I am disappointed to see my Republican colleague again object to the legislation that will help more Americans access quality, private health insurance, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program. This is especially harmful to families in rural communities who already lack access to in-person assistance for shopping and enrolling in quality, affordable health insurance coverage. So let me lay plain for everyone what we are seeing here from the Republicans and this administration. Today, the Republicans objected to passing my ENROLL Act, which would provide funding for healthcare enrollment assistance to help people find high-quality, affordable plans that would actually meet their healthcare needs. Today, the Republicans objected to passing my legislation to stop the expansion of junk insurance plans that don't even have to cover people with preexisting health conditions. The Republicans are working to make it harder for one to sign up for high-quality, affordable healthcare. This administration is encouraging Americans to buy junk insurance plans that don't provide the health coverage that they need and that can deny coverage to people who have preexisting health conditions. Finally, the Republicans and the Trump administration are supporting a lawsuit that would overturn the entire Affordable Care Act and take healthcare away from literally millions of American families. The choice for the American people could not be clearer.…
On the recordOctober 30, 2019
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