Floor SpeechCeremonial2026-06-24
CALIFORNIA BUDGET
James Gallagher
RCA-1 · Representative
HealthcareLabor
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On 2026-06-24, Representative James Gallagher (R-CA-1) delivered a floor speech titled "CALIFORNIA BUDGET" in the House.
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CALIFORNIA BUDGET
Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [House] [Page H4229] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1730 CALIFORNIA BUDGET (Mr. GALLAGHER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, California is doing it again. They just passed a budget which is raising taxes on healthcare plans and on business software. At a time when Californians and people throughout this Nation are struggling with the high cost of living, California is making it even harder. I rise to condemn this action that is hurting everyday Californians. What a stark contrast to what we are doing here as House Republicans in Congress. We are now coming up on the 1-year anniversary of cutting taxes for working people in this country. Now, people are getting the benefits of no tax on tips and no tax on overtime. The average refund is $3,600, vital money that is needed in this time. That is the kind of leadership we need, not the kind of leadership that is being shown out of Gavin Newsom in California. We will continue that work here in the House. I am proud to be part of that work, and we have much more to do in the weeks to come. ____________________