(FOX40.COM) — Congresswoman Doris Matsui reintroduced the EPIPEN Act on Thursday, alongside Florida Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost, expanding access to lifesaving allergy medication.

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The updated act would cap out-of-pocket costs for two packs of epinephrine at $60, Matsui said. Those with employer-based or individually purchased health insurance would qualify for the new expansion, which would also cover other forms of epinephrine.

“Families shouldn’t have to choose between putting food on the table and keeping their kids safe. Yet across the country, the cost of epinephrine has skyrocketed, putting life-saving care out of reach for too many,” Matsui said. “That’s why Congressman Frost and I are re

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