Health Care

Today, Republican Study Committee Chairman Bill Flores (R-TX) released the following statement on the House’s passage of H.R. 3762, Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015, to partially repeal Obamacare: “Today’s vote is a promise kept for the hardworking American families that are paying the price for Obamacare’s rising costs and many failures. By sending an Obamacare repeal bill to the president’s desk for the first time, we are fulfilling our commitment to voters to... Read more

By: Whitney Miller Firefighters in College Station are rejoicing after Congress re-authorized the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. The extension allows first responders, residents and survivors of the September 11th terrorist attacks to continue receiving federally backed healthcare. Jeff Keffaver, spokesperson for the College Station Firefighters Association, said the bill ensures that those who put their lives on the line are taken care of going forward. "We want to say, 'hey, we've got your... Read more

Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement on the Senate’s passage of H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015: “I applaud my colleagues in the Senate for strengthening the House-passed reconciliation bill to repeal more of the president’s disastrous health care law. While this bill is a partial, not full, repeal of Obamacare, I am encouraged that the Senate moved to bolster the reconciliation package.... Read more

U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding his vote on H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans‘ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act: “Obamacare continues to harm American families and businesses. The Restoring Americans‘ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, is a filibuster-proof bill that will dismantle Obamacare and protect hardworking Americans’ taxes by cutting the deficit by roughly $130 billion over the next 10 years. It repeals many of Obamacare’s cor... Read more

U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the court ruling on the House Republican lawsuit challenging President Obama’s unilateral changes to Obamacare: "I am encouraged to see that the courts have decided to allow the House of Representatives’ lawsuit against President Obama and his Administration’s failed health care program move forward. The president must be held accountable for his actions. His total disregard for the Constitution and abuse of power... Read more

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. Following passage of the bill, Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement: “There are currently 10,000 known diseases or conditions that plague the lives of people throughout the world. Surprisingly, we only have cures and treatments for 500 of them. The 21st Century Cures Act will improve the lives of all Americans by accelerating the path to cures. This bipartisan bill creates hope for patien... Read more

Today, U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in King v. Burwell: “I am deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court’s ruling today and disagree with their decision to save Obamacare by ignoring the plain text of the law. The Court’s ruling does not change the fact that millions of Americans are still being hurt by Obamacare. Hardworking Americans now know that access to a subsidy does not mean they will have access t... Read more

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act, H.R. 1190, and the Protect Medical Innovation Act, H.R. 160. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement on passage of the bills: “Obamacare has been fundamentally flawed since its inception. It is harming America’s families and businesses and is causing huge increases in health care costs. While America awaits the Supreme Court’s ruling on the King v. Burwell case, House Conservat... Read more

By: Elise Viebeck Winning can be more complicated than losing when it comes to the law known as “Obamacare.” That’s a reality Republican lawmakers are beginning to mull as the Supreme Court’s term draws to a close. Within a week, the justices are due to rule in King v. Burwell whether federal subsidies can flow through state health insurance exchanges created by the federal government. A decision for the Obama administration would maintain the status quo and kill perhaps the last significant leg... Read more

By Kathleen Hunter House Republicans say they are prepared to act swiftly on legislation to ensure Americans don’t lose health-insurance subsidies if the Supreme Court rules that the funds are no longer available in more than half the U.S. A framework of a replacement plan was presented to House Republicans during a closed-door meeting Wednesday by Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan and other House leaders. Senate Republicans met earlier and said they would support legislation to continue subsidi... Read more