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State Representative

Brenda Carter

Pontiac | 53rd House District
Serving 93,056 constituents in N/NW Auburn Hills, Pontiac, SE/S/SW Waterford

brendacarter@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-2577
Office: S-987 House Office Building

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Nothing breaks my heart more than seeing veterans—those who served our country with courage—standing on street corners, asking for food. These are the soldiers who fought to protect our freedoms, and they deserve our deepest respect and support.

Now, with cuts to SNAP benefits coming out of Washington, more than 40,000 veterans in Michigan could lose access to the basic food assistance they rely on. I'm worried that even more of our heroes will be forced to turn to the streets, simply to survive.

This is unacceptable. Our veterans deserve better—much better—than this.
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Nothing breaks my heart more than seeing veterans—those who served our country with courage—standing on street corners, asking for food. These are the soldiers who fought to protect our freedoms, and they deserve our deepest respect and support.

Now, with cuts to SNAP benefits coming out of Washington, more than 40,000 veterans in Michigan could lose access to the basic food assistance they rely on. Im worried that even more of our heroes will be forced to turn to the streets, simply to survive.

This is unacceptable. Our veterans deserve better—much better—than this.

On the first day of the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP) Conference, I participated in detailed discussions about how federal budget decisions, particularly those in H.R.1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” may impact essential health care services across our state and in House District 53.

One key topic was the Title X program, which supports voluntary family planning and preventive health services such as wellness exams, cancer screenings, STI testing, and contraceptive counseling. Title X is funded through annual appropriations, and if it is not included in the final budget, that funding does not carry forward. This would affect clinics that serve many families in Pontiac, Waterford, and Auburn Hills.

We also reviewed the role of the Insurance Provider Assessment (IPA), which helps Michigan draw down federal Medicaid funds to support health care for children, seniors, and working families. If federal Medicaid funding structures change, it could impact how this assessment is used, and how those funds support local health care access.

These are complex issues that deserve careful attention. My goal is to ensure our community understands how federal and state-level decisions intersect, especially when it comes to preserving access to preventive and primary care.

As your state representative, I remain focused on solutions. I will continue working with community leaders and policymakers to protect the health and well-being of everyone in House District 53.
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Nothing breaks my heart more than seeing veterans—those who served our country with courage—standing on street corners, asking for food. These are the soldiers who fought to protect our freedoms, and they deserve our deepest respect and support.

Now, with cuts to SNAP benefits coming out of Washington, more than 40,000 veterans in Michigan could lose access to the basic food assistance they rely on. I'm worried that even more of our heroes will be forced to turn to the streets, simply to survive.

This is unacceptable. Our veterans deserve better—much better—than this.
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Nothing breaks my heart more than seeing veterans—those who served our country with courage—standing on street corners, asking for food. These are the soldiers who fought to protect our freedoms, and they deserve our deepest respect and support.

Now, with cuts to SNAP benefits coming out of Washington, more than 40,000 veterans in Michigan could lose access to the basic food assistance they rely on. Im worried that even more of our heroes will be forced to turn to the streets, simply to survive.

This is unacceptable. Our veterans deserve better—much better—than this.

On the first day of the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP) Conference, I participated in detailed discussions about how federal budget decisions, particularly those in H.R.1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” may impact essential health care services across our state and in House District 53.

One key topic was the Title X program, which supports voluntary family planning and preventive health services such as wellness exams, cancer screenings, STI testing, and contraceptive counseling. Title X is funded through annual appropriations, and if it is not included in the final budget, that funding does not carry forward. This would affect clinics that serve many families in Pontiac, Waterford, and Auburn Hills.

We also reviewed the role of the Insurance Provider Assessment (IPA), which helps Michigan draw down federal Medicaid funds to support health care for children, seniors, and working families. If federal Medicaid funding structures change, it could impact how this assessment is used, and how those funds support local health care access.

These are complex issues that deserve careful attention. My goal is to ensure our community understands how federal and state-level decisions intersect, especially when it comes to preserving access to preventive and primary care.

As your state representative, I remain focused on solutions. I will continue working with community leaders and policymakers to protect the health and well-being of everyone in House District 53.
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