On the recordJuly 17, 2013
Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Georgia, Dr. Price, control the remainder of the time for us. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen). Without objection, the gentleman from Georgia will control the remaining time. There was no objection. Mr. McDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I submit for the Record two records which show that hundreds of thousands of constituents in the First District of Wisconsin and the Eighth District of Texas would benefit from the Affordable Care Act. Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in the 1st Congressional District of Wisconsin Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce Democratic Staff Report, July 2013 The landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA) began delivering important new benefits and protections to tens of millions of American families almost immediately after it was signed into law by President Obama. But the largest benefits of the law will become available to consumers on October 1, 2013, when health insurance marketplaces open in all 50 states. These marketplaces will offer individuals, families, and small businesses an efficient, transparent one-stop shop to compare health insurance policies, receive financial assistance, and sign up for high-quality, affordable, and secure insurance coverage. This fact sheet summarizes new data on the significant benefits of the health care reform law in Rep. Ryan's district.…





