[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 9, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PROTECTING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

  (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the health and safety of millions 
are at risk. Today, the Fifth Circuit heard oral arguments aimed at 
repealing the Affordable Care Act.
  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants to end healthcare coverage 
for people with preexisting conditions, young adults, and pregnant 
women. Texas already has the highest number of uninsured people 
anywhere in the United States, and that number would increase by 1.7 
million if these protections ended, including many in my district.
  We know that America suffers when people go uninsured. We can't 
afford to let our families, our neighbors, our fellow Texans lose these 
protections.
  Premiums and out-of-pocket costs for doctors' appointments and 
hospital visits will increase significantly.
  House Democrats will continue to fight to expand access to 
affordable, quality healthcare and to lower prescription drug prices.

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