- The ball is back again on Rep. David Valadao’s court…On April 14, Valadao [said he] “cannot and will not support a final reconciliation bill that includes any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations.”
- Valadao voted for the House’s reconciliation bill when it passed by a razor-thin 215-214 vote. After the vote, the representative for the 22nd Congressional District said he “successfully preserved the integrity of the program and prevented proposals that would disproportionately impact California.”
- In Valadao’s district…67% of the residents rely on Medicaid or Medi-Cal.
- In a June 24 letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune…and House Speaker Mike Johnson…Valadao… said the Senate changes to Medicaid went beyond the House version and “threatens access to coverage or jeopardizes the stability of our hospitals and providers.”
- Up to 6,900 health care jobs would be lost in Valadao’s district if Medicaid spending is trimmed…according to the UC Berkeley Labor Center.
- How can Valadao approve this bill?…Valadao has not held any town halls to get feedback from his constituents. He cancelled a virtual town hall last month…
- We encourage Valadao to put his words into action and lobby on behalf of his constituents instead of President Donald Trump and Republican leaders.
- We see nothing beautiful in either version of the reconciliation bill when it comes to Medicaid. Neither should Valadao.
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