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After 17-Hour Debate, Rep. Judy Chu Slams Republicans for Advancing Tax Bill that Hurts American Families

May 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a 17.5-hour markup, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced House Republicans’ tax bill in a 26-19 party-line vote. In response, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), issued the following statement:

“Republicans’ tax scam puts billionaires first and working families last. It rips health insurance away from 13.7 million people—the equivalent of every person in Los Angeles and Orange Counties combined. This bill guts coverage under the Affordable Care Act and forces the largest cut to Medicaid in our nation’s history, and it terminates SNAP food assistance for families who need it the most. All to fund trillions of dollars in tax giveaways to the wealthiest people and corporations in our country.”

During the markup, Rep. Chu offered two amendments to protect Americans from these harmful cuts:

  • The “No Tax Cuts for Mega-Millionaires” Amendment would have blocked those making over $10 million a year from receiving new tax breaks under the bill.
  • The “Strike ACA Sabotage” Amendment would have removed harmful provisions that increase health insurance premiums, that make it harder for people to enroll in health coverage, and kick people off of their Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage.

“These were simple, common-sense proposals to protect working Americans from the worst parts of this bill,” said Rep. Chu. “But every single Republican on the Committee voted no. They’re marching in lockstep with Donald Trump and Elon Musk while everyday Americans are left paying the price.”

“Millions will be left without the food assistance they need to survive. People across the country will lose the tax credits that make health coverage affordable or be locked out of coverage altogether. Hospitals will be pushed to the brink of closure, emergency room visits will skyrocket, and seniors will be kicked out of their nursing homes. All so Republicans can give more money to their billionaire friends. But Democrats won’t stop fighting to protect the American people and hold Republicans and the Trump administration accountable.”