Affordable Health Care for America Act

Fresno Chamber Position: Oppose

This weekend, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, legislation aimed at reforming the healthcare system. But H.R. 3962 is not the answer we need. This legislation will increase health care costs, create new burdens on businesses, greatly increase the government’s involvement in the health sector, and raise taxes on individuals and small businesses. The Wall Street Journal recently called it “the worst bill ever.”

Unfortunately, two of our Valley Congressmen voted to support this “job killer” legislation that will harm our local economy and make it even more difficult for local business owners to survive in these tough economic times.

The Fresno Chamber is disappointed that Congressmen Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza voted in favor of H.R. 3962. The Fresno Chamber commends Congressmen Devin Nunes and George Radanovich for doing the right thing and voting against this legislation.

H.R. 3962 made its way through the House we must now encourage our Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein to make the right decision and oppose the Senate version of the legislation. We need true reform of our healthcare system and this legislation is not the answer.

Contact Kerri Ginis, the Chamber's Government Affairs Manager for more information at (559) 495-4818 or kginis@fresnochamber.com