This week, you might have heard Trump referring to a bill as “Big” and “Beautiful.” But what is it really? A big bailout for billionaires.

Listen y’all, House Republicans have passed the Billionaire Bailout Budget bill that has the biggest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in HISTORY.

Knowing their bill was awful for working families, Republicans did all of this in the dead of night and didn’t think that House Democrats would show up to shed light. They were wrong.

Republicans advanced cuts to healthcare for 14 million people through Medicaid reductions and slashed over $300 billion from SNAP, depriving hungry children, seniors, and veterans of essential food assistance.

You all are more than line items on a budget; you are real people working to survive, especially right now with skyrocketing grocery prices. It’s clear that Republicans fail to understand that people need support, not policies that make their lives harder.

I joined my colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus late into the night at the Capitol. What’s done in the dark must come to the light and I’m here to shed light.

After keeping watch all night, I went before the Rules Committee and offered 16 amendments to the Billionaire Bailout Budget Bill. These amendments sought to strengthen SNAP and Medicaid, ensuring the most marginalized in our community have access to necessary healthcare and food. Watch my full Rules Committee testimony

Republicans refused to accept a single amendment. They wouldn’t accept a single amendment to try and make their awful bill better for the people. They weren’t willing to change their bill because they had one priority all along: billionaires.

House Democrats spent over 29 hours in testimony against the harmful Billionaire Bailout Budget bill. Despite proposing 520 amendments to address these issues, Republicans REFUSED to even consider them, showing a lack of concern for anyone. We stood firm, united, and voted NO.

The fight continues. As your Congresswoman, I remain committed to fighting for you, including the 13.9% of families relying on SNAP and the 176,500 people depending on Medicaid in the Fighting Fifth. You deserve better, and I will keep working to achieve that.

In Case You Missed It: Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to

Dismantle Department of Education

BIG NEWS. A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education–ordering the immediate rehiring of unlawfully terminated staff. This is a victory for children, parents, and families as we continue the fight to protect quality public education.

Back in April, I joined 191 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to close the Department of Education.

The federal judge’s ruling cited this amicus brief multiple times, and the judge echoed what we already know: President Trump does not have the authority to make solitary decisions about the agency without Congressional approval.

This victory is an important reminder that our fight back continues in Congress, in the Courts, and in our Communities.

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Yours for the people,