I first ran for Congress to protect access to healthcare after doctors warned us that our unborn son could have serious medical complications in 2017 and my Republican member of Congress was leading the charge to take away healthcare from those with pre-existing conditions. We’re lucky that he’s grown into a healthy and thriving boy, but no family should worry about losing their healthcare because of a pre-existing condition or because they cannot afford it.
We need universal healthcare so that every American has access to the care they need at a cost they can afford. My mother is a nurse, and she taught me to be a fierce advocate for healthcare access. Nobody should die or face bankruptcy because they can’t afford to visit their doctor.
That’s why I’ve championed legislation to:
- Lower prescription drug prices, particularly for our seniors
- Protect people with pre-existing conditions
- Allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices
- Cap out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors at $2,000 per year
- Cap the cost of insulin at $35/month
- Expand Medicare to include dental, vision, and hearing coverage
- Ensure and protect access to reproductive healthcare
- Provide permanent funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP)
- Support rural community health centers
- Reform the tax system to give more people access to affordable health care
- Make it easier for seniors to receive home health care
As the father to two young boys, there is nothing more important to me than making sure our kids grow up healthy and have a stable future.
