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This 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 intended to provide comprehensive medical care, including prescription drugs, hospital visits, and preventive services, to every person in the United States without copayments or deductibles. 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 health insurance, disparities in health outcomes for Native Hawaiians, and the failure of current market-based healthcare reforms to control costs. It suggests that a single-payer system, like Medicare for All, could significantly reduce non-medical healthcare expenses nationwide and alleviate cost burdens on working families.