Expressing Disapproval of the Trump Administration's Harmful Actions Towards Medicaid

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Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Republican leader of the Energy and Commerce Committee for yielding.

I rise in opposition to H. Res. 826. This resolution is solely a political talking point. The administration's proposal does not harm Medicaid. I applaud the Trump administration for moving in the right direction. Block grants give States the flexibility to invest in their citizens' best interests, while spending an estimated $1.4 trillion over the next 10 years. That is trillion.

It is plain and simple. Children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities will not be negatively affected by this option, and those in low-income communities will be greatly benefited.

Additionally, CHIP and many of the other Medicaid demonstrations are currently running under similar structures.

As earlier stated by the Republican leader, States do know what is best for their residents. By giving States the options to voluntarily participate in this program and to share in the Federal savings, it is a win. This resolution is simply a Democrat health scare tactic, and I encourage all of my colleagues to oppose H. Res. 826.

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