On the recordJanuary 13, 2017
I am Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, and I represent the hardworking families of Chicago's west and northwest suburbs. I rise today in strong opposition to S. Con. Res. 3. Repealing without replacing the Affordable Care Act at the same time would devastate our economy and harm millions of middle class families. Within the Eighth District of Illinois alone, we could lose upwards of $550 million from our economy, and over 4,000 jobs. Before joining Congress, I ran small businesses in the Chicago area in the national security and technology sectors. I know firsthand how important health coverage is to our workers and to our businesses. Without the protections of the ACA, we will see fewer entrepreneurs take the risk of starting a business and fewer workers taking the risk of working for a startup. Middle class and working families need good-paying jobs and affordable health care. And, unfortunately, the bill before us today would rob them of both.
