Republicans have assembled a team led by Rep. Doug Collins to guide the party’s public messaging during the Obamacare repeal-and-replace process.
Members of the group, dubbed the 21st Century Health Care Action Team, are having initial meetings this week, an aide confirmed. It is being formed as Republicans come under fire from Democrats and even some of their own members for planning to repeal the Affordable Care Act without simultaneously approving a replacement.
“The action team is part of Republicans’ commitment to transparency, clarity and thoughtfulness throughout the repeal process,” the aide said.
“They understand that Americans need renewed confidence in both the healthcare system and the legislative process that affects it, and this action team demonstrates that Republicans are actively walking with the American people through this process, to explain where we are, how we got here and where we’re going.”
Collins, a Georgia Republican, is vice chairman of the House Republican Conference.
