mr. speaker , i rise to support the motion to recommit because ahps are awful health plans . 
ahps roll back state benefit standards that protect women and children . 
they are awful for women ; they are awful for children . 
our motion protects americans who have access to mental health benefits . 
it protects families ' access to maternity care and well-baby checks . 
maternity coverage is critical for women . 
it should not be optional . 
fortunately , many states require health plans to cover maternity care and well-baby checks for their children . 
the bottom line is healthy moms equal healthy children . 
healthy children , valuing children 's lives , should be a goal we all share . 
children deserve a healthy start in life with regular visits to the doctor and necessary immunizations . 
preventive care makes economic sense . 
it can prevent avoidable illness and reduce future health care costs . 
i encourage all members to reject awful health plans and to support the motion to recommit . 
