Rep. Rashid Condemns Trump Administration Measures Driving Up Cost of Living

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, is working to bring costs down for working families by demanding the reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies, condemning the White House’s illegal tariff policy and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for childcare.

“Good governing means supporting working families and expanding economic opportunity, not ill-advised policies that punish blue states at the expense of everyday people,” Rashid said. “Programs that uplift the middle class should be supported, not subject to constant political barrage.”

Illinoisans are facing skyrocketing medical expenses due to Republican leaders allowing the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies to expire on Jan. 1 of this year, resulting in families now facing nearly $1,000 in annual premium increases–with rural and downstate communities facing average increases as high as $2,000.

Additionally, the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional tariffs, and decision to freeze $10 billion in funding for affordable childcare, have dramatically increased costs for families across the country.

Rashid is fighting for solutions and supported House resolutions that formally condemn the Trump administration’s recent actions:

• House Resolution 620 calls on Congress and the Trump Administration to immediately reinstate 2022’s enhanced ACA subsidies. 
• House Resolution 621 condemns Donald Trump’s effort to freeze funds for affordable child care and calls for the immediate release of all congressionally approved child care funds.
• House Resolution 623 calls on Donald Trump to stop his unconstitutional tariffs. The resolution demands the United States Treasury issue $2,000 payments to every middle-class and modest-income household as a way of refunding families’ lost wages and savings.

While the Republican-led federal government slashes social services in order to provide major tax cuts to large corporations and billionaires, Rashid has continued to push for a fair budget that ensures the wealthy pay their fair share and uplifts the working class. 

“No one should ever have to choose between healthcare and groceries or childcare and utility bills, especially in the United States,” Rashid said. “The current administration’s economic agenda has harmed working families the hardest, and it’s time they own their actions and start working for average families.”