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This Concurrent Resolution urges the United States Congress and Hawaii's congressional delegation to support legislation that would establish "Medicare for All," a national health insurance program. The resolution highlights concerns about the quality and accessibility of healthcare for Hawaii's residents, citing issues like the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment and insurance, disparities in health outcomes for Native Hawaiians, and the financial barriers many face in seeking medical treatment. It argues that current market-based healthcare reforms have failed to control costs and that a single-payer system, like Medicare for All, could significantly reduce non-medical expenses and provide comprehensive coverage for all necessary medical care, including prescription drugs, hospital visits, and preventive services, without copayments or deductibles.