Congresswoman Lee Votes Against Republican Budget Resolution That Cuts Medicaid, Food Support for Seniors, and Services for Children with Disabilities
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) voted against a Republican budget resolution that cuts Medicaid, food support for seniors, and services for children with disabilities in order to fund tax breaks for big corporations and the ultra-wealthy. It would increase the national debt by nearly $3 trillion.
WATCH statement video HERE
TRANSCRIPT BELOW:
“Hey, I just got off the floor of the House after voting against what I call the Republican ‘Screw You’ bill.
“What this does is cut Medicaid funding for millions of Americans, food support for seniors, services for children with disabilities – all under the guise that they’re cutting waste out of the U.S. government.
“But what they’re doing in fact is adding $3 trillion in debt. And the whole purpose of this bill is so they can turn around and give tax breaks to the Elon Musks of the world.
“And let’s face it: gas prices continue to go up, your grocery prices are still rising, housing costs are still rising. This does nothing to lower your costs. But instead, it’s to give tax breaks to their buddies. And many Americans are going to suffer.”
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Nevada Statistics:
- In Nevada’s Third Congressional District, the Republican budget would provide an average annual tax cut of $314,266 for the richest 0.1% and $2 trillion in total giveaways to CEOs and big corporations.
- 811,962 Nevadans are enrolled in Medicaid for healthcare, which includes nearly 40% of children in Nevada, more than half of nursing home residents, and one third of people with disabilities.
- Medicaid is not a controversial program—three quarters of Americans support it, including 63% of Republicans, 87% of Democrats, and 81% of Independents.