House Republicans’ ‘Default on America Act’ makes 22% cut to Department of Veterans Affairs
This week, vulnerable Republican Jen Kiggans joined extreme MAGA Republicans and voted to enact disastrous cuts to services that veterans in Virginia depend on. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, their plan would cut nearly 81,000 health service jobs within the VA, cause 30 million fewer veteran outpatient visits, and potentially lead to a dramatic increase of disability claims backlogs.
This extreme bill would also severely cut essential services for struggling veterans, including housing support, food assistance, mental health and substance abuse services, and job training programs.
More than 20 veterans groups have already denounced this Kiggans-backed legislation, saying:
“Our country must keep our promises and provide them with the best healthcare and benefits possible. The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 does not spell out the necessary protections and puts these benefits at risk.”
Economists recently warned that Republicans’ plan would increase unemployment, decrease economic growth, increase the likelihood of a recession.
DCCC Spokesperson Nebeyatt Betre:
“Kiggans’ spineless support of a bill that would gut health care for America’s veterans is unacceptable and it sends a clear message to voters. Kiggans would rather put the 87,918 veterans in her district on the chopping block in order to advance an extreme MAGA agenda, instead of protecting those who served and defended our nation.”
