[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 1, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H3045]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CORONAVIRUS MAKES NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE VITAL

  (Mrs. FLETCHER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. FLETCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the Patient 
Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act.
  At this unprecedented moment in our country's history, when the novel 
coronavirus has made plain the vital need for affordable and accessible 
healthcare for people across our country, I was proud to cast my vote 
in favor of this bill, which builds on the Affordable Care Act.
  Ten years ago, the Affordable Care Act expanded access to healthcare 
for millions across Texas and across the country. Since that time, we 
have also learned of critical improvements needed to the ACA to ensure 
that care is both affordable and accessible.
  This bill lowers the cost of prescription drugs, caps premiums, and 
protects people with preexisting conditions.
  Vitally important for Texas, with the highest rate of uninsured 
people in the country, this bill encourages States that haven't 
expanded Medicaid to do so. And I will work with leaders in Texas to 
make sure that we do.
  These are priorities for people across my district, across my State, 
and across our country. As we battle this public health crisis, I am 
glad the legislation that is necessary and timely has passed the House, 
and I urge the Senate to do the same.

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