These junk plans will make costs higher in the exchange.

Which is shocking to the American people.

I want to join my colleagues in honoring John Dingell and our mile-high memorial yesterday for him.

Unfortunately, last fall the Trump administration issued new guidance, and I am afraid that that is going to hurt people with preexisting conditions.

Are insurers allowed to exclude coverage for preexisting conditions? Yes.

If we don't pay the cost-sharing reduction subsidies, they are going to increase costs.

The whole purpose of health insurance is, what if you get sick, what if you get injured during an accident?

I'm pleased we're discussing legislation today that will protect Americans with preexisting conditions and address the sabotage of the Affordable Care Act.

Representative Kuster's bill revokes the Section 1332 waiver guidance issued by the administration last October, which weakens requirements of private insurance plans to provide comprehensive coverage at an affordable price.

Federal dollars should not support advertising coverage that will not protect patients with preexisting conditions.

I hear from constituents all the time that the plans are just not affordable in the Affordable Care Act.

Are insurers allowed to impose annual or lifetime dollar limits on care?

I want to be clear--I believe the Trump administration's rule that expanded the maximum duration of these so-called 'short-term' plans up to a year and allows them to be renewed for up to 3 years should be rescinded.

I hope these bills will be an opportunity to work across the aisle to help the American people.

The Trump administration's 1332 guidance turns the statute on its head, giving States the green light to undermine protections for preexisting conditions.

What good is healthcare insurance if you are afraid to use it because you can't afford your deductible?

Are insurers allowed to impose much higher out-of-pocket costs than under the Affordable Care Act? That is correct.

My Republican colleagues have been highly critical about funding tax subsidies to help Americans afford comprehensive health insurance, but support allowing more people to access Federal money for these short-term junk insurance plans that…