Rep. Bresnahan, colleagues send letter to GOP leadership affirming commitment to Medicaid

WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. on Thursday announced he and 11 of his Republican colleagues sent a letter to House Republican Leadership on the signers’ commitment to protecting Medicaid.

Rep. Bresnahan, R-Dallas Township, said the letter was sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie. 

“We acknowledge that we must reform Medicaid so that it is a strong and long-lasting program for years to come,” wrote Rep. Bresnahan and the lawmakers. “However, we cannot and will not support a final reconciliation bill that includes any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations.”

The letter went on to say, “As Members of Congress who helped to deliver a Republican Majority, many of us representing districts with high rates of constituents who depend on Medicaid, we would like to reiterate our strong support for this program that ensures our constituents have reliable healthcare.

“Balancing the federal budget must not come at the expense of those who depend on these benefits for their health and economic security.” 

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