WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2018:
“President Trump’s budget does nothing but abandon the hard working Americans and rural communities he promised to fight for, while providing tax breaks to the wealthy. This proposal stacks the deck against the most vulnerable Americans and cuts $3.6 trillion from critical investments in families, communities, and industries that will create the jobs of the future. This budget would slash Medicaid for working Americans and seniors, cut economic development for rural communities, and restrict access to affordable food for low-income families.
“A budget should be a reflection of our core values and principles—yet Trump’s budget is filled with broken promises to those who need our help the most. American families deserve a budget that rewards work, strengthens working families, and promotes economic opportunity. Unfortunately, President Trump’s budget does not meet this standard.”
