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John,
Last week, my team and I gave you the chance to share what’s on your mind about Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act .
It’s important to me that you get the information you need to make decisions for you and your family — so, as I promised, I’m coming back to you with some responses to your most frequently asked questions and concerns. I want you to know where I stand and what I’m doing to fight back against the vital program cuts and bad policy in this bill.
If you still have thoughts or concerns after reading the below, please submit them here. I always want you to know you can reach out to me. [[link removed]]
FAQs from Team Scanlon
Q: Which Medicaid recipients are at greatest risk of losing their coverage? I know several disabled people in assisted living, and I wonder what the risk is to them.
A: I know how deeply personal and scary these changes to Medicaid can feel, especially when people we love rely on that care every day.
Here’s what I can tell you: The individuals most at risk of losing coverage are often those who face new paperwork hurdles or work requirements — especially under the GOP’s new rules. While folks in assisted living or with disabilities should remain eligible, it is a concern that increased red tape could still put their coverage in jeopardy if something gets missed or delayed. That’s why I’m fighting to protect Medicaid and ensure no one loses care because of bureaucracy.
Q: Cutting support for clean energy technologies seems like "surrendering in advance" to China and other countries in those technologies. They won't slow down their development just because the U.S. does. Global demand for such technologies is robust, regardless of where the U.S. stands.
A: I couldn’t agree more with this point. Cutting support for clean energy isn’t just bad policy, it’s waving the white flag in a global economic race. China and other countries aren’t slowing down their investment in solar, wind, EVs, and battery technology, and if we step back, they’ll gladly take the lead and the jobs that come with it.
Global demand for clean energy is only growing. Turning our backs now would hurt American workers, manufacturers, and communities that could benefit from the next generation of clean tech. That’s why I’m committed to defending the investments we’ve made and pushing forward with a bold, competitive clean energy strategy.
Q: How can we protect public lands?
A: Republicans just tried to quietly slip a provision into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to sell off over 3 million acres of public land across 11 Western states. My Democratic colleagues and I (backed by a LOUD public movement) fought back to keep public lands in public hands — we stopped them this time, but the threat isn’t going away.
I’m backing legislation to require real oversight before any public land is sold, and pushing to fully fund the agencies that care for our parks and forests. We notched a victory with the Great American Outdoors Act — now we need to double down. These lands belong to all of us — not to fossil fuel companies or billionaire developers.
Q: Can the provisions in this fat, ugly bill be repealed/changed in the next Administration/Congress (which will be Democratic if we fight for it!)?
A: Yes — and that’s exactly why we have to fight like hell to win back the House, hold the Senate, and re-elect a Democratic president. Donate to help us! [[link removed]] The provisions in this “fat, ugly bill” (I agree) can be repealed or rewritten by a future Congress and administration. But it will take a governing majority that’s ready to act — not just to undo the damage, but to build something better.
Republicans jammed through permanent tax cuts for the wealthy and cruel cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and clean energy. None of that is irreversible. But only if we show up, organize, and win.
Q: Do you know where NIH funding stands at this moment?
A: I’m sad to share that the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill includes a brutal cut — slashing NIH funding by nearly 40%. That means less money for cancer research, Alzheimer’s breakthroughs, and life-saving clinical trials.
We can reverse this — but only if we take back the House [[link removed]] , hold the Senate, and elect a Democratic president who believes in science. I’m in this fight all the way, including working in my official capacity to support my constituents seeking resources.
Q: How can we get in contact with your official congressional office?
A: If you are a constituent in my district, you can schedule an appointment, send our team an email, or give us a call. House Ethics rules say I can’t share that information here (via my campaign account), but you can find it online. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you are a constituent and need support.
Thank you for being here. Don’t forget, if you have more questions or thoughts, please submit them here. I always want to hear from you. [[link removed]]
— Mary Gay
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon is a life-long advocate for children and families. In November 2018, she was sworn into Congress following a special election victory – the first woman of the new wave of representation to be sworn in.
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