Congresswoman Norma Torres Votes Against Republican Budget Reconciliation Bill
Voted No to Protect Critical Healthcare, Food Security, and Fair Tax Policies for California Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres voted against the Republican Budget Reconciliation bill, which harms millions of Americans. The bill includes devastating provisions that would cut healthcare coverage for nearly 14 million people, reduce SNAP benefits by $300 billion, and leave 42 million Americans facing cuts to their benefits. Congresswoman Torres has been at the forefront of efforts to protect vital programs and services for working families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities.
“I cannot in good conscience support a bill that undermines the basic needs of our nation’s most vulnerable,” said Congresswoman Norma Torres. “This bill would slash critical healthcare coverage, make it harder for families to put food on the table, and further burden Californians already struggling with the high cost of living.
“Almost half of my district relies on Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid. More than 110,000 residents of my district rely on food assistance programs.”
“The Republican Budget Reconciliation is an outright assault on these families, and on working American families across the nation. I’ll keep fighting for Californians, pushing back against these harmful cuts and standing up for policies that protect healthcare, food security, tax fairness, and a stronger future for all. It’s shameful that my Republican colleagues are prioritizing billionaires over the needs of their own constituents.”
Congresswoman Torres proposed amendments were not included by Republicans but would have significantly improved the bill and protected healthcare, food security, and fair tax policies.
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