Congressman Sires’ Statement on Trump’s Budget that Undermines Hardworking Americans

(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman Sires released the following statement on President Trump’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget proposal:

“Today, President Trump made his priorities clear- tax breaks for the wealthy while gutting critical programs for American families.  The President’s budget proposal would slash approximately $3.6 trillion over the next 10 years, including drastic cuts to critical job-creating programs and affordable education initiatives, as well as devastating reductions to Medicaid. 

Trump’s budget would make college more expensive for middle class families by slashing student loan, financial aid and repayment programs.  It would also hit hard working Americans with a $40 billion reduction for the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, which millions of families depend on to assist in paying bills and putting food on the table. 

In addition, it would destroy investments in jobs by eliminating the TIGER grant program, which helps to fund critical job-creating infrastructure projects. The proposal would also build on the cuts in the disastrous Republican health care bill by cutting more than $800 billion in Medicaid, resulting in nearly 10 million Americans losing benefits. 

The President’s budget would further target seniors and families in need with cuts to Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, SNAP (food stamps), and Meals on Wheels.  It is obvious from this proposal that President Trump will continue to pursue an agenda that undermines the future of children and working families.”