1. United States
2. Colo.
3. Letter

I am writing as your constituent to express my strong opposition to the proposed "big beautiful bill" currently under consideration. This legislation poses an unacceptable threat to Medicaid, a program that provides life-saving healthcare to millions of Americans who depend on it for their very survival. Medicaid is not just another government program—it is a lifeline. It provides essential healthcare coverage to over 80 million Americans, including children, pregnant women, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. For countless families in our district and across the nation, Medicaid means the difference between receiving critical medical care and going without treatment entirely. The proposed cuts or restrictions to Medicaid in this bill would have devastating consequences: - Children would lose access to preventive care, routine check-ups, and treatments that ensure healthy development - Seniors would be forced to choose between medications and other basic necessities - Individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer would face impossible decisions about continuing life-sustaining treatments -Rural hospitals and community health centers would face closure, creating healthcare deserts in underserved areas - Working families would be pushed into medical bankruptcy despite having insurance This is not about politics—this is about people's lives. Every day that Medicaid exists, it prevents medical emergencies from becoming financial catastrophes. It ensures that a diabetes diagnosis doesn't become a death sentence simply because someone cannot afford insulin. It means that children can receive the care they need to grow into healthy, productive adults. I urge you to stand with your constituents and VOTE NO on the "big beautiful bill." Instead, I ask that you support legislation that strengthens and expands access to healthcare, not legislation that strips it away from those who need it most. The people of Colorado are counting on you to protect their access to healthcare. Please do not let them down. I expect a response detailing your position on this critical issue and look forward to your commitment to vote against any legislation that undermines Medicaid.