Marshall comments on Cadillac Tax repeal

Statement

Last night, the House passed H.R. 748, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act, with overwhelming bipartisan support. This legislation repeals one of the most unpopular portions of Obamacare -- a 40% tax scheduled to be levied on health insurance plans provided through an employer exceeding $11,200 for individuals and $30,1000 for families in 2022 -- also known as the "Cadillac tax." It is estimated that, if enacted, the Cadillac tax would impact nearly 1 in 4 employers offering health care plans to their employees.

Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., joined 368 of his House colleagues in cosponsoring this legislation, and issued the following statement after its passage out of the House:

"As a physician in Congress, one of my top priorities is to ensure all Americans have access to high-quality, affordable health care. Last Congress, I helped delay the Cadillac tax from going into effect, and last night, the House voted to completely repeal this costly regulation that would harm patients and our local businesses. The availability of high-quality health care at an affordable price can be achieved through transparency, innovation, and choice -- not through taxation. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to quickly pass this legislation, and for President Trump to sign it into law."

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