Detroit City Wire

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, representing Michigan's 12th District, has been vocal on several key issues through her recent social media posts. Her statements reflect ongoing advocacy for healthcare access, financial reform, and government accountability.

On February 8, 2025, Congresswoman Tlaib emphasized the importance of Federally Qualified Health Centers in her district. She stated that these centers are "lifelines for families in #12thDistrictStrong" and highlighted her efforts to secure "long-term funding, workforce support, and telehealth expansion," stressing that "everyone deserves access to health care." "Federally Qualified Health Centers are lifelines for families in #12thDistrictStrong..."

In a post dated February 10, 2025, Tlaib expressed strong disapproval of a decision impacting medical debt reporting. She criticized the Trump Administration's stance on a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule intended to remove $49 billion in medical debt from credit reports. According to Tlaib, this move would have benefited nearly 15 million Americans. She remarked that it was another instance of siding with "the rich and powerful over working people." "This is outrageous. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rule to ban medical debt from credit reports..."

Later the same day, Tlaib addressed concerns about the influence of wealthy individuals over governmental agencies. She accused Elon Musk of exerting significant control and noted Republican opposition to efforts aimed at holding him accountable. Describing this situation as an "oligarchy," she underscored the growing concern about billionaire influence within government structures. "Billionaires are seizing control of our government..."