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With one-in-five uninsured, Texas experiences one of the worst rates of healthcare coverage in the nation. Through federal action, Congresswoman Crockett works to expand access, lower cost, and keep Texans healthy. While our state continues to not expand Medicaid, despite given the option, additional creative methods must be explored so that more can experience coverage. Crockett is a staunch defender of the Affordable Care Act, and is eager to get to work on improving the healthcare law so that costs are lowered and access is expanded.
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WASHINGTON — Today, the Biden Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has selected Dallas Pegasus Park in Texas' 30th Congressional District to serve as ARPA-H’s headquarters for its 2nd regional site, bringing major medical research and services to the region.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement following the announcement of a social services grant in the amount of $1,489,413 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Head Start of Greater Dallas.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35) and the entire Texas Democratic delegation to urge the Biden Administration to quickly intervene and pause Texas' Medicaid redetermination process until the Administration can take corrective action to ensure the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) comes into full compliance with federal Medicaid requirements.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and her fellow Committee Democrats in sending a letter to Chairman James Comer urging Committee Republicans to join Committee Democrats in conducting a serious investigation into dangerous prison conditions across the country.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) and Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) introduced the bipartisan Farm to Fuselage Act that would update the Farm Bill to facilitate increased domestic production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. As the House Agriculture Committee begins drafting text for the 2023 Farm Bill, Crockett and Miller are making it clear to the Committee that supporting Sustainable Aviation Fuels ("SAF") is a critical bipartisan priority.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) sent a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough requesting information regarding recent reports by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) detailing racial and ethnic disparities with the Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) compensation with disability benefits. Of particular concern is the Department's low-approval rate for non-Hispanic Black Veterans, which from 2010-2020 was 61% versus 75% for White veterans.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) announced her introduction of a resolution recognizing August as Minority Mental Health Month.
Challenges in mental health are a significant issue facing Americans at all ages. In 2022, 9 out of 10 adults said they believed that there’s a mental health crisis in the US today. At the same time, racial minorities experience greater mental health disparities at an alarming rate across the country. This includes fewer minorities receiving treatment for mental health illnesses.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement following the decision from Travis County District Judge Jessica Mangrum barring the state from enforcing its stringent abortion ban on women who suffer from dangerous pregnancy complications.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement following the news that two migrants, including a child, were found dead on or near Gov. Greg Abbott's anti-migrant buoys in the Rio Grande along the Texas border.
WASHINGTON – Last night, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) spoke out on the House Floor following the shooting at Methodist Family Health Center in Cedar Hill. She called on her House colleagues to put aside politics and pass common-sense gun reform.
Watch the speech below.