Congresswoman Escobar Releases Statement on Republican Government Funding Bill

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after voting against the Republican proposal to temporarily fund the government:

"Today, I again voted against the same partisan, temporary government funding bill that Republicans passed on a party-line vote in March. This is not a 'clean,' status-quo funding bill, but an extension of deep cuts made by Republicans and a power grab by the President.

"Since Republicans took full control of the federal government, life has become more expensive and difficult for hard-working Americans. Republicans and Donald Trump have broken their promise to put Americans families first, and instead, they have prioritized millionaires, cut healthcare and nutrition programs, and have refused to work with Democrats to lower your costs and make your life better. We want a government funding bill that helps you, not hurts you.

"President Trump instructed Republicans not to 'even bother' working with Democrats, but we stand ready to negotiate with Republicans willing to put the needs of the American people front and center."