Josh Hawley Reacts to Senate Parliamentarian Ruling on Medicaid Cuts

Senate Parliamentarian Ruling

• 💡 The situation regarding the Big Beautiful Bill is fluid, with potential for redrafting after the parliamentarian's ruling.
• 📌 It's unclear if the parliamentarian's decision will change the overall timeframe for the bill's passage.
• ❓ The senator expressed doubt that there would be enough votes to overrule the parliamentarian, noting that even the Senate leader has indicated he wouldn't vote for such a measure.

Medicaid and Provider Tax

• ⚠️ Hawley advises against proceeding with the bill as is, recommending the House version of the provider tax, a stance he discussed with the President.
• 🎯 The parliamentarian's ruling appears to overrule the freeze on the provider tax, necessitating a redraft of the entire bill.
• ✅ This presents an opportunity for leadership to fix the bill and avoid harming hospitals.
• 🏥 Hawley supports fiscal conservative principles, such as restricting Medicaid for non-citizens and those who are not working and able to work.

Foreign Policy and Leaks

• ✈️ Regarding air strikes, Hawley believes the administration will be forthcoming with information to Congress, despite potential concerns about leaks.
• 🤝 He expressed confidence that the briefers, likely the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, would share details about what they have achieved.

National Guard

• 🎖️ Hawley acknowledged and expressed pride in the National Guard's performance and the job they did.