Larson Rejects Trump-Backed Bill to Rubberstamp ‘DOGE’ Cuts and Make Way for Premium Hikes on Connecticut Families
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against a Republican government funding bill that would allow the Trump Administration to continue their ‘DOGE’ cuts and make way for double-digit health care premium hikes. House and Senate Democrats offered a plan to keep government open and protect health care access, but Republicans walked away from the table after President Trump told them to “not even bother” negotiating for the American people.
“If Republicans thought they could rush a bill to the floor and Democrats would rubber stamp their cuts, they better think again,” said Larson. “They voted with Donald Trump to kick 15 million Americans off health care and saddle families with skyrocketing premiums. Democrats are ready to work together to keep government open and end this health care crisis, but at the orders of their dear leader Donald Trump, House Republicans have refused to come to the table. I urge my colleagues to show up for the people they are sworn to serve and work with us to prevent a government shutdown.”
House and Senate Democrats, led by Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), put forward an offer to prevent a shutdown that:
Keeps government funded through October 31st while bipartisan negotiations on a full-year agreement continue
Reverses cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act from the Republican Budget
Extends premium tax credits that help over 20 million Americans afford health insurance
Protects any spending agreement passed by Congress from being ignored by the Trump Administration
In the wake of recent threats, provides additional funding for security for Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and judges