Statement from Congressman Gregory Meeks on the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman
Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) released the following statement on the United States
Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act:
“The Supreme Court of the United
States upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in a decision today that makes it
clear that we must move forward with the implementation of this law. The
ruling of our highest court that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional
should put an end to unrelenting politically motivated calls for its
repeal. This is a critical victory for nation and a rescue for our most
vulnerable.
“The ACA is the signature
legislative achievement of President Obama and the Democratic-controlled 111th
Congress. Democrats have endured the constant resistance and disdain of
Republicans who have never embraced the ACA since its passage in 2010. We
prevailed today as do American families who know this groundbreaking
legislation is in their best interest.
“This decision elicits a
collective sigh of relief from 33 million previously uninsured Americans who
will receive coverage under the ACA. It brings comfort to 77
million Americans that health insurance companies will no longer be able to
deny, restrict, or drop from coverage due to a preexisting medical
condition. The same for millions of children − particularly recent high
school and college graduates - who will be able to stay on the health insurance
plans of their parents until age 26.
“Republicans must act in the
interest of Americans now, and put the politics aside. Instead of
rhetoric about repealing the ACA, it is time for Republicans to work toward
successful implementation. I remain ready for a bipartisan effort, but
Democrats must push forward even in the face of opposition from those in our
nation who want to put politics before progress.”
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