House Democrats Push for Up-or-Down Vote to Protect Medicaid and Food Assistance

House Democrats are taking action to block devastating budget cuts proposed by the Republican-led House, which would strip millions of Americans of their Medicaid and food assistance. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi signed a discharge petition to force a vote on the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act, a bill that would protect these vital programs. The Republican budget puts 162,583 people, including 33,336 children and 44,000 seniors, at risk of losing Medicaid coverage, threatening 5.4 million Californians who rely on food assistance.

Key Takeaways:

• The Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act would protect Medicaid and food assistance programs from devastating budget cuts proposed by the Republican-led House.
• The Republican budget would put 162,583 people, including 33,336 children and 44,000 seniors, at risk of losing Medicaid coverage.
• 5.4 million Californians rely on food assistance to help them make ends meet and would be threatened by the budget cuts.
• A discharge petition forces an up-or-down vote on pending legislation that Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to consider.
• If four House Republicans sign the discharge petition, the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act will be considered in the House immediately.

Statistics:

• 162,583 people, including 33,336 children and 44,000 seniors, are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage under the Republican budget.
• 5.4 million Californians rely on food assistance to help them make ends meet.
• 4 signatures from House Republicans are needed to force a vote on the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act.

Sources:

• United States House of Representatives -- Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California
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