Senator Schatz Statement on the Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act Decision

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act may provide federal tax credits for eligible Americans in federal and state exchanges.

“This decision is a victory for all Americans across the country.  Because of the Affordable Care Act, more people have access to quality health care, the number of uninsured is falling, and health care costs are growing at the slowest rate in a generation.  It is clear that the ACA is a success, and today’s Supreme Court ruling will ensure every American will continue to have access to the quality, affordable health care they deserve. The debate is over.  It’s time for Congress to come together and work to build on the successes of the ACA.” 

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