FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org
Reps. Steil and Van Orden must reject new legislation threatening Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
MADISON, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin today called on Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden to vote against legislation that would put Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid at risk for Wisconsin families.
The House is expected to vote today on an amendment that budget experts warn could expose Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid to devastating cuts. Last year Steil and Van Orden voted for the Republican Tax Law, which included the largest Medicaid cuts in history, and also cut Medicare, to pay for tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans and big corporations. This new legislation would open the door to new cuts to these programs while also making it far more difficult for Congress to raise taxes on corporations and the ultra-rich.
"Wisconsin families are already getting squeezed by rising costs. We can't afford to have Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid put on the chopping block," said Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh. "This vote would threaten the health and financial security of Wisconsin seniors and working families, all to double down on tax breaks for billionaires. Congressmen Steil and Van Orden already voted for the Republican Tax Law last year, which cut Medicaid and Medicare to hand more money to the wealthy. It’s critical that they reject this legislation and stand up for Wisconsin families.”
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