Congressman Flake is the ranking member of the Oversight Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs and a member of the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
Washington, D.C., Nov 7 - Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, who represents Arizona’s Sixth District, today voted against the Democratic healthcare bill (H.R. 3962).
“This bill is a jobs-killer; it’s the last thing we should be doing when we’re dealing with 10% unemployment,” said Flake.
“There’s no question that our healthcare system is in need of reform. However, a costly top-to-bottom overhaul of the entire system by the federal government isn’t the right approach. We ought to address deficiencies and make enhancements to our current system through medical liability reform, health savings accounts, associated heath plans, and other free market-oriented reforms that lower costs, encourage innovation, and empower individuals.”
Congressman Flake also favors increasing competition by allowing individuals to purchase healthcare with pre-tax dollars and allowing the purchase of healthcare policies across state lines.
