Healthcare
In 2010, the president’s health care bill was signed in to law, creating a new structure where the federal government is directly involved in health care delivery. The coming years will see more elements of the plan put into place, and millions of Americans who will see changes in their coverage, and could even be dropped from their current employer-based health care plans.
As a member of the Ways and Means Committee with jurisdiction over health policy, I understand that the new health care law was an attempt to meet worthy goals—namely, greater access to healthcare and coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. However, the way in which the law was crafted will likely result in higher premiums, decreased care, and government bureaucrats standing between you and your doctor. This is unacceptable. In my oversight role, I am working to ensure the American health care system is the best in the world, and that families are not forced to pay more for diminished care.
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WASHINGTON, DC–Today, Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) released the following statement lauding House passage of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which allows disabled Americans to create tax-free savings accounts:
WASHINGTON, DC– Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) released the latest installment of Ask Peter today, a frequent video conversation with Sixth District residents about issues important to them. In this segment, Congressman Roskam answers an email from Ron Keifer from Darien who asked what the government is doing to eliminate wasteful spending.
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WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) released the following statement after the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released their highly anticipated report on Antibiotic Resistance: