Good work by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA08), even as House Republicans – including those from Virginia – work as hard as they can to screw the 99% of Americans who aren’t super-rich, and to “decimate essential programs that support the people we represent.” Come November 2026, EVERY AMERICAN NEEDS TO REMEMBER THAT – AND VOTE ACCORDINGLY!
The Republican budget will balloon our deficits and decimate essential programs like Medicaid that the people we represent depend on.
All of this to help billionaires and corporations get tax cuts that they do not need and our country cannot afford. I will vote no. pic.twitter.com/t6SdmD8SZl
— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) April 9, 2025
Beyer Floor Remarks Opposing Republican Budget Resolution
April 10, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves as the Senior House Democrat on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee, spoke yesterday during floor debate in opposition to the Republican budget resolution, legislation that would pave the way for GOP tax cuts for the wealthy and cuts to critical programs like Medicaid and SNAP. The resolution passed with all Democrats and two Republicans voting against.
Beyer’s remarks follow below, and video is available here.
I rise today in strong opposition to this budget resolution, a recipe for economic disaster for our country.
Americans have been clear – they want lower prices and an economy that works for them. Yet, at every turn, this budget, this Administration, and my Republican colleagues are doubling down on policies that undermine our economy and make wealth equality even worse.
I spent much of the day with Trade Ambassador Greer and it is clear that the Administration’s myth that tariffs will reshape the U.S. economy by bullying our closest allies is nothing more than a fantasy.
The Trump tariffs represent the largest tax hike in American history. They have caused chaos in the markets, and stripped [trillions] from Americans’ retirement plans. Consumer confidence is plummeting, reaching its lowest level in 12 years, and economists are increasingly convinced we are headed for a recession.
This budget will ballon our deficits, leading to higher interest rates. It will slash critical investments, and it will decimate essential programs that support the people we represent.
All of this to help billionaires and corporations get tax cuts that they do not need and our country cannot afford.
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UPDATE: Here’s a statement from Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA04)
And here’s Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA03)
There is nothing fiscally responsible about the Trump – Republican budget. It will increase the deficit by giving tax handouts to corporations and billionaires while cutting education, Medicaid and child nutrition programs. pic.twitter.com/1mvf0Nl5lT
— Rep. Bobby Scott (@BobbyScott) April 9, 2025
And Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA07)…
And Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA11)…
And Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA10)…
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