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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (1st District of Maine)

Today, in response to news that the President has signed an Executive Order directing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to dismantle the Department of Education, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement:

The President cannot unilaterally shut down the Department of Education (DoED). It was established by an act of Congress. To dismantle it—as this extremely harmful Executive Order sets out to do—would also require congressional action. This is basic constitutional law. Sadly, the President has shown time and again that he doesn’t care about the Constitution, or about the impacts his destructive actions will have on everyday Americans.

Eliminating the department would have devastating consequences for students, parents, and educators throughout the country—including here in Maine. Our schools receive more than $250 million a year through DoED, including $61 million for disadvantaged districts; $72 million for students with disabilities; $6.5 million for before- and after-school programs; $30 million for workforce development initiatives; and $75 million for Pell grants. All of it is in jeopardy now.

Let’s call this what it is: an attack on our kids, on parents, on communities, and on the very idea of public education. It will result in less support for education in Maine and very likely lead to higher local property taxes. All so that Republicans can give huge tax breaks to billionaires like Elon Musk.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (1st District of Maine)

Earlier today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree hosted a roundtable discussion to highlight how proposed Republican cuts to Medicaid (known in Maine as MaineCare)—which could run as high as $900 billion—will have devastating repercussions for patients, health care professionals, patient-care facilities, and communities throughout Maine. 

During the hour-long meeting, participants shared their perspectives on how these looming cuts will impact Mainers—from forcing community health centers and rural hospitals to close; to the pressure that providers will face if hundreds of thousands of Mainers suddenly lose coverage; to how a surge in uninsured patients will require significantly more funding from the state. 

“What Republicans are trying to do to Medicaid—eliminating coverage for millions of Americans while the cost of living continues to increase, all so they can pay for tax cuts for the richest Americans—is totally unacceptable. Democrats have made it abundantly clear that we will not stand for any cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security,” Pingree said. “Today, we heard from—and about—the very people who will suffer the most from these cuts. Their fear and concern are real, and reflect the anxiety that many Mainers are feeling right now. I’m so grateful to all the participants for coming out and making their voices heard, as so many Americans are doing right now. I hope my Republican colleagues are listening. Cuts to Medicaid will make Americans poorer and sicker. If Republicans really care about balancing the budget, they’ll make billionaires pay their fair share in taxes—not rip vital services away from vulnerable Americans so Donald Trump and Elon Musk can rake in millions.”

 

Click here to download photos from today’s event.

Participants included Carter Friend, CEO of York County Community Action and Nasson Health Center in Sanford; Dr. Booth Dargis, Primary Care Physician at Stephens Hospital in Norway; April Tardiff, a resident of Old Orchard Beach whose son relies on MaineCare for critical services; Tom Doherty, Executive Director at Milestone Recovery; as well as two representatives from Maine Equal Justice (Policy Advocate Alex Carter, and Community Organizer Allina Diaz—who also shared her own personal story about the important role MaineCare has played in her life). 

Medicaid (also known as MaineCare) is a lifeline for more than 350,000 Mainers—including children, people with disabilities, seniors in long term care, and working adults, among others. It’s also a critical source of revenue for patient-care facilities, which rely on Medicaid reimbursements for everything from paying doctors to updating equipment. The House and Senate are currently trying to reconcile a budget resolution agreement that could require deep cuts to the program–all to pay for more than $4 trillion in tax cuts proposed by Republicans. 

“This morning’s conversation about Medicaid in Maine can’t come at a more important moment, as Congress considers cuts to Medicaid and other critical programs, threatening to roll back the health care progress we’ve made in Maine,” said Alex Carter, Policy Advocate at Maine Equal Justice. “That would go against the will of Maine voters who supported Medicaid expansion. It would hurt our rural hospitals, our economy, and the Maine people and families who rely on Medicaid to get the health care they need.” 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (1st District of Maine)

More than 80 Members of Congress, led by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Congressman Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-N.C.), are demanding answers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) after the Trump Administration cancelled two agency programs that help bolster local and regional food supply chains by purchasing food from American farmers and providing nutritious meals to feeding programs, including at food banks and schools. 

In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Pingree and her colleagues said that the USDA’s decision to cancel federal funding for the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreements for 2025—as well as the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS)–will impact farmers across the country and strip food away from people, who need it, including children. 

“At a time when farmers are facing increased input costs and significant uncertainty due to the indiscriminate funding freeze on certain USDA funds, and when grocery costs have not come down and more families are relying on food banks and school meals, it is reckless and cruel to cancel LFPA and LFS awards to states,” they wrote.

The full letter is available here and copied below. 

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Secretary Rollins,

We write to express our deep dismay and concern regarding the United States Department of Agriculture decision to terminate Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreements for 2025 and the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS) across the country. This decision will impact farmers across the country and strip food away from people, including children, who need it. 

The LFPA program provided funding across the country to purchase locally and regionally sourced foods to maintain and improve agricultural supply chain resiliency. As you may recall, the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare issues with our agricultural supply chain. The LFPA program worked to ensure food and beverages purchased were healthy, nutritious and unique to their geographic areas, meeting the needs of the population. Food purchased through the program supported feeding programs, including food banks, which continue to experience unprecedented demand. The LFS program provided funds to support the purchase of domestic local food to provide in schools and at child care facilities. Paired together, LFPA and LFS bolstered our local and regional supply chains to support producers and ensure Americans had access to nutritious food.

At a time when farmers are facing increased input costs and significant uncertainty due to the indiscriminate funding freeze on certain USDA funds, and when grocery costs have not come down and more families are relying on food banks and school meals, it is reckless and cruel to cancel LFPA and LFS awards to states.

We request answers to the following questions by March 21, 2025

1.     How much LFPA25 and LFS funding was clawed back by USDA?

2.     How does USDA intend to use the funds clawed back?

3.     What is USDA’s legal justification for cancelling already agreed to LFPA and LFS contracts with states?

4.     How many farmers benefitted from previous rounds of LFPA and LFS funding? 

5.     How will USDA assist farmers in the coming growing season that lost a market due to LFPA and LFS termination?

6.     How will USDA assist additional impacted communities, including feeding programs, school children and school nutrition professionals, and child care facilities? 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. 

 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (1st District of Maine)

Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee urged Secretary of Commerce Harold Lutnick to rein in the Trump Administration’s disastrous trade policies, including its escalating trade wars with Canada and Mexico. Pingree and her colleagues underscored the immediate and long-term impacts of President Trump’s chaotic approach to tariffs—especially on America’s farmers, who are already reeling from the Administration’s illegal and unconstitutional freeze on federal funding. 

“Trade with our North American allies is vital for American farmers. Over decades, the United States has built an integrated agricultural system that relies upon Mexico and Canada both as export markets and for vital inputs,” they wrote. “This is not a system that can be upended overnight. The on and off approach that the Administration has taken toward implementing and removing tariffs creates uncertainty for farmers, increases prices for consumers and leads to volatility in the marketplace. None of these outcomes benefit farm country.” On January 31, the Administration announced plans to implement a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico, along with an additional 10% tariff on Canadian energy products. Three days later, they agreed to a one-month delay—contingent upon the two countries taking specific actions related to border security.

The tariffs took effect on March 4. The following day, the Administration announced exemptions for auto imports until April 2, as well as a reduced tariff for certain fertilizer products. 

However, if the exempted tariffs eventually go into effect, farm groups warn that costs for both farmers and consumers are almost certain to rise. 

“American farmers have fought hard for decades to gain access to foreign markets, and they rely on partnerships with our allies in North America to be successful and turn a profit,” the letter continues. “The Administration’s current stance on trade policy is a bad deal for farmers and a bad deal for Americans. We urge you to pursue trade negotiation through established channels and abandon the chaotic approach to tariffs that the administration has employed.”

The full text of the letter is available here and copied below. 

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Dear Secretary Lutnick:

As members of the House Committee on Agriculture, we write to you with great concern over the chaotic approach that the Administration has taken toward trade policy. Trade with our North American allies is vital for American farmers. Over decades, the United States has built an integrated agricultural system that relies upon Mexico and Canada both as export markets and for vital inputs. This is not a system that can be upended overnight. The on and off approach that the Administration has taken toward implementing and removing tariffs creates uncertainty for farmers, increases prices for consumers and leads to volatility in the marketplace. None of these outcomes benefit farm country.

Right now, across the country, many farmers are beginning to calve and are preparing for planting season. The last thing they need is uncertainty about whether fertilizer and energy prices will shoot up or if they can move their cattle across the northern border to feedlots in Canada. In calendar year 2024 the U.S. exported $176 billion in agricultural products. Mexico and Canada were the top two destinations for U.S. agricultural exports at $30.31 billion and $28.38 billion respectively. Combined, that is roughly a third of total U.S. agricultural exports. Contrary to some statements, U.S. consumers cannot just absorb those products. Different consumer preferences and varied production levels dictate what we export and what is sold domestically. Certain products that are popular in other countries will not just become popular in the U.S. We need foreign markets so that farmers and ranchers can recoup the value of their products. Farmers are already facing down an agricultural trade deficit, which widened in January. The implementation of tariffs could exacerbate it.

There is nothing fun about tariffs. The more the Administration threatens to implement and then remove tariffs the less reliable we appear. This leads to an unstable business environment and harms our credibility with our neighbors. If the Administration continues to threaten and implement tariffs it will force Mexico and Canada to seek partnerships with other countries. That will mean lost long-term market access for American farmers. It is very easy to give up market access, it is much more difficult to get it back. 

American farmers have fought hard for decades to gain access to foreign markets, and they rely on partnerships with our allies in North America to be successful and turn a profit. The Administration’s current stance on trade policy is a bad deal for farmers and a bad deal for Americans. We urge you to pursue trade negotiation through established channels and abandon the chaotic approach to tariffs that the administration has employed.

Sincerely,

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (1st District of Maine)

Today, in response to news that Northern Light Health will be closing the Inland Hospital in Waterville, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement:

The closure of Northern Light Inland Hospital is a devastating loss for patients and the entire Waterville community—particularly for low-income Mainers who already face barriers to affordable, high-quality healthcare. My thoughts are also with the providers and staff who have worked so hard to deliver high quality care over the years.

Health care systems across the country—especially in rural areas—are struggling under the weight of rising costs, low reimbursement rates, and workforce shortages. Republican threats to Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act would only make this crisis worse, cutting lifelines for seniors, people with disabilities, and working families who depend on these programs to see a doctor, afford prescriptions, and receive essential care. If their proposed cuts become a reality, we will see more closures and it will become harder for every Mainer, no matter their zip code or income, to receive the care they need and deserve.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (25th District of FLORIDA)

Miami, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) released the following statement, alongside members of his family, following the passing of his brother, the Honorable Lincoln Díaz-Balart.

“It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Lincoln Diaz-Balart.

Defender of the silenced and oppressed, author of the democracy requirement for the lifting of U.S. sanctions against the Cuban dictatorship, and the author of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA). Lincoln’s legacy of achievements will endure for generations, and continues through the work of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) which he co-founded in 2003.

Lincoln’s profound love for the United States, and his relentless commitment to the cause of a free Cuba, guided him throughout his life and his 24 years in elected public service, including 18 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Lincoln is survived by his soulmate and wife of 48 years, Cristina, his son Daniel and daughter-in-law Estefania, cherished grandsons Lincoln Daniel and Edwin Rafael, brothers Rafael, Jose, and Mario, and their wives, Elba, Brenda and Tia. Lincoln was preceded in death by his beloved first son, Lincoln Gabriel.

We will miss him infinitely.

A public memorial mass will be announced shortly.”

La familia Díaz-Balart lamenta el fallecimiento de Lincoln Díaz-Balart

Miami, FL – El congresista Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), junto a miembros de su familia, emitió la siguiente declaración tras el fallecimiento de su hermano, el Honorable Lincoln Díaz-Balart.

“Con profundo dolor anunciamos el fallecimiento de Lincoln Díaz-Balart.

Defensor de los oprimidos y silenciados, autor del requisito democrático para el levantamiento de las sanciones de Estados Unidos contra la dictadura cubana, y autor de la Ley de Ajuste Nicaragüense y Alivio Centroamericano (NACARA). El legado de logros de Lincoln perdurará por generaciones, y continúa a través del trabajo de el Instituto de Liderazgo Hispano del Congreso (CHLI), que cofundó en 2003.

Su amor por Estados Unidos, y su incansable compromiso con la causa de una Cuba libre, guiaron a Lincoln a lo largo de su vida y sus 24 años de servicio público electo, incluyendo 18 años en la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos.

A Lincoln lo sobreviven su esposa de 48 años, Cristina, su hijo Daniel y su nuera Estefanía, sus queridos nietos Lincoln Daniel y Edwin Rafael, sus hermanos Rafael, José y Mario, y sus esposas, Elba, Brenda y Tía. Lincoln fue precedido en la muerte por su amado primer hijo, Lincoln Gabriel.

Lo extrañaremos infinitamente.

Pronto se anunciará una Misa de Recordación pública”.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (25th District of FLORIDA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), and María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s decision to reverse the Biden-Harris Administration’s pathetic bailout of Maduro’s anti-American narco-dictatorship by cutting off its oil lifeline.

 

“When it comes to defending the cause of freedom in illegitimate regimes like Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua, there is no greater ally than President Donald J. Trump. President Trump is keeping his promise. The days of appeasing regimes that are hostile to the United States, coddling dictators, and sidelining our national security interests are over. 

 

“Within his first 100 days, President Trump has made clear that American Prosperity and National Security must come first. Since day one his foreign policy has prioritized national security in the Western Hemisphere by focusing on mutual priorities that will bolster stability, security, and prosperity both at home in and in our region. For example, he restored a tough U.S. policy on Cuba by placing the regime back where it belongs — on the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. He also reinstated the Cuba Restricted List to prohibit financial transactions with the Cuban military, and once again allowed those whose property was confiscated by the Castro regime to sue those who profit from their stolen property.

 

“President Trump once again demonstrates true American leadership, something that was severely lacking these last four years. No other president since Reagan has shown such unwavering solidarity in opposing tyranny and standing with those struggling for freedom under oppression. We commend President Trump for his principled clarity, swift and decisive action on this issue, and for keeping his promise. We look forward to continuing this important work with President Trump.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (25th District of FLORIDA)

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Representative Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL-26) and Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) introduced the Single Application for School Safety Act (SASS), which aims to enhance school safety measures by streamlining the grant application process and cutting bureaucratic red tape. This bill simplifies the process for teachers and administrators by requiring only one application to be submitted to the Department of Justice, making it easier to access school safety grants. This streamlined approach supports federal funding for security measures such as cameras, door locks, intercoms, and threat reporting systems, ensuring schools and law enforcement have access to critical resources. 

“Ensuring school safety remains a top priority for our country. Applying for a school safety grant application should not be difficult.  

“To streamline the process and reduce bureaucratic delays, I, alongside my colleague Rep. Moskowitz, introduced the SASS Act. 

“This bill simplifies the application process by now requiring only a single application submission to the Department of Justice, rather than multiple, cumbersome applications, for teachers and school administrators. I look forward to working with my colleagues to getting this bill passed and to President Trump’s desk,” said Rep. Díaz-Balart. 

To learn more about school safety resources and grants, visit www.schoolsafety.gov. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (25th District of FLORIDA)

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today marks seven years since the horrific Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, which claimed the lives of 17 students and staff. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL-26) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) are honoring the Parkland families by reintroducing the bipartisan, bicameral EAGLES Act, which expands the U.S. Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) to establish a national program focused on targeted school violence prevention and provide additional resources to expand research, information-sharing, and training on a national scale. The EAGLES Act, named for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Eagles, would also provide additional resources to broaden NTAC’s program to include protection for workplaces and houses of worship.

The Senate companion was introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)

“Over the years, I have been worked towards making our communities and schools a safer place. The safety of our children is of the utmost importance for every family. All parents should feel confident that when they drop their child off at school, that child is in a safe environment. That is why school safety must remain a top priority in our country, and that begins by taking the appropriate measures to prevent targeted violence and school violence. As a staunch supporter of school safety hardening measures to protect our students, teachers, and administrators, I am proud to reintroduce the EAGLES Act which builds upon President Trump’s leadership following the horrendous tragedy on February 14^th, 2018.

“President Trump swiftly responded by establishing a Federal Commission on School Safety comprised of key agency heads who met with a series of experts across various sectors and produced real common-sense recommendations for the President and Congress to consider. President Trump led the charge in the creation of a one-stop shop federal clearinghouse for schools to review grant resources, and tools at their disposal to identify threats, www.SchoolSafety.Gov, which later I worked to codify into law.

“Following the recommendations of the report, I, alongside my colleagues across the House and Senate chambers, introduced the EAGLES Act to establish a school safety initiative. Under this initiative the U.S. Secret Service NTAC will develop nationwide plan to identify and mitigate threats of targeted school violence, drawing on decades of training and evidence-based research

“The EAGLES Act goes even further in honoring the 17 lives lost by protecting not just schools, but also workplaces and houses of worship equipping individuals with the tools to identify and respond to potential threats. I look forward to continuing this critical work alongside President Trump and will remain steadfast in ensuring our schools and communities have the necessary tools and resources to remain safe,” said Rep. Díaz-Balart.

“Seven years ago, my hometown of Parkland was shattered by the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Every year since that horrific day is a brutal reminder of the work we still must do to protect our kids in schools. These incidents aren’t a red issue or a blue issue — they affect schools all over the country. No student should be scared just to go to class, and no family should fear their child won’t come home. Congress must act to protect our students and faculty, and this bipartisan bill is an important step forward in comprehensively tracking, targeting, and mitigating violence at schools to help keep everyone on school campuses safe,” said Rep. Moskowitz.

“Effective behavioral threat assessments and early interventions can stop deadly ideas from becoming tragic acts. Our bill would enable the Secret Service to share their unique tools and expertise with school safety partners across the country, building safer communities. While we cannot undo past tragedies, we can work together to honor the memories of those we’ve lost and prevent future violence,” Senator Grassley said. 

“School shootings have devastated communities across the country, including in Nevada,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This bipartisan legislation will help our law enforcement stop these violent attacks before they occur, so families can send their children to school without fear.”

“This Valentine’s Day marks seven years since my little boy Alex was murdered in the deadliest high school shooting in U.S. history; the Parkland massacre. I hope all members of congress will support this important piece of school safety legislation. Threat management is the best tool we have to prevent acts of targeted violence. The EAGLES Act will help make our school safer all over the country. Thank you to my friend Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart for championing this issue,” said Max Schacter, Alex Schacter’s father and Founder & CEO of Safe Schools for Alex.

“We are incredibly grateful to Rep. Diaz-Balart and Rep. Moskowitz for their unwavering commitment to making America’s schools safer. Seven years have passed since our loved ones were murdered at school. Bipartisan legislation like the EAGLES Act must move forward in Congress to protect our nation’s students and teachers. The reintroduction of this critical bill brings us closer to ensuring that no other family has to endure the heartbreak of losing a child to preventable, senseless violence.” said Tony Montalto, Gina Montalto’s father and President of Stand with Parkland.

EAGLES is supported by the following organizations:

• Make Our Schools Safe
• School-Based Health Alliance
• National Fraternal Order of Police
• Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
• National Association of School Resource Officers
• National Association of Secondary School Principals
• Safe Schools for Alex
• Stand with Parkland
• Safe and Sound Schools
• National Sheriff’s Association
• Sergeant Benevolent Association
• The American Psychological Association
• Everytown for Gun Safety

Background

The U.S. Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) was created in 1998 to develop evidence-based indicators for various types of targeted violence, including school violence. NTAC’s findings can then be used to develop best practices and training to prevent future acts of violence. Since 2002, Secret Service has conducted hundreds of training operations for more than 198,000 school administrators, teachers, counselors, mental health professionals, school resource officers, and other public safety partners. The demand for NTAC training has significantly increased in recent years, with participants including faith-based leaders, workplace managers, school personnel, mental health professionals, law enforcement, and others.

Click here for EAGLES Fact Sheet 119th Congress

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jenniffer González-Colón (Puerto Rico)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) introduced a resolution to recommit the House of Representatives to bipartisan efforts to end the HIV epidemic in the United States and globally in recognition of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. It also calls for a greater focus on the HIV-related vulnerabilities of women and girls.

Congresswoman Waters has been spearheading initiatives to increase HIV/AIDS awareness since the 1980s, including with the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative. The Minority AIDS initiative significantly expanded HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment efforts for minority communities. Because of her advocacy, the funding for this initiative has increased from the initial appropriation of $156 million in Fiscal Year 1999 to more than $400 million per year today. 

“I have been advocating for HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, screening, and treatment for the entirety of my career,” said Congresswoman Maxine Waters. “Women and girls are disproportionately affected by HIV and face unique barriers in accessing prevention and treatment services. My resolution ensures that we continue efforts to improve access to life-saving medications for women and girls affected by HIV/AIDS in the United States and globally.”

Last year, Waters led a bipartisan group of 60 Members of Congress in calling for robust funding for domestic HIV/AIDS programs in a letter to House Appropriations Committee leaders. The letter was a response to House Republicans’ proposal to cut $767 million from domestic HIV/AIDS programs, including the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative, and the Minority AIDS Initiative.

Alongside Waters, this resolution is cosponsored by Representatives Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-00), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (GA-04), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Dina Titus (NV-01), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12).

Read the resolution HERE.