Hirono Introduces Amendments to Combat Republican Budget Resolution and Protect Working Families, Veterans, Seniors, and Students

~ Sen. Hirono’s 30 amendments aim to protect crucial social safety net programs, bolster national security, lower costs for families, and confront Trump’s lawlessness ~
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced amendments to Senate Republicans’budget resolution, which would pay for trillions in tax cuts for billionaires by gutting federal programs that many Americans rely on, including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and more. Senator Hirono’s 30 amendments would protect these crucial programs, bolster our national security, lower costs for families, and confront the Trump Administration’s lawlessness and rampant corruption.
“Senate Republicans’ budget resolution makes clear where their loyalties lie—not with the American people, but with Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies,”said Senator Hirono.“Rather than supporting programs that lower costs for families, help people access healthcare, and keep students fed, Republicans are pulling a reverse Robin Hood—stealing from working people and giving to the rich.
“Donald Trump and his ilk are paying for trillions in tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations on the backs of working families, veterans, seniors, and students. That is entirely unacceptable and why I introduced these amendments—to protect our communities and combat Republicans’ efforts to gut crucial federal programs that we all rely on.”
Senator Hirono’s 30 amendments are listed below:
Protecting Social Security
Combating Attacks on Medicaid, Medicare, and the American Healthcare System
Advocating for Veterans
Bolstering National Security
Confronting Trump’s Lawlessness & Rampant Corruption
Keeping Americans Safe
Lowering Costs for Americans
Fighting for Students and Public Education

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