Sen. Barrasso Issues Statement on President Trump’s Health Care Executive Order

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., issued the following statement regarding President Trump's executive order instructing the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury to examine new policies that increase competition and lower the cost of health care:

"Wyoming families need relief from Washington's failed health care policies.

"I have always supported giving patients the freedom and flexibility to choose the health care plan that works best for them.

"President Trump's decision is exactly the kind of bold action this country needs to make health care more affordable. "