Rep. Bonamici Statement on House GOP Budget Proposal

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) made the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives in response to the House Republican’s FY2016 budget proposal.

“America has always been the country of opportunity. For those struggling, our country works to prevent families from becoming destitute and provides critical support to help them out of difficult circumstances so that they can earn a living and support their families. This support serves as a statement of our values – that you don’t have to be born lucky to overcome hardship and succeed.

“But the budget released today by my colleagues in the majority does not reflect these values. Instead of strengthening vital services like food assistance or investing in K-12 education it slashes them. It reinforces the idea that your circumstances are your destiny.

“We should be investing in American workers and creating an economy that will help everyone get ahead. Unfortunately, the priorities expressed today do not reflect this vision and I hope we can work together toward a budget that does.”

WATCH Congresswoman Bonamici’s remarks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO7sqhSbk3U