Steny Hoyer Slams House GOP's Continuing Resolution as a 'Failure'

Opposition to the Continuing Resolution

• 🎯 The continuing resolution (CR) proposed by House Republicans is criticized as a partisan bill that grants Trump more unfettered power.
• ⚠️ The bill is seen as a continuation of the crisis and chaos the country has experienced over the past 45 days.
• 💡 The speaker expresses disappointment that in a closely divided Congress, members are not coming together to work collaboratively.

Consequences of the Bill

• ✂️ The CR is described as a partisan measure that aids the administration in dismantling vital services for Americans.
• 🚫 It rejects any guardrails on what are termed illegal and unconstitutional actions by Mr. Musk and Mr. Trump.
• 📉 The bill mandates a $1.1 billion cut from the District of Columbia's own funds, not federal money.
• 🚨 It is also stated that the bill would defund the police.

Call to Action

• 👎 The speaker urges a 'vote no' on the bill, emphasizing a lack of sufficient time to fully articulate its negative aspects.