WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) released the following statement opposing the proposal moving through the Senate, which would extend government funding through January 30 while failing to address the expiration of critical health care tax credits under the Affordable Care Act that help millions of Americans afford health insurance.
“Arizonans are suffering from an affordability crisis, driven by Trump’s tariffs and failed economic policies. Grocery prices are up. Electricity prices are up. Now Arizona families and small business owners are set to see their out-of-pocket health insurance premiums go up by thousands of dollars.
This proposal fails to reduce costs for Arizonans. Because of this, I cannot support it.
Congressional Republicans’ refusal to negotiate with Democrats is why the government shut down and why, more than 40 days later, it remains shut down. I’ve been in Washington working toward a bipartisan, bicameral solution that lowers costs, protects health care and reopens the government. That will remain my north star.”