Congress must continue to work to increase patient access, rein in exorbitant premiums and drug prices, support the community health centers that treat our most vulnerable populations, support the teaching hospitals that train our next generations of health care workers, and invest in preventative care.
Support community health centers that treat vulnerable populations.
Occurrences
Brockton - Targeted Federal Investment to Strengthen Safety-Net Health Infrastructure to Ensure, Enhance and Expand constituent Access to Care Amount Requested: $567,750
Evidence
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Congress.gov's Member Activity page for Stephen F. Lynch lists H.R.3450, the 107th Congress Health Care Safety Net Improvement Act, under his activity. The bill had 236 cosponsors, passed the House, and Congress.gov notes that related S.1533 became Public Law 107-251 on 2002-10-26.
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Lynch's House office reported that NACHC gave him its 2006 Community Health Defender Award for "outstanding leadership in expanding health care access" and for work to increase Community, Migrant, Public Housing and Homeless Health Centers serving medically uninsured and underserved people.
Assessments
Lynch was already serving in federal office during the 2002 cycle and congressional records connect him to health-center legislation in the 107th Congress, with the related Health Care Safety Net Improvement Act becoming Public Law 107-251 on October 26, 2002. Later recognition from NACHC in 2006 further supports that he materially supported Community, Migrant, Public Housing, and Homeless Health Centers serving uninsured and underserved populations. The promise was broad support rather than a specific appropriation level, and the evidence shows delivered federal legislative support during the relevant office period.