House Democrats Reject Republican Bill Cutting $23 Billion from Veterans' Benefits, Empowering Trump and Musk

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Updated Mar 11, 2025, 09:21 PM

House Democrats have strongly opposed a Republican-proposed funding bill, criticizing it for significant cuts to veterans' benefits, healthcare, and affordable housing. The bill, set for a vote, is accused of slashing nearly $23 billion from veterans' care, potentially evicting over 32,000 vulnerable Americans, and reducing healthcare investments by $2.2 billion, including cuts to NIH clinical trials. Democrats argue that the bill represents a betrayal of American values, as it prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy over essential services like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has stated that Democrats will not support the bill, describing it as an attack on seniors, working families, and veterans. Furthermore, the funding bill is criticized for empowering President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, allowing them to make unilateral decisions on government spending. This includes blocking a vote on ending Trump's tariffs, which Democrats claim are hurting the economy. Additionally, the bill could enable the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to continue its push to cut critical programs. The bill is seen as a move to shift power from Congress to the executive branch, with Democrats refusing to be complicit in what they call a 'Republican effort to hurt the American people.' The proposed legislation also includes $13 billion in cuts to medical research, housing, and election security.

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Rep. Pramila Jayapal

@RepJayapal

The Constitution gives the power of the purse to Congress — not the President, and definitely not an unelected billionaire. This Republican spending bill hands over the keys to Trump and Musk, completely disregarding our Constitution. https://t.co/0S5rEgn4zB

Rep. Lauren Underwood

@RepUnderwood

House Republicans are breaking a sacred promise to our nation’s veterans: Their budget cuts $23 billion from care to veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.

Rep. Gerry Connolly

@GerryConnolly

The bill we will consider tonight is not a clean CR. Far from it. It's a laundry list of extreme priorities, and it freely hands even more unchecked power to Donald Trump and his unelected pet billionaire, Elon Musk. I will oppose it. https://t.co/NsORSo1fV1