EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, PA — U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced he and 11 of his Republican colleagues sent a letter sent to House Republican Leadership on the signers’ commitment to protecting Medicaid. The letter was sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie.

“We acknowledge that we must reform Medicaid so that it is a strong and long-lasting program for years to come… However, we cannot and will not support a final reconciliation bill that includes any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations,” wrote Rep. Bresnahan and the lawmakers.

“As Members of Congress who helped to deliver a Republican Majority, many of us representing districts with high rates of constituents who depend on Medicaid, we would like to reiterate our strong support for this program that ensures our constituents have reliable healthcare,” continued Rep. Bresnahan and the lawmakers. “Balancing the federal budget must not come at the expense of those who depend on these benefits for their health and economic security.”

In addition to Rep. Bresnahan, the letter was signed by Representatives David Valadao (CA-22), Don Bacon (NE-02), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Young Kim (CA-40), Rob Wittman (VA-01), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Nick LaLota (NY-01), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), and Jeff Hurd (CO-03).

You can read the full letter here or below.