[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 84 (Monday, May 19, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2139]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                WHAT IS THE RECONCILIATION BILL HIDING?

  (Ms. STANSBURY asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. STANSBURY. Mr. Speaker, the American people deserve to know what 
is happening in this body this week as the GOP is intentionally making 
moves in the dark of night.
  Last night at 10 p.m., the Budget Committee passed the reconciliation 
bill by one vote while four Republicans sat it out, and tomorrow night 
they will move this shame-filled bill at 1 a.m. in the Rules Committee.
  What don't they want the American people to know?
  Is it that their bill will take away healthcare from 13.7 million 
people? Is it that it will take food out of the mouths of children? Is 
it that it will gut environmental programs? Is it that it gives 
giveaways to tech companies and their buddies, or that it increases 
taxes on working Americans who are struggling to put food on the table?
  Mr. Speaker, let me be clear: When you convene in the dark of night 
or whether you do it or not, we will be there fighting for our 
communities. We will be fighting for our elders. We will be fighting 
for our veterans. We will be fighting for our kids, and fighting for 
the future and the dignity of this country and our communities.

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