Our message to Congress: We are watching

Last week, Congress pushed through the biggest cuts to Medicaid in history. 

These changes will strip health coverage from nearly 10 million people, cut essential mental and behavioral health services, close rural hospitals, and leave seniors, children, people with disabilities, and low-income communities without care. This legislation also gives $150 billion to the immigration enforcement agencies that are separating families and devastating our communities across the country with raids and mass deportations. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, heartbroken, or angry—you’re not alone. 

While we didn't stop the bill from passing, your efforts mattered. Congressional leaders advanced this bill quickly because they knew how unpopular these cuts were. And while the outcome is devastating, our collective efforts were powerful. Time and time again, you showed up to defend the right to health, and it made a difference. Because of our persistent advocacy, we helped prevent even more harmful provisions from becoming law. 

Most importantly, we showed those in power that we are paying attention. We must keep amplifying the voices of those impacted the most. Alongside our partners, PIH-US will continue to organize to ensure a future where everyone, everywhere, can exercise their right to health.