Florida Republican Rep. Randy Fine says voters are sending Congress a clear message: instead of extending temporary tax credits created during the pandemic, lawmakers should fix the healthcare system and reduce costs. Speaking on Newsmax, Fine said Congress needs to pursue major changes to the Affordable Care Act, which he has repeatedly argued fails to deliver affordable coverage.
Fine told Newsmax that Congress should concentrate on sweeping reforms to the Affordable Care Act, which he has long maintained does not offer affordable insurance. He said people want lawmakers to move beyond short-term solutions and focus on lowering healthcare expenses nationwide.
During an appearance on Wake Up America, Fine said residents in his district are increasingly worried about how healthcare costs are straining their budgets. He described the Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare, as a system that has not fulfilled its promises and now relies on costly federal support to continue operating.
Fine said Democrats want to spend billions to prop up the law, while Republicans should instead focus on reforms that directly reduce costs for patients.
He said a stronger approach would aim to lower expenses across the entire healthcare system. Fine pointed to ideas such as improving price transparency so patients can better understand and compare medical costs, and emphasizing catastrophic-style insurance that protects families from major medical emergencies rather than routine expenses. He said these steps would give families more control and improve their financial stability.
Fine again told Newsmax that Congress should prioritize major changes to the Affordable Care Act, which he has consistently said does not provide affordable coverage.
The Republican-led House has already passed measures that Fine says would move the system in that direction. He highlighted provisions from former President Donald Trump’s Working Families Tax Cut Act, including support for rural healthcare providers and reductions in insurance costs. Fine said these efforts show Republicans are already taking steps to make coverage more affordable and expand consumer choice.
Fine also discussed a bill passed just before lawmakers left Washington, saying it would save $35 billion in healthcare spending over the next decade. He said the legislation includes the creation of association health plans, expanded choice accounts, and reforms targeting pharmacy benefit managers, who have faced criticism for their role in drug pricing. Fine argued these changes would increase competition and lower prices for consumers.
Fine repeated on Newsmax that Congress should focus on major changes to the Affordable Care Act, which he has consistently said does not provide affordable coverage.
He said Congress will continue working on healthcare reform when it reconvenes in January, noting that much work remains. Fine said Republicans will keep pushing policies centered on affordability and flexibility rather than higher government subsidies.
Fine also addressed immigration during the interview, promoting a bill he recently introduced called the No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act. He said the legislation would prevent immigrants, whether legally present or not, from receiving taxpayer-funded benefits.
According to Fine, the No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act would go beyond illegal immigration by applying to immigrants of any kind, legal or illegal, ensuring they have access to nothing free from American taxpayers.
He added that the bill is intended to ensure people come to the United States for freedom and opportunity, not government assistance. Fine said he believes the legislation could pass early next year.
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