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4mo ago

AOC Challenges GOP on Medicaid Cuts and Miscarriage Coverage in Heated Exchange

During an early-morning House committee markup, Ocasio-Cortez pressed Republicans on Medicaid work requirements, sparking procedural clashes and calls for clarity on miscarriage exemptions.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 13: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) listens during a mark up meeting with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce committee on Capitol Hill on May 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. The committee met to discuss legislative recommendations for budget reconciliation. The committee room was surrounded by protesters fearing cuts or increased costs to medicaid. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioned GOP lawmakers during a 3 a.m. House Energy and Commerce Committee session about whether Medicaid work requirements would exempt women who miscarry.
  • Republican counsel clarified that miscarriage coverage depends on state definitions of postpartum care, raising concerns about inconsistent protections.
  • Tensions escalated when Rep. Randy Weber interrupted Ocasio-Cortez, accusing her of addressing the camera rather than engaging with GOP members directly.
  • Ocasio-Cortez refused to yield her time, citing disrespectful comments and emphasizing the need for transparency for 13.7 million Americans potentially affected by Medicaid cuts.
  • The GOP proposal seeks $880 billion in Medicaid savings through work requirements and eligibility changes, with Democrats warning of coverage losses for millions of low-income Americans.