Folks,

I can think of nothing crueler than working to strip people of their health care while our nation battles a global pandemic.

But unfortunately, President Trump is as devoid of empathy as he is of common sense -- and Republican politicians are too busy trying to score political points to stand up for the 23 million Americans who could lose coverage if his all-out assault on the Affordable Care Act succeeds.

We will never be able to contain this virus if people don’t have access to the affordable health care they need -- which is why I’m proud to have voted for the House-passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act to lower health care costs and prescription drug prices.

Protecting the health of Americans and their loved ones can’t wait -- but Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans won’t take this up without massive grassroots pressure. I still need 1,783 citizen co-sponsors to sign on to demand the Senate bring the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act up for a vote >>

If Trump’s lawsuit to strike down the ACA succeeds, over 600,000 Illinoisans would lose coverage and over 5 million Illinoisans with pre-existing conditions could face higher premiums or be denied coverage altogether.

We can’t let that happen. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act would build off of the progress of the ACA to expand coverage, combat health coverage inequities faced by communities of color, crack down on junk plans, and strengthen protections for pre-existing conditions.

At a time when millions are afraid for the health of themselves and their loved ones, and millions more are unemployed and uninsured, our government has a responsibility to take care of its people. Add your name to call on the Senate to swiftly pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act!

Thank you for speaking out,

Sean Casten