Rep. Tokuda’s Statement on House Vote to Reopen Government

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement after voting against the Republican funding bill that failed to include affordable health care for Americans:

"Today's vote to end the shutdown is NOT a victory. It may reopen government, but it shuts the door on affordable health care for millions. This bill does nothing to help parents take their keiki to the doctor, seniors afford their medications, or small business owners cover their workers. It does nothing for families struggling to put food on the table or keep a roof over their heads. Instead, it keeps the status quo-a status quo that is failing everyday Americans crushed by the rising costs of groceries, gas, rent, and childcare. Over the past 43 days, I've seen the pain and frustration firsthand at food distributions, airports, and medical facilities across our islands. That's why I voted 'no.' We can't just do nothing to fix the affordability crisis families are living through, and I will continue to fight to make everything from food to healthcare accessible for the people of Hawaiʻi."

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