Washington – The house is scheduled to vote late Tuesday. Clean up budget solutions – The first major legislative push for President Trump’s agenda – California Republicans are putting popular programs like Medicaid in a tricky position on whether to defend potential cuts.
The vote must support a budget from the Republican Congress, which has a diverse need after weeks of fierce contest from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Whether it will reach the floor of the house will be late Tuesday. Johnson ran around the room.seeking to strengthen his support with a narrow Republican majority.
Johnson is “One big, beautiful bill” Supported by Trump, who sets government spending and revenue targets, Republicans can pass more detailed laws later this year.
The speaker’s goals are the first large-scale legislative package of priorities outlined in many of his executive orders, including fundraising priorities to boost immigration, cut taxes and strengthen the economy. It is to present. His proposal requires a 10-year tax credit of $4.5 trillion and a $2 trillion cut in spending.
The proposal directs certain committees to identify where these reductions will be made. One of the most controversial programs facing major cuts is Medicaid. Over 72 million Americans. The Energy and Commerce Committee, which is responsible for Medicaid, is tasked with cutting $880 billion.
Republicans representing California’s Swing Congressional District – including David Baradao (R-Hanford) and Young Kim (R-Anaheim Hills) – support the party’s agenda at any cost , we must decide whether we will face a potentially dire blow in our hometown community. I agree to cut down on Medicaid.
Especially in the 22nd Congressional District of Baradao, 67% of the population is located in Medi-Cal, as Medicaid is known in California. UC Berkeley Labor Center.
“The Republican budget will take care of healthcare from millions of working Americans and even children due to the tax cuts sought by Elon Musk and Republican billionaires donors,” says Sen. Pete Aguilar. (D Redland) The House Democrat Caucus said at a press conference Tuesday. “This vote not only opens the door to Medicaid cuts, but also guarantees them.”
House leaders repeatedly stressed on Tuesday that the budget summary did not include Medicaid cuts. However, Johnson refused to commit to fully funding the program, and instead laid the foundation for justifying future cuts.
“Everyone desperately needs it, is committed to maintaining Medicare benefits for those who deserve it and deserve it,” Johnson said. “What we’re talking about is eradicating fraud, waste and abuse.”
By voting, the budget proposal can be moved to the committee and details can be presented. But in addition to Republicans worried about Medicaid, others worried about national debt, they wanted deeper spending cuts.
Democrats seized potential hits on Medicaid in messages over the past few weeks, and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee hopes Republicans will “stolen medical care and food from American families” over the weekend , and communicated to supporters via email.
Residents are gathering Southern California to blow up impending cuts. “Reply. Young Kim, don’t take your health care on Tuesday!” he cried out the sign at the Orange County protest on Monday.
Congress must pass the budget until March 14th or take risks Government closure.
