NWLC Critical of House Bills Aimed at Hampering Health Care Law

(Washington, D.C.) The House of Representatives is slated to vote today on H.R. 2667 and H.R. 2688, two bills aimed at undermining the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

The following statement is from Marcia D. Greenberger, Co-President of the National Women’s Law Center:

“Thanks to the ACA, millions more American women will have access to affordable health insurance options when enrollment in health insurance marketplaces begins in October. But rather than help the American people learn about new coverage options and their benefits, the House leadership is working relentlessly to hamper, if not totally prevent, implementation of the law. Their efforts could cost uninsured and underinsured women and their families dearly, taking away the critically important health and financial security promised by the ACA's landmark reforms.

“We urge the House of Representatives to put aside any attempts to roll back the ACA and get on with the urgently-needed work of ensuring its success.”

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