May 23, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 87 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                          ACTION ON HEALTHCARE

  (Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, the American people sent a clear 
message that they want action to lower the cost and improve the quality 
of healthcare. I am pleased that, over the past month, this House has 
done exactly that.
  It is a stark contrast to the 8 years under the previous majority 
with one attempt after another to repeal the Affordable Care Act and 
deny coverage to Americans with preexisting conditions.
  Last week, we passed legislation to help address the rising cost of 
prescription drugs by increasing the availability of generic drugs.
  This bill also curbs the Trump administration's expansion of junk 
insurance plans and funds programs to help more Americans enroll in 
coverage.
  Earlier, we voted to reverse the Trump administration's dangerous 
effort to allow States to waive lifesaving protections for people with 
preexisting conditions.
  I urge the Senate to take up these bills that will have immediate, 
positive effects on our Nation's healthcare, and I look forward to 
working with my colleagues to make even more, further progress.

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