Oppose Budget Deal Without ACA Credits and Checks on Executive Overreach

As we find ourselves in the midst of a government shutdown, I urge you to stand firm against any federal budget deal that fails to address critical issues and check executive overreach. Specifically, I implore you to oppose any agreement that does not extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits and put an end to the administration's illegal budget cuts and impoundments. The September 30th deadline has passed without a new appropriations bill, highlighting the urgency of this situation. However, this is not a reason to capitulate to demands that undermine congressional authority and jeopardize essential programs. Instead, it's an opportunity to reassert the legislature's role as a co-equal branch of government. The current administration has repeatedly defied Congress' constitutional authority over tariffs, military actions, and federal budgeting. This pattern of behavior threatens the very foundations of our democratic system of checks and balances. Even if a new budget is passed, there are grave concerns that the administration may not adhere to its terms, as we have seen in the past. It is imperative that Congress uses its power of the purse to restrict the administration's ability to circumvent legislative intent. This means ending illegal budget rescissions, unauthorized tariffs, and unjustified military actions in American cities. These measures are not just about fiscal responsibility; they are about preserving the integrity of our constitutional framework. The extension of ACA premium tax credits is crucial for millions of Americans who rely on them for affordable healthcare coverage. In the midst of an ongoing public health crisis, we cannot afford to let these vital supports lapse. I understand that negotiations during a government shutdown are challenging, but I urge you to hold firm. The stakes are too high to give another blank check to an increasingly authoritarian executive branch. Our democracy depends on a legislature willing to assert its constitutional role and protect the interests of its constituents. Please oppose any federal budget deal that undermines congressional authority and jeopardize essential programs. Instead, fight for a budget that protects healthcare access, respects the rule of law, and reinforces the separation of powers that is fundamental to our system of government.