[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 94 (Thursday, June 7, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H4858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           MEDICARE SOLVENCY

  (Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of America's 
50 million seniors who rely on Medicare.
  Medicare ensures Americans aged 65 and older have guaranteed health 
coverage, protecting countless families from bankruptcy, ensuring our 
seniors can enjoy retirement and pass on life's lessons to their 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
  The Medicare Board of Trustees announced on Tuesday the program's 
trust fund will be exhausted by 2026, 3 years earlier than last year's 
announcement.
  Eight years ago, Congress and the Obama administration worked 
together to extend Medicare solvency by 12 years when we passed the 
Affordable Care Act.
  Medicare's solvency is now threatened by policy passed by the current 
Republican majority and enacted by President Trump.
  2026 is 8 years away. We should be extending the life of Medicare, 
not threatening it.
  Mr. Speaker, this is not acceptable. America's seniors deserve 
better. Congress should take action and protect the Medicare guarantee 
for today's and tomorrow's seniors.

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