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Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, delivered opening remarks at a markup of the Republicans’ health care repeal bill.

Today’s analysis from the CBO confirms that the Republicans’ repeal bill isn’t a health care bill at all. It’s an ideological document with real and incredibly damaging consequences for American families.

“It is imperative that you, like all of your predecessors, send a clear message that the United States will continue to pay its debts, on time, and in full,” the members wrote to the President.

After seven years of campaign promises, Congressional Republicans still do not have a plan to replace the Affordable Care Act. Instead, they’ve released two bills that will lead to higher costs, lower-quality care, and lost coverage for millions of Americans.

“The policy goals President Trump laid-out in his address to Congress last night do not match the drastic budget cuts he proposed three days ago. He can promise the moon and the stars, but none of it is real without funding to make it happen."

"Funding for programs that invest in our future, keep families safe, and provide opportunities for all Americans to get ahead are already near historic lows, and cutting them even further is as heartless as it is short-sighted."

“The Office of Management and Budget plays a vital role in addressing the budget opportunities and challenges facing our nation," said Yarmuth. "I encourage Director Mulvaney to partner with Congress on a commonsense, bipartisan path that makes smart investments to grow our economy and provides a better future for families struggling to get ahead."