We are no longer Red States or Blue States. We are all Americans who know the meaning of freedom.
Chaplain Steven St John for Congress 26
Why Am I Running?
I have been a hospital chaplain for 9 years. One of the most important lessons I have learned from a passing, is the unconditional love of family. It has been an honor for me to witness the love between a husband and wife, a sister and a brother, and friends who are dedicated to each other. I have experienced the hardships of so many and had to find solutions numerous times so they can continue with their lives. Other times, being a mediator; between family members, and other times, just being there when needed.
What does it mean to all of you?
The above image of freedom says it all. I know people and the challenges we face from my years of experience as a hospital chaplain. I have no desire to be a career politician, nor am I motivated by money. But I do know what it means to serve. Most importantly, I will be a moral compass that will actively guide the legislative process to be more beneficial to you and your family. Simply put, it is about all of you and about being your representative in the upcoming mid-term election. What is important to know, though, I will respect the separation of church and state. Why? If I am elected, those I may represent can make their own choices about their faith and ensuring religious freedom. What is also important to know is the code I live by: With love in our hearts, approach God with humility, others with compassion, and ourselves with respect and honor.
What are the consequences to the people of Nevada?
As mentioned in the video, we get to know these people, we get to know what they have been through, we get to know their confusion and not understanding why. All this for tax cuts with no end date, funded by cuts to your healthcare benefits.On top of that, it will affect millions by denying them access to healthcare when it is needed most, due to the rising costs. Based on total cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, combined with rising unemployment, more than 1/2 of the population including children are now at significant risk of losing insurance in the state of Nevada. Why is so difficult to get Medicaid? More frequent eligibility checks, Stricter verification documentation, Elimination of automatic enrollment, and finally, Reduced Retroactive Coverage. This legislation was designed to make it more difficult to obtain Medicaid Health Care Coverage. Why? To cut federal spending by limiting payments per enrollee. What can be done? Below.
The first reason. In today's political climate, a 2/3 super majority is a constitutional safeguard that provides checks and balances across all three branches, including the power to override a presidential veto. Usually, simple majorities are used for routine congressional business. In contrast, 2/3 super majorities are reserved for significant, long-lasting changes to ensure they benefit the broader population rather than a political party or a particular constituency.
What will be needed to minimize the effects of the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act, P.L. 119-21, with respect to the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare funding, and including the Affordable Care Act subsidies, totaling over 1 trillion dollars? The answer is two-fold. If I become your congressman, I, with other bipartisan Representatives, will introduce legislation specifically targeting to mitigate the following: The work requirements, Reduced eligibility, Increased recipient costs, and Tighter state financing. The second. What is feasible? Potential changes could be introduced during the legislative process to address fiscal concerns or to refine the scope of the tax cuts and spending reforms to the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act other wise known as The Big Beautiful Bill.
What can be done to override any piece of legislation?
There is a formal process I can initiate to change or replace a current law that is deemed unfavorable by all of you, specifically the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act. The number one option I have is amending, which means formally changing it, adding, deleting, or modifying parts of a piece of legislation. The second option I have is to repeal, which means completely removing or revoking a law or terminating a current law. Amending is the most viable option for addressing these cuts. A super majority, of both the House and the Senate, will be needed to make these changes.
Who makes the difference?
It is you, the voter. This is the most important mid-term election ever in the United States. There is a substantial number of candidates, many of them new, including myself, running across the United States. It is up to you to decide which candidates will work on your behalf, who believe in supporting and defending the Constitution, who believe in the checks and balances between the executive branch and the Congress and the Senate, who believe in compromise no matter of political party, and who are committed to working together regardless of their political affiliation in order to legislate for the benefit of you, your family, and for this country.
What will be needed to minimize the effects of the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act, P.L. 119-21, with respect to the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare funding, and including the Affordable Care Act subsidies, totaling over 1 trillion dollars? The answer is two-fold. If I become your congressman, I, with other bipartisan Representatives, will introduce legislation specifically targeting to mitigate the following: The work requirements, Reduced eligibility, Increased recipient costs, and Tighter state financing. The second. What is feasible? Potential changes could be introduced during the legislative process to address fiscal concerns or to refine the scope of the tax cuts and spending reforms to the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act other wise known as The Big Beautiful Bill.
What can be done to override any piece of legislation?
There is a formal process I can initiate to change or replace a current law that is deemed unfavorable by all of you, specifically the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act. The number one option I have is amending, which means formally changing it, adding, deleting, or modifying parts of a piece of legislation. The second option I have is to repeal, which means completely removing or revoking a law or terminating a current law. Amending is the most viable option for addressing these cuts. A super majority, of both the House and the Senate, will be needed to make these changes.
Who makes the difference?
It is you, the voter. This is the most important mid-term election ever in the United States. There is a substantial number of candidates, many of them new, including myself, running across the United States. It is up to you to decide which candidates will work on your behalf, who believe in supporting and defending the Constitution, who believe in the checks and balances between the executive branch and the Congress and the Senate, who believe in compromise no matter of political party, and who are committed to working together regardless of their political affiliation in order to legislate for the benefit of you, your family, and for this country.
What are the advantages to have 2/3 majority?
