Breaking the Gridlock Act

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Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak about being on the right side of history. I have taken the time to listen directly to the people of Nevada's Fourth District and all across my great State. They have shared their stories, their concerns, and their fears about their healthcare.

I am talking about people like Richard and his wife who have worked to do everything right. They budgeted. They made sacrifices. Yet, today, they are paying $1,200 a month for health insurance, up from $280 a month just a month ago because vital healthcare lifelines were allowed to expire.

Richard told me that they can identify places to make cuts in their lives, but what worries him is what they will be forced to give up. That includes fewer groceries, fewer essentials, and fewer visits with family.

Mr. Speaker, I get it. Some in this Chamber want to make this about politics. The reality is this is life and death. It is life and death for the 15 million Americans who are at risk of losing healthcare, while Republicans found the time and the money to give tax cuts to billionaires but no time to give relief to middle-class families.

Mr. Speaker, I thank Leader Jeffries and Democrats. I call on my Republican colleagues to join us, and let's be on the right side of history.

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