Source: The Hill
02/16/25 6:00 AM ET
The House GOP's budget resolution could be in jeopardy of not clearing the full chamber amid concerns from moderates over likely cuts to social safety net programs -- particularly Medicaid -- with a handful undecided on whether they will support the key measure.
Reps. David Valadao (R-Calif.) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) -- both of whom represent districts with a significant percentage of Medicaid recipients -- told The Hill that they are withholding support from the budget resolution as they seek more information on the severity of the cuts and how they could impact their constituents. And they are not alone. "There's at least double digits of people who are severely concerned," Valadao said. "And I think as people start to understand the specifics of how it's going tos affect their districts, I imagine that number grows."
Those worries are sure to raise alarm bells for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his leadership team -- including Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) -- who are looking to push the resolution through the chamber and kick-start the process to pass President Trump's domestic policy agenda as early as the week of Feb. 24, when the House returns.
Republicans can only afford to lose one vote if all members are present and the entire Democratic caucus opposes the measure, which is expected. At the current moment, key lawmakers say the resolution could be doomed to fail. "As of right now I think it's in jeopardy of failing," Valadao said.
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/5146860-gop-budget-resolution-moderates-medicaid/