McEachin Statement on Virginia Senate’s Vote on Medicaid Expansion

May 30, 2018

Contact: Jamitress Bowden (202) 225-6365

Richmond, Va. - Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) issued this statement in celebration of the Virginia Senate's vote to expand Medicaid:

"I am thrilled that my former colleagues in the Virginia Senate finally passed Medicaid expansion. Thousands of uninsured and underinsured Virginians are now one step closer to accessing high-quality, affordable healthcare, which should be a right for every American. With this landmark vote, more individuals and their families will be able to proactively visit their doctor before their medical issues worsen and become increasingly expensive, keeping people out of the emergency room and reducing healthcare costs across the board.

"I want to also thank Governor Northam and the thousands of Virginias who called, wrote, rallied and never gave up.

"Today is truly a momentous day. In the face of all the negative healthcare policies pushed by the Trump Administration, and the grave amounts of uncertainty inserted into the marketplace, Virginia has pushed back with a bipartisan vote to expand Medicaid. I am elated."

Congressman McEachin served in Virginia's General Assembly for close to two decades before serving in the United States House of Representatives. During his last term in the Virginia Senate, McEachin was elected as Democratic Caucus Chair.

Link to statement: https://mceachin.house.gov/media/press-releases/mceachin-statement-virginia-senates-vote-medicaid-expansion