Congressman Bobby Rush

Representing the 1st District of Illinois

Health Care

Healthcare is such a critically important issue and I have heard from many of you who have shared your thoughts and concerns regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  While I agree the ACA needs improvement, depriving 24 million Americans of affordable healthcare is not the solution.  As you may know, the ACA contains provisions intended to allow more Americans to access quality healthcare by increasing the primary care and public health workforce, promoting preventive services, and strengthening quality controls, among other things.

The Republican alternative has many deficiencies including eliminating coverage for preexisting conditions and undoing Medicaid expansion; which are just a sampling of what is vital to so many individuals in our district.  Additionally, their cruel and reckless plan would rob too many Americans of the healthcare coverage they now have.

It is my firm belief that access to healthcare is not a privilege, but a right.  Therefore, I am in strong opposition to attempts to deny Americans the healthcare coverage they deserve and will continue to fight any efforts to undermine their healthcare.

More on Health Care

Rush Remarks at Press Conference Unveiling New Report on Illinoisans in Danger of Losing Health Care

Sep 17, 2018 Press Release
CHICAGO — Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) delivered the following remarks at a press conference to unveil a report on Illinoisans in danger of losing health care because of Republican attacks on the Affordable Care Act.

Rush Introduces Bill to Raise Awareness of Depression Side Effects

Sep 6, 2018 Press Release
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) introduced H.R. 6717, the ‘‘Depression Side Effect Labeling Awareness Act of 2018.’’ This legislation would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and require that drugs with an increased risk of suicide or depression have a prominent label detailing those side effects.

Rush Highlights New Report on GOP Health Care Sabotage

Jul 25, 2018 Press Release
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) underscored an important new study from the Center for American Progress (CAP). This report details that after a 19-month long concentrated effort — pushed by the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans to sabotage Americans’ health care and drive up premiums — hard-working families in every corner of America will now endure skyrocketing new costs.

Rush Slams Trump Administration’s Plan to Wipe Out Protections for People with Pre-Existing Conditions

Jun 8, 2018 Press Release
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) slammed Republicans’ attacks on health insurance protections for people with pre-existing conditions.

Rush Statement at Full Committee Markup on Opioid Bills

May 17, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.), rebuked Republican colleagues for ignoring the issues black and brown Americans face.

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