Congressman Dwight Evans, who has been representing Pennsylvania’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress since 2016, shared his thoughts on recent legislative matters through a series of tweets on July 1, 2025.
In one tweet, Evans emphasized the importance of listening to healthcare professionals by stating “When nurses say ‘Don’t cut Medicaid’ – I LISTEN, and Congressional Republicans should too!” He mentioned meeting with Pennsylvania nurses from the American Nurses Association to discuss how the GOP’s budget could negatively affect their patients and local hospitals.
Evans also took to Twitter with a post featuring the hashtag #TACOTuesday, expressing his view on legislative dynamics. He noted that “Just 3 House Republicans could stop this bill & demand changes.” This tweet highlighted his call for action among lawmakers.
Lastly, he provided further reading material for those interested in understanding Medicaid’s significance in people’s lives by tweeting “Read more about the role Medicaid plays in their lives here.”
Dwight Evans was born in Philadelphia in 1954 and currently resides there. Before serving in Congress, he was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1981 until 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from La Salle University.
