Rep. Gowdy on the American Health Care Act

Washington, DC — Rep. Trey Gowdy (SC-04) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 1628 — the American Health Care Act.

"The Declaration of Independence says this: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness are inextricably linked to health and well being. Access to health care and health insurance — no matter our stage of life — is vital. The Affordable Care Act was designed to create a pathway to insurance for the previously uninsured, yet we still have millions of Americans without health insurance, and premium costs continue to rise under the Affordable Care Act. 

It is important we are able to take care of our families, especially those with pre-existing conditions. The American Health Care Act ensures under no circumstance can people be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition.

Today I voted for the American Health Care Act to support the first step of a three-step process of ensuring every American has access to quality, patient-centered health care. I look forward to continue working with my colleagues in Congress and those in the Administration to provide all Americans with access to high quality health care and health insurance.”

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