Whereas the Federal Medicaid program was established on July 30, 1965, when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Social Security Amendments of 1965 into law;

Whereas it was designed as a cooperative Federal-State program to provide health insurance for individuals with limited income;

Whereas Medicaid has protected the health care of millions of American families, saved lives, and improved the economic security of the Nation;

Whereas Medicaid continues to be a vital lifeline for older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families;

Whereas all 50 States use the program to deliver better health outcomes for their residents;

Whereas the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administers the program;

Whereas, on July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, H.R. 1, which makes nearly $1,000,000,000,000 worth of cuts to the Federal Medicaid program over 10 years;

Whereas, on January 1, 2026, Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits were eliminated;

Whereas, on October 1, 2026, new Federal Medicaid eligibility rules will take effect for certain immigration statuses;

Whereas, on January 1, 2027, new paperwork requirements for Federal Medicaid will take effect for certain adult enrollees;

Whereas the Congressional Budget Office projects 10,000,000 Americans will lose their health care due to the health care cuts under H.R. 1; and

Whereas these cuts will have devastating consequences on the health, well-being, and economic security of the United States: Now, therefore, be it