GOP Weighing Medicaid Cuts
Washington, D.C. — President Trump’s America First agenda continues to move forward in Congress, as House Republicans prepare to advance critical legislation — even as debates over Medicaid savings remain heated.
House Panel to Finalize Bill Advancing Trump’s Vision
The House Energy and Commerce Committee, led by Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), is set to meet May 7 to advance a major portion of President Trump’s legislative priorities.
The goal: deliver $880 billion in savings over the next decade, with a major focus on cutting wasteful government spending and securing the nation’s fiscal future.
Medicaid Expansion Sparks Fierce Debate
A key dispute is how to address Medicaid expansion under the failed Obamacare system. The Affordable Care Act allowed states to expand Medicaid to higher-income groups, with Washington paying 90% of the bill. Today, 41 states — including many with Republican leadership — continue to rely on this bloated funding.
Conservatives are fighting to rein in these out-of-control costs and return power back to the states.
Ending the enhanced federal Medicaid match could save taxpayers an estimated $626 billion over ten years, according to health policy experts.
However, state leaders would then need to decide: raise taxes, slash benefits, or end the expansion altogether. Some states already have “trigger laws” that would immediately cut off the expanded benefits if federal funding drops.
Per Capita Caps: Another Smart Solution?
An alternative proposal would cap Medicaid funding per recipient, saving an additional $246 billion without immediately triggering expansion rollbacks. Either way, taxpayers would finally see Washington’s reckless spending brought under control.
Moderate Republicans Push Back
Not all Republicans are fully onboard. With Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) able to afford only three GOP defections, moderates from swing districts are voicing concerns.
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) reaffirmed his opposition to lowering the federal match or capping per capita spending, bluntly telling reporters: “I’m against changing the FMAP floor.”
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) supports tough measures like work requirements, six-month eligibility checks, and excluding noncitizens from Medicaid rolls, saying: “If you’re legal and eligible, you keep your benefits.”
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) also backs work mandates and eligibility audits, arguing these smart reforms could save taxpayers up to $500 billion without simply passing the burden onto states.
“I’m not keen on just shifting costs to states,” Bacon added. “Let’s fix the system the right way.”
Trump’s Bold Agenda Moves Forward
Using the reconciliation process, House and Senate Republicans are working to pass President Trump’s sweeping agenda — including extending his historic tax cuts, slashing wasteful spending, securing the border, and strengthening America’s economy — without relying on a single Democrat vote.
Medicaid reforms are just one part of the broader effort to protect taxpayers, safeguard Medicare and Social Security, and ensure a stronger America for generations to come.
Stay tuned for more updates on how President Trump and House Republicans are fighting every day to put America first.
