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"Donald Trump is telling the American people our country somehow can't afford child care, Medicaid, and Medicare, but is never too stretched to fund wars of choice." Ranking Member @congressmanboyle.bsky.social on Trump's 2027 "budget" proposal:

Boyle Statement on
President Trump's 2027
"Budget" Proposal
Donald Trump is telling the American people our country somehow can't afford child care, Medicaid, and Medicare, but is never too stretched to fund wars of choice. He is wrong. We are the wealthiest country in the world and can absolutely afford to both defend and invest in the American people.
The President is now demanding a massive increase in defense spending, including a $350 billion slush fund for his reckless war with Iran, while cutting billions from health care, education, housing, and more. This budget represents
'America Last'.
I will be demanding answers from White House OMB Director Russell Vought when he testifies at the House Budget Committee on April 15.

Reposted byRep. Judy Chu

House Democrats@housedemocrats.bsky.socialApr 2(source)

Donald Trump promised to lower costs but he’s only made life MORE expensive for hardworking American families. It’s ridiculous. House Democrats are fighting to reverse the damage that Trump and Republicans have caused and make life more affordable for all.

With the ever-growing threat of wildfires especially in foothill communities like Arcadia, this federal funding provides comprehensive training & resources to ensure our first responders are best equipped to protect our neighbors during emergencies.

I’m honored to deliver $2 million for the Arcadia & U.S. Forest Service Joint Fire Training Center!

Reposted byRep. Judy Chu

Hakeem Jeffries@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.socialApr 2(source)

Pam Bondi has been fired. Good riddance. Pete Hegseth is next.

Reposted byRep. Judy Chu

Ways and Means Committee Democrats@waysmeanscmte.bsky.socialApr 2(source)

One year ago today, Trump slapped tariffs on everything money can buy. And since then, it’s only been chaos, higher prices, and fewer jobs.

@factpostnews.bsky.social

Trump says his aimless war in the Middle East is why we can’t fund what American families need: Medicare, Medicaid, and affordable child care. He has no intention of helping Americans. He doesn’t care about you.

FactPost

Trump: We can't take care of daycare. We're a big country. We're fighting wars. It's not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all these things.

I have been calling for the closure of Adelanto for years. We cannot let a single other one of our immigrant neighbors suffer and die in custody of the U.S. government. For Jose, for his family, and for the other victims of Adelanto -- we need answers. Shut. Down. Adelanto.

Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano is the fifth death at the hands of Adelanto since Trump took office. This needs to end.

Los Angeles Times

@latimes.com

As fourth man dies at Adelanto ICE detention center, Mexican officials call for investigation

Chag Pesach Sameach to our Jewish community celebrating across CA-28 and around the world! May this season of renewal bring peace, joy, and meaningful time with loved ones.

Yesterday, I was thrilled to deliver $1,031,000 to the City of South Pasadena to update critical public safety communications technology. With this federal funding, South Pasadenans will be better prepared, informed, and protected during emergencies.

Reps. Chu, Meng, Espaillat, and Senator Padilla Introduce Resolution Recognizing April as “National Language Access Month”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), CAPAC Chair Grace Meng (NY-06), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adrian...

That’s why I am proud to lead a resolution with @padilla.senate.gov, @meng.house.gov, and @repespaillat.bsky.social to recognize April as #NationalLanguageAccessMonth. Language access is a civil right and dismantling these services is a direct attack on our immigrant communities.

For over 25 years, language access has been recognized as a bipartisan commitment to fairness and opportunity. Now, Trump is rolling back these critical protections and declaring English the official language of the United States.

Fighting for language access in Monterey Park is how I first got my start in public service. In CA-28, our diverse community depends on translation services to access small business loans, apply for disaster relief, or receive essential medical care.

Reposted byRep. Judy Chu

Congressional Equality Caucus@equality.house.govMar 31(source)

Today we celebrate the bravery & resilience of the trans community in the face of relentless attacks by anti-equality extremists who seek to erase & control trans voices & stories. Our members will always fight for our trans siblings’ right to exist openly & authentically. #TransDayOfVisibility

Rep. Judy Chu@chu.house.govMar 31(source)

Scientific evidence shows that “conversion therapy” inflicts profound, lasting harm to LGBTQ+ youth. This fight is not over, and I will continue to fight for every American’s right to live openly, authentically, and without fear.

Politico

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