Garamendi Statement on Passing of Trump’s Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) released the following statement following the passage of the Continuing Resolution (CR).

"Congressional Republicans have just granted Donald Trump and Elon Musk free rein to unconstitutionally fund the government as they please and execute their agenda to dismantle critical services that millions depend on.

Instead of working with Democrats to find a bipartisan solution, Congressional Republicans passed a bill that fails to provide $23 billion of medical care for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances during service to our country. It also cuts life-saving healthcare programs for American families and seniors, and slashes affordable housing funds evicting more than 32,000 veterans, domestic violence survivors, seniors, and people with disabilities. Republicans also abandoned Californians in need by not including any new disaster aid relief for the Palisade fires.

As Donald Trump starts a trade war that will raise the cost of food, gas, and housing, Congressional Republicans prove that they don't care about improving your quality of life. They have made it clear that they will vote for anything if it's what Trump wants.

Republicans are using their power to force through their extreme agenda. If Democrats were in control, we would pass legislation that would protect our veterans, seniors, and children - and we certainly wouldn't allow unelected billionaires like Musk from running our government to the ground."

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