Rep. Carbajal Statement on the House-Passed Republican Budget Resolution
Washington,
April 10, 2025
U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) released the statement below following the House passage of the Republican budget resolution. The Congressman voted against this harmful budget as it would gut funding for Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, and SNAP – one of the nation’s largest anti-hunger programs. “The Republicans’ budget prioritizes massive tax breaks for billionaires at the expense of essential services for seniors, veterans, children, and countless others,” said Rep. Carbajal. “On the Central Coast, families are struggling to make ends meet, and this budget provides no relief. I will continue fighting back against this extreme agenda.” In California’s 24th Congressional District, 236,208 people who rely on Medicaid are at risk of losing their health care under the Republican plan. This includes 98,975 children under the age of 19 and 24,000 seniors over 65. Additionally, the 42,000 people who receive coverage under the Affordable Care Act would see their average premium go up by $2,420 per year — which amounts to a 107% increase. |
