LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass today issued the following statement:
“The Administration is threatening to cut critical funding for food and child care as the President continues his political attack on Blue states. These actions should shock every American.
“The President told the American people he would lower costs and make their lives easier. Instead, he’s raised costs on millions of working Americans with tariff taxes, caused massive increases in health care premiums for millions of Americans, and now he's literally taking food and child care away from the most vulnerable among us – children.
“Programs like TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and other child care assistance help working parents stay employed, ensure children are cared for, and keep food on the table – cutting these resources creates real harm and uncertainty in communities already facing rising costs.
“At the same time, families are facing the potential expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies, which will drive up health care costs and force impossible choices between medical care and basic necessities. Affordable health care, food security, and child care are not partisan issues – they are essential to the stability and well-being of our communities, and no family should pay the price for political gamesmanship.
“I applaud the House for passing a three-bill spending package to help avoid another government shutdown, and I urge the Senate to take similar action.
“The City of Los Angeles is actively monitoring these developments and working closely with partners at every level of government to ensure Angelenos continue to receive the support they need. Through the Community Investment for Families Department, the City is connecting families with FamilySource Centers to continue receiving essential services, including weekly food distributions, utility and rental assistance, and other critical supports. The City is also coordinating with our WorkSource Centers to provide supportive services for job seekers and low-income workers, while continuing to prioritize seniors by offering meals at more than 180 sites across L.A.”