[ACT NOW] The U.S. must stand strong with NATO allies

Plus, next Thursday’s conversation with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Problems viewing this email? [View it in your browser]( [Center for American Progress]( InProgress from the Center for American Progress 75 years of NATO, a bulwark of global peace and security [The national flags of NATO member countries are seen in Brussels, Belgium]( Yesterday marked the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a remarkable triumph of mutual security that serves as an effective deterrent, a prudent investment, and an engine of post-war peace without equal. A small but vocal minority has called for U.S. [disengagement]( from NATO, which it views as a relic of the past or a distraction. The truth is, NATO matters profoundly, and it merits the United States’ full support. [Learn More]( As NATO nears its [75th anniversary summit]( in Washington in July, the alliance stands united in the face of Russian aggression. The United States must strengthen its cooperation with NATO allies and partners and pass the urgent [security supplemental]( assistance for Ukraine. NATO has embraced Ukraine as a future member and has determined that it stands closer to the alliance than ever before. Supporting Ukraine now is a critical investment by alliance members to stop Russian aggression. Tell Congress to stand strong with Ukraine and protect democratic values. [aCT NOW]( ICYMI: ‘Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health’ This week we celebrated [National Public Health Week]( a time to recognize the importance of public health and its impact on improving lives, building safe and thriving communities, and advancing equity. In this video, CAP experts share how progress across a range of policies—from voter access to clean energy investments—work together to ensure a healthier future. [Video still of a woman in a green sweater answering the "Excuse me, what's public health?" with a play button overlayed.]( [Share This]( Estimated Medicare prescription drug negotiation savings by state The Biden administration continues to make healthcare more affordable for people across the country. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 enabled Medicare to negotiate prices for prescription drugs for the first time in the program’s history, meaning that millions of Americans will be able to access the medications they need at more affordable prices. CAP estimated the likely net price reduction for a monthly supply for each of the first 10 Medicare Part D drugs currently undergoing price negotiation and released an [interactive table]( that allows you to see how many Medicare beneficiaries in your state stand to benefit from the savings associated with these lower prices. [USE THE INTERACTIVE TOOL]( Join us for “Lowering Prescription Drug Costs To Advance Health Equity: A Conversation With HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra” [A pharmacist helps an older woman at a pharmacy]( Join the Center for American Progress on [April 11]( from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT for a conversation between Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and CAP President and CEO [Patrick Gaspard]( on how the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare prescription drug reforms [advance health equity]( by [lowering drug prices]( and improving affordability. [Register now]( to join us in person or virtually! [REGISTER HERE]( Federal investments in action [Biden Administration Investment Tracker]( Explore the [Biden Administration Investment Tracker]( to see the impacts of the administration’s legislation—including new jobs, better infrastructure, and more. [Explore the Tracker]( [Stay Up to Date with the Latest Projects]( Follow us on [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Facebook]( [Follow us on YouTube]( [Follow us on Instagram]( [Support CAP]( [Manage Email Preferences or Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( [Center for American Progress]( Center for American Progress 1333 H Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005 [supporter]