NO Cuts To SNAP and Medicaid, Don’t exchange Tax Breaks for Hunger and Illness

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recently proposed House budget resolution, which seeks to implement $2 trillion in spending cuts over the next decade, significantly impacting Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This proposal also includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, primarily benefiting wealthy individuals and corporations. (apnews.com) As a constituent, I am troubled by the prospect of slashing essential programs that provide healthcare and food assistance to millions of Americans, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Medicaid alone serves over 70 million individuals, offering critical health services to our most vulnerable populations. (ny1.com) I am seeking a clear explanation as to why these substantial tax cuts for the affluent are being prioritized over the basic needs of families and children who rely on Medicaid and SNAP for their health and nutrition. It is imperative that the rationale behind these decisions is transparent and publicly accessible, so constituents can understand the justification for favoring tax reductions for the wealthy over sustaining programs that support those in need. Given your education and position, I trust you have a well-founded reason for supporting this budget resolution. I urge you to share this reasoning with the public to foster informed dialogue and understanding. I also look forward to seeing your publicly published support for these cuts and the reasoning behind them. If you truly believe in these policies, I expect to see you standing behind them in a way that is accessible to all your constituents. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. I look forward to your prompt and detailed response.