This week in Washington, Republicans pushed their extreme budget that would cut funding for essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP, all to give tax breaks to billionaires, like Elon Musk. For the #FightingFifth, these cuts to SNAP and Medicaid would weaken the vital support systems that many rely on.

Having grown up in rural Alabama and personally relied on food assistance, I understand the challenges of not having access to basic necessities. The proposed Republican cuts of over $300 billion to SNAP benefits would harm communities across the nation. This action would deprive veterans, children, and families in need of essential food. With current skyrocketing grocery prices, many would face hunger without SNAP. Y’all, our most marginalized here in the Fighting Fifth will feel the impact more than anything.

Let me break this down for what this means for our community. This includes households with children (31.1%), elderly individuals (52.1%), and people with disabilities (41.8%). Our community does not deserve to bear the burden of policies that put the wealthy first. House Democrats understand the struggles of making ends meet and are committed to ensuring you don't have to worry about your next meal.

Beyond the detrimental cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, a crucial lifeline for many within our community, also faces serious cuts. In the Fighting Fifth alone, 176,500 individuals rely on Medicaid, and nationwide, that number is 14 million. Just last week, I met with Grady Health to highlight the immediate impact, with 21% of their patients, who depend on this coverage, at risk. Grady's commitment to caring for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, puts them under immense strain, which these cuts will only make worse. House Democrats know that Medicaid saves lives and are committed to fighting against these cuts made by Trump and Republicans.

Do y’all want to know the crazy thing about this all? Just TODAY the House Budget committee voted against passing this shameful bill. Yeah, that’s right, House Republicans can’t even pass their own reckless bill. House Democrats will continue to fight to ensure everyone has access to the healthcare and benefits they deserve.

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The Facts are The Facts: Affordable Housing

It couldn’t be more obvious that Trump's tariffs are making the price of housing skyrocket. His administration is working to gut HUD and rental assistance, and Republicans have not offered a real solution to the crisis. During this week's House Committee on Financial Services Housing and Insurance subcommittee hearing, I brought the facts and cut straight to the point. If these programs are eliminated, there is no denying that the prices of housing will increase. As your Congresswoman, I am committed to addressing your concerns and fighting for affordable housing for our most marginalized.

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You can view my complete committee remarks here.

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Yours for the people,