Wilson Votes to Repeal Government Health Insurance Mandate

June 16, 2010

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) voted yesterday to repeal the provision in the government health care takeover that mandates Americans buy government-run insurance. The motion was voted down by House Democrats on a187-230 vote. Congressman Wilson released the following statement after the vote:

"Washington liberals once again ignored the wishes of hardworking Americans by rejecting the popular proposal to repeal the health care takeover provision that forces people to buy government-run insurance.

"South Carolinians are being forced to buy government-run insurance by out-of-touch Washington bureaucrats who have no idea what is best for them or their families.

"Let's restore the freedom to choose by swapping this government health care takeover for an affordable, patient-centered health care solution," said Congressman Joe Wilson.

Congressman Joe Wilson has introduced the Siding With American Patients (SWAP) Act to repeal the government health care takeover and replace it with the text from H.R. 3400 - a patient-centered and affordable solution that expands access and continues to cover pre-existing conditions.

The Republican proposal that was offered yesterday to repeal the government health insurance mandate was offered as a motion-to-recommit on H.R. 5486. Congressman Dave Camp (R-MI) posted the idea on the America Speaking Out website and many Americans examined the proposal and voted on it.

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