The U.S. government exists to establish justice, maintain peace at home, defend the country, support the well-being of its people, and protect liberty. In short, it helps organize society, maintain order, and promote the common good.
This week, Congress returned to Washington to start finalizing the federal budget. The current House proposal includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts. At the same time, it plans to increase spending by hundreds of billions on immigration, Homeland Security, and defense. To make this work in the short term, the proposal would raise the debt ceiling by $4 trillion.
To fund the tax cuts in the long term, the government must make deep cuts elsewhere.
The proposed cuts would impact our community in big ways. For example, the House has directed the Energy and Commerce Committee to find $880 billion in savings over the next 10 years from Medicaid, which provides health coverage to low-income Americans and people with disabilities.
Encompass Community Supports advocates for a budget that supports and cares for all and helps everyone access the resources they need to live healthy, secure, and fulfilling lives. Everyone deserves a chance to succeed and contribute to society, and a well-crafted budget can make that possible for all.
- Call your Members of Congress today! You can find the contact information on your Members’ websites: house.gov and senate.gov
- Send a letter using the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s draft: https://thenationalcouncil.quorum.us/campaign/107658/