Hensarling Statement On Senate Failure To Repeal Obamacare

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling (TX-05) released the following statement after the United States Senate failed to repeal and replace Obamacare:

"We cannot make meaningful changes to Obamacare without the Senate doing their part. With the failure of the Senate to pass any form of a repeal of Obamacare, Americans woke up to the same problems with their health coverage with no immediate hope for relief. Increasing premiums, declining coverage, skyrocketing costs and broken promises are the defining characteristics of Obamacare right now. Even Democrats who voted for Obamacare admit that it is broken.

"Passing a repeal to Obamacare was a challenging process, and right now, I could not be more proud of my House colleagues for getting it done. On the other hand, I am deeply disappointed in the handful of Republican Senators who are the reason for this unacceptable outcome - many of whom claimed they supported eliminating this flawed law.

"Republicans made two policy promises to the American people - the repeal and replacement of Obamacare and fundamental tax reform. In the coming days, the White House and Congress must figure out the best way forward to provide relief from Obamacare while giving them a patient-centered structure that will ensure cost effective access for all Americans. Failure is not an option."

Read this original document at: https://hensarling.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hensarling-statement-on-senate-failure-to-repeal-obamacare