As a result of Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, hardworking Americans, including families right here in the Bronx, are beginning to receive notices that their health care premiums are about to skyrocket. At the same time, Republicans have shut down the government and refuse to negotiate for a bipartisan solution to reopen it and prevent these massive premium hikes for the American people.
With their reckless behavior, Republicans have created a health care crisis, slashing Medicaid, targeting Medicare, and forcing hospitals and community health centers to the brink. They are choosing to make public servants work without pay and let families’ premiums double rather than return to Washington to govern responsibly.
Democrats are united in saying: Enough is enough.
We’re ready to meet anyone, anywhere, at any time to reopen the government, pay our workers, and lower health care costs for hardworking people from coast to coast, and right here in the Bronx.
Share Your Story
Have you received notice that your health insurance premiums are rising because of the shutdown or expiring tax credits?
Your story matters, and it helps us fight for change in Washington.
Share your experience: https://ritchietorres.house.gov/contact
Your input will help us spotlight how the Republican shutdown and their “Big, Ugly Bill” are hurting Bronx families, and make the case for extending health care tax credits to keep costs low.
The Bottom Line
Republicans have shut down the government instead of doing their jobs.
Democrats are fighting to reopen it, and to lower costs, protect health care, and stand with the working people who make this country run.
The Bronx deserves better than dysfunction. It deserves action, compassion, and accountability.
