August Recess in Michigan: Protesting GOP Lawmakers for Medicaid Cuts

In Michigan 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. 

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

Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers in Congress, including Michigan U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett and and U.S. Rep. John James, 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.

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

Tell your lawmakers what you think of their vote.

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

Have you seen these men? They are wanted for questioning based on their votes to strip health care from millions of Michiganders, and they can’t be bothered to show up at town halls. Remember this when it’s time to vote. pic.twitter.com/E54kFydyy9

— Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan (@reproforallMI) May 31, 2025

Both Rep. Barrett and Rep. James have avoided town halls since casting their votes for this bill, so we’re letting Michiganders know exactly who voted to take away their health care.

We plastered billboards and “missing” posters in Barrett and James’ districts, and launched ads showing how Medicaid cuts will devastate Michigan communities.

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

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