On a National Day of Action to Protect the Affordable Care Act, Hoyer Meets with Constituents to Discuss the Impact of Repeal

Office of the Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer

February 18, 2017

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On a National Day of Action to Protect the Affordable Care Act, Hoyer Meets with Constituents to Discuss the Impact of Repeal

WASHINGTON DC - On a National Day of Action to protect the Affordable Care Act, House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) met with members of Together We Will - Southern Maryland, a civic engagement organization, to discuss the impact of Republican efforts to repeal the ACA without having a real plan to replace it. To view photos of the event, go to: https://www.facebook.com/pg/WhipHoyer/photos/?tab=album&albumid=10154465315922887.

"Today, as we recognize a National Day of Action to protect the Affordable Care Act, I was pleased to meet with a diverse, energetic group of people in Southern Maryland that is becoming more involved in government and politics," said Whip Hoyer. "Repealing the Affordable Care Act will have a devastating impact on Marylanders-- over 300,000 would lose health coverage, including 60,000 children, and many families could see their health costs skyrocket. I thank Together We Will for attending the Women's March on Washington and looking for additional opportunities to get involved, and I look forward to working together to educate the community about what is at stake if the ACA is repealed and advocate for policies that will ensure a stronger future for all of us."

Together We Will - Southern Maryland is a civic engagement group that was established following the 2016 election and has grown to approximately 2,200 members, many of whom have not been previously involved in government and politics. The group aims to support, engage, and change their community through informing others and taking action at local, state, and federal levels of government.