Protecting Seniors from Rising Healthcare Costs
At the end of 2015, close to half of Medicare Part B recipients were in danger of their premiums doubling. I fought with my colleagues to protect seniors from this rate spike and worked to ensure that the Social Security Disability Trust Fund continued to pay full benefits.
Putting Healthcare Decisions Back in Your Hands
I was proud to sponsor one of the largest fixes to Obamacare. Repealing the “auto-enrollment mandate” eliminated an unnecessary and duplicative part of Obamacare that reduced choices in health care coverage and created confusion that lead to significant tax penalties for both employees and employers.
Protecting Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs
Families across the North Country, especially in rural areas, rely on the 340B drug program for access to discounted drugs and lifesaving services. I successfully fought to prevent cuts to this critical program. It is my commitment in Congress to ensure that our communities have access to the healthcare they need.
Fighting the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
The heroin and opioid epidemic is causing devastating effects on families across our district. I’ve heard countless heartbreaking stories from families throughout our community who have lost loved ones to this crisis. As a Member of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force in Congress, I’ve secured over $4 billion in funding to combat this epidemic, and […]
Reauthorized the Children’s Health Insurance Program
In the 21st District, over 21,000 children use the Children’s Health Insurance Program for access to low-cost healthcare services. I was proud to lead the fight to extend this program for 10 years, ensuring this important resource would be available for our most vulnerable.
Helped Pass Right to Try, Giving Terminally-Ill Patients Access to Potentially Life-Saving Medicine
I was proud to help pass the Right to Try Act, which gives patients more access and opportunities for life-saving treatment.
Fighting for Our District Hospitals
Carthage Area Hospital delivers needed care to Fort Drum soldiers, their families, and our community. Facing a reimbursement issue with the Defense Health Agency, I went to work and recovered $6.8 million that was owed to the hospital. I will always fight to ensure our hospitals receive the funding they are entitled to so they […]
Fighting for Our Community Health Centers
Over 95,000 people in my district receive critical healthcare and preventative services from Community Health Centers. This Congress, I fought to reauthorize these important health centers. Working with a coalition of advocates, I was ultimately successful in having a 2-year extension signed into law, ensuring our communities continue to receive the healthcare they need.
Securing Important Funds for Our North Country Hospitals
2018 Result: I helped secure $27 million for NY-21 rural hospitals in the Bipartisan Budget Act, which was signed into law by President Trump. This legislation included an extension of important funding programs that hospitals across our district rely on to ensure that families – especially seniors – get the care they need. I will […]
Repealing Onerous Healthcare Taxes
2018 Result: The Health Insurance Tax in Obamacare increases the cost of health coverage for individuals, small businesses, seniors, states, and taxpayers. I successfully fought to repeal this tax to reduce premiums and keep healthcare affordable for those most in need.
