Congressman Ivey Statement on Passing 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) released the following statement today after voting against H.R.1, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act:"

Today’s vote marks a cruel and calculated attack on America’s working families. By gutting core safety net programs, this bill hands out billions in tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy—while telling everyone else to fend for themselves.

Let’s be clear: neither Maryland nor any other state has the resources to plug the gaping holes this bill tears in our health care, food assistance, and basic support for families in need.

This legislation makes our country less affordable, less healthy, and more unstable. It strips health care from millions, slashes food assistance, and deepens inequality—all under the guise of “fiscal responsibility.” This isn’t responsible governing. It’s a reckless betrayal of the people we were elected to serve.
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