President Donald Trump tweeted Thursday that he was “very supportive” of the Senate health care bill unveiled that morning.
I am very supportive of the Senate #HealthcareBill. Look forward to making it really special! Remember, ObamaCare is dead.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 22, 2017
The text of the bill, titled the “Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017,” was made public Thursday, more than a month after the House passed its own bill, the American Health Care Act (AHCA). The two bills closely mirror each other, by the Senate version includes a slower rollout and a potentially “more generous” tax credit regime.
As Speaker of the House Paul Ryan also expressed a positive view of the bill on its release, it may stand a good chance of becoming law if the Senate, where Republicans hold a slim two-seat majority, votes for it. According to a report by Axios, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is urging a vote before Congresses 4th of July recess.
Despite leaders’ enthusiasm, public support for the House’s version remains weak.
Together, we are going to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!#AmericaFirst🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/MVJbs44AtR
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 22, 2017
President Trump quickly followed up his tweet with another touting a successful and well-attended rally held Wednesday in Iowa. That return to campaign form comes as key elements of his party’s legislative move toward passage and public judgment.
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