Reversing Trump's Medicaid Cuts: Representative Kelly Morrison Introduces Bill to Protect Americans' Healthcare

Strategic Insights -

In a bold move to address the devastating health care cuts implemented by the Trump administration, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) has introduced the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025. This landmark legislation aims to reverse the single largest cut to Medicaid in the nation's history, protect tens of millions of Americans from insurance premium hikes, and permanently extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. As a doctor for over 20 years, Rep. Morrison has witnessed firsthand the catastrophic effects of these cuts, which will force hospitals to close, leave hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans without Medicaid coverage, and increase health insurance premiums for thousands of people.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025 would reverse the Medicaid cuts implemented by the Trump administration, which are set to kick almost 17 million Americans off their health insurance.
  • The legislation would also permanently extend the ACA tax credits, allowing millions of Americans to afford and access health care, and prevent Minnesotans from losing their health insurance.
  • In Minnesota, over 1.4 million residents rely on Medicaid coverage, while hundreds of thousands more get their health insurance through the ACA Marketplaces.
  • The bill's introduction comes as hospitals and clinics across the country are bracing for the impact of the Medicaid cuts, with hospitals forced to close and reduce services.
  • Rep. Morrison has been a vocal opponent of the Republican budget, which she describes as "cruelly named" and "devastating" to the nation's healthcare system.
  • The Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025 is a bipartisan effort, with Rep. Morrison calling on Republicans to "do the right thing" and support the legislation.

Statistics:

  • Almost 17 million Americans will lose their health insurance due to the Medicaid cuts, which are set to take effect in 2025 (Source: Rep. Morrison's office).
  • In Minnesota, over 1.4 million residents rely on Medicaid coverage, while hundreds of thousands more get their health insurance through the ACA Marketplaces.
  • Health insurance premiums for tens of millions of Americans are set to spike by as much as 218% due to the Medicaid cuts (Source: Rep. Morrison's office).
  • The Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025 would permanently extend the ACA tax credits, allowing millions of Americans to afford and access health care.

Sources:

  • Rep. Kelly Morrison's office (statement introducing the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025).
  • https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-introduces-bill-reverse-trumps-medicaid-cuts-and-stop