Last January 27, Republicans in the Pennsylvania House held a rally to introduce a pair of bills which main objective is to oppose possible federal health mandates.

In a speech, Baker said that health insurance controlled by the government, “means that we will have less freedom to make the health care choices that are best for us and our families.

“My legislation will protect our right to pay directly for medical service and prohibit any individual from being penalized for not purchasing federally sanctioned health insurance,” said Baker, Republican chairman of the House Health and Human Service Committee.  “A government requirement to purchase health insurance is ineffective, costly and arguably an unconstitutional infringement upon states’ rights.”

Rep. Curt Schroder (R-Chester County) also introduced House Bill 2179, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state’s constitution protecting a citizen’s right to choose their own health care and purchase coverage from their prospected company.

“By amending our state constitution, as proposed in House Bill 2179, we get the hand of the federal government out of our pockets and ensure the right of all Pennsylvanians to make their own health care decisions,” he said.