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Congressman Walkinshaw believes that health care is a human right, not a privilege reserved for the wealthy or well-connected. As Chief of Staff to Congressman Gerry Connolly, he worked to help pass and implement the Affordable Care Act, helping extend coverage to millions of Americans, and successfully pushing back against the Trump administration’s efforts to repeal its landmark consumer protections.
In Fairfax County, James worked to expand access to care by supporting local health programs, advocating for increased behavioral health funding, and forging partnerships to provide services to uninsured residents. In Congress, James is fighting to make health care more affordable and accessible for every American. He supports legislation to restore cuts to Medicaid and ensure families have access to critical services. He is pushing Congress to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, to prevent looming premium hikes that would cost Virginia families thousands of dollars. He also backs efforts to lower prescription drug prices, expand access to primary and mental health care, protect funding for the National Institutes of Health and Planned Parenthood, and defend Medicare and Medicaid from Republican attacks. In addition, he will fight for investments in maternal health and universal paid family and medical leave, ensuring that health care and workplace protections go hand in hand for working families. |
