THE FEDERAL BUDGET: NO CUTS TO ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS

Congressman Faso:

• I don’t believe that Trump’s budget increases our country’s security at home, when he’s proposing harsh cuts to worker safety standards, chemical safety, the cleanup of toxic waste sites, and the folks who protect our clean air and water. Can you guarantee that you will not vote for a budget that undermines the health and safety standards and environmental regulations that protect all Americans?

• I have elderly parents struggling to get by on fixed incomes. It’s unbelievable that Trump would try to eliminate programs like Meals on Wheels—a program that’s shown results by keeping elderly folks from going hungry. Will you guarantee you won’t vote for a single dollar more for defense until Republicans have agreed to not make their unethical cuts to domestic programs?

• Donald Trump’ budget cuts $6 billion at HUD, which will undermine our ability to provide affordable housing for Americans who need it. This is just one example of many harsh cuts to domestic programs Trump has proposed. Will you commit to vote against a cut in domestic spending that will make things like housing less accessible for low-income Americans, while hurting the kids, veterans, and persons with disabilities?

Senators Schumer & Gillibrand:

• I’m afraid that Republicans will try to force Democrats to negotiate on raising the spending caps on defense without an equal, one-for-one raise of domestic spending above the current budget caps. Can you promise you won’t compromise on even one dollar for our domestic programs, and you will vote to fund our essential domestic priorities, like education, child care, and housing?

From the Indivisible Guide – please note these are all “yes” or “no” questions. As you will likely be talking to staffers, ask for a written response from MoC’s stating their position.