Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised a Congressional Budget Office analysis of the GOP bill to partially repeal and replace Obamacare, pledging lawmakers would “soon take action,” on the bill.
In a brief statement, McConnell, R-Ky., cited the CBO’s finding that the Better Care Reconciliation Act would lower premiums by 30 percent in 2020 and reduce the deficit by $331 billion and cut taxes by $700 billion.
“Americans need relief from the failed Obamacare law,” McConnell said. “The Senate will soon take action on a bill that the Congressional Budget Office just confirmed will reduce the growth in premiums under Obamacare, reduce taxes on the middle class, and reduce the deficit. The American people need better care now, and this legislation includes the necessary tools to provide it.”
McConnell has not scheduled a vote. Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, told reporters a procedural vote to begin debate could occur as early as Tuesday.
Republicans are negotiating with their conference to find 50 votes needed to pass the bill. At least five Republican lawmakers want changes in exchange for their support.
