Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of amendment No. 18 to H.R. 987. I want to thank Congressman Brown for his partnership on this amendment, which will ensure that we conduct thorough outreach to inform consumers in areas with high health disparities about their insurance options. The underlying legislation restores assistance to help Americans enroll in affordable, high-quality health insurance, and this amendment makes sure those efforts include a particular focus on low-income areas most in need not only of health insurance, but also of improved health outcomes. In addition to reversing the Trump administration's sabotage of the Affordable Care Act, this bill is a huge step forward in our efforts to lower the cost of prescription drugs. For families in my district and across the country, the high cost of prescription drugs is more than a health issue; it is an economic issue. Increasing competition and improving access to safe, lower cost generics can save American families thousands of dollars each year at the pharmacy counter. Mr. Chair, working families are counting on this body to help strengthen access to high-quality health insurance. For this reason, Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to support this amendment.”