Hoyer Joins Amicus Brief in Support of the Affordable Care Act

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House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) today joined an amicus brief in the case of King v. Burwell, which is scheduled to be considered by the Supreme Court this term. The case focuses on whether those purchasing coverage through the federally run health insurance marketplace are eligible for premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act.

"I was proud to file an amicus brief with the Supreme Court today in the case of King v. Burwell along with other Members of Congress involved in writing the law in 2010 and with state legislators who participated in decisions on whether to launch state-based marketplaces," said Whip Hoyer. "Our brief demonstrates Congress's clear intent that premium tax credits were to be made available to all qualified consumers purchasing insurance through exchanges set up by the states and by the federal government."

"The opponents of health care reform have failed to repeal or undermine the law through more than fifty votes in the House since it was enacted, and they are now once again resorting to litigation in order to achieve their goal," continued Whip Hoyer. "It's unfortunate that the House will waste even more time on yet another repeal vote next week. Meanwhile, nearly 9.5 million Americans nationwide have signed up for quality, affordable health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act. House Democrats are determined to defend the patient protections and cost savings that health care reform has brought millions of Americans, and I am confident that the Court will reaffirm Congress's intent to provide premium tax credits to those shopping for affordable coverage through any of the health insurance marketplaces."

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