Kaptur statement on the canceled vote on American Health Care Act

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) issued the following statement after Republicans tabled the American Health Care Act (AHCA) also known as TrumpCare.

Kaptur statement:

"Let's call a spade a spade, this bill was always a giant tax cut for the rich, posing as a health care bill. Its defeat is a great victory for the American people and the 900,000 Ohioans who now have insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act.

"It is time for an honest effort to ensure we have an equitable health care system for all Americans. Rejecting this bill is step one, now we must continue the progress we have made under the Affordable Care Act."

Kaptur spoke on the House floor this week and told the story of one Ohio family's tragic health care choice, forced upon them by this GOP-led health care debate. Watch the video here.