[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 72 (Thursday, May 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E841]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK

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                               speech of

                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 2010

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
honor of mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends across America.
  This Sunday, as I celebrated my first Mother's Day as a mom, I was 
reminded of the importance of a healthy family.
  As moms, we set a foundation for our families--whether it is putting 
on the sunscreen or scheduling check-ups--we set the example for our 
children.
  One reason I worked so hard to pass the Affordable Care Act is to 
empower moms and their children.
  Thanks to the healthcare reform law, women will no longer be excluded 
from insurance for pre-existing conditions, pay higher premiums than 
men, or forced to pay sky-rocketing out-of-pocket costs for basic 
health services like preventive screenings and maternity coverage.
  As a working mom, I know how easy it is to put our own health on the 
back burner behind work, family, or school.
  Mother's Day marked the beginning of National Women's Health Week, a 
time to encourage women to make their health a top priority and 
recommit to improving the health of women for generations to come.
  Women's health is not just a women's issue. When we have healthy 
moms, we encourage the vitality of our children and our communities.

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