Fighting for Affordable Options – Not Government-Mandated Health Care
WASHINGTON,
April 9, 2019
Today, Committee Democrats convened a markup on H.R. 1010, a one-sentence bill that will not lower drug prices, will not protect anyone from surprise medical bills, will not lower premiums, will not cut any out-of-pocket costs, and will not provide any tax relief. All H.R. 1010 will do is eliminate short-term limited duration insurance plans which provide many Americans with insurance options in the individual health insurance market.
“If House Democrats want to attempt to codify and enshrine in the law, for posterity, their obsession with taking away affordable health insurance options, leaving hardworking Americans with fewer choices and higher premiums, that is certainly an option for them,” Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) said in her opening statement. “Republicans on this committee remain fully dedicated to protecting Americans with pre-existing conditions and unleashing new customizable, affordable, workable healthcare options that take into account the changing needs of all Americans at all stages of life.” Committee Republicans offered the following amendments to H.R. 1010:
Americans deserve flexible health care options at reasonable prices. Instead of boxing individuals into a one-size-fits-all health care mandate, Committee Republicans will continue to fight for expanded choices at lower costs.
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