Rep. Grothman Votes to Pass Obamacare Replacement

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis., issued the following statement after voting to repeal and replace Obamacare with the American Health Care Act:

"Obamacare is a proven disaster. Premiums have skyrocketed, quality of care has suffered and, more and more, Washington has exerted itself into what should be private, trusted doctor-patient relationships.

"I voted for the new health care bill because the current system is unsustainable. Already, one-third of America's counties only have one insurance provider, and the exchanges will continue to head towards disaster if Congress doesn't act. Just yesterday, the last remaining insurer for the majority of the state of Iowa announced that it may drop off the exchanges - leaving 94 of the 99 counties in the state without an insurance provider.

"Quite simply, Americans deserve better.

"This new bill still covers pre-existing conditions, while easing the burdens of Obamacare that have been forced onto so many of our families. With our vote today, the House has ensured that individuals and families will no longer be forced into expensive, inadequate Obamacare plans they do not want and cannot afford."