Congressman McNerney Statement On H.R. 3350

"Yesterday, I voted for the Upton bill that would allow people to stay on their existing health insurance plans. My reason was simple: The President of the United States repeatedly told the American people that if they liked their health insurance plans, they could keep them. I believed him as did many Americans and I think the president's promises should be kept. 

 

"I have heard from many people whose health insurance plans were cancelled, only to find out that comparable plans on the exchanges are as much as four times more expensive. The goal of the Affordable Care Act remains to provide quality, affordable health insurance for all Americans.

 

"The Upton bill may not ultimately fix this issue, but it's an important step in that direction. I believe that the Affordable Care Act will accomplish many of its goals within a few years including making health care accessible to all, and I intend to support it. I remain committed to doing everything I can - including working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle - to continue to improve the law and address any challenges we face as we implement the provisions of the Affordable Care Act."