Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, a Republican representing Texas, used her social media platform on December 4, 2025, to address recent federal policy decisions and regulatory issues.
In a post published at 20:16 UTC, Van Duyne stated, “Alongside my Texas Republican colleagues, I urged CMS to end the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) before it expanded into our state. CMS announced this week that it will move forward with expanding the IRF RCD to Texas. This could cause”. She followed up moments later by sharing additional information for constituents and interested parties: “Read more here: https://t.co/zhC1mA6qNR”.
Later that evening at 21:12 UTC, Van Duyne commented on federal environmental regulations and their impact on the automotive industry. She wrote, “By getting rid of insane, Green New Scam regulations that harmed American automakers, President Trump is creating opportunities for Americans to have more variety at lower costs in choosing a new vehicle! When we get the boot of the federal government off the necks of our https://t.co/xX4X97NlpI”.
Beth Van Duyne has represented her district since winning her first congressional race in 2020. She secured re-election in both 2022 and 2024 by notable margins against Democratic challengers Jan McDowell and Sam Eppler respectively. In her initial victory in 2020, she narrowly defeated Candace Valenzuela.
CMS’s decision to expand the IRF RCD program into Texas comes amid ongoing debate about its effects on healthcare providers and patients in the state. The referenced “Green New Scam regulations” allude to broader national discussions regarding environmental policy and economic impacts under recent presidential administrations.
