Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed ruling that would establish health insurance exchanges and implement additional regulations for states to follow to be in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

“Secretary Sebelius’ announcement this morning mandates that states will have to follow additional federal regulations to be in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. America did not need the health care law. America did not want the health care law. America does not need the government to continue to execute additional rules. The concept of an insurance exchange is not necessarily a bad idea. However, states being compelled to establish exchanges and forced to comply with regulations that fit with the federal government’s vision, will not necessarily work for the state. Unfortunately more regulations will come, and Americans will continue to see the disarray caused by the health care law. ”

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