Congressman Long was born and raised in Missouri’s 7th Congressional District where he proudly serves his constituents today.
Congressman Long has always believed we need more lawmakers in Washington, D.C. with real-world experience. He owned and operated auction and real estate businesses in southwest Missouri before running for office.
Voted ‘Best Auctioneer in the Ozarks’ 9 years straight, it’s no surprise he has been inducted into both the National Auctioneers’ Association Hall of Fame and the Missouri Professional Auctioneers’ Association Hall of Fame. His motto in the Auction business was “When you want it done right” and that attitude holds today. While he’s known for his unconventional, out of the box thinking, it all gets back to trying to do his best whether that’s selling grandma’s antiques or negotiating with his colleagues on Capitol Hill for the best outcome for his constituents. He’s known for his good nature and humor in Washington which both serve him well when negotiating with colleagues on the other side of the aisle.
I believe that Obamacare has done more harm than good to our nation. While some provisions such as covering pre-existing conditions and allowing young adults to stay on their parents’ insurance until they are 26 years old have helped many in need, I also believe there are many harmful provisions to the law that have increased the overall cost of health insurance while giving the federal government unprecedented control over the American health care system.
People, not the government, are the source of prosperity in our country and they make the American health care system the envy of the world. What we need are commonsense solutions that will strengthen our health care system instead of stimulating debt and eliminating patient choice. One of the cornerstone pieces of President Trump’s platform during the campaign was to repeal and replace the ineffective and costly health care policies of the Obama Administration.
While Congress has so far failed to agree on how to move forward with repeal and replace, I can assure you that I am continuing to work with my colleagues on a patient-centered health care plan that will give all Americans the choice to obtain affordable health care coverage that fits their individual needs.