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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press, emphasizing that Democrats remain ready to sit down with Republicans to end their government shutdown and protect the healthcare and nutritional assistance of the American people, but Republicans must come to the negotiating table.

KRISTEN WELKER: Joining me now is the House Democratic Leader, Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Leader Jeffries, welcome back to Meet the Press.

LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning. Great to be with you.

KRISTEN WELKER: It’s great to have you here. Let’s start on the government shutdown, now the longest in US history. Leader Jeffries, do you believe that your colleagues in the Senate are close to reaching a deal and ending this shutdown?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, we need to end the Trump-Republican shutdown, the longest shutdown, of course, in American history. And as Democrats, we’ve repeatedly maintain that we will sit down anytime, anyplace, with anyone in order to reopen the government, to find a bipartisan path forward to enacting a spending agreement that actually meets the needs of the American people, which means trying to drive down the high cost of living because America under Donald Trump and Republican policies has become far too expensive, while at the same time dealing with the Republican healthcare crisis that threatens to drive up premiums, copays and deductibles to levels that will be unaffordable for working-class Americans because of the Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.

KRISTEN WELKER: Well, Leader Jeffries, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer did make a new offer, effectively saying let’s extend Obamacare subsidies for one year in exchange for reopening the government for one year. You have said that you would support that proposal, but just last month you said this. Take a look.

RECORDING OF LEADER JEFFRIES: A one-year extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits is not acceptable. It’s a nonstarter. It’s a nonstarter.

KRISTEN WELKER: So Leader Jeffries, what changed?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, the proposal that I was making reference to in October was something that was floated out there by a handful of rank-and-file House Republicans, and that was immediately rejected by House Republican leadership because they have no interest in driving down the high cost of living for everyday Americans. The Schumer proposal, of course, was offered in good faith. It’s both a one-year extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Now we’re already in the middle of the open enrollment period. Tens of millions of people are on the brink of facing dramatically-increased healthcare costs—costs that, in some cases, could be $1,000 or $2,000 per month. That is unaffordable for middle-class Americans, working-class Americans and everyday Americans. And the Schumer proposal also provides a path toward bipartisan negotiations for a multi-year extension, which would provide the type of certainty that the American people need.

KRISTEN WELKER: Well, as you know, Republican Leader John Thune has called it a nonstarter. Let me ask you, would you support a bill that would include a promise to vote on extending Obamacare subsidies? Is that something you could live with?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Let’s understand that these Republicans have tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act more than 70 different times over the last 15 years. They’re not acting in good faith as it relates to dealing with the healthcare crisis that they’re visiting on the American people. This is the same group of folks who just enacted the largest cut to Medicaid in American history as part of their One Big Ugly Bill. Hospitals and nursing homes and community-based health centers are closing all across the country, including in rural America, because of Republican policies. We’re faced with the possibility of a $536 billion cut to Medicare at the end of this year if Congress doesn’t act connected to what they did in the One Big Ugly Bill. And now they’re refusing to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits for even a year when they’ve just enacted massive permanent tax breaks for their billionaire donors. Does that seem reasonable? Is that the type of policy that the American people are screaming out for, as evidenced by what just happened with Republicans being wiped out in the general election last Tuesday?

KRISTEN WELKER: Leader Jeffries, just very quickly. Yes or no, do you rule out supporting a bill that would include a promise to vote on Obamacare subsidies? Yes or no?

LEADER JEFFRIES: I don’t think that the House Democratic Caucus is prepared to support a promise, a wing and a prayer, from folks who have been devastating the healthcare of the American people for years.

KRISTEN WELKER: All right. Let’s talk about the impacts, you mentioned them, of this government shutdown. They’re being felt across the country. Hundreds of flights, as you know, have been canceled this weekend across major airports. The lines are growing longer outside of food banks. And there’s a lot of uncertainty about food assistance programs, which currently hang in the balance right now, in limbo. Leader Jeffries, is it responsible for Democrats to continue to push for a better deal and to not reopen the government, given that people are suffering right now?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Republicans control the House, the Senate and the presidency. Donald Trump, from the very beginning of his term, has taken a my-way-or-the-highway approach. That’s not reasonable. It’s not reasonable for Donald Trump to withhold, intentionally, SNAP benefits from 42 million Americans, including more than a million veterans who are at risk of going hungry a few days from us honoring the veterans of this country who have sacrificed with their bravery and their courage. It’s not reasonable for Republicans to devastate the healthcare of the American people, to find $40 billion as they did a few weeks ago to bail out their right-wing dictator friend in Argentina, but can’t find a dime to make healthcare affordable for the American people? Listen, as Democrats, we want to find a bipartisan path forward. We want to reopen the government. We’re also fighting to drive down the high cost of living. Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one. Costs aren’t going down, costs are going up. Housing costs through the roof. Grocery costs through the roof. Electricity bills are skyrocketing. And now we’re on the brink of healthcare insurance premiums dramatically increasing, devastating working-class Americans. None of that is acceptable. We need to find a viable path forward.

KRISTEN WELKER: But Leader Jeffries, for the people who are suffering right now and who are, quite frankly, concerned about how they are going to put food on the table over this holiday season, how long can they expect this shutdown to continue? Can you guarantee that you will reopen the government before Thanksgiving?

LEADER JEFFRIES: We need to resolve this immediately. And here are two things that can be done to get that accomplished—

KRISTEN WELKER: You think it’ll happen before Thanksgiving?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, one, Donald Trump—

KRISTEN WELKER: Do you think it’ll happen before Thanksgiving?

LEADER JEFFRIES: I hope so. Donald Trump needs to get off the golf course and get back to the negotiating table. He’s spent more time golfing over the last several weeks then he has talking to Democrats, who represent half the country, as part of an effort to find a bipartisan path forward. And by the way, we also know that House Republicans have literally cancelled votes for the last six weeks. They’ve been on vacation, and they have no plans to return next week. We’ll be in Washington as House Democrats ready, willing and able to reopen the government to make life better for the American people and to address the healthcare crisis that has been devastating the country.

KRISTEN WELKER: Leader Jeffries, President Trump floated what he believes is a potential solution to this online. Let me read it to you. He says, quote, ‘I am recommending to Senate Republicans that the hundreds of billions of dollars currently being sent to money-sucking insurance companies in order to save the bad healthcare provided by Obamacare be sent directly to the people so that they can purchase their own, much better healthcare.’ Would you ever support giving subsidies directly to the American people instead of Obamacare?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, we have a broken healthcare system. But the Affordable Care Act has been part of actually providing health insurance to tens of millions of Americans. Of course, there’s always opportunity to improve current policy that exists. But Republicans aren’t operating in good faith as it relates to doing anything to actually make healthcare more affordable. And we’ve seen that repeatedly over the last several weeks. Now, if Donald Trump is changing his tune and is actually willing to sit down and negotiate a bipartisan path forward, of course we are interested in doing that. We’ve been making that point for the last several weeks.

KRISTEN WELKER: What do you make of that proposal online, though? Does it sound like he’s interested in doing that?

LEADER JEFFRIES: I mean, it’s hard to take these online things seriously. There’s no actual legislation, there’s no text, there’s no policy documents to be able to review. If that exists, if that somehow materializes and manifests itself in the next day or so, we look forward to reviewing it in good faith.

KRISTEN WELKER: All right, Leader Jeffries, let’s turn now to Tuesday’s election results. Democrats had a clean sweep winning the New York City mayoral election, both gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, as you know, a ballot measure in California. You are on track to potentially become the next Speaker if Democrats were to win back the House in 2026. How confident are you that that’s going to happen?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Democrats are definitely going to take back control of the House of Representatives, and we’re going to stay focused on the issues that matter—lowering the high cost of living, fixing our broken healthcare system and cleaning up corruption to actually deliver a country that works for working-class Americans, for everyday Americans and for middle-class Americans. As Democrats, you know, we believe in a country that has a strong floor and no ceiling. If you work hard and play by the rules, there should be no ceiling to the success that you can accomplish for yourself, for your family, for your children. At the same time, we also believe in a country that has a strong floor—that’s Social Security and Medicare and Medicaid and nutritional assistance, by the way, the things that Republicans are trying to devastate right now.

KRISTEN WELKER: Leader Jeffries, what about the Senate?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Listen, I think that the results on Tuesday, which were so decisive in the states that you mentioned, but also in Georgia, in Mississippi, in Pennsylvania, across the country, up and down the ballot, including in races that didn’t get the same level of attention, shows that there’s a real path, of course, to taking back control of the House of Representatives where we’re only 3 seats short right now—when we flipped the House in 2018, we were 24 seats short—but also a strong and viable path in the Senate. Because the American people have had enough and they want a government that actually puts them first, as opposed to what Republicans have been doing prioritizing the wealthy, the well-off and the well-connected.

KRISTEN WELKER: Two quick questions, lightning round. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani won big in New York City. He’s just coming into City Hall having made ambitious promises. Let’s take a listen to what he said on election night.

RECORDING OF ZOHRAN MAMDANI AND CROWD: Together, New York, we’re going to freeze the rent. Together, New York, we’re going to make buses fast and free. Together, New York, we’re going to deliver universal child care.

KRISTEN WELKER: So frozen rent, free buses, universal child care. Do you believe that he can deliver on those promises very quickly Leader Jeffries?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well he’s going to have to work with the Rent Guidelines Board and, probably more importantly, with the Governor of the State of New York and the State Legislature in order to enact those proposals, but I do expect that the legislature, of course, and the Governor are going to meet him in good faith, try to negotiate a path forward. But it’s all centered around the notion of making New York City more affordable, which is, of course, what we have to do throughout America in a country that’s far too expensive. It is the wealthiest country in the history of the world. It’s unacceptable that far too many people are struggling to live paycheck to paycheck.

KRISTEN WELKER: Leader Jeffries, quickly, before I let you go. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announcing she will not seek reelection. If you do in fact become the next Speaker, will you model yourself after her?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, Nancy Pelosi is a legendary, heroic, historic, transformational figure. I’m proud to just stand on her shoulders, to serve with her and to have the benefit of her guidance, her wisdom, her mentorship and her insights.

KRISTEN WELKER: All right, Leader Jeffries, thank you so much for joining us on a very busy weekend. We really appreciate it.

LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you.

Full interview can be watched here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

November 6, 2025

Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov

Rep. Barragán’s Statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s Retirement From Congress in 2027

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Barragán (CA-44) released the following statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s retirement from Congress in 2027: 

“Nancy Pelosi broke the glass ceiling as the first woman to become Speaker of the House — then went on to become the best Speaker we’ve ever seen. In her time in Congress, Rep. Pelosi has been a voice for Californians and Americans everywhere.

As Speaker, she shepherded the passage of the Affordable Care Act that made health care affordable for millions of Americans, and we continue that fight today. She protected our democracy when she went toe to toe with Trump. And she inspired the Democratic women of the caucus and showed us that glass ceilings are meant to be broken.

Thank you, Madam Speaker.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California

The Atlantic: America Is Great When America Is Good
[Nancy Pelosi, 11/6/2025]

As America approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, I have returned again and again to the words of Thomas Paine, who advanced the cause of American freedom with a memorable call to action: The times have found us. 

The times had indeed found Paine, and the rest of our Founders, who summoned the courage to declare independence from a king; to win a war against the strongest empire in the world; and to write our Constitution (thank goodness they made it amendable). In the century that followed, the times found Abraham Lincoln, who saved our union by winning the Civil War. And now the times have found us once again. 

In our own lives, and in the life of our nation, great good can come from great trials. But we also know this: Nothing we love ever comes easily. Ours is a nation forged by war and protest, in the loneliness of struggle and the slow work of centuries. We have always sought to perfect our union, even—especially—in the face of forces that seem too strong to ever overcome. This is another moment of extraordinary difficulty. It amazes me that so many people can endure so much suffering of others while doing nothing to address their needs. 

It is easy to despair. I know this is the way millions of Americans feel now. Yet the story of this country is the story of patience in tribulation, and hope in the face of fear. What we choose to do in this hour of our history will determine the shape of America and the world for decades. 

I am a child of America and a child of great religious faith. Both teach that there is no light without darkness. So what can we do? In the song of Saint Francis, the patron saint of my home city, we ask the Lord to make us an instrument of his peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love. The way of Saint Francis, the way of soldiers and suffragists, the way of our beloved John Lewis—that must be our way, too. We the people must follow the Golden Rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

That has always been who Americans are. Time and again, we have stepped up for our fellow Americans in times of need; expanded the definition of freedom to include more of us in it; and fended off tyrants seeking to take power away from the people. Once again, we will prove who we are through what we do in this precarious moment. And we can do so through actions both profound and personal. Our democracy depends as much on casting a ballot as lending a hand to a neighbor in need.

Those of us who believe in liberty and dignity, goodness and generosity must never give in to the forces arrayed against the things we hold dearest. The battle can be exhausting, but it is a battle to which we are called by conscience and by love of country. This is the spirit that has motivated my decades of public service, through moments of great progress, great pain, and even great peril. Through it all, what kept me going were those lessons I learned as a child in Baltimore: to sow love and to help others. Those are unshakable responsibilities that all of us, as Americans, share. And as I soon begin my final year in Congress, I believe as fervently as ever that this must be our path forward.

America has always been a long-standing promise and an ongoing project. Decades of peace and prosperity made it tempting to believe that our democracy was self-sustaining—but in fact, it must be constantly tended to, strengthened, and defended. Democracy has been described as a horizon: unreachable, because inevitably our ambition for more freedom always grows. 

So just as patriots launched a revolution against a king, turned the tide at Gettysburg, stormed the beaches of Normandy, and marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, we, too, must be patriots for our time. That means not just holding on to the rights and freedoms our fellow Americans have fought for, but refusing to surrender the courageous spirit that inspired them.

Yes, the times have found us once again. But generations past have always prevailed, and so shall we, for our faith in the goodness of America, and our commitment to the freedom we owe to our children, is what will always give us hope.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Donald Norcross (1st District of New Jersey)

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement to call out Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans for shutting down the federal government for one month.  

“It has now been one month since Donald Trump and Republicans shut down the federal government, and we are nowhere close to a government funding deal. Where is the art of the deal now, Trump? Democrats have been in Washington, ready to negotiate and find an agreement that reopens the government and saves healthcare, but Republicans can’t even be bothered to come to D.C.,” said Congressman Donald Norcross. “Tomorrow, New Jerseyans will receive notices that their healthcare premiums will be going up an average of 175 percent, and people in need of food assistance may have to go hungry. No working family can afford those prices, and no one should have to go hungry. It’s time for Trump to get back from his trip to Asia and start putting America first – not last – by working to reopen the government and lower Americans’ healthcare costs. 

If Congress does not extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, hundreds of thousands of people will lose their healthcare, and millions more will see their costs skyrocket. If Republicans get their way, 24,000 individuals in New Jersey’s First Congressional District will see their healthcare costs rise.

The Trump administration has also failed to activate the $5 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) contingency fund to ensure food assistance is available for those in need. Congressman Norcross signed onto a letter with 213 of his House Democratic colleagues to urge U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to use these funds over the next few weeks and ease the burden caused by this Republican Government Shutdown.  

For constituents who have questions about how the Republican Government Shutdown might impact them, visit Congressman Norcross’ resource webpage here. Congressman Norcross has been filming videos every day of the Republican Government Shutdown to keep constituents informed. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California)

Frequently Asked Questions

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Will I continue to receive my Social Security?

A shutdown will not impact Social Security benefit payments but be aware that benefit verifications have ceased, meaning new recipients may see delays in processing their claims.

Will Medicare or Medicaid be interrupted?

Medicare and Medicaid will continue for the foreseeable future, but you may experience difficulty reaching these agencies as some employees are furloughed. 

Will Open Enrollment on Healthcare.gov still take place?

The federal insurance marketplace open enrollment will be unaffected. Open Enrollment will proceed as normal from November 1 through January 15.

Is USPS still delivering mail?

All services under the Postal Service will continue unimpacted throughout the government shutdown.

Will my student loans continue to be disbursed?

Pell Grants and Federal Direct Student Loans can continue to be obligated and make disbursement during a shutdown, but only as long as carryover and mandatory appropriations last. However, department staff needed to carry out and support these functions are significantly reduced. Free Applications for Student Aids (FAFSA), Pell Grant, and Federal Direct Student Loans, and servicing of federal student loans could continue for a “very limited time” under a shutdown. If the shutdown continues for an extended period of time, school districts, colleges, and universities may begin to experience funding shortages due to lapsed federal funding.

Do military personnel continue working?

The Department of Defense will continue defending our nation and all military personnel will continue their usual duty. However, our service members will not receive pay during the shutdown. It is unacceptable that the men and women who put their lives on the line for our nation are going unpaid because of House Republican chaos.

Can veterans still get treatment at the VA or access other services?

All functions within the Veterans Health Administration will continue and veterans will continue to receive compensation and pension claims.

Should I cancel my upcoming travel?

You can and should continue to enjoy your travel plans! TSA officers and Air Traffic Controllers are considered essential and are reporting to work throughout the shutdown. However, both TSA and Air Traffic Control are currently working without pay so please have patience with any delays.

I’m coming to DC, will my tours still take place?

Unfornately, the Capitol Visitors Center will be closed for the duration of a shutdown, and Capitol tours will not be permitted. If your scheduled tour has been impacted, our office will be in touch with your group. If you have any questions, or are interested in rescheduling your tour, please contact our D.C. office at (202) 225 0508 or submit a new tour request.

Visitors to Washington D.C. should also note that the Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo will be closed for the duration of a shutdown. Open air monuments remain accessible to the public. White House tours remain suspended through October.

What about international travel?

All services at international embassies and consulates will continue during a lapse of appropriations. If you are abroad and need help, you can contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

Will my passport renewal still be processed?

Passport applications will continue to be processed. The Bureau of Consular Affairs/Passport Services is designated as an essential service provider and is funded through passport fees, so all of Passport Services, including agencies and the National Passport Information Center, will remain open during a lapse of appropriations.

Will immigration applications still be processed?

Visa and passport operations are fee-funded and thus are not normally impacted by a lapse in appropriations. Immigration court cases on the detained docket will proceed during a lapse in congressional appropriations while non-detained docket cases will be reset for a later date when funding resumes. The Department of Homeland Security estimates that Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement will retain the vast majority of their employees during a shutdown. 

Are National Parks closed?

National Parks will remain open, but please exercise caution during any visits as most services will be halted. Visitor centers will be closed, entrance fees won’t be collected, educational programs will be canceled, and campsites won’t be staffed. In many instances, restrooms will be closed and services like trash collection and road maintenance will be suspended. There are also limited emergency/rescue services and safety updates will not be published. Please keep this in mind when planning any visits or hikes in our National Parks.

I have an issue with a government agency, can I still call them for help? Can you help me instead?

Due to the lapse in funding, many agencies have furloughed workers, so their help desks may have little or no staffing. You are encouraged to contact any agency to learn if they are still able to assist you at this time. You can also contact my office to open a case for you. We can contact an agency on your behalf and provide you with updates if they are open or when they re-open at the conclusion of a shutdown.

I already have a case open with your office, should I do anything during the shutdown?

My office is continuing to submit inquiries to federal agencies including requesting updates on constituents’ behalf, submitting paperwork, and opening new cases. During the shutdown, though, most congressional liaisons are furloughed which means there will be delays in obtaining casework updates and responses. We will provide you with an update as soon as it is available. 

I rely on food programs like SNAP and WIC, will I keep getting my payments?

SNAP payments will continue as normal but other nutrition programs, like the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), will only continue at the state and local level. In California, this means 972,418 people are at risk of losing nutrition assistance.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California)

Washington, DC – On Friday, Reps. Scott Peters (CA-50) and Norma Torres (CA-35) introduced the Saving for the Future Act. This bill will address the nation’s retirement savings crisis and help Americans afford emergency expenses. Three-in-ten American workers lack access to workplace retirement plans, and nearly half don’t participate in one. The Saving for the Future Act would help all Americans establish financial security and economic mobility.

“Today’s cost of living crisis means most Americans aren’t able to put enough money away for retirement or protect their families from unexpected emergency costs,” said Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50).  “The Saving for the Future Act would help hardworking Americans build wealth through employer contribution plans. Now more than ever, retirement benefits should follow a worker as they move to new companies throughout their career. This legislation expands proven models of employer-provided savings and invests in portable benefits, so Americans can save for a more secure and prosperous future.” 

“Nearly a third of workers don’t have access to retirement plans through their job and are just one problem away from a financial crisis,” said Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35). “In the Inland Empire, too many families are struggling to afford groceries and pay rent. The Saving for the Future Act would change that by giving working families a real chance to build wealth, prepare for emergencies, and secure their future.”

“The Saving for the Future Act is an essential approach to reduce wealth disparity and improve the fortunes of working-wage Americans. This bill is bold, far-sighted, affordable, and pragmatic,” said Gabe Horwitz, Senior Vice President for the Economic Program at Third Way.

For the one-in-three Americans who have no retirement plan or pension, the Saving for the Future Act provides a path to long-term financial security by establishing a minimum employer contribution that easily transfers from job to job. 

Companies with ten or more employees would be required to contribute at least 50 cents per hour worked to an employer contribution savings plan, which could include existing plans, such as a 401(k). Employees at smaller companies would be able to save through federally provided “UP Accounts,” modeled after the popular Thrift Savings Plan for federal workers. UP Accounts would have low fees, could easily be transferred from job to job, and would be tailored to the employee’s age and savings needs.  

The bill text is available here.

A one-pager and FAQs on the bill are available here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Costa Representing 16th District of California

FRESNO, Calif. – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement in response to a federal appeals court denying President Trump’s bid to halt SNAP funding. “No family in my district or across the nation deserves to have their food access stripped away because of the Administration’s reckless back-and-forth decisions, which is what the federal appeals court ruled today. In the richest nation in the world, it is outrageous that we would use food for political negotiations,” said Congressman Costa.
“As I’ve stated before, they have had both the resources and the authority, given to by Congress, to fully fund SNAP for November. The Administration must pay now the full SNAP benefits for November to keep food on the table for hardworking families.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA)

Amid President Trump’s ongoing temper tantrum over affordability, his Administration also quietly made it more inconvenient and expensive for the American people to file their tax returns. On Tuesday night, as much of the political world turned its attention to results from Election Day, the Treasury Department officially ended the IRS Direct File program, which many Americans used to easily file their taxes for free, saving millions of dollars in filing fees.

“This is another corrupt decision by the Trump Administration to help corporate donors while raising costs and making life more difficult for the American people,” said Rep. Don Beyer, who serves on the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax. “Whether it’s raising price-hiking tariffs, cancelling infrastructure projects, driving up electricity prices, blocking attempts to lower the cost of health care, going to court to prevent hungry people from getting SNAP, or eliminating a no-cost method to file taxes, President Trump is going all out to make life less affordable for American families.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska)

Bacon Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Armed Services Conferees to Include Provisions to Support Baltic Allies in Final NDAA