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Jodey Arrington: The millions of people who are no longer on Medicaid or SNAP are people who don't qualify to be on there. They are…

On the recordApril 29, 2026
The millions of people who are no longer on Medicaid or SNAP are people who don't qualify to be on there. They are people who are in this country illegally, and they were people who refused to work even though they are able to work. Hardworking taxpayers are willing to support their fellow Americans, but it is a social compact, and there is a responsibility. That is what we did as Republicans. Mr. Speaker, that is what the American people sent us here to do. We can talk about the cost. Deficits are coming down. There is more money in people's pockets. Safety nets are being restored, protected, and preserved for the American citizens who depend on them. We are protecting tax dollars, and we are looking out for our kids and future vulnerable Americans who need these programs that are unsustainable because my Democratic colleagues haven't lifted a finger to help us root out waste and fraud.
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Jodey Arrington
Republican · Texas

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Discussing changes to Medicaid and SNAP during a floor speech.

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