H.R. 596

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Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to H.R.
596, the latest in a series of seemingly never ending attempts by House
Republicans to destroy and dismantle the Affordable Care Act. This
legislation, which has no chance of becoming law, would be nothing
short of catastrophic for the millions of Americans who receive critical benefits and health care coverage under the ACA.

The Affordable Care Act is working. Individuals with pre-existing
conditions are no longer unfairly kept out of the insurance
marketplace. Health care premiums are growing at the slowest rate in
nearly a half century. Young adults are able to remain on their
parents' health coverage; families can purchase affordable health
coverage on the health insurance exchanges; and seniors are receiving
real help with their prescription drug costs as we eliminate the Part D
donut hole.

Despite these successes, House Republicans are continuing their
quixotic pursuit to undermine this law using the same old and
discredited arguments they have tried in the past. Instead of outlining
a replacement to the ACA, Republicans want to take away comprehensive
health coverage from millions of Americans and repeal critical patient
protections.

In the last year, I've had many constituents share deeply personal
stories of the positive impact the ACA has had on their lives.

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It is time for Congressional Republicans to stop refighting the battles of the past and focus on the challenges facing our communities. I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues--Republicans and Democrats--to enact policies that will benefit middle class families and strengthen our economy.

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