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Ahead of the 15th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement:

“Fifteen years ago, Democrats revolutionized health care in America and proved what’s possible when good governance invests directly in the people. Make no mistake about it: there are countless Americans who are alive today because of the ACA. Nearly 50 million people have obtained affordable health care through the marketplaces since 2014, and over 100 million with pre-existing conditions like cancer and diabetes go to sleep knowing they are protected.

“Under President Biden, Democrats believed again in the possibilities of our people and built on our progress. We expanded tax credits, strengthened the marketplaces, and set a record enrollment of 24 million. We secured Medicare drug price negotiation, capped the cost of insulin and out-of-pocket costs for seniors, and ensured their vaccines come at no cost. Our efforts are working and saving lives. More Americans are covered than ever, and at lower costs.

“Despite 15 years of Republican threats and sabotage, the ACA stands as a pillar of American health care. But we must remain vigilant: our progress remains under siege by Republicans, who continue to be the single greatest threat to Americans’ health. Just this month, the Administration proposed a rule that would strip coverage away and increase premiums for millions. President Trump, Elon Musk, and Republicans on Capitol Hill continue to relentlessly attack Americans and their health care by threatening massive cuts, firing thousands of staff, and jacking up costs. If Republicans get their way, people will see their livelihoods decimated, their protections vanish, their premiums skyrocket, all while they watch big corporations collect fat checks from the ashes. A poorer, sicker America is their plan.

“Ways and Means Democrats will keep fighting for our progress and sounding the alarm at every Republican attack. We will always stand strong to preserve, protect, and expand the possibilities of the Affordable Care Act. The stakes are life and death.”

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