Bob Menendez: “I rise today frustrated by the chaos and harm that is being caused by House Republicans under the direction of the Trump…”

“I rise today frustrated by the chaos and harm that is being caused by House Republicans under the direction of the Trump administration. This week, the House is coming to a standstill because Republicans refuse to address the Epstein files despite Trump's repeated commitments to the American people to do so. However, their inability to deliver on their promises runs much deeper. Trump promised to end inflation and make America affordable again, yet inflation rose 2.7 percent in June, and the majority of Americans rightfully blame the White House for driving up the prices of food and groceries. Trump said his mass deportation agenda would only target violent criminals, but over 90 percent of detainees being held in New Jersey have no criminal conviction. Trump said he would improve the Affordable Care Act, yet he just signed a bill into law that cuts over $1 trillion from healthcare and will cause an average ACA premium increase of over $1,200 for people in our district. Amidst the chaos, the inaction, and the harm that is being caused in communities nationwide, Democrats will continue to do everything we can to protect and uplift those whom we represent. We will continue to present an alternative pathway forward, one that fulfills the promises of this country and delivers the results that all Americans deserve.”