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THURSDAY: Speaker Pelosi Joins Rep. Doggett in ATX to Share Build Back Better Health Care Progress

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September 1, 2021

Austin, T.X. – Tomorrow, Thursday, September 2, at 2:30 PM, Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chair of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, will hold a press conference in Austin to highlight Democrats’ priorities in the forthcoming Build Back Better Act that will strengthen health care access for Texas families. This includes coverage for those denied Medicaid expansion, more affordable ACA Marketplace insurance, additional Medicare benefits, and lower prescription drug prices. This marks key progress in fulfilling the President’s Build Back Better agenda.

Masks are required, and attendance will be strictly limited to ensure safe social distancing. All attendees must be vaccinated. Press are invited to RSVP as soon as possible here(link is external), and to direct questions to Kate Stotesbery(link sends email).

What:       Press conference sharing the strong progress on health care policies in the upcoming reconciliation legislation

When:      2:30 PM, Thursday, September 2, 2021

Where:     Foundation Communities Prosper Center South, 2900 S IH-35, Austin, TX 78704

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Issues:Healthcare