GOP TAX SCAM HURTS WOMEN AND FAMILIES

On 2025-05-20, Representative Hillary J. Scholten (D-MI-3) delivered a floor speech titled "GOP TAX SCAM HURTS WOMEN AND FAMILIES" in the House.

GOP TAX SCAM HURTS WOMEN AND FAMILIES

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 20, 2025)] [House] [Pages H2180-H2181] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] GOP TAX SCAM HURTS WOMEN AND FAMILIES (Ms. SCHOLTEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. SCHOLTEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share a story from Charlene, a grandmother in Michigan, who wrote me with a real, honest fear about Medicaid cuts. Her granddaughter is just 11 years old, and she lives with type 1 diabetes. [[Page H2181]] Her life depends on insulin and a constant stream of medical supplies to keep her alive. Her mother is a single mom and a nurse. She takes care of others for a living. Even though she has her own insurance, it doesn't come close to covering all of her daughter's needs. That is where Medicaid comes in. She is doing everything right and this family is still holding their breath. If Medicaid disappears, Charlene's granddaughter faces the possibility of going without the medicine that keeps her alive. Who are we as a nation? Why are we talking about this right now, and all for what? It is so that Republicans can continue massive tax cuts for billionaires and corporations. We can afford the healthcare that we need and deserve in this country if we are willing to stand up to the ultrawealthy. I will never stop fighting for Charlene's granddaughter and every family like hers in west Michigan and across the country. ____________________