Republican lawmakers unveiled the text of a bill Monday evening to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, capping off weeks of speculation about whether they’d actually put forth replacing legislation.
“Obamacare is rapidly collapsing. Skyrocketing premiums, soaring deductibles, and dwindling choices are not what the people were promised seven years ago. It’s time to turn a page and rescue our health care system from this disastrous law. The American Health Care Act is a plan to drive down costs, encourage competition, and give every American access to quality, affordable health insurance,” House Speaker Paul Ryan said Monday in a statement. “It protects young adults, patients with pre-existing conditions, and provides a stable transition so that no one has the rug pulled out from under them.”
The Speaker’s statement added, “Working together, this unified Republican government will deliver relief and peace of mind to the millions of Americans suffering under Obamacare. This will proceed through a transparent process of regular order in full view of the public. I want to thank all of our members who have contributed their ideas, especially Chairman Walden and Chairman Brady, as well as Secretary Price and the Trump administration, for their commitment to keep this promise and get this right.”
However, not everyone in the Republican Party is happy with the new legislation. Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., who leans heavily towards the libertarian side of things, signaled Monday evening that he is displeased with his party’s attempt to roll back the Affordable Care Act.
“Obamacare 2.0,” he quipped in a brief note on social media.
The text of the new bill was published just a short while ago. You can read it here:
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