On the recordMay 16, 2019
I oppose this amendment because by stripping the ACA's stabilization bills from this package, we are reneging on the promise that we made to the American people: access to quality, affordable healthcare. This complete package of bills helps stabilize the ACA which will improve the risk pool, reduce premium cost, and lower the number of uninsured. The CBO found that my bill, the MORE Health Education Act would help 5 million Americans obtain high-quality health insurance created by the ACA. It is supported by AARP, the American Hospital Association, and a number of other organizations, as was mentioned before. From day one, there has been a concern that when we shorten the amount of time that people can enroll, when we tell them that we are not going to let them know what is even available to them, and then we take away the resources and the individuals that can help them get there, that is why we feel like we have been watching and witnessing the move backwards. What we want to do with this bill is move forward. So I urge my colleagues to reject this amendment and support the full legislative package for the people.
