WASHINGTON (March 13, 2025) – U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Dwight Evans (D-PA) led a group of 22 members of Congress in denouncing the Trump Administration’s latest move to rip away health care by eliminating funding for health care navigators.

“We are deeply concerned with the short-sighted decision to practically eliminate funding for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Navigator program. ACA Navigators serve an indispensable role in assisting millions of Americans with access to health care and helping families lower their cost of living. We vehemently oppose this $90 million cut as families will struggle to determine which of the thousands of plans and options work best for them and could ultimately put health care out of reach for many,” the lawmakers wrote.

The lawmakers continued, “Since 2013, the ACA Navigator program has been a critical investment in Americans who most need help accessing health care coverage. We oppose efforts to cripple the Navigator program and urge you to reverse course on the proposed cuts.”

The members sent the letter to Stephanie Carlton, acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The full letter is available here.