Rep. Davis-Backed Legislation Protects Access to Health Care, Lowers the Cost of Prescription Drugs, Supports Health Care Workers

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:

U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-Ill) is committed to expanding access to health care. During the 116th Congress, Rep. Davis has supported a number of health care bills that lower the cost of prescription drugs, protect patient access to care, support hospitals and health care workers, and more.

Ensuring out-of-work Americans have access to health care

H.R. 6810 - Health Care Protection Act - Provides a COBRA subsidy for out-of-work Americans so that individuals pay the same amount for COBRA coverage as they did for employer-sponsored health insurance. Additionally, it creates a 30-day special enrollment period on the ACA exchanges for individuals without health insurance. (Sponsor, Democratic co-sponsors)

Lowering the cost of prescription drugs

H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act - Unlike the partisan H.R. 3 which institutes government price controls that stifle innovation, H.R. 19 includes over 40 bipartisan proposal that encourages innovation for new cures, increases transparency at the pharmacy, and stops the subsidization of other developed countries' health care systems through stronger trade agreements. Like H.R. 3, it puts in place out-of-pocket caps for seniors on Medicare. (Co-sponsor)

Protecting health care coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions

H.R. 383 - Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that preexisting condition exclusions with respect to enrollment in health insurance coverage and group health plans continue to be prohibited (Co-sponsor)

H.R. 692 - Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit application of preexisting condition exclusions and to guarantee availability of health insurance coverage in the individual and group market, contingent on the enactment of legislation repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Co-sponsor)

Making critical investments in hospitals and health care providers nationwide

H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Among other things, establishes the Provider Relief Fund, which distributes $175 billion to hospitals and healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. (Supported)

Protecting nurses from being furloughed

H.R. 6809 - Nurse Workforce Protection Act - Prohibits health care providers from receiving Provider Relief funds if the provider has laid off, furloughed, cut hours/pay, or forced nurses to take paid/unpaid leave.