[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 20, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 GOP TAX SCAM HURTS WOMEN AND FAMILIES

  (Mrs. TORRES of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Speaker, the Republican cuts to 
Medicaid jeopardize the lives of women and families across our country, 
women like Kristen from my district.
  Kristen suffers from Williams syndrome, which causes cardiovascular 
issues and developmental delays. She receives care because of Medi-Cal. 
Every 4 months, she must drive 2 hours to San Diego to run lab tests 
and functions on her vital organs.
  Despite these health concerns, Kristen works, volunteers in our 
community, and dreams of owning a bakery, thanks to Medicaid. All of 
that is endangered by this reconciliation bill.
  I ask my Republican colleagues: Who are they to decide who gets the 
care that people like Kristen need and depend on to survive? All of 
these cuts are for what? So that billionaires and big corporations can 
get even more handouts?
  Let's stand with people like Kristen. Protect Medicaid and the 
families who rely on Medicaid and got us to Congress.

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