Steve Cohen Criticizes GOP Rescissions Act as 'Musk's Bill on Drugs'

Criticism of the Rescissions Act

• 🎯 Representative Steve Cohen denounced H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, on the House floor.
• ⚠️ He argued that the bill is "Musk's bill on drugs" and is detrimental to vulnerable populations.

Concerns Over Budget Cuts

• ✂️ Cohen criticized the bill's approach, stating that if there were fraud, there would be arrests, implying the cuts are not based on evidence of wrongdoing.
• 💡 He used the analogy of Elon Musk taking a "chainsaw" to the budget rather than a "scalpel," suggesting indiscriminate and harmful cuts.
• 🎭 Cohen advocated for improving existing programs like the Kennedy Center and Heihaw rather than eliminating them.

Impact on Global Health and Aid

• 💔 The bill is predicted to cause people to die due to the elimination of critical programs.
• 🌍 It is seen as beneficial for Russia, China, and undertakers, implying it will exacerbate global crises.
• 🚫 Programs like PEPFAR, created by George Bush, and essential sustenance for those in need will be cut.
• 📌 Cohen stated that Bill Gates referred to Musk's actions as taking advantage of and killing the poorest children in the world.
• 🌱 The call to action is to "mend it, don't end it", urging for program improvements instead of outright elimination.