Burgess Statement on the Health Care Law Going to the Supreme Court

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX – 26) released the following statement after the Department of Justice filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and most specifically the individual mandate:

“In this time of economic uncertainly, I am encouraged that the pending litigation regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is getting a chance to soon be reviewed by the Supreme Court,” said Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. who is the Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health and Chairman of the Congressional Health Care Caucus. “Businesses and individuals need direction regarding this law. The questions regarding the Constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act have created uncertainty which in turn stifles job creation and future economic growth. I hope the Supreme Court will work swiftly to alleviate the unnecessary burden that this law has cast upon the American people.”

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