Rep. Andrea Salinas’ Statement on Her Vote Against Republicans’ Spending Bill

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement following her vote against Republicans' spending bill:

"This bill fails to meaningfully address Republicans' health care crisis. It betrays every American family struggling with higher costs, and it leaves millions to choose between shouldering rising health care premiums or forgoing health insurance altogether. It's unimaginably cruel.

"From the beginning of this shutdown, I have been clear. I will support a bill that stops Republicans' cuts, lowers costs, and saves health care. This bill does none of those things.

"After the dust settles, we cannot forget who the real villains are: Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans. They voted earlier this year to slash Medicaid and SNAP by over a trillion dollars. They refused to extend the Affordable Care Act'spremium tax credits, manufactured a health care crisis for millions of Americans, and they caused this government shutdown. They must answer to the over 16,000 people in my district who will face higher costs because of their failure to act.

"I gladly voted no on this bill on behalf of Sue, Jennifer, Steve, Ariya, and all my constituents who are facing higher costs. My work for them isn't done, and I will keep fighting to ensure everyone is able to afford the health care they need."

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