Grace Meng, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 6th district since 2013, expressed her strong opposition to a proposed budget bill in a series of tweets on July 3, 2025. Meng, who succeeded Gary Ackerman and has previously served in the New York State Assembly, voiced her concerns regarding the impact of the legislation on healthcare and vulnerable populations.
On July 3, Meng tweeted at 11:09 AM UTC about her overnight presence in the Capitol to vote against what she described as “this big ugly bill.” She criticized the GOP for proposing a budget that would “rip away health care and leave families hungry” to finance tax cuts. “I have been in the Capitol all night waiting to vote NO on this big ugly bill. After hours of debate and backroom deals in the dead of night, the GOP is bringing a budget to the floor that will rip away health care and leave families hungry to pay for tax cuts that only benefit”.
In another tweet posted at 1:10 PM UTC, Meng highlighted her concern for senior citizens affected by the bill’s proposed $1 trillion cut to Medicaid, describing it as “the largest cut to health care in American history.” She emphasized that these cuts could result in seniors losing their healthcare coverage and potentially facing nursing home closures. “The GOP’s big ugly bill betrays our seniors by cutting Medicaid by $1 TRILLION – the largest cut to health care in American history. Seniors will lose their health care coverage & the nursing home many of them live in will be forced to close their doors. It’s unconscionable”.
Later that day at 5:58 PM UTC, Meng praised Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for delivering a record-breaking speech lasting eight hours and thirty-two minutes on the House floor against the proposed bill. She noted that @HouseDemocrats stood with him during his efforts. “Our Democratic Leader @RepJeffries just broke the record for the longest speech on the history of the House of Representatives—holding the floor for the American people. For 8 hours and 32 minutes he stood up against this big ugly bill & @HouseDemocrats are proud to stand with”.
