Rep. Donovan Issues Statement on Voting ‘No’ on American Health Care Act

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Daniel Donovan, R-N.Y., issued the following statement on the American Health Care Act:

"All policy is local, and my job is to represent the 740,000 people in New York's 11th Congressional District. Despite amendments and revisions, this bill still does not address the needs of the people of Staten Island and South Brooklyn. As written, the AHCA would impose a tax hike on City residents to fund tax cuts elsewhere in the state. My constituents would also be unable to use the bill's tax credits because of New York's rules on insurance coverage.

"The relief needed for local families is not in this bill. The plan would cost seniors more for health care at a time in their lives when incomes are limited and they need health care the most.

"Obamacare is failing and requires major reform. I remain steadfastly committed to replacing it with a plan that truly works for the people I represent."