Washington, DC - Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today voted to allow Americans who like their health coverage to keep it instead of being forced to change it. Olson's vote for H.R. 3522, the Employee Health Care Protection Act, would allow any group health plan offered at work in 2013 to continue to be offered through 2018. Without this legislation, millions of American families face the possibility of losing their current coverage if it does not conform to Obamacare mandates. The bill passed in the House by a vote of 247-167.

"When selling his disastrous healthcare plan to the American people, President Obama famously promised that if a person liked their current health coverage they could keep it," Rep. Olson said. "Sadly, as millions of Americans have learned under Obamacare, that was a lie. Families and individuals across America were kicked off of their current plans and forced into government plans with no guarantee they could keep their current doctors. Today, the House acted to protect millions more from facing that same dilemma. On behalf of the American people, I urge the Senate to pass this bill and help the House keep the president's promise."

Actuaries for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimate that roughly 65% of small businesses face a premium increase under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While maintaining existing healthcare plans for Americans, H.R. 3522 would also allow other small businesses and employees to choose from non-ACA compliant plans offered last year. Increasing choices helps Americans avoid costly premium increases.

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