Rep. McNerney Applauds Supreme Court Affordable Care Act Ruling

A 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court Thursday, it upheld critical portions of the Affordable Care Act, Congressman Jerry McNerney issued the following statement.

The ruling holds that the Affordable Care Act authorized federal tax credits for eligible Americans living not only in states with their own exchanges but also in the 34 states with federal marketplaces.

Washington, DC – Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-9) today issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling that upheld critical portions of the Affordable Care Act:

“All Americans should have access to quality and affordable health care when they need it, and today’s Supreme Court decision reaffirms that health care will be available to millions of people. This is an important victory that keeps health care accessible for more than 6 million people, including many lower and middle income families, who would not otherwise be able to afford insurance.

“In California, and in my district, we are seeing that the Affordable Care Act works. Hardworking families are receiving quality health care coverage through the state exchange. With this Supreme Court decision, we should move forward and look at ways to make improvements, instead of wasting time and resources to tear down a law that is providing millions of people with life-saving health care.”

Rep. Jerry McNerney proudly serves the constituents of California’s 9^th Congressional District that includes portions of San Joaquin, Contra Costa, and Sacramento Counties. For more information on Rep. McNerney’s work, follow him on Facebook and on Twitter @RepMcNerney.