Judy Chu U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Judy Chu U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Judy Chu, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 28th district, shared her thoughts on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through a series of tweets on March 23, 2025. She highlighted the impact and achievements of the ACA over its 15-year history.
In her first tweet, Chu remarked on the success of the ACA in providing healthcare access to millions: "For 15 years, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped millions of Americans gain access to quality, affordable health care." She emphasized Medicaid expansion as one of its greatest achievements.
Chu continued by describing Medicaid as essential for many Americans in her second tweet: "Medicaid is a lifeline for more than 70 MILLION Americans." She noted that it helps individuals stay healthier and avoid expensive emergency room visits.
In her final tweet, Chu addressed proposed budget cuts to Medicaid: "Thanks to the ACA’s Medicaid expansion, 21 million more Americans have access to Medicaid." She criticized plans by Republicans and DOGE to reduce funding in favor of tax breaks for wealthy entities.
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