Evans Blasts Trump ‘Reverse Robin Hood’ Bill That Will Kick Over 50,000 Philadelphians Off Medical Assistance

WASHINGTON (July 3, 2025) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) voted “No” again on a bill pushed by President Trump that will kick more than 50,000 Philadelphians off Medical Assistance and cause at least 143,000 people across Pennsylvania to lose some or all SNAP food aid.

“Republicans have tried to rush this bill every step of the way to keep the public from finding out how bad it is – but I and my Democratic colleagues have used several tools to slow it down and give Americans a chance to learn what’s in this over 800-page bill. We do know that like every version of this ‘Reverse Robin Hood’ bill, it will steal from the working class to give the richest another tax cut,” Evans said.

“I voted No when this immoral bill passed the House the first time, and I voted No again when it came back from the Senate. This is NOT what Congress should be doing! I serve on the House committee that oversees taxes, and I was proud last year when the House passed a bipartisan tax-cut bill by a 5-to-1 margin that would have expanded the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, as well as some business tax credits. Unfortunately, Senate Republicans said no last year, and working-class Americans are going to pay the price.” 

Evans said the Center for American Progress estimated the bill will take Medicaid coverage away from more than 50,000 people in Philadelphia and about 259,000 Pennsylvanians overall. CAP also estimated the Medicaid denials will result in more than 150 deaths per year in Philadelphia and 819 deaths statewide. Evans is also concerned that the cuts in Medicaid could cause more hospitals in urban, suburban and rural communities to close – “I want ‘no more Hahnemanns!’” he said.

“Trump and his House Republican enablers’ bill will pile on work documentation requirements – basically, more paperwork – that will kick millions of Americans off Medicaid. This program is vital for kids, seniors, and many people who are unable to work because of disabilities, illness, school, or serving as a caregiver for children or other relatives. And the Republican cuts to Medicaid and SNAP food aid in the bill roughly equal their $1 trillion in tax cuts for people making over $500,000 per year.”

“The Trump-Republican bill will also force $500 billion in cuts to Medicare, which covers nearly 3 million Pennsylvania seniors. I think protecting health care for kids, seniors, and other vulnerable Pennsylvanians - and keeping our hospitals open – are both more important than giving another tax cut to Elon Musk and others who don’t even need it!” Evans said. 

“Unfortunately, elections have consequences, and I will continue to emphasize the importance of voting – in every election!”

Evans represents the 3rd Congressional District, which includes Northwest and West Philadelphia and parts of North, South, Southwest and Center City Philadelphia. He recently announced that his office returned to or saved $4.5 million for constituents in 2024 in cases involving federal agencies such as the IRS, Social Security Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs. The 2024 figure brings Evans’ office’s total to more than $45.5 million returned to or saved for constituents during his first eight years in Congress.

Evans serves on the influential House Ways and Means Committee, including its Subcommittee on Health. The committee oversees Social Security, Medicare, taxes, and trade. Evans’ website is evans.house.gov and his social media handle is @RepDwightEvans on YouTube, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads.

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