House to Debate Historic \$715 Billion Medicaid Cut

House to Debate \$715 Billion Medicaid Cut: Khanna Warns of 'Largest Cut in History' Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives is set to debate a bill that would slash \$715 billion from the Medicaid program over the next decade. This unprecedented cut has sparked alarm among lawmakers and healthcare advocates alike. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), representing Silicon Valley, voiced strong concerns, calling the proposed reduction "the largest cut ever in the program’s history." He emphasized the potential consequences for millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for healthcare coverage. "This cut will mean millions of Americans will lose their health insurance," Khanna stated in a recent video message. He urged immediate action to prevent the cuts, arguing that the previous largest Medicaid cut resulted in a 13% reduction in enrollees. The impact of this new proposed cut is expected to be significantly greater. The Congressional Budget Office, an independent agency, has confirmed the scale of the proposed reductions. The debate promises to be contentious, with Democrats expected to strongly oppose the measure and Republicans defending it as necessary for fiscal responsibility. The outcome will significantly impact healthcare access for millions of vulnerable Americans.