Rep. Gabe Vasquez Statement on the Partisan Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) shared the following statement in response to House Republicans’ partisan funding bill. 

“My constituents didn’t vote for Elon Musk, and they didn’t vote for me to hand over the reins to their healthcare, Social Security benefits, and funding for veterans to the richest man in the world. While I strive to work with Republicans on all issues that impact our district and our nation, this funding bill allows Elon Musk to continue shutting down federal facilities, fire federal workers, decimate the VA, and take food off the tables from hard-working New Mexicans. 

“We’re already struggling, and we deserve responsible, predictable, and reasonable decisions from our federal government – instead, this bill paves a road for billionaires and leaves the working class in the dust. I oppose this bill and any measures that disrespect hard-working New Mexicans across my district.”

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The Continuing Resolution that House Republicans passed,does the following: 

• Leaves DOGE unchecked; does not include any protections against more cuts by DOGE, allowing Elon Musk to continue to spread chaos and move forward with his threats to cut Social Security, education, and food assistance. 
• Cuts $22.8B in advanced funding for the Toxic Exposures Fund to care for veterans exposed to burn pits, agent orange, and other toxic substances.
• Cuts funding for FY25 Community Project Funding.
• Cuts $13B cut to nondefense programs (below FY24 levels)
  • Cuts rural broadband program by $30M.
  • Cuts rent subsidies for low-income Americans by $700M.
  • Cuts $37M from USDA agricultural research and $30M from USDA conservation services for farmers.
  • Cuts NIH funding by $280M due to reduced funding transfers.
  • Cuts $1.4B from the Army Corps of Engineers Construction projects.

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