House Resolution 615 - Force Congress to enroll themselves in their new plan

Fleming House Member ^ | Congressman John Fleming

[do the dhue]

House Resolution 615

Over the past few weeks, members of Congress and the American people have come to know the details of the Administration's proposed health care plan. Call it whatever you like, I believe this proposal is nothing more than government-run health care. As a physician, I am amazed at the number of bureaucrats in this House who are quick to claim a government-run health care plan is the reform this country needs. In response to this, I have offered a resolution that will offer members of Congress an opportunity to put their money where their mouth is, and urge their colleagues who vote for legislation creating a government-run health care plan to lead by example and enroll themselves in the same public plan.

Under the current draft of the Democrat healthcare legislation, members of Congress are curiously exempt from the government-run health care option, keeping their existing health plans and services on Capitol Hill. If Members of Congress believe so strongly that government-run health care is the best solution for hard working American families, I think it only fitting that Americans see them lead the way. Public servants should always be accountable and responsible for what they are advocating. Together we will work to ensure that any plan that is good enough for American families is good enough for every member of Congress.

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If you would like to download a letter and ask your representative to consider supporting House Resolution 615, click here.

To see a list of Representatives who currently support H. Res 615, please click here.

[do the dhue]

Fleming has a question on his website.

Do you feel Members of Congress should be forced to enroll themselves in the health care plan they vote for? *

Yes

No

I voted yes, but I hope that my vote will not be taken as if I want the health care plan at all. I don't think it will be taken that way. All I think Fleming is saying is that if the plan is good enough for the people, it is good enough for Congress. And that I do concur with.

[Sacajaweau]

Even if they do have to enroll in any “common” plan....doesn’t mean they can’t buy additional services. Having lotsa money still works....

[do the dhue]

True enough Sacajaweau, but at least they would have to pay for it and it would send a message that their plan sucks.

Which brings me to this question:

Do you know why all the trees in the United States are leaning towards Washington DC?

Because the health care bill really sucks. That is why.

[MarMema]

Yes, yes, yes. I love this. Flood this man with email and vote in his poll. PING.

[MarMema]

Yes but. Their healthcare private info would be on the same computer system as the rest of us. They would be part of the system in other ways too - ie mandatory whatevers that are included.

It's worth it to go for this bigtime. Especially because it shows their hypocrisy and ruling class self-image.

[griffin]

Uh...

It does not FORCE the voting members to enroll in Obamacare. It URGES them to do so.

But, it is a good effort and a nice SHORT, to the point resolution.

[MarMema]

[do the dhue]

HEAR HEAR!

and may I add that this "Chains we can believe in" would tickle me, if it were not true.

[MarMema]

Ah you got it up. I had not reached that ability yet because it kept being busy.

I still think we should go for it. It makes a good point.

[MarMema]

SEVEN “DIRTY WORDS OR PHRASES” YOU CAN’T USE TO DESCRIBE THE LEADING DEMOCRATIC HEALTHCARE PROPOSAL

GOVERNMENT-RUN

SINGLE-PAYER

SOCIALIZED MEDICINE

OBAMA-CARE

RATIONED-CARE

GOVERNMENT MANDATE CARE

KEEP YOUR “CHANGE” CARE

[Linda Frances]

“Even if they do have to enroll in any “common” plan....doesn’t mean they can’t buy additional services. Having lotsa money still works....”

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OR

change the bill back to remove themselves and friends (acorn/unions) later.

[do the dhue]

Well, force was my choice of words. Bad choice and I accept responsibility. My apologies.

You are correct that they use the word urge in the resolution.

[do the dhue]

AHH! I remember where I got FORCED from. It was in the question on his web page.

Anyhow, my bad.

[MarMema]

I still think it is great. It certainly makes the point.
We don’t really want their healthcare anyway, so making the point is enough.

[do the dhue]

I didn't see ‘sucky health care plan’ on the list. So, it looks like we can use that. I call it a sucky health care plan because it will suck all the money out of our wallets.

Also, I would like to know how this plan will handle a new disorder that is developing. I am already experiencing symptoms of Post Traumatic Health Care Plan Disorder (PTHCPD). If this plans passes, millions more will be suffering from (PTHCPD) and I don't think there are enough Doctors here to help us all.

[cake_crumb]

Forget resolutions; after all congress does the moment they pass them. Put that as a rider on every single version of the bill and he’ll be the most popular congress critter ever.

[MarMema]

LOL.I did go email a very personal request for co-sponsorship to my congressional critter and while I was at it, let him know what I thought about the feds running our healthcare.

[cake_crumb]

Did you guys overload the site?

[sportutegrl]

Here is my idea: Have a giant group plan. Put into it coverage for illegals and homosexuals. Guarantee coverage for gender reassignment surgery. Include all federal workers including congress critters. Make this plan completely dependent on premiums, with no taxpayer support and make the entire premium come out of the employee paycheck. Everyone else can buy their choice of private plans sold nationwide.

[cake_crumb]

Darn, the site’s still down.