Rep. Gabe Evans Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Medicaid
WASHINGTON — Congressman Gabe Evans, alongside Congressman Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07) and Congresswoman Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), introduced a House Resolution honoring the 60th anniversary of Medicaid and reaffirming Congress’s commitment to preserve and strengthen the program for the most vulnerable Americans.
“For 60 years, Medicaid has provided help to those in need from the disabled to children to seniors. It is paramount that Congress preserve access to this program for those who need it the most by ensuring that states and the federal government implement commonsense policies to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the system,” said Congressman Gabe Evans. “Republicans are fighting to protect Medicaid with robust eligibility checks, $200 billion in additional funding, and sensible work requirements for able-bodied working adults, so the program can continue to serve Americans for years to come.”
“As a physician, I know how critical Medicaid is for women, children, veterans, and disabled Americans. On its 60th anniversary, we are reminded of the program’s original purpose, and I am committed to preserving it for the people it was intended to serve,” said Congresswoman Dr. Miller-Meeks. “Through the One Big Beautiful Bill, we have already made important strides in eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse while ensuring Medicaid remains sustainable for the most vulnerable Americans. We will continue building on this progress to strengthen Medicaid for generations to come.”
“Sixty years ago, the federal government created Medicaid to serve expectant mothers, children, individuals with disabilities, and seniors—including thousands of New Jerseyans who have relied on this vital program and continue to do so today,” said Congressman Kean. “Since then, we have seen how essential it is to preserve Medicaid’s original mission and protect the people it was designed to help. America’s most vulnerable should never lose access to care because of waste, fraud, or abuse. By addressing these issues through the recently signed reconciliation bill, we are strengthening Medicaid and ensuring it remains a lifeline for current and future generations of Americans.”
This resolution celebrates the creation of Medicaid as a safety net to provide healthcare to low-income Americans who need it the most: single mothers, pregnant women, children, seniors, and Americans with disabilities. The resolution further affirms Congress’s support in ridding the program of waste, fraud, and abuse to ensure its long-term viability for future generations of Americans.
Background:
Established July 30th, 1965, the Medicaid program was originally created to provide medical and health related services to children, single mothers and the disabled, as well as people living below the federal poverty line.
On July 4th, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law after being passed by both the House and the Senate. The landmark bill, in addition to cutting taxes for working-class Americans, increased accountability in the Medicaid program via frequent eligibility checks and work requirements for able-bodied working adults – all while still spending $200 billion more on the program in 2035 than in 2025.
Read the text of the resolution here.