Representative Jeff Crank of Colorado’s 5th District voted against the extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. In a statement, Crank explained his opposition, saying, “I cannot support an extension of the ACA subsidies without serious reform. Congress cannot keep writing a blank check to Obamacare and slapping a subsidy band-aid on a healthcare system that remains fundamentally unaffordable. Congress needs to focus on real reforms that lower costs, improve and expand competition so consumers have real choices.”
Crank also raised concerns about abortion funding in relation to the ACA subsidies. He stated, “Additionally, I can never support an extension of the ACA subsidies without closing the biggest taxpayer-funded abortion loophole in healthcare. Taxpayer funding of abortions is something I will never be flexible on, and I will continue to fight for protections for the unborn.”
