On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
I thank the chairman. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3762 and in support of overriding the President's veto of this very important bill. The Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act repeals some of the most egregious and harmful aspects of ObamaCare: the individual mandate, the employer mandate, the medical device tax, and especially the Cadillac tax--a 40 percent excise tax on certain employer health benefits. In the coming years, the Cadillac tax will be responsible for employees from local governments, small businesses and large, nonprofits, and colleges-universities losing their access to high- quality, affordable health care. This is unacceptable for my home State of New Hampshire--people who want patient-centered health care and options for themselves, their families, not higher premiums, higher deductibles, and fewer doctors. That is why it is so important to override this veto today. The House and Senate have worked hard in giving American families and small- business owners better care, better options, and greater affordability. We need to continue that approach and ensure that patient-centered health care is at the center of what America stands for. As a new member of the Budget Committee, I thank my chairman for giving me the opportunity to speak today, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to support this legislation. {time} 1345
