releases: https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-doggett-reacts-affordable-care-act-ruling-texas
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| https://doggett.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-doggett-reacts-affordable-care-act-ruling-texas | Congressman Doggett Reacts to Affordable Care Act Ruling in Texas | 2018-12-15 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Lloyd Doggett | D000399 | doggett.house.gov | legacy | ***Press Release*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2018 Contact: Kate Stotesbery 202-225-4865 Congressman Doggett Reacts to Affordable Care Act Ruling in Texas Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement in reaction to federal judge in Texas striking down the entire Affordable Care Act last night: This horrendous ruling is the judicial equivalent of filling the stockings with lumps of coal. Millions of familiesincluding those with pre-existing conditionsnow face the uncertainties of print denials, inadequate coverage, exorbitant premiums, and lack of basic care. If not reversed on appeal, we must find a legislative way of preventing this Republican conspiracy from denying Americans health care. ### Follow Lloyd Doggett Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/RepLloydDoggett | Twitter: @RepLloydDoggett| Instagram: @RepLloydDoggett | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |