The new ObamaCare repeal measure from Senate Republicans would give states a way to repeal protections for people with pre-existing conditions, a controversial move that opponents of the bill are denouncing.
The provision attracted widespread attention on Wednesday after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel blasted Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a lead author of the legislation. Kimmel said the senator is violating the “Jimmy Kimmel test,” which Cassidy coined as a way of saying that no one should be denied care because they can’t afford it.
“This guy Bill Cassidy just lied right to my face,” Kimmel said.
Senate Republicans plan to try to repeal ObamaCare for a second time next week as Republicans face an end-of-the-month deadline.
“It is the Leader’s intention to consider Graham-Cassidy on the floor next week,” said David Popp, a spokesman for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).
The remarks come after Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told reporters that his bill with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) would be on the Senate floor next week.
