Scott asks Committee to shift focus to important, bipartisan legislation
Remarks come after Committee vote on partisan reconciliation proposal that defunds Planned Parenthood and guts the Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON - Following today’s markup in the Education and the Workforce Committee of a reconciliation proposal that will gut the Affordable Care Act and defund Planned Parenthood, Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) made the following statement:
“I am deeply disappointed that the Committee saw fit to report this proposal today. The sole aim of this proposal is the systematic destruction of the Affordable Care Act.
“The Affordable Care Act has been an overwhelming success for millions of Americans. Millions of Americans gained access to coverage, driving the uninsured rate to historic lows. Young adults have gained access to health coverage by staying on their parent’s insurance. And millions of Americans who gain coverage through their employer have seen strengthened coverage -- and more preventative services available.
“What we are seeing here today is a continuation of a partisan attack on the Affordable Care Act. This reconciliation process marks the 61st vote in the House to undermine the ACA and countless partisan lawsuits against the law. This attempt – and its outcome – will be no different. Therefore, it is a waste of time for this Committee to even consider such legislation.
“It is my hope, that this Committee and other committees in the House will not spend more time on yet another attack on the Affordable Care Act, but will focus on many of the important areas where Committee Democrats and Republicans share common ground.”
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