VIDEO: Magaziner Speaks on House Floor Against Republican Budget Slashing Healthcare, Education, and Food Assistance

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) participated in debate on the floor of the House of Representatives, expressing strong opposition to House Republicans’ budget plan.

Set for a vote Tuesday night, the proposal includes major cuts that put Medicaid at risk, jeopardizes education funding, and threatens food assistance for those who need it most—all while proposing $4.5 trillion in tax breaks that would go primarily to the ultra-wealthy.

Magaziner’s full remarks are below: 

I rise in opposition to Donald Trump, Elon Musk and House Republicans stealing trillions of dollars from the middle class to fund massive tax cuts for billionaires. 

Instead of focusing on the cost of living or making America safer, Republicans are planning a massive giveaway to the rich, with working people picking up the tab.

They want $2 trillion in tax cuts for people making more than half a million a year by extending Trump's 2017 tax plan.

And how are they going to pay for it?

By cutting Medicaid. That's health care for 77 million Americans, 80,000 Rhode Islanders, including seniors, children and people with disabilities. Nursing homes and community health centers all across this country will shut down.

And it's not just health care. This bill takes money from education, farmers, and small businesses, all for billionaire tax cuts.

These Republicans are not fighting for you. They are fighting for Donald and Elon's rich friends at Mar-A-Lago. And you're paying for it.

I urge my colleagues to vote no, and I yield back.

View or download Rep. Magaziner’s remarks here.