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In this March 8, 2017, photo, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee Headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington. House Republicans are working on a companion to their bill replacing "Obamacare," a legislative second act that would ease cross-state sale of health insurance and limit jury awards for pain and suffering in malpractice lawsuits. The problem: the so-called "sidecar" bill lacks the votes in the Senate.

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With a vote looming in the U.S. House on Thursday on the Republicans' Obamacare replacement plan, the 13 members of Pennsylvania's Republican Congressional delegation have been all over the map with their positions.

Some have been publicly ambivalent, others have been forthright in their opposition or support.

As crunch-time closes in, and when every vote counts, here's the most recent tally on where the Keystone State's GOP House members stand on the issue.

We'll update as we receive fresh information.

U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-11th District.

Where He stands: No

The Hazleton Republican is one of

U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta

President Donald Trump's staunchest allies. But when it comes to TrumpCare/RyanCare, he's just not feeling it.

Writing on his Facebook page, Barletta said he's committed to repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, which he says is "is destroying our health care system."

But when it comes to the GOP-authored replacement, "I cannot support the bill in its current form. I am concerned that the bill lacks sufficient safeguards for verifying whether or not an individual applying for health care tax credits is lawfully in this country and eligible to receive them. Under Obamacare, a half a million people received a total of $750 million in health care subsidies, even though the recipients could not prove their lawful presence in the United States. I cannot vote for a replacement plan that fails to address this problem."

(*Updated: On Wednesday afternoon, Barletta announced he'd shifted from "no" to "yes" after U.S. House leadership met his concerns about language dealing with tax credits for undocumented immigrants.)

U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello, R-6th District:

Where He stands: Unclear

In a constituent newsletter, the suburban Philadelphia Republican says he's

U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello

continuing to review a Congressional Budget Office report critical of the House GOP bill. He's also sent out a survey to constituents on the issue.

"While we've gotten a lot of feedback so far, I've heard that some constituents might not have received this survey - if you're getting this email, you should have! As you can imagine, with that volume of emails we do experience some technical difficulties from time to time. Please make sure to check your spam folders and add me as a 'safe sender.' If you are a resident of PA-6 and didn't get the email this weekend, please click here to take it now. I appreciate everyone taking the time to respond."

U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent, R-15th District

Where He Stands: Leans No

The Allentown Republican has been among the most publicly ambivalent of all of

U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent

Pennsylvania's GOP Congressional delegation.

Dent, who's gaining a national profile, was among the 15 members of the more than 50-strong "Tuesday Group" who met with President Donald Trump on Tuesday to discuss the bill. A source close to the discussion said the caucus of moderate Republicans got the "soft sell" from a Trump White House realizing they were likely a lost cause. The White House has instead focused its firepower on the so-called "Freedom Caucus" of hardline conservatives. Dent has said he has "serious concerns and reservations" about the bill. (*UPDATED: Dent is now a solid "no" vote against the bill, The Morning Call reported Thursday morning.)



U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-8th District

Where He Stands: No

Fitzpatrick, the brother of former U.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick, is one of the the newest

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-8th District

additions to Pennsyvlania's Congressional delegation, having won election last fall (as did frosh U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-16th District).

According to The Morning Call of Allentown, the Bucks County lawmaker is a "No" vote because "After considering the current health care bill in a thorough and deliberate manner, I have concluded that, although the American Health Care Act focuses on several much-needed reforms to our health care system, in its current form I cannot support this legislation." Citing a statement from Fitzpatrick's office, the opposition stems primarily from the effect on it would have on those fighting opioid abuse, The Call's Laura Olson reported. "I have many concerns with this bill, and first among them is the impact on the single most important issue plaguing Bucks and Montgomery Counties, and the issue that I have made my priority in Congress: opioid abuse prevention, treatment and recovery," Fitzpatrick said.

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-3rd District

Where He Stands: Yes.

(*Updated to make Kelly a strong yes) Kelly, a northwestern Pennsylvania Republican, came out strong on his Facebook page in favor of the bill: "Obamacare is a failed law that is actively hurting

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly

countless families and workers in Pennsylvania and across America. Those of us who have promised to repeal and replace Obamacare (as I have done) have a real responsibility to keep our word. Very soon, the House of Representatives will vote to do exactly that! Phase 1 of this open and transparent 3-phase process is the American Health Care Act, which will repeal Obamacare and begin replacing it with a more affordable, patient-centered system with more choices and flexibility for all. Read more about it here. Read about Phase 2, which will be the administrative actions that HHS Secretary Tom Price takes to deregulate the marketplace to lower health care costs: Read about Phase 3, which includes other commonsense bills to increase the affordability and accessibility of health care insurance. I am proud to stand with President Trump, Vice President Pence, and every American who is trusting us to keep our promise to finally end the Obamacare nightmare and pave the way for a choice-filled system that makes sense."

U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, R-10th District

Where He Stands: Unclear

Marino, a northeastern Republican and Barletta's BFF (at GOP functions, they do a

U.S. Rep. Tom Marino

double-act, christening themselves "Thunder and Lightning"), hasn't made any public statements about where he stands on the bill. In a March 1 statement posted to his website after President Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress, Marino said he "[looks] forward to working with the president on more legislation that replaces Obamacare with a more cost effective and patient centered plan, ensures that those entering our country are doing so the right way, provides our middle class families much needed tax relief and works to bring jobs back to our country."



U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan, R-7th District

Where He Stands: Unclear

The Delaware County Republican hasn't made any public statements about he'll vote on the repeal bill. But as The Morning Call reports, he did vote in favor of it in the

U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan

Ways & Means Committee. But after the CBO analysis was made public, a Meehan spokesman told The Philadelphia Inquirer that his boss "would be talking to colleagues to determine 'whether it's prudent to move forward with the legislation,'" The Call reported. In a statement posted to his website, Meehan, the husband of a nurse-practitioner, set down a broad statement of principles on healthcare reform. Among other things, any reform has to "be implemented correctly and thoughtfully, based on effective solutions that represent the best of our health care system: maintaining strong doctor-patient relationships, the opportunity for Americans to have a voice in the way their care is administered, access the best and most effective technology, treatment, and cutting-edge therapies, and leading the world in research and development."

U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, R-18th District

Where He Stands: Probably

Murphy, a psychologist, has focused particular attention on how the bill treats those

U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy

with mental illnesses and people struggling with opioid addiction. He's proposed an amendment to specifically address mental illness and addiction issues. The southwestern Republican, defended the bill in a Tweet, saying that "#AHCA will SAVE $1B, cover pre-existing conditions, protect #mentalhealth & #addiction #parity & much more. Murphy also told The Beaver County Times that "The American Health Care Act creates a better framework by putting the patient at the center. With our plan, you can get the care you need from the doctor you choose at a price you can afford." (h/t BillyPenn)

U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-4th District

Where He Stands: Likely No.

Perry, of York, is a member of the House Freedom Caucus, a bloc of conservative lawmakers who are among the staunchest opponents

U.S. Rep. Scott Perry

of the healthcare bill coming before Congress on Thursday. The group is so important that leaders and the Trump administration have reached out multiple times to try to win their support. Freedom Caucus members are set to meet with President Trump on Wednesday again, according to CNN. In a Town Hall on Saturday, before House GOP leaders trotted out changes they hoped would win over restive conservatives, Perry told constituents he was a "no" vote. "I'm not happy with this bill," Perry said. "I've expressed that to my leadership." Perry told an angry crowd that he's is opposed to any government control of health care, and said the main issue with the proposed bill is that it does not drive down health care costs. "This bill does nothing for that," he said. In a March 7 statement posted to his website, Perry called Obamacare "broken" and he supported a House repeal vote. "While I support the repeal, I'm still concerned about the alternative. We need something that significantly reduces costs, increases access, provides the flexibility to choose your coverage, and re-connects patients with their providers - with less decision-making by the insurance companies. I agree with President Trump that this is a starting point for negotiation. I'll continue to seek and hear your thoughts as the Congress moves forward in the replacement process."

U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus, R-12th District

U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus

Where He Stands: Undecided

Rothfus, another southewestern Republican,

. The rest of the story is behind a paywall. So if you want to know more, you'll have to pay up. We were too cheap. Rothfus' official Twitter feed and his website were both silent on the healthcare bill.

U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-9th District

Where He Stands: Likely Yes

On his Twitter page, the north-central Republican and chairman of the House

U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-9th District

Transportation Committee had some nice things to say about the bill: "ICYMI: @NRLC supports the American Healthcare Act because of its major wins for the #prolife community." As BillyPenn reports, he was the only Pennsylvania Republican to meet with Team Trump to talk about whipping votes for the bill. Speaking to a transportation industry publication on Tuesday, Shuster hammered home the urgency of Congress passing major pieces of legislation before the 2018 mid-terms: "We've got to get something done before next spring across the board, whether it's taxes, Obamacare or health care reform, or infrastructure spending because the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate, they're going to be on the line," said Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), noting that next year those lawmakers will be up for re-election. On his website, Shuster makes it clear he's no Obamacare fan and says the law has to be repealed.

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-16th District

Where He Stands: Yes

The other freshman member of Pennsylvania's GOP Congressional delegation came

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-16th District

right out earlier this month

. "Obamacare has failed the American people. In 2010, supporters of the health care law said costs would go down. Instead, families and individuals across Pennsylvania face skyrocketing premiums and deductibles they simply cannot afford. They have been forced off their plans and forced to find new doctors. It's time for change. "While more work needs to be done, the American Health Care Act is a good start to ensuring Pennsylvanians will have access to the care they need at a price they can afford. I will work with my colleagues in the House to advance this critical legislation, and will fight for a stable transition to a better system for everyone." In a

, Smucker gave Trump big ups for meeting with Republicans to discuss the bill. He was even kind enough to share a photo:

I appreciate @POTUS coming to the @uscapitol to discuss health care with the @HouseGOP this morning. pic.twitter.com/HyNcd4uu2U — Rep. Lloyd Smucker (@RepSmucker) March 21, 2017

U.S. Rep. Glenn "G.T." Thompson, R-5th District

Where Does He Stand: Likely No

In

, Thompson, a former healthcare

U.S. Rep. Glenn "G.T." Thompson

executive, voiced grave reservations about the bill. But, again, that was before Ryan, et.al, trotted out a revised version to try to win over skeptics. "As a former licensed nursing home administrator, I also need better assurances that services for our most vulnerable populations will not be jeopardized," Thompson said

And while he believes "the House bill contains a lot of good, it is a work in progress. I have met with the House leadership and committees of jurisdiction throughout the week to express these concerns and advocate for additional changes to the bill. I stand by my principles that health care reform must lower costs, increase quality and ensure that rural populations have access to care," Thompson told the newspaper. The mid-state lawmaker's Twitter feed and his official website are silent on the issue.