Senator Thom Tillis Condemns 'Big Beautiful Bill' Healthcare Proposal

Opposition to the 'Big Beautiful Bill'

• 📌 Senator Thom Tillis explains his vote against proceeding with the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' citing significant concerns about its healthcare provisions, particularly regarding Medicaid.
• ⚠️ He argues that the bill, in its current form, risks betraying promises made by Donald J. Trump regarding healthcare.

Medicaid Funding Concerns

• 📊 Tillis details his rigorous analysis of the bill's impact on North Carolina's Medicaid program, involving independent assessments from Democratic, Republican, and non-partisan groups.
• 📉 His findings indicate a potential cut of approximately $26 billion, which he states is indisputable and will harm individuals reliant on Medicaid.
• 🗣️ He highlights the lack of understanding among colleagues on both sides of the aisle regarding the complex interplay of state-directed payments and funding flows.

Lessons from Past Governance

• 🏛️ Drawing from his experience as Speaker of the House in North Carolina during a financial crisis, Tillis emphasizes the importance of discipline, due diligence, and understanding every aspect of government spending.
• ✂️ He recounts successfully cutting the university system budget by 12% without long-term damage, contrasting this with the current bill's approach to Medicaid.

Promise to the People

• 🤝 Tillis expresses concern that the bill's funding cuts will lead to President Trump breaking his promise to keep people on Medicaid.
• 📜 He draws a parallel to past healthcare promises that were not kept, which led to significant political shifts.

Call for Due Diligence

• 🔍 Tillis urges for more time and thorough homework to be done, suggesting that starting with the House's Medicaid bill mark and fixing it would be a better approach.
• ✅ He believes that by taking the time to get it right, they can fulfill promises and pass a bill he can confidently support.