On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green will address statements made by a dozen Republicans addressed to House leadership indicating that they will not make significant cuts to Medicaid. Although, this is vindication of Congressman Green’s taking a stand and speaking out during the Joint Session of Congress, it does not ameliorate the necessity to employ vigilance during the budgetary process. Congressman Al Green, alongside non-profits, Healthcare for the Homeless and The Arc of Harris County, expressed strong support for the Medicaid Matters Day of Action. The following statements come in response to the recently proposed Republican budget resolution, which threatened to impose a staggering minimum of $880 billion in cuts to essential healthcare services overseen by the Energy and Commerce Committee: 

Kathryn Rogers, Executive Vice President of Healthcare for the Homeless, stated, "At Healthcare for the Homeless – Houston, we witness firsthand how Medicaid is a lifeline. For people experiencing homelessness, it’s often the only access point to medical care, whether it’s addressing an urgent health crisis, managing a chronic condition, or connecting with behavioral health and housing support. Any cuts to Medicaid would disrupt these critical pathways, increase strain on emergency services, and make it harder for people to find stability. Preserving and strengthening Medicaid isn’t just about healthcare - it’s about public safety, economic impact, and creating a healthier future for everyone in our community.” 

Janniece Sleigh, Executive Director of The Arc of Harris County, stated, "Texas is home to more than 500,000 adults and children with a disability (In Community Every Day: Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities). There are an estimated 225,667 people with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) and autism in Harris County alone, making Medicaid a vital source of support for people with IDD. Medicaid waivers, for example, offer people with IDD and autism an opportunity to seek housing, work, and socialization with support provided by service and advocacy organizations such as ours. Medicaid helps to support everyday needs. These are the same goals that everyone strives for in life: to live, work, and socialize in their communities. It is no different for people with disabilities. Medicaid waivers help to support these endeavors so people with IDD and autism can be productive members and contribute to their communities. Unfortunately, Texas has one of the highest Medicaid waiver waitlists in the nation, at 16-17 years. Organizations cannot provide the vital services and support to strengthen quality of life for people with IDD and autism without Medicaid waivers." 

Congressman Al Green stated, “Proposed cuts to Medicaid pose a significant threat to the health and dignity of our most vulnerable communities. Medicaid is a vital lifeline for children, people with disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness. In Texas’s 9th Congressional District alone, over 127,000 people were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP as of October 2024, including more than 91,000 children. Medicaid makes it possible for children with developmental delays and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to receive therapy, medical equipment, and community-based services. It also connects people experiencing homelessness to critical life-saving healthcare, offering stability, recovery, and a path forward. We must stand united in advocating for the preservation of Medicaid, which millions of Americans rely on — and millions more are waiting to get on.”