H.R. 2034, the "Medicare For All Act"

Introduced by the Honorable John D. Dingell on April 25, 2007

Text of the Legislation

Original Cosponsors

"... Today I am introducing 'Medicare for All.' It will make the tried, true, and trusted Medicare program available to everyone under age 65. ... If comprehensive healthcare coverage is available to all Americans, better preventative services and earlier treatments will be received, lowering healthcare costs."
-- Read the statement of the Honorable John D. Dingell, April 25, 2007

Quality, Affordable Health Care For All Americans; Cosponsor the "Medicare For All Act" -- Read the Dear Colleague letter, April 25, 2007

Letters of Support:

• "The AFL-CIO supports the Medicare for All Act ... This common sense approach would close the gaps in our current health care system and guarantee quality, affordable health care to all Americans.
  -- Read April 24, 2007, letter from the AFL-CIO
  
• "CWA Backs Comprehensive Reform of 'Medicare for All Act'; Bill Sponsored by Senator Kennedy and Representative Dingell Builds on What Works"
  -- Read April 25, 2007, News Release by the Communications Workers of America
• "APHA believes this legislation is one more step towards achieving the important goal of providing health care coverage to all Americans."
  -- Read May 4, 2007, letter from the American Public Health Association