Congress will be busy on Tuesday.

Members of the US House will consider (among other things) $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid and CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program).

On the agenda is H. Con. Res. 14 – Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. (Sponsored by Rep. Arrington / Budget Committee)

The Center for American Progress provides the following estimates on the impact to the Dan River Region’s Congressional districts:

VA-05 John McGuire – $2.03 billion reduction in funding, 51,000 individuals losing coverage

NC-13 Brad Knott – $1.71 billion reduction in funding, 49,000 individuals losing coverage

KFF reports that Medicaid accounts for $1 of every $5 in federal healthcare spending. They provide a detailed look at Medicaid HERE.

If you would like your representatives to hear from you before they make a decision about Medicaid funding, be sure to call.

Congressman McGuire’s office can be reached at (202) 225-4711.

Congressman Knott’s office can be reached at (202) 225-4531.

Meanwhile, US Senators will be considering ten individuals for various appointments, including Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education. The full list of appointments to be considered Tuesday is HERE.

Please call your Senator‘s office if you have thoughts to share about the confirmations or Medicaid funding.

NC Senator Thom Tillis can be reached at (202) 224-6342.

VA Senator Mark Warner’s office can be reached at 202-224-2023.

VA Senator Tim Kaine’s office can be reached at 202-224-4024

NC Senator Ted Budd can be reached at (202) 224-3154.