Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Floor Speech

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Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, Donald Trump and Republicans control the entire government. For 42 days, Republicans shut it down. Why? It was because they refuse to extend tax credits to help millions of Americans afford their healthcare. If that wasn't bad enough, President Trump even withheld food assistance during the shutdown. Hunger should never be used as a weapon.

The CR continues the Republican healthcare crisis. The Speaker has already said he won't hold a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits to reduce healthcare costs for Americans.

Now my constituents are going to have to choose between heating their homes, feeding their families, or taking their children to the doctor. It is a terrible deal for the American people.

Americans deserve an open and transparent government that works for them. They deserve access to affordable healthcare and nutritious food for their families. That is what Democrats are fighting for. I wish the President and Republicans would join us in this fight and share our priorities.

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