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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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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