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Scott Fitzgerald: “HR1 Republicans ensured only US citizens could receive…”

Featuring: Scott Fitzgerald, Republican | U.S. House of Representatives, Wisconsin, District 5

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Chairman Fitzgerald Opening Statement - Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Obamacare Subsidy Fraud

Published | Video Starts at 04:36

It is systematic risk to a program that has been ripe for abuse from day one. I'm sure our witnesses will elaborate further on that point. Thankfully, Republicans have taken action to combat this Obamacare fraud and HR1 Republicans ensured only US citizens could receive premium tax credits. We also removed the cap on repayments to the federal government for excessive subsidies and added stricter eligibility verifications to ensure people do not receive generous subsidies before their eligibility is determined. (04:36–04:43)

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Asserts that HR1 Republicans restricted premium tax credits to US citizens.

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