Ami Bera

05/06/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2025 10:05

Rep. Ami Bera Signs Discharge Petition to Protect SNAP and Medicaid from GOP Cuts

Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released the following statement after signing onto Representative Brendan Boyle's (PA-02) discharge petition to protect SNAP and Medicaid from Republican efforts to cut these vital programs:

"As a doctor, I know that access to health care and nutrition isn't a luxury-it's a basic need," said Representative Bera. "SNAP and Medicaid are vital programs that millions of Americans rely on to stay healthy and feed their families. I'm proud to stand up and protect these vital programs from harmful cuts."

The discharge petition, led by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle, would trigger a House floor vote on the Hands of Medicaid and SNAP Act if it garners 218 signatures. The legislation amends the Congressional Budget Act to block any reduction in Medicaid or SNAP benefits during budget reconciliation.

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