Senate Joint Memorial 8006 (requesting that the federal government create a universal health care program), passed the House Health and Wellness Committee on 2/16/2024.
The public hearing on 2/14/2024 was a collaborative effort of organizations, continuing their faithful advocacy of healthcare justice.
Next up is the Rules Committee. We’re encouraged by the forward movement and anticipate a floor vote.
About the Bill
SJM 8006 is a multipart request for collaboration between Washington state and the federal government on important steps towards establishing universal healthcare — both statewide in Washington and at the federal level. Here are its core asks:
- Establish universal healthcare federally — this would cover every resident of Washington and the United States and we could all go home.
- Pass the State Based Universal Healthcare Act (HR 6270) — this bill from Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) streamlines the process for states like Washington to establish statewide universal healthcare systems.
- Grant Washington State federal waivers — these waivers are necessary for Washington to be able to integrate federal programs and federal money into a statewide universal healthcare system.
Read a Quick Article from our E.D.
Check out Why SJM 8006 Must Pass This Session by Whole Washington Executive Director, Andre Stackhouse.
Take Action
- Sign in PRO and send an online comment of support for this bill
- Thank Health & Wellness Committee members for passing the bill, especially if you live in the Legislative District of any of the members.
Thank you for being Universal Healthcare champions. Remember “… when it comes to healthcare reform, delays are deaths.”
