Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Costa Representing 16th District of California
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after House Republicans jammed through their partisan budget bill, which would add $4 trillion to the national deficit, while cutting vital relief for families in the San Joaquin Valley. “Republicans talk about fiscal responsibility, but their actions tell a different story. Trump’s so-called ‘big, beautiful’ budget would add $4 trillion to the deficit by 2034. While my constituents were sleeping, Republicans jammed their partisan bill in the middle of the night, because they know their policies are wildly unpopular.I represent one of the most SNAP and Medicaid-dependent districts in the country. This bill threatens meals for kids, healthcare, and housing stability for thousands of Valley families, all to protect tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations. I call on the Senate to step up to fix this bill. This moment demands bipartisanship and common sense, not political games.”The Republican Budget proposal threatens the healthcare and well-being of the people of California’s 21st Congressional District.
456,532 people on Medicaid are at risk of losing their healthcare, including 133,709 children under 19 years old, and 22,577 seniors over 65 years old.
131,000 people would lose their food stamps/SNAP benefits.
25,000 people who receive coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would see their average premium go up by $1,870 per year, a 91% increase.
In total, there are 1.8 million Medicaid recipients across the San Joaquin Valley, including San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Kern.