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DON'T VOTE FOR A BILL THAT DISMANTLES THE GOVERNMENT

HealthcareTradeCrime & JusticeVeteransInfrastructure

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On 2025-03-10, Representative Julie Johnson (D-TX-32) delivered a floor speech titled "DON'T VOTE FOR A BILL THAT DISMANTLES THE GOVERNMENT" in the House. The speech addressed healthcare and also covered trade policy, crime and justice.

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DON'T VOTE FOR A BILL THAT DISMANTLES THE GOVERNMENT

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [House] [Page H1045] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DON'T VOTE FOR A BILL THAT DISMANTLES THE GOVERNMENT (Ms. JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, the House is soon going to vote on some legislation that guts Medicaid and it slashes healthcare for veterans. It cuts funding from important infrastructure projects and takes food away from families struggling to survive. We have a choice: We can invest in the people we serve, or we can let Republicans burn it down. I am fighting for $2 million to help our Dallas Police Officers tackle violent crime, gangs, and drug trafficking. I am working to secure over $1 million to upgrade security at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport because keeping Americans safe should not be up for debate. We can fund these programs, but instead of trying to make government work, Republicans are doing everything they can to break it, stripping away services that millions of people rely on. I will not vote for a bill that carries out Trump's mission to dismantle our government. I will not vote for a bill that takes healthcare, food, and security from the people who need it most, especially as they work to line the pockets of Trump and his friends on the backs of hardworking Americans. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleague to do what is right and vote ``no'' on this bill. Let's stand up for the people who sent us here. ____________________

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DON'T VOTE FOR A BILL THAT DISMANTLES THE GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [House] [Page H1045] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DON'T VOTE FOR A BILL THAT DISMANTLES THE GOVERNMENT (Ms. JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, the House is soon going to vote on some legislation that guts Medicaid and it slashes healthcare for veterans. It cuts funding from important infrastructure projects and takes food away from families struggling to survive. We have a choice: We can invest in the people we serve, or we can let Republicans burn it down. I am fighting for $2 million to help our Dallas Police Officers tackle violent crime, gangs, and drug trafficking. I am working to secure over $1 million to upgrade security at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport because keeping Americans safe should not be up for debate. We can fund these programs, but instead of trying to make government work, Republicans are doing everything they can to break it, stripping away services that millions of people rely on. I will not vote for a bill that carries out Trump's mission to dismantle our government. I will not vote for a bill that takes healthcare, food, and security from the people who need it most, especially as they work to line the pockets of Trump and his friends on the backs of hardworking Americans. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleague to do what is right and vote ``no'' on this bill. Let's stand up for the people who sent us here. ____________________