And I will continue to protect Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
The candidate will continue to protect Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Occurrences
Evidence
Fitzpatrick said the budget text did not mention Medicaid and that he remained "firmly committed" to protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
He co-led the Medicaid Bump Act to increase Medicaid reimbursement for behavioral health services and expand access to care.
Congress.gov shows H.R. 4745 was introduced by Tonko and Fitzpatrick and referred to committee on July 23, 2025.
Fitzpatrick introduced the Humane Correctional Health Care Act to end the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy and restore Medicaid coverage.
Fitzpatrick backed the CHIPPER Act to continue federal support for CHIP and prevent a funding cut during the pandemic.
On the House floor, Fitzpatrick urged Congress to extend federal funding for CHIP and said it was crucial to provide certainty and security.
Assessments
The record shows repeated rhetorical support and multiple concrete legislative efforts to protect or expand Medicaid and CHIP, including co-sponsorship or introduction of Medicaid- and CHIP-related bills. However, the provided evidence does not show that these measures were enacted or that the promised protection was actually delivered as a policy outcome. Because Fitzpatrick made serious legislative attempts but the promised outcome is not shown as achieved, this is best classified as never delivered with an effort badge.