Congressman Chris Deluzio, who represents Pennsylvania’s 17th congressional district, posted a series of tweets on May 17 and 18, 2026. His posts addressed healthcare coverage losses in Pennsylvania and recognized local athletic achievements.
On May 17, Deluzio commented on the decline in health insurance coverage in the state: “This includes more than 145,000 Pennsylvanians who have dropped their coverage. Republican politicians who made it too expensive own this.” The tweet referred to a significant reduction in health insurance enrollment, attributing responsibility to policy decisions by Republican lawmakers.
Later that day, Deluzio shared two links without additional commentary: “https://t.co/jADZkew3D1 https://t.co/Xg6w5vnGSE”.
On May 18, he congratulated two athletes from Western Pennsylvania: “Congrats to Western PA’s own Evan Hartman and Eli Wharton on their strong showing!”
Deluzio has been vocal about healthcare access issues affecting his constituents. In recent years, many states have experienced increases in uninsured rates due to changes in Medicaid eligibility and rising costs of private insurance premiums. These developments have led to widespread debate over the role of state and federal policies in maintaining affordable healthcare options for residents.
