
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“When Wall Street banks gambled away workers’ hard-earned pensions, Sherrod led the charge to make sure over 100,000 Ohioans got the retirement they were owed.”
“When Wall Street put Ohioans’ pensions at risk, most people in Washington wrote off the fight to save them as a lost cause. Sherrod refused to give up and saved the pensions of over 100,000 Ohio workers by passing the Butch Lewis Act.”
“Ohioans shouldn’t be forced to subsidize these costs and Ohioans – not Jon Husted and his billionaire friends – should get to decide if data centers are built in their community.”
“We’re fighting to cap how much utility companies can raise your rates, to make sure your bills are affordable and predictable. We’ll take on the utility companies because no Ohioan should have to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table.”
Invest in upgrading and modernizing the power grid
Make the grid reliable and resilient against storms and outages
“Sherrod secured transformational infrastructure investments that are reaching communities across Ohio – grants that will go towards making our roads and bridges safer, upgrading essential clean water infrastructure, updating regional airports, and improving power lines to ensure all Ohioans have reliable access to electricity.”
“With all the craziness coming out of Washington, including giving massive tax breaks to corporations and billionaires at the expense of hardworking Ohioans, Sherrod knows he has the ability to do something about it, and that’s why he’s running for Senate.”
Stop tax breaks and loopholes for big corporations
Raise taxes on corporate stock buybacks
“He also passed the first-ever law to increase taxes on stock buybacks – where executives reward themselves instead of investing in workers and innovation – to support the economy.”
“No one – NO ONE – who serves in Congress, or their spouse, should be able to trade stocks. They also shouldn’t be able to turn around when they leave office and become a lobbyist. If you can’t agree to that, you shouldn’t be in public office.”
Win infrastructure funding for their own state or district
“Sherrod secured transformational infrastructure investments that are reaching communities across Ohio – grants that will go towards making our roads and bridges safer, upgrading essential clean water infrastructure, updating regional airports, and improving power lines to ensure all Ohioans have reliable access to electricity.”
Invest in repairing and modernizing roads and bridges
Secure funding for local road and bridge projects
Make roads and streets safer
“Sherrod secured transformational infrastructure investments that are reaching communities across Ohio – grants that will go towards making our roads and bridges safer, upgrading essential clean water infrastructure, updating regional airports, and improving power lines to ensure all Ohioans have reliable access to electricity.”
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“After Norfolk Southern’s greed and incompetence led to train derailments across Ohio – including the toxic train derailment in East Palestine – Sherrod partnered with Republicans to hold the rail lobby accountable and protect all Ohio communities from similar derailments.”
Sanction and cut off fentanyl supply chains in China and abroad
“Sherrod also worked with Republicans to pass legislation tackling the fentanyl crisis at its source by imposing more powerful sanctions on illicit supply chains in China and Mexico. His bill was endorsed by law enforcement officers in Ohio and across the country – including the National Fraternal Order of Police president – because it will support their efforts and save lives.”
“Jon Husted has voted 13 times to continue the reckless war in Iran that raised the price of fertilizer and diesel, and he continues to support the tariffs that are hurting farmers.”
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“In 2018, Sherrod secured key priorities in the Farm Bill, including provisions to improve water quality in Ohio and permanent funding to allow Ohio farmers to sell products directly to consumers.”
“Sherrod is also working to rein in abuse of the farm payment system and ensure taxpayer support is targeted to local Ohio farmers, not corporate agribusinesses.”
Repeal the rules that cut public workers' Social Security benefits
“And because of Sherrod Brown, over 2 million former teachers, bus drivers, police officers, firefighters, and other workers are now receiving their full Social Security payments that previously were withheld by the federal government.”
“Jon Husted has voted 13 times to continue the reckless war in Iran that raised the price of fertilizer and diesel, and he continues to support the tariffs that are hurting farmers.”
Hold China to fair trade rules and stop intellectual property theft
“Sherrod is working to make sure foreign countries can’t cheat our trade laws and is pushing the Biden Administration to do more to stand up to the Chinese Communist government – which is threatening Ohio jobs in industries from steel to solar manufacturing.”
“Ohioans deserve a senator who will make living and working in Ohio less expensive — but time and time again, Jon Husted has voted to raise costs for working families”
“The system is clearly rigged: CEOs make 300 times more than the average worker, all while Ohioans are being crushed by the rising cost of groceries, gas, and health care.”
Give American-made goods preference in government purchases
“Growing up in Mansfield, Ohio, Sherrod saw firsthand how politicians and corporations lobbied for bad trade deals that shipped Ohio jobs overseas. That’s why he’s always stood up to his own party to oppose trade agreements that put Ohio workers at a disadvantage, like NAFTA. Sherrod opposed President Obama on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, worked with President Trump to renegotiate NAFTA, and worked with former Senator Rob Portman to secure the strongest-ever Buy America protections in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.”
Expand high-speed internet access, including in rural areas
“Sherrod believes every Ohio family and Ohio business should have reliable, high-speed internet which is why he led the fight to get new Ohio households connected to the internet.”
“Sherrod secured transformational infrastructure investments that are reaching communities across Ohio – grants that will go towards making our roads and bridges safer, upgrading essential clean water infrastructure, updating regional airports, and improving power lines to ensure all Ohioans have reliable access to electricity.”
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“When Silicon Valley banking executives cashed out after running their banks into the ground, Sherrod made sure Ohio banks, credit unions, and small businesses had the resources they needed to stay afloat.”
“Now, Sherrod is working across the aisle to pass the strongest bank reform law since Dodd-Frank to hold CEOs and executives accountable for their misconduct and make sure big banks – not Ohioans – pay for their bad decisions.”
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“Sherrod also defended the Appalachian Regional Commission – an economic development agency dedicated to strengthening economic growth across Appalachia – from harmful cuts to ensure it can continue to be a resource for Ohio communities.”
