Aderholt Supports Full Repeal of ObamaCare

Washington, D.C.— Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 45, legislation to fully repeal the President’s health care law.

“There is no doubt that ObamaCare will take our nation’s health care system toward a path of socialized medicine,” said Aderholt. “The President promised his over $1 billion health care overhaul would reduce costs, increase access and provide affordable options for all Americans. The reality is ObamaCare is increasing the health care costs, stifling medical innovation and slowing hiring.”

“Since ObamaCare’s implementation the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has reported that 30 million Americans will remain uninsured and over 7 million people will likely lose their employer sponsored coverage as a result of the law, even though the Administration claimed the law would lead to universal coverage,” said Aderholt.

“ObamaCare is a job killer. Last month’s jobs report suggested that the law is already impacting hiring patterns, as small businesses are cutting back workers hours and also freezing hiring any additional workers,” continued Aderholt.

“Congress should not only repeal the health care law, but also pass a health care reform package that lowers health care costs, improves quality of care and gives great access to all Americans. Repealing ObamaCare means we can move forward with a commonsense approach that will decrease burdens, lower costs and protect American jobs,” concluded Aderholt.

Aderholt currently serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies for the powerful House Appropriations Committee, is a member of the Committee’s Commerce, Justice and Science; and Homeland Security Subcommittees, and also serves on the Helsinki Commission.

For more information about Aderholt’s work in Congress visit www.aderholt.house.gov.