Rep. Barletta Issues Statement Regarding Introduction of American Health Care Act

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Pa., issued the following statement regarding the introduction of the American Health Care Act:

"I am pleased Congress has released the bill text outlining what will become the first step in the repeal and replacement of Obamacare. This will be a long, multi-step process, and must be done in a deliberate manner to ensure that no one falls through the cracks.

"I was encouraged to see that the bill maintains that people with pre-existing conditions cannot be denied coverage, and that adult children can stay on their parent's health insurance until the age of 26.

"The bill also fully repeals the job-killing medical device tax and makes significant strides in rolling back harmful government mandates.

"I am continuing to review the bill, keeping in mind the impact it will have on the people of Pennsylvania's 11th District."

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