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Dear Mr. xxxxxx,
I wanted to pass along my latest update on what I have been doing to fight for you, Texas’ 21st Congressional District, and our country as a whole:
Update on Medicaid Reform
Medicaid was designed to serve the most vulnerable – seniors, Americans with disabilities – not able-bodied Americans dodging work. Not only are status quo policies unfair, they are bankrupting the country.
My position on Medicaid reform is straightforward: able-bodied individuals should not receive benefits without working. Able-bodied individuals should not receive more benefits than the vulnerable. Medicaid recipients should not collect more benefits than Medicare recipients. Additionally, if you are ineligible or a noncitizen, you should not be receiving benefits at all. Finally, we should not allow the money-laundering Medicaid scams states like California take part in.
I've drawn no redlines for budget reconciliation, but the basic math has to add up. If we refuse to reform Medicaid and find the proper savings, then we are failing ALL Americans, especially the vulnerable. We must lead and that begins by cutting wasteful spending and reducing deficits.
Ending Medicaid Discrimination Against the Most Vulnerable Act
Obamacare's Medicaid expansion perpetuates a scam in which states get seven times as much money from the federal government for able-bodied adults than the traditional Medicaid population including pregnant women, children, disabled people, and the elderly.
Right now, Texans are forced to subsidize programs abused by blue states to the benefit of illegal aliens and able-bodies individuals. The federal government should not penalize states like Texas that have not expanded Medicaid.
Congress has no excuse. We must seize the moment to address failing Obamacare policies. If we do not, we will be one step closer to a socialist healthcare system.
Letter to Speaker Johnson
Last week, I wrote Speaker Mike Johnson with several requests related to the reconciliation process. The requests include proper resource allocation for Article III, provisions making new immigration judges and staff temporary, impositions of fees on sanctuary jurisdictions that do not comply with immigration detainers, dedicated funding for election integrity, and reimbursement to Texas for border security efforts.
We have a clear mandate to cut reckless spending, grow the economy, and protect our nation’s southern border. It is imperative that these policies be included in the final reconciliation product.
Read the letter here.
Meeting with the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting with the US Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. We discussed strengthening healthcare and ensuring a high quality of life for Americans.
I appreciate Secretary Kennedy’s vision for a fortified country with access to healthy foods and affordable healthcare options. I look forward to seeing the fruits of Secretary Kennedy and Health and Human Services’ hard work. Make American Healthy Again!
Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall in TX21
I would like to express my thanks to the Rotary Clubs of FBG for bringing the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall to TX-21. A ceremony concurrent with the event commemorated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam conflict.
Art Competition Winner
Congrats to Caroline Russell for winning the 2025 Congressional Art Competition!
Caroline is a sophomore from Fredericksburg High School, and her artwork “Ziegen Hufschneiden” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol all year. Way to represent #TX21!
Here are some other news articles of what I’ve been up to lately:
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Sincerely,
Chip Roy
Member of Congress
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