Rep. Carter Statement on Senate’s Failure to Protect Affordable Health Care

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Tonight, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:

"I am deeply disappointed in the Senate for abandoning the fight for affordable health care for working families.

"After seven long weeks of negotiation, the decision to walk away from extending Affordable Care Act tax credits is nothing short of unconscionable. This failure will force millions of Americans-teachers, laborers, seniors, and parents-to pay more for the care they depend on, and some will face the heartbreaking choice between seeing a doctor and paying the rent.

"Health care is not a luxury. It is a basic human right. The cost of living in America is already too high, and stripping away relief for working people only deepens the burden.

"I stand firmly with Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats in rejecting any legislation that abandons the health and well-being of our citizens. We must continue to fight until every American family has access to affordable, quality health care-because the promise of this nation must include the dignity of good health."

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