LA Harbor News

Nanette D. Barragán, a U.S. Congresswoman representing California's 44th district since 2017, recently took to social media to discuss her advocacy for the protection of Social Security and Medicaid. She replaced previous U.S. Congress member Janice Hahn in the year 2017. Known for her active engagement in issues affecting her constituents, Barragán's latest tweets reflect her stance on preserving essential social benefits.

On April 15, Barragán affirmed her commitment to social welfare stating, "Today is the Save Social Security Day of Action — and I’m proud to stand with @HouseDemocrats in the fight to protect this EARNED BENEFIT." She shared insights from a community conversation in South Gate, emphasizing the importance of Social Security for covering essential expenses.

Continuing her engagement, Barragán raised concerns over changes in Medicaid and Social Security in a tweet on April 16, declaring, "WTF is happening to our Medicaid and Social Security?" She announced a live event with Representative Emily Randall to discuss the impacts of potential changes from Washington policies, highlighting opposition to figures such as Donald Trump and Elon Musk, alongside House Republicans.

Further on April 16, Barragán reiterated her efforts alongside @RepEmilyRandall to publicly address the cuts to Medicaid and Social Security, reporting, "WTF! @Repemilyrandall and I will go LIVE at 4 PM EST/ 1 PM PST to discuss how @HouseDemocrats continue to fight back against cuts to Medicaid and Social Security." This session aimed to ensure that American taxpayers receive the benefits they deserve and emphasized the concerted efforts by House Democrats.

Nanette Barragán, born in Los Angeles in 1976, completed her education in California, earning a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2000, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California in 2005.