Smith Applauds Decision Striking Down Individual Mandate of Health Care Law

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today issued the following statement after the Appeals Court of the 11th Circuit found the individual mandate in the new health care law to be unconstitutional.

"Nebraskans deserve the freedom to make their own health care decisions without the federal government interfering. Today’s ruling is another step toward replacing this misguided law with reforms which reduce costs and increase access for Americans."

This decision is the third legal ruling against the new health care law since it was signed into law.