Luján: Congressional Republicans Just Voted to Rip Away Your Health Care and Nutrition Assistance for the Most Vulnerable

House-Passed Bill Includes Largest Cut to Medicaid in History

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after House Republicans passed President Trump’s sweeping plan to rip away health care and nutrition programs, close hospitals, cut incomes for working families, and deliver massive giveaways to the ultra-wealthy:

“House Republicans just voted to gut Medicaid and SNAP – programs that thousands of New Mexicans rely on every day. Their bill would strip health care from working families, take meals away from children and seniors, and slash support for those who need it most – all while handing over billions in benefits to the wealthiest Americans.

“In New Mexico, the consequences would be devastating. Slashing Medicaid means hospitals will close their doors, families across the state will lose access to care, and doctors, nursing homes, and home care providers will face deep payment cuts. House Republicans just voted to take away your health care and nutrition assistance – passing the largest cut to Medicaid and SNAP in our nation’s history.

“It’s working families who will foot the bill. Americans earning less than $51,000 a year could actually see their incomes drop – while those at the top get a majority of the benefits. This bill lines the pockets of Elon Musk and his billionaire friends while ripping the rest of America off.”

Impacts of the House GOP legislation include:

• Cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care access for millions;
• Cuts to SNAP, reducing food assistance for children, families, and seniors;
• Many Americans making less than $51,000 a year will lose money;
• Delivers 65% of benefits to the wealthiest Americans;
• According to a study by Wharton, the Republicans’ plan will add $4.6 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.

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