For the First Time Ever, Congress to Send Obamacare Repeal Bill to the President’s Desk

Washington, DC – Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, C – NY-1) will vote today for the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 (H.R. 3762), which is expected to pass the House of Representatives. Passing both the House and the Senate, this is the first bill to repeal Obamacare that will be sent to the President’s desk.

The Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act repeals major provisions of Obamacare and provide a two year period of time to ensure that Americans still have healthcare coverage during the transition to a better plan. According to estimates by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act will reduce the deficit by $516 billion from 2016-2025.

“Obamacare has been nothing short of a disaster for hardworking families and our economy,” said Congressman Zeldin. “The flaws in this healthcare system have resulted in higher premiums, higher deductibles, lost doctors, cancelled policies, and so much more. The Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act repeals many of the flawed major provisions under Obamacare over a period of two years, specifically many of the harmful mandates and taxes, so that we can increase patients’ access, without compromising quality of care or efficiency.”

“The collapse of Health Republic in New York State and dozens of other co-ops across the country, has been a frightening wake up call for those who have been so locked into defending Obamacare at all costs,” Congressman Zeldin concluded. “Over recent years, it has become increasingly clear to both Democrats and Republicans that this law is deeply flawed. It is evident that at this point in time that we must fully repeal and replace Obamacare with solutions that cost less and guarantee more freedom, certainty and security.”