Figures Votes Against Republican Spending Bill That Cuts Benefits for Seniors, Veterans and Families

WASHINGTON – Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after he voted no on the Republican continuing resolution:

“A traditional continuing resolution would fund the government at the current levels. This continuing resolution does not do that. I voted against this bill because it jeopardizes the well-being of our seniors, veterans and families, with no assurances that President Trump won’t freeze this funding again. 

“It cuts $23 billion in medical care for veterans who have been exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. It cuts food assistance for hundreds of thousands of seniors. It cuts funding for disaster relief months before hurricane season, which directly impacts cities like Mobile that are frequently hit with natural disasters. 

“We should be working together to lower the cost of living for hardworking Americans across this country. Instead, Republicans are showing millions of Americans that they simply do not care about their health or well-being.”