The Stakeholder
House passes Affordable Health Care for America Act
On November 7, 2009, House Democrats made history for the American people, with the passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act.
Our legislation delivers on the promise of making affordable, quality health insurance available to every American - and laying the foundation for a brighter future for generations to come.
The Affordable Health Care for America Act includes a strong public option and will:
- Ensure affordability for the middle class;
- Provide security for our seniors;
- End discrimination for pre-existing medical conditions;
- Invest in wellness and prevention; and
- Ensure responsibility to our children - by not adding a dime to the deficit.
This historic victory was won because grassroots Democrats stood up and spoke out. Grassroots Democrats insisted on a strong public option and you are the ones who stood by us and fought hard every step of the way.
Much work still remains before President Obama can sign it to make it the law of the land. But for now, we say thank you for helping House Democrats make history for America.
