A DEMOCRAT Rises To Champion Codifying President Trump’s Drug Pricing EO

Never know what’s going to happen next in Congress.

Today was no exception.

While we have Republicans sitting on their hands, a Democrat rises up to say what they should

Enter Ro Khanna.

He’s the Dem that’s backed codifying Trump’s EO regarding drug pricing!

Didn’t see that one coming. (Big Pharma quickly checks notes, ‘Did someone forget to send Khanna a fruit basket lined with millions of dollars??’)

🚨 JUST IN: Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) has filed legislation to codify President Trump’s executive order requiring that pharmaceutical prices for Americans be on par with those in other developed nations. pic.twitter.com/F0zwVCpU28

— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) May 14, 2025

Daily Wire reports:

Republicans are pushing the House toward codifying President Donald Trump’s executive orders, a move that would give these actions extra protection.

In a letter first reported on Wednesday by Breitbart News, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) and 16 Republican colleagues urged House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to prioritize cementing Trump’s priorities into law.

“On January 20, 2025, President Trump returned to office and immediately went to work ushering in a new golden age for the United States. In pursuit of this mission, he has signed numerous executive orders to rein in spending, shrink bloated bureaucracies, end the culture war launched by the Left, and restore accountability to Washington,” the House Republicans wrote.

“But let’s be clear: unless Congress acts, many of these victories are at risk. A future Democrat president could erase them with the stroke of a pen. We cannot let that happen. If we want this new era of American greatness to last, we must codify the President’s actions into law,” they continued.

The 17 Republicans acknowledged how the GOP-led House is currently working to iron out the details of Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill,” including an expansive tax package and funds for border security and defense, through the budget reconciliation process.

“We appreciate your leadership in restoring fiscal sanity, with the 119th Congress advancing a significant reconciliation package at record pace. That same urgency must now be applied to securing the President’s legacy and the legacy of this Congress,” they wrote. “House Republicans have already introduced numerous bills to enshrine the Trump agenda — from securing the border to reigning in the excesses of the administrative state. We urge you to make this legislation a top priority. If there is anything we can do to move this forward, we stand ready.”

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For those with questions about codifying, Grok states:

In this context, “codify” means to formally establish or enact something into law or official policy through legislation or regulation. For example, codifying a principle or right involves writing it into a legal framework, making it binding and enforceable. The specific meaning depends on the issue being discussed, such as codifying protections or restrictions. If you provide more details about the topic, I can clarify further.

What a time to be alive!

🚨 #BREAKING: Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna has just filed to CODIFY President Trump’s executive order lowering prescription drug prices

Literal DEMOCRATS are filing to codify Trump’s orders faster than House Republicans

WTF @HouseGOP? pic.twitter.com/6WBtkevEEu

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 14, 2025