Castro Statement on House Passage of The Big Ugly Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C — Today, Congressman Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the House Passage of The Big Ugly Bill:
“This Republican bill represents the biggest wealth transfer from the working class to the wealthiest among us in our nation’s history—and it will set up hard working families to suffer now and for generations to come. It is cruel and immoral.
“In my state alone, this bill will strip healthcare from 1.6 million Texans. Countless families will be forced to choose between getting medical care and falling into poverty. Lives will be lost. More of our neighbors will go to bed hungry, including veterans, parents, grandparents, and children. Many students will lose the financial aid they counted on to finish college. As the deficit explodes, families will pay more for groceries, energy bills, and housing. And so much more.
“It is a dark day for America. But we will fight back. People have raised the alarm—speaking out to family, friends, and elected officials. Their efforts have not been in vain, rather they have changed the conversation in this country and demonstrated what democracy looks like.”