ICYMI: Rep. Meeks Fights for Affordable Health Care and Shares Update on Federal Shift to Electronic Payments
| | Democrats Fight to Save Affordable Health Care Tax Credits | I am urging my Republican colleagues to protect the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits. The impending expiration of these tax credits is the latest blow in the health care crisis Republicans have created. In July, Trump and Republicans passed the Big, Ugly Bill, which cuts Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) taking health care away from millions of Americans. Meanwhile, billionaire donors are reaping massive tax breaks while adding $4 trillion to America’s national debt. Read more here. | | Federal Agencies Switching to Electronic Payments | Starting September 30, 2025, federal agencies will stop issuing paper checks to cut costs and reduce delays, following Trump’s Executive Order on Modernizing Payments. Most Americans already receive benefits electronically and need to take no action. Those still getting paper checks for Social Security, Veterans benefits, or other programs must switch to electronic payments by: - Enrolling in direct deposit through their agency, at GoDirect.gov, or by calling the Electronic Payment Solution Center
- Signing up for a Direct Express Debit Mastercard, a Treasury-sponsored card for receiving benefits electronically
| | Ranking Member Meeks Meets with President Zelensky on Sidelines of UN General Assembly | "Ranking Member Meeks committed to pushing for further support to Ukraine, including military aid and investments in Ukraine’s reconstruction. Meeks also reaffirmed that Congress must take further action to hold Russia accountable for its illegal war and war crimes, including the abduction of Ukrainian children, through additional sanctions." Read more here. | | Share Your Story: How Have You Been Impacted by President Trump’s Executive Orders? | I’d like to hear from my constituents about how the Trump administration’s actions have affected you and your loved ones. Over the past few months, we’ve witnessed mass layoffs across government agencies, executive orders impacting various issues, threats against immigrants, potential tariffs on neighboring countries, and much more.
My office is working with state and local officials to learn more about how these actions could affect our district and provide resources for people who have been affected. Please complete the form here to explain how these actions are affecting you and the organizations, nonprofits and businesses you support. | Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! | Washington D.C. Office 2310 Rayburn HOB
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