Rep. Carter Statement on Disastrous Republican Budget that Abandons Working Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after voting against the disastrous Republican budget that fails to extend critical Affordable Care Act (ACA) Premium Tax Credits. This comes after Republicans slashedessential health care and nutrition programs in the "Big Ugly Law" that working families across Louisiana depend on:

"Tonight, I voted no on the Republican budget because it abandons the very people we were sent here to serve-working families, seniors, and children who depend on affordable health care.

"Not extending Affordable Care Act tax credits is unconscionable. These credits have been a lifeline for countless Louisiana families, helping them afford coverage in a time when the cost of living continues to climb. Without this extension, families will see their premiums skyrocket. For some, the price of a basic health plan could double-or even triple. That means more Americanswill face the impossible choice between seeing a doctor and paying the rent, between filling a prescription and putting food on the table.

"Health care is not a luxury. It is a fundamental human right. Cutting Medicaid, slashing support for the Affordable Care Act, and walking away from families in need is not fiscal responsibility;it's a moral failure. I have spoken with Louisianians who are terrified about what this budget means for them. This budget doesn't lower costs-it raises them. It doesn't strengthen our communities; it weakens them.

"While I voted against this bill tonight, I am relieved that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was reauthorized temporarily. This should allow policyholders whose policies lapsedduring the Republican shutdown to renew their policies retroactively to October 1, 2025 at their current premium rates. This action follows bipartisan legislation I introduced to achieve the samegoal.However, this is a short-term solution as this bill only extends the NFIP to January 30, 2026. These flood insurance authorization extensions shouldn't be tied to government funding, and I'll continue to work toward long-term reauthorization. Families shouldn't lose their coverage or face higher premiums because of political gridlock.

"I reject any legislation that abandons the health and well-being of the American people. We will continue to fight to ensure that every family, in every zip code, can access affordable, quality health care."

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