Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

House Passes Controversial Bill: 10 Million Risk Losing Medicaid

5/23/2025

50 12

Summary

Story summary

In a razor-thin 215-214 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a controversial budget reconciliation bill that slashes Medicaid and imposes work requirements starting December 31, 2026. While the Congressional Budget Office predicts savings of $625 billion, the grim reality is that over 10 million people could lose their coverage, with 7.6 million facing the harsh prospect of being uninsured. Notably, no Democrats backed the bill.

1 of 1

Story summary

In a razor-thin 215-214 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a controversial budget reconciliation bill that slashes Medicaid and imposes work requirements starting December 31, 2026. While the Congressional Budget Office predicts savings of $625 billion, the grim reality is that over 10 million people could lose their coverage, with 7.6 million facing the harsh prospect of being uninsured. Notably, no Democrats backed the bill.