Political Quotes

“When Democrats expanded ObamaCare subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act, those billions of dollars flow directly to large health insurers. CHOICE arrangements, however, allows small businesses--small businesses--to reimburse their own employees directly for them to shop and purchase their own health insurance. This is how Washington should be empowering small businesses, not bailing out large health insurers. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Oregon (Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer). Mrs. CHAVEZ-DeREMER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the CHOICE Arrangement Act. Small business owners are being hamstrung by soaring healthcare costs. I know firsthand because I am a small business owner, but you don't have to take my word for it. The data speaks for itself. In Deschutes County in my district, the average small business premium for a family has increased by 111 percent from 2014 to 2022. It is past time to provide small business owners with more options so workers can access cheaper coverage. We can accomplish this by expanding association health plans and providing more flexibility to ensure employees can get the coverage that fits their needs best. Mr. Chairman, I am proud to support small businesses, which create jobs, foster innovation, and keep our economy running strong. Let's get this done to ensure these employers can keep their doors open.”