Nanette D. Barragán, a U.S. Congresswoman representing California’s 44th district since 2017, has used her social media platform to address ongoing health care and government funding issues, highlighting the impact of recent political decisions on her constituents.
On October 9, 2025, Barragán commented on the state of health care in the United States, writing, “Americans already have to make tough financial and health care decisions, and it will only get worse because of the Republican-created health care crisis. Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act marketplace, or Covered CA in our state, will start in a few weeks, and https://t.co/aWPF9UGzmw”.
Later that same day, Barragán addressed the effects of the ongoing government shutdown on local health services, stating, “It’s Day 9 of the Republican shutdown and centers like Tarzana Treatment Center in #LongBeach are at risk because of Republicans’ massive cuts to Medicaid and refusal to extend health care tax credits. Community health centers like Tarzana are a lifeline to our underserved https://t.co/zmTSahvkT8”.
In a tweet posted on October 10, 2025, she turned her attention to military families affected by the impasse in Congress: “Speaker Johnson and Republicans continue to ignore the concerns of military families — like the brave service-member’s wife who told the Speaker this morning that their refusal to act will have devastating impacts on her family. I support a bipartisan agreement to pay our troops https://t.co/mb4WcLz3MN”.
Barragán’s remarks come amid ongoing debates over federal funding and health care policy. The Affordable Care Act marketplace, known as Covered California within the state, is scheduled to open for enrollment soon. The congresswoman has emphasized the importance of community health centers like Tarzana Treatment Center in Long Beach, particularly for underserved populations.
A native of Los Angeles born in 1976, Barragán holds degrees from UCLA and the University of Southern California. She has represented California’s 44th District since replacing Janice Hahn in 2017 and resides in Los Angeles.
