http://democrats-energycommerce.house.gov/media/press-releases/republican-health-care-cuts-continue-devastate-american-families

August 3, 2026 - 22:17

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden of Oregon and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr. of New Jersey have issued a new report detailing what they describe as the ongoing fallout from the Republican health care agenda. The report, released today, focuses on the so-called Big Ugly Betrayal, a package passed in July 2025 that Democrats say has stripped more than one trillion dollars from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

The findings highlight how the cuts are affecting families across the country. According to the report, millions of Americans could lose access to affordable coverage, with rural hospitals and community health centers facing severe financial strain. The report also points to rising premiums and reduced benefits for those who remain insured. Wyden and Pallone argue that the reductions are not abstract budget numbers but real consequences for people who depend on these programs for their health and financial stability.

The two lawmakers are calling on Republicans to reverse course, urging them to work on bipartisan solutions that protect coverage rather than weaken it. They emphasize that the next few months will be critical as states begin to adjust their budgets in response to the reduced federal funding. The report is intended to serve as a warning ahead of upcoming budget negotiations, with Democrats vowing to keep the pressure on until the cuts are restored.