WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement after House Republicans narrowly passed their H.R. 1 tax bill by one vote after 29 straight hours of debate.
Watch Rep. Stansbury break down the bill here and here.
"Today, the GOP showed who they're really fighting for in passing a shameful package that will strip millions of veterans, working families, and children of access to healthcare and food assistance -- in order to provide permanent tax breaks to billionaires. In so doing, nearly 14 million Americans will lose access to healthcare, 18 million children will lose access to food assistance and school meals, and millions of seniors will be impacted by cuts to Medicare.
"This is not what the American people voted for and the GOP knows it, which is why they tried to sneak this bill through in the dead of night -- not once, but twice. Democrats laid it all on the line to stop this bill and its devastating impacts, filing over 500 amendments and working through the night for 29 straight hours. Meanwhile, the GOP cut side deals and snuck in more last-minute kickbacks for their wealthy friends and donors late into the night. But, the American people see what is happening, and this fight is far from over. We will keep working to defeat this bill as it heads to the Senate using every tool we have."
H.R. 1 will have wide-ranging and devastating impacts on vulnerable families, the cost of living, and the environment:
H.R. 1 passed the House of Representatives in a 215 to 214 party line vote, with three Republicans abstaining from voting. The bill will now head to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.