Whitesides Takes Action to Protect Health Care and Lower Costs for Californians

In the wake of Republicans’ Big, Ugly Law which will rip health care away from 38,000 people in California’s 27th district alone – Republicans are now raising the cost of health care premiums for 40,000 hardworking people in the district by over 75%.

By joining the Protecting Healthcare and Lowering Costs Act, Whitesides is fighting for greater protections to Medicaid and a permanent extension of ACA tax credits. This comes as he has advocated time and time again to protect Medicaid services, patients, and providers.

“I’m fighting in Congress for lower health care costs and greater access to services, while the majority passed a budget that threatens health care for millions across the country, including tens of thousands of hardworking people I represent.” — Rep. Whitesides

DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser:
“George Whitesides has a proven track record of putting Californians and working class families first. While Republicans in Congress continue to risk vital resources for everyday Americans, Whitesides is focused on securing relief for families at home.”

• Rep. George Whitesides announced…he is joining the Protecting Healthcare and Lowering Costs Act, legislation that would restore protections for Medicaid and permanently extend the Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credit program.
• In July, the Republican majority in Congress passed a budget bill that threatened health care coverage for 15 million Americans, including more than 200,000 of Whitesides’ constituents who rely on Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California).
• “I’m fighting in Congress for lower health care costs and greater access to services, while the majority passed a budget that threatens health care for millions across the country, including hundreds of thousands of hard-working people I represent. That’s why I voted against the budget bill in July, and why I’m joining this effort to guarantee affordable health care programs aren’t ripped away from those who need it most…” – Rep. Whitesides
• “I encourage all my colleagues, regardless of party, to join me in trying to reverse the harmful health care cuts and restore access to critical services.” – Rep. Whitesides
• Whitesides challenged the budget reconciliation package in July, when he proposed an amendment to protect Medicaid recipients and local health centers. He also took to the House floor to propose an amendment that would block the bill’s cuts to Medicaid. Both initiatives were rejected by the majority.

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