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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) voted in favor of the Energy and Commerce budget reconciliation markup. Congressman Latta released the following statement:  

“I’m pleased to have joined my Energy and Commerce colleagues in voting to strengthen Medicaid, prioritize American energy dominance, and reduce fraud and abuse in the Federal government through the reconciliation process. This legislation reflects our commitment to advancing fiscally responsible policies that prioritize effective and efficient use of American taxpayer dollars by fortifying the Medicaid system for generations to come, unleashing American energy while opening spectrum for auction, and refilling our strategic petroleum reserve. Not only does this bill support the rapid innovation of American industry, but it also ends spending on the Green New Deal-style waste. The previous administration weakened protections against fraud by limiting states’ ability to remove ineligible individuals from Medicaid and broadening coverage to include able-bodied, unemployed adults, taking away resources from those who truly need it. Our bill corrects Biden’s harmful spending and ensures that taxpayer dollars are prioritized for hard working Americans. I will continue to work with my colleagues and President Trump to use American taxpayer dollars effectively while making life easier, safer, and more affordable in Ohio and across the nation. The American people are counting on us, and we will deliver the results.” 

NOTE: Reconciliation allows for expedited consideration of certain tax, spending, and debt limit legislation—nowhere in the resolution does it mention cuts to Social Security or Medicare, meaning such claims are misleading and misrepresent the actual intent of the process. In fact, according to the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, under the Byrd Rule, social security cannot be changed through reconciliation.