Diana DeGette

05/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/13/2025 12:45

Councilman Chris Hinds to Join DeGette at Energy & Commerce Committee Markup of Republican Attack on Medicaid

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) announced that Denver City Councilman Chris Hinds will be joining her at the Energy & Commerce Committee markup of House Republicans' bill that would kick at least 13.7 million Americans off their health care.

"Today, House Republicans are trying to force through Trump's big, bogus bill to kick millions of Americans, like Councilman Hinds, off their health care," said DeGette. "Throughout his time in public service, Councilman Hinds has not allowed his disability to get in the way of his commitment to his constituents and our city of Denver. He represents what is possible when you have the care that you need to live a healthy and successful life, but Republicans just see him as a few extra dollars they can squeeze out to fund their billionaire tax cuts. Throughout this markup and beyond, I'm going to fight on behalf of the millions of Americans, like Councilman Hinds, who rely on Medicaid."

"Defunding Medicaid isn't just a policy issue-it's a direct threat to the health and wellbeing of Denverites, including myself. I'm in D.C. to advocate for the 48% of Denver Health patients on Medicaid, the 60% of Denver births that happen there, and the countless uninsured who rely on it. Without Medicaid, the future of Denver's only Level 1 trauma center-and healthcare across Colorado-is at risk," said Councilman Hinds.

Councilman Chris Hinds is the first elected official in Denver (local, state, or federal) who uses a wheelchair for mobility. In 2008, Councilman Hinds was in an accident that paralyzed him from the chest down. He represents District 10 on the Denver City Council.

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