Research summary
Research summary
Topic summary
Map their records on coverage, public health, and the cost of care in Michigan.
Key research questions
- Investigate "Michigan Senate: Mike Rogers vs.
Important claims and supporting citations
Mike Rogers voted against the Affordable Care Act on March 21, 2010, and voted for its repeal on January 19, 2011.
Mike Rogers supported certain CHIP reauthorizations during his congressional tenure but voted against the 2009 SCHIP expansion.
As of June 2026, Wayne County's medical debt relief program had canceled approximately $57.4 million for over 83,000 residents, rather than the full $700 million potential target.
On May 6, 2026, Abdul El-Sayed proposed the 'Ban the Middleman Act' to eliminate private pharmacy benefit managers and establish a public nonprofit administrator with medical experts managing formularies.
At a March 21, 2026 Macomb County event, Mike Rogers suggested charging approximately $50 for an annual physical.
Abdul El-Sayed proposed 'MichCare' in his 2018 gubernatorial platform, a state-level universal single-payer-style coverage plan with contested financing details.
Mike Rogers proposed placing very sick individuals into a separately financed catastrophic fund supported by government, hospitals, and Medicare, which health-policy experts characterized as high-risk pooling.
Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate race.
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Abdul El-Sayed advocates for government manufacturing of essential medicines such as insulin.
Abdul El-Sayed advocates for government manufacturing of essential medicines such as insulin.
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Mike Rogers supported certain CHIP reauthorizations during his congressional tenure but voted against the 200…
Mike Rogers supported certain CHIP reauthorizations during his congressional tenure but voted against the 2009 SCHIP expansion.
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Mike Rogers voted for the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act, which created Medicare Part D while prohibiting di…
Mike Rogers voted for the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act, which created Medicare Part D while prohibiting direct federal negotiation of drug prices.
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As Detroit health commissioner, Abdul El-Sayed designated municipal water shutoffs as a public health issue a…
As Detroit health commissioner, Abdul El-Sayed designated municipal water shutoffs as a public health issue and advocated for a water affordability plan.
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Mike Rogers proposed placing very sick individuals into a separately financed catastrophic fund supported by…
Mike Rogers proposed placing very sick individuals into a separately financed catastrophic fund supported by government, hospitals, and Medicare, which health-policy experts characterized as high-risk pooling.
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Mike Rogers voted in favor of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (H.R.
Mike Rogers voted in favor of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (H.R. 1), which created the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit.
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Abdul El-Sayed served as Detroit's health officer and executive director from August 2015 to 2017, and direct…
Abdul El-Sayed served as Detroit's health officer and executive director from August 2015 to 2017, and directed Wayne County's Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services from December 2022 to April 2025.
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Abdul El-Sayed created the SisterFriends program in 2016 through the Detroit Health Department to pair volunt…
Abdul El-Sayed created the SisterFriends program in 2016 through the Detroit Health Department to pair volunteer mentors with pregnant women to address infant mortality.
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Abdul El-Sayed's Medicare for All proposal allows employers or unions to offer supplemental benefits rather t…
Abdul El-Sayed's Medicare for All proposal allows employers or unions to offer supplemental benefits rather than completely banning all forms of private coverage.
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Mike Rogers voted against the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act on January 12, 2007, which pas…
Mike Rogers voted against the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act on January 12, 2007, which passed the House 255–170.
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At a March 21, 2026 Macomb County event, Mike Rogers suggested charging approximately $50 for an annual physi…
At a March 21, 2026 Macomb County event, Mike Rogers suggested charging approximately $50 for an annual physical.
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Ban the Middleman Act and PBM Proposals
Ban the Middleman Act and PBM Proposals
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Mike Rogers' ACA Repeal and Defunding Votes
Mike Rogers' ACA Repeal and Defunding Votes
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Mike Rogers' 2024 U.S. Senate Campaign
Mike Rogers' 2024 U.S. Senate Campaign
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Abdul El-Sayed's 2018 Gubernatorial Campaign
Abdul El-Sayed's 2018 Gubernatorial Campaign
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Abdul El-Sayed's 2026 U.S. Senate Candidacy
Abdul El-Sayed's 2026 U.S. Senate Candidacy
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Detroit Health Commissioner Appointment and Background
Detroit Health Commissioner Appointment and Background
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Mike Rogers' Votes on Premium-Support Medicare Budgets
Mike Rogers' Votes on Premium-Support Medicare Budgets
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Under Abdul El-Sayed, Wayne County committed $5 million in indigent-health and ARPA funds to cancel qualifyin…
Under Abdul El-Sayed, Wayne County committed $5 million in indigent-health and ARPA funds to cancel qualifying medical debt through Undue Medical Debt.
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During his 2024 U.S.
During his 2024 U.S. Senate campaign, Mike Rogers stated he supported protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions while continuing to criticize the ACA.
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Abdul El-Sayed was appointed Detroit health commissioner in 2015 by Mayor Mike Duggan, overseeing the city's…
Abdul El-Sayed was appointed Detroit health commissioner in 2015 by Mayor Mike Duggan, overseeing the city's municipal health department budget, clinics, and inspectors.
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During his 2018 Michigan gubernatorial run, Abdul El-Sayed was endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders and campaig…
During his 2018 Michigan gubernatorial run, Abdul El-Sayed was endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders and campaigned on Medicare for All.
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Abdul El-Sayed stepped down from his Wayne County health directorship to enter the U.S.
Abdul El-Sayed stepped down from his Wayne County health directorship to enter the U.S. Senate race in April 2025.
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Between 2001 and 2015, Mike Rogers repeatedly voted for legislation to repeal, defund, or delay the ACA, incl…
Between 2001 and 2015, Mike Rogers repeatedly voted for legislation to repeal, defund, or delay the ACA, including the 2013 defunding measure linked to the federal government shutdown.
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Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the 2026 Michigan U.S.
Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate race.
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Mike Rogers voted for Paul Ryan's House budget resolutions proposing to convert Medicare into a premium-suppo…
Mike Rogers voted for Paul Ryan's House budget resolutions proposing to convert Medicare into a premium-support voucher-style system for future beneficiaries.
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On May 6, 2026, Abdul El-Sayed proposed the 'Ban the Middleman Act' to eliminate private pharmacy benefit man…
On May 6, 2026, Abdul El-Sayed proposed the 'Ban the Middleman Act' to eliminate private pharmacy benefit managers and establish a public nonprofit administrator with medical experts managing formularies.
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Detroit's infant mortality rate during Abdul El-Sayed's tenure as health commissioner stood at approximately…
Detroit's infant mortality rate during Abdul El-Sayed's tenure as health commissioner stood at approximately 13 deaths per 1,000 live births, roughly double the national rate.
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At the time of his appointment as Detroit health commissioner at age 30, Abdul El-Sayed was the youngest heal…
At the time of his appointment as Detroit health commissioner at age 30, Abdul El-Sayed was the youngest health commissioner of a major U.S. city.
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As of June 2026, Wayne County's medical debt relief program had canceled approximately $57.4 million for over…
As of June 2026, Wayne County's medical debt relief program had canceled approximately $57.4 million for over 83,000 residents, rather than the full $700 million potential target.
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Mike Rogers voted for the FY2015 budget resolution repealing the ACA and supported the 2015 reconciliation re…
Mike Rogers voted for the FY2015 budget resolution repealing the ACA and supported the 2015 reconciliation repeal bill, H.R. 3762.
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Mike Rogers voted against the Affordable Care Act on March 21, 2010, and voted for its repeal on January 19,…
Mike Rogers voted against the Affordable Care Act on March 21, 2010, and voted for its repeal on January 19, 2011.
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Mike Rogers voted for Paul Ryan's 2011 budget, which proposed shifting Medicare to a premium support system f…
Mike Rogers voted for Paul Ryan's 2011 budget, which proposed shifting Medicare to a premium support system for future beneficiaries and raising the eligibility age to 67.
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Abdul El-Sayed proposed 'MichCare' in his 2018 gubernatorial platform, a state-level universal single-payer-s…
Abdul El-Sayed proposed 'MichCare' in his 2018 gubernatorial platform, a state-level universal single-payer-style coverage plan with contested financing details.
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Mike Rogers supported House budget resolutions for fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015 that included a premium-…
Mike Rogers supported House budget resolutions for fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015 that included a premium-support model for future Medicare beneficiaries.
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Wayne County's debt relief program qualifies residents earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level or hav…
Wayne County's debt relief program qualifies residents earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level or having medical debt equal to at least 5% of household income, contingent on providers selling or donating the debt.
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Abdul El-Sayed's PBM proposal includes expanded federal drug price negotiations and protections and assistanc…
Abdul El-Sayed's PBM proposal includes expanded federal drug price negotiations and protections and assistance for independent pharmacies harmed by PBMs.
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