The disastrous budget reconciliation package that is now in the Senate will severely harm at-risk communities unless substantial changes are made.
The $295 million in SNAP cuts will increase hunger across the country, hitting children, seniors, and working families the hardest. At a time when food insecurity is still high in many communities, cutting SNAP is both cruel and short-sighted.
Roughly 15 million Americans will lose health coverage because of the $800 billion cut to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act along with other provisions in the House package.
Tens of millions of people with low incomes will lose access to basic needs programs, all to give tax breaks that primarily benefit the wealthy and corporations while inflicting harm on immigrant communities.
We cannot keep allowing the passage of these unfair tax policies that disproportionately benefit the rich while making low-income and vulnerable communities suffer, including by taking food assistance and health care away from millions. That’s not good for our society or economy.
Now more than ever, it’s critical that Congress protect health care, nutrition, and other essential services that help millions of families meet their basic needs. We should strengthen support for these programs—not take them away. We need each and every Senator to get a strong and clear message that their constituents oppose these harmful proposals.
Tuesday, June 18th at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington, DC
Reception begins at 6:00 PM, followed by awards ceremony.
Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) has the distinct honor of celebrating progressive leaders for over 70 years at our annual awards reception. It has been our privilege to honor liberal giants like Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Senator Sherrod Brown, and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich as well as rising stars such as Virginia Delegate Danica Roem.
Join us Tuesday, June 18th at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington, DC as we celebrate champions and fuel our work in this important year.
ADA is proud to honor:
Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) with ADA’s 2019 Frances Perkins Public Service Award for her steadfast advocacy for progressive change.
America’s Federal Workers with ADA’s 2019 Reuther/Chavez Workers’ Rights award and have AFGE President J. David Cox accepting the award (presented by Congressman Andy Levin (D-MI))
Nan Aron of Alliance for Justice with ADA’s Winn Newman Lifetime Award (presented by Heidi Hartmann of IWPR)