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House Democrats are launching a longshot procedural move to prevent safety net cuts


Published on 2025-05-07 03:40:32 - Politico
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  • The discharge petition is meant to pressure Republicans as they assemble their party-line megabill.

The content at the provided URL discusses a strategic move by House Democrats, led by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, to use a discharge petition to force a vote on extending federal funding for Medicaid and SNAP benefits, which are set to expire on May 11, 2025. This action comes in response to the lack of action from House Republicans, who have not yet passed a bill to continue these programs. The discharge petition, if successful, would bypass the usual committee process and bring the bill directly to the House floor for a vote. Democrats are urging their Republican colleagues to support the petition to ensure continued support for millions of Americans relying on these programs.

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