Rep. Luz Rivas Condemns GOP Budget as 'Assault' on Medicaid for 14 Million Americans

Opposition to GOP Budget Proposals

• 🎯 House Republicans are finalizing an extreme budget plan that includes the largest cut to Medicaid in U.S. history.
• ⚠️ This proposal is described as an "outright assault" on the healthcare of nearly 14 million Americans, including over 370,000 in California's 29th district.

Impact on Healthcare Services

• 🏥 Hospitals such as All of You Medical Center, where over 70% of patients rely on Medicaid, will suffer significant service reductions.
• 📉 Health centers like Proto Delbario and Northeast Valley Health Corporation will also face cuts to their services.

Financial Implications for Americans

• 💰 Republican attacks on Medicaid will force Americans, many already struggling with the rising cost of living, to pay more for healthcare.
• 💸 The budget appears to prioritize new tax breaks for billionaire donors while the general population gets "sicker and poorer."

Call to Protect Medicaid

• ✊ Protecting Medicaid is deemed essential for communities, and House Democrats are demanding an up-or-down vote to safeguard it.
• 🤝 Representative Rivas calls on Republican colleagues to join House Democrats in signing a discharge petition to protect Medicaid for their constituents, including children, seniors, and the disabled.