HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER HAKEEM JEFFRIES VOWS TO FIGHT ON

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

House Democrats have consistently maintained that bipartisan legislation that funds the government must also decisively address the Republican healthcare crisis.

For seven weeks, Democrats in the House and Senate have waged a valiant fight on behalf of the American people.

It now appears that Senate Republicans will send the House of Representatives a spending bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. As a result of the Republican refusal to address the healthcare crisis that they have created, tens of millions of everyday Americans are going to see their costs skyrocket. Many will not be able to afford a doctor when they or their children need one.

America is far too expensive. We will not support spending legislation advanced by Senate Republicans that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. We will fight the GOP bill in the House of Representatives, where Mike Johnson will be compelled to end the seven week Republican taxpayer-funded vacation.

Donald Trump and the Republican Party own the toxic mess they have created in our country and the American people know it.

###