[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 126 (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H3624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          PROTECTING MEDICAID

  (Mr. BAIRD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight how the One Big 
Beautiful Bill Act will strengthen and protect Medicaid for those who 
need it the most. This legislation focuses on eliminating waste, fraud, 
and abuse that have historically plagued this system, ensuring that 
resources are used efficiently and effectively.
  Contrary to the misinformation spreading, there are roughly 1.4 
million illegal immigrants who are receiving Medicaid, crowding out 
benefits meant for American citizens.
  What is more, this bill invests billions of dollars in long-term care 
for seniors and people with disabilities by establishing a new pathway 
for States to offer community-based services. This will help preserve 
Medicaid for the most vulnerable populations who rely on it: pregnant 
mothers, children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities and low-
income families.

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