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| https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-supports-bill-reduce-healthcare-costs-protect-people-pre-existing | Rep. Davids Supports Bill to Reduce Healthcare Costs, Protect People with Pre-Existing Conditions | 2019-03-27 | 2019 | 2019-03 | Democrat | House | KS | Sharice Davids | D000629 | davids.house.gov | legacy | Rep. ShariceDavidstoday announced her support of The Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions & Making Health Care More Affordable Act, a sweeping new health carebillthat will lower Kansans health insurance premiums, strengthen protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and reverse attacks on our health care system. Too many families in Kansas are struggling to get the healthcare they need or are faced with skyrocketing costs. At my recent town hall in Olathe, 8 out of 10 questions were about healthcare.That's why I'm co-sponsoring this sweeping legislation to stabilize and improve the Affordable Care Act, protect people with pre-existing conditions, and lower health premiums for Kansas families,saidDavids. On Monday, the Trump administrationattemptedto not only end protections for people with pre-existing conditions, but to eliminate all protections and benefits provided by the Affordable Care Act. I am thrilled to see House Democrats offer a plan to solidify protections for pre-existing conditions, increase affordability, and expand healthcare coverage. It is particularly important because last night, my heart sank with the news that the Trump administration and the DOJ are backing a court ruling that would completely dismantle the ACA. It would be devastating for my family and for my son, whose life depends on protections for pre-existing conditions. This plan offers an urgent solution to protect and strengthen the ACA,said Laura Robeson, a Prairie Village mother and healthcare advocate. This administration'sattacks on theACA and people with pre-existing conditionscould result in millions of people being kicked off of their coverageand going without the vital care they need. I'm committed to working with people from either party who want to lower healthcare costs and protect those with pre-existing conditions,saidDavids. If the Affordable Care Act is struck down, 130 million people willlosecoverage for their pre-existing conditions, andthe uninsured ratewill increase by 65 percent. To view the entire bill, click HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |