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"Repealing the Affordable Care Act would have devastating consequences for the health of American families and the health of the American economy. Not only would Americans see their premiums soar and their coverage collapse, Republicans' repeal of the ACA would be responsible for the loss of roughly 2.6 million jobs across the nation – and the loss of more than $250 billion of gross state products in 2019 alone. Family budgets and state budgets alike would be rocked by the reverberations of the ACA's repeal.
"Congressman Donald Norcross is a proud member of IBEW Local 351 and knows that America's working men and women are the economic backbone of our nation," Leader Pelosi said. "On the Education and Workforce Committee, Congressman Norcross continues his life-long fight for the life-long learning and good-paying jobs needed to build a better future for all."
The full Democratic Caucus is expected to consider this nomination next week.
The new Committee Members are:
- Congressman Brian Higgins of New York
- Congresswoman Terri Sewell of Alabama
- Congresswoman Suzan DelBene of Washington
"As Republicans plot to destroy the Medicare guarantee while handing tax-giveaways to millionaires, Democrats are standing strong for hard-working families," said Leader Pelosi. "Under the leadership of Ranking Member Richie Neal, the new Members recommended for the Ways & Means Committee will help shine a stark light on the destructive reality of Republicans' special interest agenda."
The new Committee Members are:
- Congressman Raul Ruiz of California
- Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan
- Congressman Scott Peters of California
The new Committee Members are:
- Congressman Pete Aguilar of California
- Congresswoman Katherine Clark of Massachusetts
- Congresswoman Grace Meng of New York
- Congressman Mark Pocan of Wisconsin
"Thank you very much, Leader Schumer. I associate myself with your remarks. You covered a lot of territory there. I want to join you in commending the President for his presentation this morning to us. It was one of confidence. It was one of values. The Affordable Care Act was transformative in terms what it meant with the lives of the American people and that health care in our country is a right, not a privilege.
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I join our colleague, Mr. Lewis, in praising her leadership as Ranking Member, formerly Chair of the Rules Committee.
"On the first day of the 115th Congress, House Republicans were not focused on creating jobs, raising wages, or meeting the needs of hard-working families. Instead, with their very first actions of the new Congress, House Republicans put forward a shameful rules package that once again exposes their commitment to a special interest agenda that threatens the health and security of millions of Americans.
"The Affordable Care Act safeguards and strengthens the health care and economic security of every American – no matter where they get health insurance. Republicans have said their plan to repeal the ACA will have no negative effect on Americans' health security, but today, Republicans showed that is an empty promise. By rejecting Democrats' Previous Question, Republicans declared they will not promise to maintain the vital protections Americans enjoy under the Affordable Care Act.