Today, Rep. John R. Carter released the following statement on the House Republicans' replacement plan for Obamacare, the American Health Care Act.

“Obamacare is a flawed and failed policy that has increased premiums, raised taxes, and cut the incomes of millions of Americans. It forces Americans into ineffective insurance plans, rather than real health care coverage.”

“After voting more than 60 times to repeal and replace Obamacare, I am proud that House Republicans have introduced an innovative plan to replace this disastrous law. The American Health Care Act preserves vital patient protections including protecting those with pre-existing conditions, lifting lifetime caps on medical care, and allowing dependents to stay on their parent’s plan until they are 26 years old. We are providing a more consumer focused marketplace, not a government mandate with burdensome taxes. My colleagues and I are working to provide all Americans the ability to actually receive the health care they deserve, not just have a meaningless insurance policy that is too expensive to use.”

For more information on the American Health Care Act, please visit: www.readthebill.gop

Rep. Carter represents Texas District 31, which includes Fort Hood, the largest active duty armored military installation in the free world. He serves as Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, co-chairman of the Congressional Army Caucus, is on the Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice and Science and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.

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