Sherrill Slams Republicans’ Extreme Budget That Will Cut Health Care and Raise Costs for Working Families

WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after voting NO on Speaker Mike Johnson’s extreme budget that cuts critical health care, education, and food programs for New Jersey families:

“Today, I voted against House Republicans’ extreme budget that dismantles Medicaid, cuts food assistance for vulnerable communities, and strips funding from public schools while giving tax handouts to billionaires like Elon Musk and adding $3.3 trillion to our deficit. This budget is not about responsible spending, government efficiency, or lowering costs for families — in fact, it does the exact opposite. 

“Washington Republicans may tell you they are not cutting Medicaid — but don’t be fooled. They are cutting $880 billion from Medicaid. And let me be clear about what that actually means: there are nearly two million New Jerseyans — including 800,000 children — who rely on Medicaid for health care coverage. With these cuts, New Jerseyans won’t be able to go to the doctor when they are sick, hospitals will close their doors, seniors will lose nursing home care, and Community Health Centers will no longer be able to serve our most vulnerable communities.

“As if that wasn’t enough, despite the rising cost of groceries, Republicans are trying to take away critical food assistance that helps put dinner on the table for nearly 1 out of every 10 New Jersey residents. And, as we work to ensure that every New Jersey student regardless of ZIP code can get a quality education, House Republicans want to strip resources from our public school system.

“These are New Jersey’s hard-earned tax dollars — they must be invested to help lower costs in our communities. That is why I will continue to fight tooth-and-nail to pass legislation that lowers costs, supports families, and reflects our commitment to serving the American people.”

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