[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H845]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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  (Mrs. CHERFILUS-McCORMICK asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CHERFILUS-McCORMICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak out 
against the Republicans' latest budget proposal, which could deny 
American families of the healthcare they need to survive.
  In my district alone, more than 149,000 people on Medicaid are now at 
risk of losing their healthcare. This includes more than 84,000 kids 
and over 21,000 seniors. Medicaid is a lifeline for the most vulnerable 
Floridians.
  In Palm Beach County, Medicaid has allowed Reverend Latifah Griffin 
to care for her 10-year-old son who suffers from pain and has severe 
difficulty walking. Her son has cerebral palsy and depends on a 
wheelchair and pediatric extended care.
  In Alachua County, Medicaid has meant that Virginia, an adult with a 
disability, has a home health aide to care for her every single day so 
that she won't just survive, but so that she can thrive at home, in her 
environment.
  These are the people who will suffer the most if these proposals move 
forward. I will do whatever it takes to push back and to make sure that 
every vulnerable American has the services that they need.

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