Support a reliable and affordable universal healthcare system.

It is unacceptable that the United States of America is the only developed country in the world that does not have a universal healthcare system for its citizens. New York City residents and all Americans deserve a reliable and affordable healthcare system.

Commits to supporting universal, reliable, and affordable healthcare.

Issues | Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez
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Velázquez pledged to continue fighting to reverse the cuts and protect the health care programs that millions of New Yorkers rely on.

Velázquez said she will keep fighting Medicaid cuts and protect health care programs New Yorkers rely on.

Velázquez, Health Care Workers, and Patients Sound Alarm on Local Impact of Republican Medicaid Cuts | Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez
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We are going to make sure every New Yorker, and every American understands the harm this bill will do.

Velázquez committed to informing the public about the harm caused by the Medicaid cuts.

Velázquez, Health Care Workers, and Patients Sound Alarm on Local Impact of Republican Medicaid Cuts | Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez
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And we won’t stop until we protect and strengthen Medicaid for the families who need it most.

Velázquez promised to keep working until Medicaid is protected and strengthened for families who need it.

Velázquez, Health Care Workers, and Patients Sound Alarm on Local Impact of Republican Medicaid Cuts | Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez
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The official issues page says she believes it is unacceptable that the United States is the only developed country without a universal healthcare system.

This is a direct official statement of support for universal healthcare.

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Issues | Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez
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GovInfo records that Velázquez introduced H.R. 3371 to stabilize Puerto Rico's Medicaid program and expand beneficiary access.

She advanced concrete health-care legislation, but it was a Medicaid-focused bill rather than enactment of a universal healthcare system.

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H.R. 3371 (IH) - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2019
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GovInfo lists Velázquez as a cosponsor of a House resolution on health care reform and essential community providers.

She supported health-care reform efforts in Congress, but this did not establish a universal healthcare system.

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H. Res. 493 (IH) - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to health care reform and essential community providers
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