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August Recess in California: Protesting GOP Lawmakers for Medicaid Cuts

Picketing. Protests. Phone banks. And we’re just getting started.

In California and across the country, Reproductive Freedom for All supporters held their extremist lawmakers accountable for slashing Medicaid during August recess.

Missed it? Don’t worry—we’re just getting started. 

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Rep. Kim and Rep. Calvert have tried to spin this bill as harmless—but Californians aren’t buying it.
The Reproductive Freedom for All community protesting against U.S. Rep Young Kim's vote to severely cut funding for Medicaid and “defunding” Planned Parenthood.

🔍 A Closer Look: California Republican Lawmakers Voted for a Deadly Bill

Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers in Congress, including California  U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert, U.S. Rep. Young Kim, and U.S. Rep David Valadao, knowingly voted to take lifesaving health care away from over 10 million Americans across the country, severely cutting funding for Medicaid and “defunding” Planned Parenthood.

Dive deeper in our blog post: Here are the ways that Medicaid is a Reproductive Freedom Issue.

During August recess and beyond, we’re fighting back against extremist lawmakers who are voting against the people.

 

⚠️ The Stakes: Reproductive Health Care and Abortion Access Gutted

Planned Parenthood clinics have already closed this year because of previous Trump administration budget cuts.

And let’s not forget—this bill pushes us closer toward a nationwide backdoor abortion ban. The provision to “defund” Planned Parenthood could cause more than 200 clinics to close nationwide, including clinics in states where abortion is legal.

When clinics close, it will reduce people’s access to abortion care, in addition to birth control, cancer screenings, and other health care services.

Thanks to the Republicans’ deadly bill, in California:

Over 3 million people could lose Medi-Cal coverage

Five northern California Planned Parenthood have closed—80% of their patients relied on Medi-Cal

More closures and service cuts are expected as hospitals and clinics lose funding

Read more: Is Your Medicaid at Risk? You Might Not Even Realize You’re On it.

They Voted for This. We’re Calling Them Out:

U.S. Rep Ken Calvert

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert

CA-41

U.S. Rep Young Kim

U.S. Rep Young Kim

CA-40

U.S. Rep David Valadao

U.S. Rep David Valadao

CA-22

TELL YOUR LAWMAKERS WHAT YOU THINK OF THEIR VOTE:

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🤿 Dive Into the Details: August Recess with Reproductive Freedom for All California

Rep. Kim and Rep. Calvert have tried to spin this bill as harmless—but Californians aren’t buying it.

We rallied outside Rep. Kim’s office, reminding her of her broken promise not to cut health care.  In Valadao and Calvert’s districts, we plastered “Missing Person” flyers and projections calling them out for hiding from constituents.

Meanwhile, our supporters kept showing up—meeting with the representatives who are championing reproductive freedom, and spreading the truth about how devastating this bill will be.

In Valadao and Calvert’s districts, we plastered “Missing Person” flyers and projections calling them out for hiding from constituents.

In U.S. Rep David Valadao's districts, we created a moving projection to call him out for hiding from constituents.

In U.S. Rep David Valadao’s districts, we created a moving projection to call him out for hiding from constituents.

Reproductive Freedom for All California members distribute

Reproductive Freedom for All California members distribute “Missing” flyers to call out U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert for hiding from constituents.

📢 Take Action

They’re counting on you to do nothing. Prove them wrong. Every action matters—and together, we’re unstoppable.

Missed out? Take action now!

3 Ways to Take Action Now

Contact Your State Lawmakers

Contact Your State Lawmakers

Your state lawmakers have the power to pass legislation that will shape our daily lives. Let them know you support reproductive freedom, and you're paying attention.

Hold Congress accountable for their votes

Hold Congress accountable for their votes

House and Senate Republicans voted to strip away reproductive health care from millions of Americans. Send them a message.

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