“The most effective means of achieving universal
health care”
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued the following statement
today on his intent to cosponsor the Medicare for All Act (H.R. 676)
authored by Congressman John Conyers (D-MI):
"Every August, I travel the Second Congressional District to
hear from my constituents about the issues important to them.
“During the two town hall meetings I held last
month and in other visits around the state,
countless hardworking Rhode Island families expressed their support for a
single payer option as the most effective means of achieving
universal health care coverage.
“I have long said the Affordable Care Act is not a perfect
law, and I continue to look for bipartisan solutions that improve our
current health care delivery system and support us on the path
to universal coverage.
“Single payer is one of many options for achieving universal
health care, and I am glad to see that the Medicare for All Act has
renewed a national dialogue on how this country can lower barriers to
care, reduce costs, and improve outcomes."
