Huffman Votes Against Ryan Budget

Statement

Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today voted against a budget that, according to the non-partisan Economic Policy Institute, will cost the economy 3 million jobs and decrease economic growth by 2.5 percent in 2016. The budget proposal authored by House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan, which passed the House on a largely party-line vote of 219-205, would reduce funding for infrastructure, clean energy, education, research, innovation, and manufacturing.

"Now is not the time to double down on failed austerity measures. Congress has a responsibility to help bolster our economic recovery, and the federal budget should support investments in transportation infrastructure, research and development, and education that create jobs here at home. That's what the Van Hollen budget does, which I supported. I'm glad that our budget alternative featured provisions I have worked hard to include, including improving how we pay for wildfire response, the full support of special education, and funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund," Congressman Huffman said. "The House budget that passed today is a step backward for Medicare, for job creation, and for education and infrastructure investments. I still maintain hope that we can work across party lines to find a way forward."

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