Rep. Doggett on House Passage of Trumpcare

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), Ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the Republicans' American Health Care Act was passed by the House of Representatives:

"Republicans are dancing to a tune played by the Pied Piper of Trump Tower. While they hear that music, they cannot hear the advice of almost every major group of healthcare professionals or that of public interest groups, like the March of Dimes, the American Heart Association, or the American Cancer Society. There is much talk about high risk pools — the real high-risk pool is the one Republicans dive into with their vote for Trumpcare. And they are swimming with sharks."

Congressman Doggett also spoke on the House Floor this morning prior to the vote. You can find that speech here.

Additionally, he spoke at a rally outside the U.S. Capitol against Trumpcare. You can find that speech here.