Spencer Cox: “I yield myself 30 seconds for the purpose of correcting the record because the gentleman from Michigan has just stated…”

“I yield myself 30 seconds for the purpose of correcting the record because the gentleman from Michigan has just stated several things that are factually in error. First, he said that this amendment would apply to health plans, that it would provide relief from damages to health plans. It does not. It has no application to health plans or insurers. If it did, the American Medical Association would not endorse it. Second, he said that it preempts State law. It preempts no State law. None. Third, he said that intentional conduct such as a rape would somehow go scott free under this. That is flat wrong. Intentional conduct is excepted. Lastly, he said that if a professional fell asleep or were negligent that he/she would not be responsible for punitive damages. That is simply false. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.”