1. United States
2. Va.
3. Letter

As a Virginia resident, I urge you to oppose the recently passed Republican spending bill due to its detrimental impact on essential services: - **Public Education**: The bill proposes a 25% cut ($4.7 billion) to Title I funding, which supports schools in low-income communities, hindering educational opportunities for vulnerable students. [Source](https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/house-republican-bills-deeply-cut-programs-that-help-low-income-people-and) - **Social Services**: Eliminating the Social Services Block Grant could affect up to 20 million individuals, including at-risk children and the elderly, by reducing access to critical services like child protective services and Meals on Wheels. [Source](https://www.cbpp.org/research/income-security/2025-budget-stakes-vulnerable-people-could-be-targeted-for-painful-cuts) - **Affordable Housing**: The proposed cuts could result in approximately 240,400 fewer households receiving rental assistance, exacerbating housing instability for low-income families. [Source](https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/house-republican-bills-deeply-cut-programs-that-help-low-income-people-and) - **Healthcare**: Significant reductions in Medicaid funding threaten healthcare coverage for millions, particularly affecting low-income individuals and families. [Source](https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/house-republican-agendas-and-project-2025-would-increase-poverty-and) These cuts prioritize tax breaks for the wealthy over the well-being of everyday Americans. Please vote against this bill to protect essential services for Virginians. https://dl-rapidbot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/attachments/1/4ddc/c61a/4ddcc61a-142c-4793-a820-91297a5b89f5.php