Butterfield Statement on the Supreme Court Decision in King v. Burwell


WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement in response to today’s Supreme Court decision in King v. Burwell:

“Today’s Supreme Court decision upholding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act is a tremendous victory for our nation.  Every modern day U.S. President has acknowledged the urgency of healthcare reform, but President Obama and Congressional Democrats successfully answered the call with the passage of this law.

“This ruling by the Supreme Court ensures that millions of Americans, particularly the underserved, poor and minority communities, can enjoy without uncertainty access to affordable healthcare.

“Since the passage of ACA, more than 10 million African Americans, including 3.9 million adult African American women, no longer have lifetime or annual limits on their health insurance coverage.  And nearly 8 million African Americans with private insurance now have access to expanded preventive services with no cost-sharing.

“In June 2012, the Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional, and with today’s decision, the Supreme Court has once again upheld the law, making clear that the ACA is working for America.  It is time for Republicans to move on.”

 

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