Cartwright Votes to Lower Health Care, Drug CostsThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act would lower costs for millions of Americans
Washington, DC,
June 29, 2020
U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today voted to pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act in the U.S. House, which would strengthen protections for people with pre-existing conditions and reduce out-of-pocket health care costs. It passed by a vote of 234-179 with support from both Democrats and Republicans and now goes to the U.S. Senate for consideration. “Access to affordable health care is essential now more than ever as millions of Americans have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Cartwright said. “This bill would lower insurance premiums and drug costs, all while saving taxpayer money. I will continue to fight for quality, affordable health care, especially for seniors and those living with pre-existing conditions.” The passage of this legislation comes just days after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and several Republican attorneys general filed briefs in California v. Texas before the Supreme Court, asking that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) be struck down in its entirety as the U.S. continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act would:
According to estimates by the Congressional Budget Office, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act would save taxpayers more than $18.2 billion over a ten-year period. |