Boyle Statement on Republican Budget Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on the latest Republican plan to reward the ultra-rich while abandoning the middle class:

"This Republican plan isn’t just bad policy—it betrays the middle class. Their proposal slashes critical programs that millions of hardworking Americans rely on, all while adding trillions of dollars to the deficit to bankroll massive giveaways for giant corporations and billionaires like Elon Musk.

The trillions of dollars in fantasy growth and imaginary savings in this plan are simply absurd. Give me a break. Even conservative economists admit these giveaways won’t pay for themselves. Instead, their plan blows up the deficit and sticks the middle class with the bill—whether through higher prices, deep cuts to essential programs, or both.

Meanwhile, Democrats are fighting for policies that actually help everyday people—making it easier to afford a home, feed their families, and give their kids a brighter future. That means protecting Social Security and Medicare, lowering costs, and ensuring that an honest day’s work leads to a livable wage.

Republicans? No solutions. No relief. Just another scheme to squeeze the middle class and hand more wealth to the ultra-rich.

The American people deserve better than this Republican Rip Off. We won’t stand by while they betray the middle class to serve the wealthiest few.”

For district-by-district data on the impact of Republican cuts on everyday Americans, see the new microsite released by Budget Committee Democrats here.

For more information on the budget reconciliation process, read the explainer prepared by the Democratic Staff of the House Budget Committee here.

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