I first ran for Congress to protect your access to healthcare after doctors warned us that our unborn son could have serious medical complications in 2017. We’re lucky that he’s grown into a healthy and thriving little boy, but no family should worry about losing their healthcare just because of a pre-existing condition.
The pandemic has made it even clearer that all Americans need access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Millions of Americans are only one health incident away from losing their job or financial disaster. 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
- Expand Medicare to include dental, vision, and hearing coverage
- Expand access to telehealth
- Ensure access to reproductive healthcare
- Provide permanent funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP)
- Support rural community health centers
As the father to two young boys, there is nothing more important to me than making sure New Jersey’s children grow up healthy and have a stable future.
