'Others Simply Will Not Survive': Madeleine Dean Tears Into Big Beautiful Bill Over Medicaid Cuts

In House floor remarks on Wednesday, Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) spoke about Medicaid cuts.

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00:00Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute.

00:03Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

00:04In Pennsylvania, nearly 65% of nursing home residents rely upon Medicaid.

00:09In my district, outside Philadelphia, it is a lifeline for more than 15,000 seniors

00:14who have worked and earned access to affordable, high-quality care,

00:20who deserve to age with grace and dignity.

00:23President Trump and the Republicans' big, ugly bill will cut Pennsylvania's Medicaid program,

00:28known as PENNY, by about $53 million over the next decade.

00:33What will happen to our parents, to our grandparents?

00:37Some facilities may be forced to make impossible decisions,

00:40like reducing staff or raising prices for those who don't qualify for Medicaid.

00:45Others simply will not survive.

00:48I know how worrisome it is to watch aging parents need to leave the home they loved.

00:53I know how critical it is to find them the best possible care.

00:56I saw it with my own in-laws, Joan and Bill Kanan.

01:00After all, through Medicaid, think about it.

01:03I was disabled, and you offered me aid.

01:06I was infirmed, and you offered me care.

01:09I was aging, and you offered me dignity.

01:11That's what Republicans voted in lockstep to tear away.

01:15Shame.

01:16I yield back.

01:17I yield back.

01:29I'm akraft.

01:30I'm a-

01:34Andy Zertman.

01:37I will not be able for the title to clear the title to your business.

01:39I know it's me.

01:40I'm a real, a light thing.