[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 20, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2184]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 GOP TAX SCAM HURTS WOMEN AND FAMILIES

  (Mr. DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, my constituent, Debra, has this 
to say about Medicaid, and I agree. She says: It is absolutely 
essential.
  She adopted two medically fragile children from foster care. Both 
have Medicaid as their primary and only health insurance. They both 
receive services through the Division of Specialized Care for Children 
in Illinois.
  Her daughter has a Medically Fragile, Technology Dependent waiver. 
Together, they require 19 daily prescription medications. Her son 
requires a nightly injection that is $4,000 a month. Her daughter 
requires multiple pieces of expensive medical equipment.
  She would never have been able to adopt or afford to keep them 
without knowing they would receive Medicaid. She is so proud of them. 
Medicaid is a vital, lifesaving program for thousands of children like 
hers.
  Mr. Speaker, I agree, and let's make it accessible to all who need 
it. I thank Debra, and I thank her children.

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