Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif)
Washington, DC – Rep. Panetta released the following statement:
“While the President said many words tonight, unfortunately very few of them spoke to real solutions for issues working families are facing. He spoke about affordability but levied illegal tariffs that raised costs for consumers and American businesses. He promised lower costs but refused to push Speaker Johnson to extend ePTCs for the Affordable Care Act, which caused healthcare premiums to skyrocket for millions of Americans. He bragged about a booming economy but more working families than ever in the 19th Congressional District are struggling to make ends meet while the richest 1% benefit from tax cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill.
“For the State of our Union to be truly strong, we must foster an environment where all law-abiding hard-working members of our community can prosper. My guest was an immigrant advocate and community organizer with Mujeres De Acción in my district. She has experienced how White House Advisor Steven Miller and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have driven a reckless mass deportation policy with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents across the country. That policy and the reckless actions of those agents have harmed Americans, hurt our economy, and created fear in our immigrant communities, whose contributions continue to add to our success.
“Although the President didn’t present any legitimate bipartisan solutions tonight, we in Congress must continue to act to address the challenges facing our nation. Congress must rein in DHS agents with basic law enforcement protocols and procedures. Congress must reclaim its Constitutional authority over trade and take a stand against this Administration’s executive overreach by passing my Reclaim Trade Powers Act to repeal the President’s ability to implement tariffs under Section 122. We also must take up bipartisan legislation for comprehensive immigration reform, increase affordable housing, lower costs for healthcare, protect our environment, and invest in infrastructure. As I have done during my time in office, I will work to hold this Administration accountable and continue to fight anybody who threatens our values, but I also will always work with anybody to deliver solutions for the people of California’s 19th Congressional District.”
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