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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of House Democratic Leadership, voted against a continuing resolution put forward by House Republicans that will cut $22.8 billion in funding for health care for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals while also jeopardizing Americans’ housing, health care, and ability to retire.

“When young men and women put on the uniform to defend our nation, we make a solemn promise to stand by them – not just while they serve, but for the rest of their lives. Today, House Republicans shattered that promise by passing a government funding bill that guts $23 billion in critical health care funding for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic chemicals. These heroes risked everything for our country, and now the GOP is turning its back on them when they need us most.”

“But the betrayal doesn’t stop there. This bill will evict tens of thousands of hardworking Americans, threatening families with homelessness at a time when they’re already struggling to make ends meet. It will allow Donald Trump to fire thousands of Social Security workers, delaying lifesaving benefits for seniors who have spent their lives paying into the system. And it hands over billions in taxpayer dollars to Elon Musk by giving him free rein to steer federal contracts to his own companies and line his pockets at the public’s expense.”

“This bill is a disgraceful giveaway to Republicans' billionaire donors like Elon Musk at the expense of veterans, families, and seniors, and I’ll have no part of it.”