Thompson Appointed to Health Subcommittee

Washington – Yesterday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) won a spot on the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health. The subcommittee has jurisdiction over healthcare, health delivery systems, and health research.

"With Republicans primed to gut health coverage for millions of Americans, it is more important than ever to stand up and speak out for those at risk of losing everything," said Thompson. "My district has spoken loud and clear. Those with pre-existing conditions like cancer or Type 1 Diabetes are scared of returning to a time when they could lose healthcare right when they need it the most. Others who had exceeded the former lifetime caps worry they will once against have to choose between buying groceries or staying healthy. I am honored by this appointment to the Subcommittee on Health, and I will fight for my constituents and all Americans against reckless plans to dismantle their healthcare."

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