MATSUI STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF REPUBLICANS’ HORRIFIC RECONCILIATION BILL THAT GUTS MEDICAID, SNAP, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after she voted NO on House Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill. The bill will cut hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicaid and take health care away from millions of Americans.
“Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill is a disaster. It rips away health care coverage from millions of Americans, targeting the most vulnerable among us. From kids to parents, grandparents, cancer patients and people with disabilities – Medicaid represents hope and a healthier future. It represents the ability to be proactive about their health. It represents living with dignity and independence. That’s what this bill will take away. At the same time, it forces hospitals, emergency medical services, birthing centers, and other care facilities across the country to close. It forces Americans on private insurance to pay more in premiums, copays, and deductibles.
“Bottom line: this bill is an all-out assault on American families. It takes food away from millions of kids, older Americans, and people with disabilities by gutting SNAP. It jeopardizes our future by halting clean energy projects and next-generation manufacturing in communities across the country. That means less jobs, less investment in our communities, and a less prosperous future. And, it sabotages our ability to support public safety communications, protect national security, and close the digital divide. That means delaying lifesaving 9-1-1 upgrades and blocking affordable internet access.
“Republicans have been pushing their extreme agenda under the cover of darkness for a reason. They are ashamed of what is in this bill – and they should be. They don’t want the American people to find out what they just frantically pushed through the House – but I will not stop exposing the lies and deceit. This bill does permanent, irreversible damage all to give tax cuts to the ultra-rich. With the health and future of my constituents at risk, I will not back down. This battle is not over.”
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