Statement: Josh Turek Slams the Senate for Failure to Protect Health Care

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

December 11, 2025

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Josh Turek Slams the Senate for Failure to Protect Health Care

Turek responds to failed votes to extend Affordable Care Act Subsidies

Council Bluffs, Iowa – Today, the Senate failed to pass legislation to extend Affordable Care Act Subsidies in a move that will send health care premiums skyrocketing. Four time Paralympian and State Representative Josh Turek released the following statement: 

“The Senate just failed to protect access to affordable health care for millions of Americans, including more than 130,000 Iowans, after Republicans already voted to kick 110,000 Iowans off Medicaid. Washington has once again failed working people. Shame on Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst for voting to slash funding for Iowans’ health care, and shame on Ashley Hinson, who continues to prove she has no intention of protecting Iowans’ health care or lowering costs.  

We need more people in Washington who understand the importance of affordable health care and the people who are worth fighting for. When I’m in Washington, I’ll never stop fighting for affordable and accessible health care for all, because I know health care is a human right.”