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Spurious claims continue to be made by the talking heads in the mainstream media – and Washington Democrats –that the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) decimates Medicaid beyond repair. This is simply untrue, and the claim that millions of Americans will die because of the One Big Beautiful Bill is as untrue as it is absurd. Unfortunately, there are many who have been misled by these claims, and it’s time to correct the record. As I always say, turn to the facts.
Brett Guthrie, the Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, recently addressed several false allegations made against the OBBB with respect to Medicaid – and he called attention to the facts. Here are a few examples:
Allegation: “Work requirements are a ‘ruse’ to force people off Medicaid.”
Truth: According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, there are 4.8 million able-bodied adults currently on Medicaid who choose not to work. A survey showed this population spends roughly 184 hours a month watching television and socializing- that’s 50% higher than employed beneficiaries.
Our bill enacts basic work requirements to require individuals to be employed, participate in employment development, go to school or volunteer in their communities for just 20 hours per week to receive Medicaid. Notably, the One Big Beautiful Bill exempts people aged under 19 or over 65, pregnant women, tribal members, caregivers of children and seniors with disabilities and parents with dependents under 15. I believe most people would agree it’s appropriate to expect able-bodied, unemployed adults on Medicaid to work or give back to their communities to receive fully subsidized health insurance.
Allegation: “Single mothers, children, seniors and people with disabilities will lose access to health care.”
Truth: The Medicaid provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill ensure our most vulnerable Americans continue receiving the support they need. It strengthens the program by removing deceased recipients from the Medicaid rolls, requiring states to conduct more frequent eligibility checks for the expansion population, ensuring that individuals are not enrolled in multiple states and enacting commonsense work requirements for able-bodied Americans who choose not to work. Additionally, our bill expands access to Home and Community Based Services for low-income seniors and individuals living with a disability.
Allegation: “Trump’s bill refocuses Medicaid to cover the most vulnerable.”
Truth: The OBBB eliminates restrictive Biden-Harris era state requirements, forcing ineligible individuals to remain enrolled, and lifts Americans out of poverty by encouraging reentry into the workforce. By cutting top-down mandates, we refocus Medicaid dollars to cover the most vulnerable and give states’ budgets the ability to further invest in hospitals.
Additionally, the White House created an extensive Myth vs. Fact list related to the One Big Beautiful Bill that also addresses other false claims related to Medicaid. Whenever you have a moment, I encourage you to read through the list and see the facts for yourself. I look forward to discussing more about the OBBB with you – and its many wins – in the weeks ahead.
50 Over 50
Recently, I was named as part of the 2025 class of Forbes’ 50 over 50 list. This annual list recognizes women who have made an impact within their career fields and have made contributions to broader civil society. From the business community to politics, entrepreneurship to philanthropy, the Forbes 50 Over 50 list is comprised of women from all walks of life and political backgrounds. It’s truly an honor to have been featured.
Service Academy Day
On September 6th, I will be holding a U.S. Service Academy Day from 10 AM – 12 PM at Oak Ridge Military Academy in the Bonner Gymnasium. Representatives from all five U.S. Service Academies will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on their respective application processes. This event is open to all students, parents, counselors, and educators in North Carolina’s 5th District. To aid in seating logistics, please RSVP by August 29th by emailing Simon Connolly at simon.connolly@mail.house.gov. For questions about the U.S. Service Academy Day, please call Congresswoman Foxx’s Boone District Office at (336) 778-0211.
Information about obtaining a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy is also available here.
A Piece of American History
In our nation’s history, there are many important people who have played prominent roles in shaping our society. One such individual is Richard Henry Lee, one of the Founding Fathers and the former President of the Continental Congress from 1784 to 1785. On July 2, 1776, his resolution, the Lee Resolution, was adopted by the Second Continental Congress. The Lee Resolution declared that the 13 colonies were to be free from Great Britain, and it called for a “plan for confederation”.
To learn more about Richard Henry Lee, click here.
Quote of The Week
“A lie leads a man from a grove into a jungle.”
-Marcelene Cox
Have a blessed weekend,
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