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Portman Statement on Health Care
U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement on
health care after the failed vote in the Senate last Friday:
“I am disappointed that the Senate was unable to proceed towards
a House-Senate conference. Throughout this debate, I’ve
consistently fought for a better health care system that
lowers the cost of coverage and provides access to quality
care, while protecting the most vulnerable in our society.
“Obamacare isn’t working for Ohio families and small businesses,
many of whom have seen their premiums and deductibles
skyrocket, and they need relief. That’s why I supported
legislation earlier this week to repeal and replace this
law. That legislation included a number of proposals I
fought for, including $45 billion to address the opioid
epidemic, a glide path to avoid pulling the rug out from
under Ohioans on Medicaid expansion, and $100 billion for an
innovative approach to providing low-income Americans with
access to affordable health care.
“I know some may want to throw in the towel and do nothing, but I
don’t believe that is the responsible course of
action. Doing nothing would leave tens of thousands of
Ohioans stranded without health insurance and everyone with
higher costs.
“We can do better, and I’m not giving up. I will continue working
with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on
common-sense solutions on behalf of Ohio families who are
suffering under the failed status quo. I hope the Senate
Finance Committee, on which I serve, will announce a series
of health care hearings.
“People are rightly frustrated on both sides of the aisle. We must
come together as an institution and do better for
Ohioans—and all Americans.”
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