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Wisconsin Representative Tom Tiffany said that Republicans aim to stop "fraud and abuse" after the Department of Government Oversight (DOGE) reportedly "uncovered" that over 1.3 million "noncitizens" are on Medicaid. This, he said, is an effort to protect the program for future Americans. Tiffany made his statement in an April 8 post on X.

"DOGE uncovered that at least 1.3 MILLION noncitizens are receiving Medicaid," said Rep. Tom Tiffany. "This is the fraud and abuse Republicans want to root out to SAVE the program for future Americans."

According to Tiffany, the House concurrent resolution for the fiscal year 2025 budget sets spending and revenue levels for 2025 through 2034. It replaces prior budget resolutions and includes provisions for reconciliation, reserve funds, and policy statements. The resolution outlines major budget categories and directs committees to propose deficit-reducing measures. The bill proposes a reduction of the federal deficit by at least $880 billion from fiscal years 2025 through 2034.

Rep. Tiffany's post | X

"In 2024, California expanded Medicaid to cover illegal aliens between the ages of 26 and 49. This will cost taxpayers an estimated $9.5 billion this year alone. Republicans want this to stop. Democrats want it to continue," said Tiffany in another X post.

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage to eligible low-income individuals, including children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal guidelines. Funding comes from both state and federal sources. As of October 2024, Medicaid covered approximately 72.1 million people. The program includes various components such as managed care, long-term services, and prescription drug coverage. It also supports home and community-based services. Medicaid operates under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, with additional provisions under Title XXI for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Tiffany represents Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District and was elected in May 2020 during a special election. He grew up on a dairy farm near Elmwood, Wisconsin, and holds a degree in agricultural economics from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. Before Congress, Tiffany served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate, focusing on tax reduction, job creation, and protection of Second Amendment rights.