Democrats Unveil Legislation to Expand Obamacare Ahead of Monday’s Vote in the House

Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) delivers a statement at the hallway of the Speaker’s Balcony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on March 23, 2020. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Democrats in the House unveiled legislation, on Wednesday, to expand the Affordable Care Act, (ACA) as President Trump and Republicans continue to oppose any expansion of Obamacare.

According to Democrats the bill, H.R. 1425 or the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, they aim to lower healthcare costs, protect patients with preexisting conditions, expand Medicaid and lower prescription drug prices.