Obama returns to mark the 12th anniversary of the ACA, with Biden highlighting its enduring impact on healthcare in America.
vIn a moment that brought a sense of nostalgia to the White House, President Joe Biden welcomed former President Barack Obama back to the Oval Office on April 5, 2022, to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Obama returned to celebrate the landmark legislation that transformed healthcare access for millions of Americans.
During the event, Biden signed an executive order aimed at expanding healthcare coverage, ensuring that affordable and quality healthcare becomes even more accessible to working families. “The Affordable Care Act is stronger now than it’s ever been,” Biden declared, marking the progress since its passage.
Obama reflected on the long journey to pass the ACA, revealing that he had intended to push for the law even if it had cost him reelection. The room was filled with applause as Obama spoke about the significance of the Act and the enduring change it had brought.
While the event was a celebration of healthcare reform, the day also saw Biden announce new sanctions against Russia, targeting financial institutions and officials, coordinated with the G7 and the European Union in response to the atrocities in Bucha.
As Obama’s return to the White House drew attention, the event underscored the lasting legacy of the ACA and the continued efforts to protect and expand healthcare in America.
