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5mo ago

Democrats Rally Nationwide to Oppose Potential Medicaid Cuts

House Republicans' budget proposal could force $880 billion in reductions, raising concerns over Medicaid's future despite GOP claims it isn't explicitly targeted.

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi speaks at a press conference about potential Medicaid cuts at UCSF in San Francisco on March 18, 2025.
From left: Sen. Adam Schiff and Reps. Nancy Pelosi and Mike Thompson speak outside UCSF in San Francisco on March 18, 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House on March 13, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • The Democratic-led 'Day of Action' is underway, with events nationwide highlighting the risks of potential Medicaid reductions tied to the Republican budget resolution.
  • House Republicans passed a budget in February directing $880 billion in cuts over 10 years from programs under the Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid.
  • Republican leaders argue Medicaid is not explicitly targeted, but experts suggest achieving the proposed cuts would likely require changes to the program.
  • Medicaid, which provides healthcare to over 72 million Americans, is widely popular, with 77% of Americans holding a favorable opinion of the program.
  • The proposed cuts are linked to Republican efforts to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, raising concerns about impacts on vulnerable populations, including children, seniors, and rural residents.