Pelosi Plan Wrong for America, Says Brady

House Democrats Push Through Controversial $1.2 Trillion Health Care Takeover


WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the moments after House Democrats narrowly passed a major reform of the nation’s health care system, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) issued the following statement:


“As a parent and a taxpayer I don’t believe bigger government means better heath care. The Pelosi plan is wrong for America,” said Brady, who helped lead the fight against the 2,032 page bill.


“I’m not happy with tonight’s vote but it’s not the last say on this issue. This government takeover has got a long way to go before it gets to the President’s desk and I’ll continue to fight it tooth and nail at every turn. Health care is too important to get it wrong.”


Brady is co-sponsor of the GOP alternative which the Congressional Budget Office certified was the only reform bill that actually lowered health care premiums – by an average 10 percent. It also reduced the federal budget deficit by $68 billion.


The Republican bill uses a step-by-step approach, focusing first on lowering insurance premiums through lawsuit reform, helping small businesses join together to get better discounts and guaranteeing workers with pre-existing illnesses can change jobs without gaps in coverage. It also stops insurance companies from unjustly cancelling plans and lifts restrictions so workers can be rewarded for living healthier lifestyles.