Rep. Kraus Votes to Protect Missourians From Federal Health Care Mandates
Posted by GSDispatch Editor in by Will Kraus, GSD Online
Lee’s Summit – In light of Sunday’s passage of health care legislation in the U.S. Congress, the debate on health care in the Missouri House of Representatives has been particularly relevant. A resolution, passed last week, proposes a constitutional amendment that would prohibit Missourians from being mandated to participate in any health care system. Rep. Will Kraus voted for HJR 48, 50 & 57 in the House of Representatives to protect Missourians against being forced to purchase health insurance.
After being passed in the House, the state resolution has been sent to the Senate for its consideration. If approved by both chambers, it would go to Missouri voters for approval.
“The Constitution of the United States limits the powers of the federal government and gives all others not named in the Constitution to the states. It does not allow the federal government to step into everyone’s lives to make an individual’s health care decisions. It does not allow the federal government to require that citizens purchase particular goods and services just because they live in the United States,” said Rep. Will Kraus.
“As a representative who believes in listening to constituents, I am sickened by the legislative sleight of hand used to force passage of the federal legislation to which most Americans are opposed,” added Rep. Kraus. “The sheer number and magnitude of the special deals needed to buy votes to pass the federal health care legislation should alert us to the weakness and wrong direction of this bill.”
“In Missouri, I’m very glad that the House stepped up to pass HJR 48, 50 & 57 to stop health care mandates and that citizens of our state will have a chance to vote on it as a constitutional amendment,” said Rep. Kraus. “Let’s let the citizens decide on this massive re-structuring of our health care system.”
