Figures Slams House Republicans’ Budget Because It Abandons Hardworking Americans

WASHINGTON – Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement today after voting against the House Republicans’ FY2025 budget resolution:   

“The House Republicans’ budget sends a clear message to hardworking Americans: we do not care about you or your family. I voted against this bill because I cannot support a budget that adds nearly $2 trillion to the national deficit while cutting critical programs like Medicaid and SNAP that is a lifeline for millions of Americans.  

“In my district, access to affordable and quality health care is a top concern, especially in rural communities. Under this ill-conceived bill, children, parents, and seniors will lose critical health care coverage. If Republicans truly cared about families, they would prioritize teachers, service members, and first responders, not provide tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. 

“If House Republicans are going to force us further into debt, then it should be to lower the cost of living for families. It should be to save our rural hospitals, expand access to affordable health care, housing, education, and create jobs. We should not make life harder and more expensive for families, but we should work together to improve the lives of all Americans.”