Frank Pallone: “I thank my colleague from the same class, the ranking member, for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, House Republicans are…”

“I thank my colleague from the same class, the ranking member, for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, House Republicans are manufacturing a crisis to justify cruel cuts that will raise costs for American families, kick millions of people off their health insurance, and reverse the historic progress we have made in combating the worsening climate crisis. The Republicans' default on America act cuts $100 billion from Medicaid, which will have devastating consequences on every beneficiary, provider, and plan. The Republicans' Medicaid work requirements are about one thing; stripping healthcare away from vulnerable people. The majority of adults on Medicaid are already working, oftentimes in part-time jobs that do not offer healthcare coverage. Those who are not are often dealing with caregiving responsibilities, physical or mental health issues, or experiencing other barriers to employment. These Republican cuts are not about jobs. They are a Trojan horse intended to use red tape and onerous paperwork to kick millions of people off their health insurance simply because Republicans have always opposed Medicaid. Republicans also oppose our efforts to outcompete the world in the transition to a clean energy economy. The default on America act continues the Republicans' polluters over people agenda.…”