WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), leader of the Senate Democrats’ #ACAWorks campaign, released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ruling will preserve health care coverage for millions of Americans and affirms that Americans in all states will continue to receive health care tax credits.

“The Supreme Court made the right call today. As Democrats have consistently said, we meant what we wrote and we wrote what we meant. From the beginning, this case was nothing more than political theater dressed up as a court case. I’m glad we can move on,” said Murphy. “Now, Republicans need to accept the fact that the Affordable Care Act is the law and it’s working. Millions of Americans have gained health coverage, insurance companies can no longer refuse to cover people with preexisting conditions, and every insurer must cover preventative screenings.”

“Democrats are here waiting for Republicans to stop their reckless repeal games and come to the table to build on the Affordable Care Act’s successes to make the American healthcare system even better,” Murphy added.