Republican David Valadao Faces Backlash Over Proposed Federal Medicaid Spending Reductions

By Jackie Fortiér · KFF Health News · 2026-10-23

KFF Health News reports that Representative David Valadao is defending his support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act despite projections that the legislation could slash Medicaid funding by $900 billion over the next decade. In a California swing district where 60% of residents

KFF Health News reports that Representative David Valadao is defending his support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act despite projections that the legislation could slash Medicaid funding by $900 billion over the next decade. In a California swing district where 60% of residents