Aaron Bean

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No, quite the opposite. The bill expands protections for rural hospitals, provides targeted funds for rural care, and gives states flexibility to support local providers. By strengthening Medicaid, the bill makes more resources available for vulnerable populations and safety net providers, like rural hospitals.

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Individual liberty is the cornerstone of American life, and the government exists to protect—not restrict—our freedoms. For Congressman Bean, protecting individual freedom means holding government accountable, defending citizens from overreach, and ensuring the principles of our founding remain at the heart of American life. He is also a strong advocate for election integrity, having recently introduced and helped pass the SAVE America Act. This bill reinforces safeguards that protect the integrity of our elections and the voice of every citizen.

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Tax reform is a powerful lever for spurring economic expansion and improving American global competitiveness. That’s why Congressman Bean was proud to help write and pass the Working Families Tax Cut, ensuring hardworking families keep more of what they earn. He believes Northeast Floridians know how to spend their hard-earned dollars better than the government, and he has long fought to keep taxes low, reduce overregulation, and create opportunities for small businesses and American workers. As a member of the Ways & Means Committee, he continues to fight for policies that grow the economy and put Americans first.

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Congressman Bean believes parents should have the final say in their children’s education and that students deserve a safe, high-quality learning environment. He has been a leading advocate for school choice in the House, ensuring families have real options. During the 118th Congress, he served as Chairman of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee, focusing on improving student outcomes and combating antisemitism. He has also continued to spotlight malign foreign influence, recently introducing the TRACE Act, which exposes Chinese interference in higher education and blocks hostile nations from reaching America’s youth.

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Individual liberty is the cornerstone of American life, and the government exists to protect—not restrict—our freedoms. For Congressman Bean, protecting individual freedom means holding government accountable, defending citizens from overreach, and ensuring the principles of our founding remain at the heart of American life. He is also a strong advocate for election integrity, having recently introduced and helped pass the SAVE America Act. This bill reinforces safeguards that protect the integrity of our elections and the voice of every citizen.

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He is also the founder and co-chair of the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. This caucus is working to reduce government fraud, waste, and abuse.

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Since his first day in office, Congressman Bean has been sounding the alarm on healthcare spending, the second-largest driver of our national debt. He has authored legislation to expand Health Savings Accounts, allow individuals to purchase insurance across state lines, and make healthcare more personal, portable, and affordable. He also hosts the Path to Consensus series, bringing together lawmakers, policy experts, and industry leaders to examine the most challenging questions in healthcare and chart a path toward meaningful reform.

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No. Able-bodied adults without dependents would be required to work, volunteer, or participate in a job training program for only 20 hours per week, which promotes dignity, stability, and better health outcomes for families. Individuals could also choose to enroll in an educational program for at least half the time. This work requirement does not include: pregnant women, foster youth or former foster youth up to age 26, members of a Tribe, disabled individuals, and individuals who are a parent or caregiver of a dependent child or an individual with a disability.

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In the last 10 years, the Center for Medicaid Services admitted that improper payments for Medicaid have exceeded HALF A TRILLION dollars. In just the past year, taxpayers spent $56 billion on benefits for able-bodied adults abusing the system—and over a million illegal immigrants are receiving free health care paid by American taxpayers.

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Absolutely not. The bill strengthens and secures Medicaid for those who need it most: pregnant mothers, children, people with disabilities, and elderly Americans. There are no cuts to Medicaid. In fact, the bill ensures the longevity of the Medicaid program by removing ineligible recipients, illegal immigrants, and able-bodied adults without dependents who choose not to work, volunteer, or attend school. This keeps the system strong for Americans who truly rely on it.

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No, quite the opposite. The bill expands protections for rural hospitals, provides targeted funds for rural care, and gives states flexibility to support local providers. By strengthening Medicaid, the bill makes more resources available for vulnerable populations and safety net providers, like rural hospitals.

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Did Congress really cut $1 trillion from Medicaid? No. The bill does not cut Medicaid funding. Instead, it protects and strengthens the Medicaid program for those who rely on it—pregnant mothers, children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families—while eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse.

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In the last 10 years, the Center for Medicaid Services admitted that improper payments for Medicaid have exceeded HALF A TRILLION dollars. In just the past year, taxpayers spent $56 billion on benefits for able-bodied adults abusing the system—and over a million illegal immigrants are receiving free health care paid by American taxpayers.

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Absolutely not. The bill strengthens and secures Medicaid for those who need it most: pregnant mothers, children, people with disabilities, and elderly Americans. There are no cuts to Medicaid. In fact, the bill ensures the longevity of the Medicaid program by removing ineligible recipients, illegal immigrants, and able-bodied adults without dependents who choose not to work, volunteer, or attend school. This keeps the system strong for Americans who truly rely on it.

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No. It does not reduce funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Eligible Americans—including low-income families, children, and seniors in need—will continue receiving their full support. The bill does remove illegal immigrants from eligibility, ensuring taxpayer dollars go to citizens who genuinely need assistance.

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It is the federal government’s most important obligation to protect the American people and ensure our national security. Years of neglect and mismanagement under the previous administration left our military weakened, underfunded, and underprepared, putting our nation and allies at greater risk. Congressman Bean believes in peace through strength and that a strong, well-equipped military is essential to this strategy. He is working to restore readiness, prioritize troops over politics, and focus resources on true defense priorities rather than bureaucratic programs like DEI initiatives.

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Congressman Bean worked with his colleagues to deliver a 3.8% pay raise for service members, ensuring our troops are supported while maintaining America’s role as the strongest military power on earth—ready to deter aggression and hold tyrants and terrorists accountable.

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Yes, the bill delivers historic tax relief to seniors, with a new tax deduction that, combined with other deductions, ensures nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits, providing meaningful and immediate relief to seniors who have spent a lifetime contributing to our nation's economy.

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America is in danger. Not only do we have a $39 trillion national debt, but we are adding $1 trillion every 100 days. That means the promises we’ve made as a government to our veterans, seniors, and hardworking Americans—to take care of them—are in jeopardy because we are overspending ourselves into oblivion. The American people have demanded change, and Congressman Bean is answering that call, fighting to restore fiscal responsibility, cut wasteful spending, and ensure the government works for the people, not bureaucrats in Washington.

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For too long, improper and fraudulent payments have drained resources and undermined trust in government. The American people deserve responsible stewardship of their tax dollars. That’s why Congressman Bean is waging war on rampant waste, fraud, and abuse, holding fraudsters and bureaucrats accountable to ensure every dollar is spent wisely. As founder and co-chair of the DOGE Caucus, he has introduced legislation targeting government inefficiency, including the Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Spending Act and the We Want Our Money Back Act, designed to recover stolen funds and prevent future fraud.

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Even more, Aaron is a champion of hardworking taxpayers fighting to rein in Washington’s spending addiction while holding firm to our conservative principles.

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QUESTION: Is this bill a giveaway to billionaires? ANSWER: No. The bill delivers the largest middle- and working-class tax cut in U.S. history. In fact, this bill will put more than $10,000 a year back into the pockets of typical hardworking Americans.

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Tax reform is a powerful lever for spurring economic expansion and improving American global competitiveness. That’s why Congressman Bean was proud to help write and pass the Working Families Tax Cut, ensuring hardworking families keep more of what they earn. He believes Northeast Floridians know how to spend their hard-earned dollars better than the government, and he has long fought to keep taxes low, reduce overregulation, and create opportunities for small businesses and American workers. As a member of the Ways & Means Committee, he continues to fight for policies that grow the economy and put Americans first.

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Yes, the bill delivers historic tax relief to seniors, with a new tax deduction that, combined with other deductions, ensures nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits, providing meaningful and immediate relief to seniors who have spent a lifetime contributing to our nation's economy.

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No. It does not reduce funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Eligible Americans—including low-income families, children, and seniors in need—will continue receiving their full support. The bill does remove illegal immigrants from eligibility, ensuring taxpayer dollars go to citizens who genuinely need assistance.

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Did Congress really cut $1 trillion from Medicaid? No. The bill does not cut Medicaid funding. Instead, it protects and strengthens the Medicaid program for those who rely on it—pregnant mothers, children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families—while eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse.

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As the son of a WWII veteran, Congressman Bean has long championed America’s veterans, believing it is vital to honor and respect their service and sacrifices. For too long, the government has fallen short in meeting its obligations to these exceptional Americans, their families, and survivors. That’s why, throughout his time in office, Congressman Bean has worked tirelessly to improve veterans’ health, welfare, and economic prosperity, ensuring those who defended our nation are never forgotten or left behind.

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Individual liberty is the cornerstone of American life, and the government exists to protect—not restrict—our freedoms. For Congressman Bean, protecting individual freedom means holding government accountable, defending citizens from overreach, and ensuring the principles of our founding remain at the heart of American life. He is also a strong advocate for election integrity, having recently introduced and helped pass the SAVE America Act. This bill reinforces safeguards that protect the integrity of our elections and the voice of every citizen.

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