Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) successfully expanded access to health insurance for millions of Americans, increased coverage affordability, strengthened the value of health insurance, and established critical consumer protections. The Center for American Progress Action Fund played a role in the development of the ACA and supports and advocates for policies that build on its successes.

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Opinion: Project 2025 would be a death sentence for patients like me Personal Story

Opinion: Project 2025 would be a death sentence for patients like me

Kat Klawes of Wisconsin shares how the Affordable Care Act saved her life and explains how Project 2025 would threaten health care access for millions of Americans living with preexisting conditions.

UpNorthNews

Kat Klawes

Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick on How Abortion Bans Affect Providers Podcast

Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick on How Abortion Bans Affect Providers

Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick, a family planning doctor in Arizona, discusses how abortion restrictions affect providers and patients, why lawmakers should champion reproductive rights, and the importance of the Affordable Care Act.

The Affordable Care Act Saved My Life. Donald Trump Wants To Destroy It, Again | Opinion In the News

The Affordable Care Act Saved My Life. Donald Trump Wants To Destroy It, Again | Opinion

Sage Warner, director of Stories at CAP Action, reflects in Newsweek on her experiences advocating against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and describes how the historic health care legislation enabled her to access affordable, lifesaving health care through the ACA marketplace.

Newsweek

Sage Warner

Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my daughter’s life. We must keep strengthening it for patients like her. Personal Story

Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my daughter’s life. We must keep strengthening it for patients like her.

William Garcia shares his story about how the Affordable Care Act provided his daughter with critical access to health care. William’s story exemplifies the importance of the law and the need to expand it.

The Wisconsin Independent

William Garcia

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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice

We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.

Restoring Social Trust in Democracy

Restoring Social Trust in Democracy

Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.

Strengthening Health

Strengthening Health

We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.

Building an Economy for All

Building an Economy for All

Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.

Advancing Racial Equity and Justice

Advancing Racial Equity and Justice

We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

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