Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is disappointed but undaunted by today’s Senate passage (51-48) of the budget resolution for fiscal year 2025. The resolution – in tandem with its House counterpart – makes clear this Congress prioritizes tax cuts for the wealthy over food and medical care for millions of struggling families.
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“As people of faith, we are called to love our neighbors and help those in need. But this budget resolution takes from the poor to fund tax cuts for the rich, mass deportation, and the continued militarization of our world. No child should go hungry in the wealthiest country in the world. No family should have to choose between healthcare and food while the rich get richer,” said Bridget Moix, FCNL general secretary.
“We are deeply disappointed by the Senate vote, but we remain committed to using every avenue to continue persistently lobbying for our neighbors who need Medicaid, food assistance. and a safe harbor in our country,” she added.
The House has already passed a budget resolution that threatened to cut Medicaid by $880 billion and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by $230 billion. While the Senate budget resolution looks smaller than the House’s, that is just a façade.
“When all is said and done, this Senate budget resolution paves the way for drastic cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and critical clean energy investments. It was a vote to wreck families, communities, and the economy,” said Amelia Kegan, FCNL’s associate general secretary for policy and advocacy.
“The federal budget is a moral document that outlines our priorities as a nation. This budget speaks volumes about where the United States is right now. We are funneling hundreds of billions into immigrant detention and family separation. That is not good for working families that find themselves hungrier and without access to medical care,” she added.
In late March, FCNL hosted more than 300 young adults in Washington to prevent massive cuts to both SNAP and Medicaid. They took part in more than 100 lobby visits. FCNL, along with our partners, will continue our advocacy as the budget resolution moves back to the House.
To learn more, please visit www.fcnl.org.
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