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A GOP Congressman Backed Medicaid Work Requirements. His Voters Might Be Exempt.

By Jackie Fortiér, KFF Health News · November 2, 2026

A California congressman voted for the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which is projected to reduce Medicaid spending by $900 billion. Now Rep. David Valadao, whose House race will help decide control of Congress, is telling his constituents they may not have to follow the new rules.

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A GOP Congressman Backed Medicaid Work Requirements. His Voters Might Be Exempt.

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