AAP Statement on House Budget Resolution

By: Susan Kressly, MD, FAAP, President, American Academy of Pediatrics

“The American Academy of Pediatrics urges lawmakers to reject the budget resolution before the U.S. House of Representatives and to protect programs that are vital to the health and well-being of children. We oppose the proposed funding cuts to programs like Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) –which cover nearly half of all U.S. children—as well as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These cuts would have devastating consequences for children and families.

“Medicaid and CHIP were designed with children’s unique health needs in mind, providing health care coverage for over 37 million children – including children from low-income families and children with disabilities or chronic health conditions. Nutrition assistance programs like SNAP work to support families experiencing food insecurity, helping them to put food on the table and supporting children’s lifelong health. 

“Protecting these programs invests in the health and well-being of America’s children, which is directly related to our future healthy workforce and economic prosperity. 

“We call on lawmakers to vote no on the House budget resolution and oppose cuts to programs like Medicaid, CHIP and SNAP. Investing in children helps our communities, our economy and entire country prosper.” 

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The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.