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Ways and Means Committee Democrats
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Thinks that families shouldn't sacrifice their health care for billionaire tax breaks
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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · Sep 29
TELL REPUBLICANS: SAVE HEALTH CARE
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HSAs are designed for high-income earners—and it’s why Republicans are pushing for it.

More on how HSAs are not a substitute for health care coverage:
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Graphic with Washington Post headline: Why health savings accounts aren’t the fix Republicans hope for In smaller text, an excerpt of the article: The GOP considers diverting money from premium subsidies into tax-free accounts, but critics warn of financial risk for patients
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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As Republicans scramble to come up with a health care plan, they’re pretending HSAs can do the job.

Here's why they can't: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Why health savings accounts aren’t the fix Republicans hope for
The idea of sending cash directly into health savings accounts appeals to some Republicans after President Donald Trump demanded a solution that bypasses insurers.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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This Thanksgiving, the only thing Republicans made more abundant are the costs.

See how the Trump Administration is responding to the higher prices in our latest Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...
This Thanksgiving, Trump’s Economy is Gobbling Your Wallet
The holiday season has arrived, and across the country, families are being asked to stretch more than ever: groceries, utilities, and health care costs are all up.
substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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The key findings:
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
▪️ HSAs are not substitutes for health care coverage
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Why health savings accounts aren’t the fix Republicans hope for
The idea of sending cash directly into health savings accounts appeals to some Republicans after President Donald Trump demanded a solution that bypasses insurers.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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It’s the season of giving and thanks to Republicans, families are giving up more just to afford it.

Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Most Americans are saying that Trump’s agenda is making Thanksgiving harder to afford.

They’re right. Your Thanksgiving is up nearly 10% this year because of him. tcf.org/content/comm...
A Pricier Plate: Thanksgiving Costs Climb Nearly 10% This Year
As families across the country prepare to carve turkey and watch football, new analysis from Groundwork Collaborative, The Century Foundation, and AFT
tcf.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Checking in on the affordability message
November 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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"The American dream is a disappointment when it comes to health care"

"I gave up on the idea of having health care"

“I don't want to put ourselves in a position where we're in debt"

This health crisis can be alleviated. It's all on Republicans.
November 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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🔴 NEW THIS MORNING: @neal.house.gov requested a new GAO report that confirms what we already know: HSA savings accounts are not substitutes for health coverage.

Read the report here: www.gao.gov/products/gao...
Graphic with the following text: HSAs ≠ HEALTH CARE As Republicans scramble to come up with a health care plan, they’re pretending HSAs can do the job. Here’s why they can’t: Most HSAs hold less than $1,000—nowhere near enough to cover a real health emergency. HSA fees hit people with low balances, penalizing those who can least afford it. It’s why high-income earners are nearly twice as likely to have HSAs compared to low-income earners. This is just another way Republicans are putting the rich over workers and families.
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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The Trump Administration was working behind the scenes to kick thousands of older workers with disabilities off Social Security. We fought back and they backed off.

This is why we fight to protect Social Security. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits after uproar
The policy would have fundamentally altered who qualifies for the two federal disability programs by eliminating or limiting a person’s age as a factor to consider.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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You've likely already spent an additional $700 just trying to stay afloat in Trump's America.
November 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Trump’s priority isn’t your health or your costs, it’s his ego.

He’ll watch your health care costs triple just to erase the name Obamacare. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Tells Congress to Not ‘Waste’ Time on Obamacare Subsidies
President Donald Trump said he will not support legislation to extend expanded Affordable Care Act subsidies even as senators are preparing to tee up a vote on the issue, complicating his party’s effo...
www.bloomberg.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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On Friday, Trump finally seemed to have caught up to what we’ve been saying all along: his tariffs are a tax on the American people.

@ms.now with @neal.house.gov’s statement and more: www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Quote graphic with an image of Ranking Member Richard E. Neal and an excerpt from MS NOW: Neal added that the president and his team are putting “out a fire they started and claiming it as progress.” That’s true, and it’s an important detail.
November 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Trump knows his tariffs are raising prices
Graphic illustrating higher costs of common grocery items since Trump took office: Coffee – 41% higher Chicken breast – 5% higher Ground beef – 12% higher Potato chips – 8% higher Orange juice – 12% higher Bananas – 9% higher Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
November 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Astrid, Nathan, and Shadene are among millions of Americans watching their health care costs skyrocket because Republicans won’t lift a finger to bring them down.

Have a similar story? Share it here: bit.ly/WMHealthCareStory
Graphic illustrating health care cost increases of Astrid, Nathan, and Shadene. Astrid: Astrid is paying $467.66 more monthly—a jump from $1,400/month to $1,867.66. Nathan: Nathan is paying $705.04—a jump from $28/month to $733.04/month. Shadene: Shadene is paying $1,530.74 more monthly—a jump from $603.82 to up to $2,134.56. Source: ABC News
November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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This is the dumbest timeline to live in
Cycle: slap tariffs on everything and everyone > prices go up > remove tariffs > prices go down (declare victory)
November 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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The Trump Administration will move mountains to enrich themselves, bail out Argentina, and slash taxes for billionaires, but will only ease up on everyday people when the pain becomes a political liability.

RM @neal.house.gov's full statement: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...
Quote graphic with text: “The Trump Administration is finally admitting publicly what we’ve all known from the start: Trump’s Trade War is hiking costs on people" Ranking Member Richard E. Neal
November 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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THEY KNOW THAT TARIFFS RAISE COSTS ON CONSUMERS www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Set to Cut Tariffs on Beef, Tomatoes as Prices Vex Voters
President Donald Trump is slated to sign an order on Friday reducing tariffs on beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas, according to a White House official, a move aimed at lowering costs on groceries as ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Trump and Republicans have made their priorities clear: they’ll raise costs for everyone else so long as it means another tax giveaway for billionaires.

That agenda doesn't earn my vote.
November 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Feeling the pinch every time you check out at the grocery store?

It’s not just you. It’s Trump’s economy at work.
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Stories like Deardra’s are why Democrats are continuing to fight this fight to lower health care costs.
Quote graphic with text: GOP HEALTH CARE CUTS: “Don’t take away the peace of mind that families like mine have worked so hard to achieve.” Deardra, uses ACA enhanced tax credits for health care
November 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Trump is making pasta night another luxury experience you can’t afford. www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Italian Pasta Is Poised to Disappear From American Grocery Shelves
The Trump administration is set to impose duties of 107% on Italian pasta imports, among most punitive of the tariffs it has levied.
www.wsj.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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This is what happens when ACA enhanced tax subsidies expire.

It’s why we’re hell-bent on fighting this fight to lower costs for the people.
Graphic with text: Premiums are more than doubling. In smaller text: Thanks to Republicans, health care premium costs in 2026 are increasing by an average of 114%. A bar graph illustrating avg. premium increase of 114% in 2026. Source: KFF
November 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Trump is making everything from groceries to health care more expensive.

Republicans refuse to admit his economic policies aren’t working and start helping the people they represent.
Graphic with text: Democrats & Republicans agree: Everything is more expensive. In smaller text: A majority of Americans—from both parties—say they’re spending more on groceries than they did last year. A bar graph illustrating the following data: Groceries: Republicans (52%) Independents/Others (73%) Democrats (89%) Utilities: Republicans (39%) Independents/Others (64%) Democrats (75%) Health Care: Republicans (26%) Independents/Others (47%) Democrats (57%) Gasoline: Republicans (20%) Independents/Others (39%) Democrats (53%) Housing: Republicans (21%) Independents/Others (44%) Democrats (53%) Source: Oct 24-28, 2025, Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM