[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 26, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H5667]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              DEFEND PROTECTION OF PREEXISTING CONDITIONS

  (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, from his very first day in 
office, President Trump has worked to sabotage and repeal the 
Affordable Care Act.
  Despite being unable to pass a repeal bill, President Trump hasn't 
stopped working to make it harder for people with preexisting 
conditions to afford coverage. Last week, HHS announced that it will 
allow the sale of short-term junk insurance plans that don't provide 
essential coverage and exclude people with preexisting conditions. 
Meanwhile, Attorney General Jeff Sessions argues that such protections 
are unconstitutional.
  Mr. Speaker, it is hard to understand why the President, who promised 
wonderful healthcare for all, is so committed to attacking the most 
popular parts of the Affordable Care Act.
  Constance, a constituent from my district, wrote, back during the 
repeal debate, that: ``The ACA saved my life, as I would not be able to 
afford my healthcare without it.''
  Mr. Speaker, we in Congress need to be doing more to protect people 
like Constance and all of those who have been diagnosed with a 
preexisting condition.
  We need to be doing more, not less

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