No Healthcare? No deal.
Last week, the House passed a government funding bill that fails to meet the needs of working families — and I voted no.
Let me be clear: funding the government is essential. But doing so without protecting access to affordable healthcare is unacceptable.
The legislation passed out of the House does nothing to lower healthcare costs. It ignores the rising costs families are already facing at the pharmacy, at the doctor’s office, and on their insurance premiums. For Oregonians already stretched thin, this is a betrayal.
As a physician, I’ve watched what happens when people are priced out of care. Patients delay treatment, they skip medications and they suffer in silence. No one should be forced to choose between a doctor’s visit and groceries.
Let me be clear: the legislation that passed is a failure to meet the needs of my constituents who cannot afford their healthcare. I cannot and did not support it.
But this fight is far from over. I’m committed to restoring the enhanced ACA tax credits and lowering costs across the board — and your voice is critical.
If rising healthcare costs are impacting you or your family, please share your story. Your experiences help me fight for the real-world solutions Oregonians need.
Onward,
Maxine